fashion

How-To: Sew a Feather Mowhawk

Matt Borgatti writes: Do you need to achieve maximum stopping power at a party? Perhaps something striking for the burn? Or possibly it’s just a few extra inches of height? Regardless, a feather mohawk is a powerful statement of your inner awesomeness manifested on your head for all to see. They’re pretty easy to make […]

Geek Crafts: Geeky Costumes Roundup

I’ve done my fair share of costume-making over the years, everything from Little Red Riding Hood to the Big Bad Wolf, Elton John to Harry Potter, R2-D2 to The Spy Who Loved His Mommy. And when I run through my repertoire, a decidedly geeky thread shines through. Geek costumes are more interesting, cooler, and just […]

How-To: Pencil Skirt From Scratch

A pencil skirt is one of my favorite fashion items. It’s timeless, classic and always sophisticated and a bit flirty. I may spend most of my time in jeans and Chucks, but I wouldn’t mind having more occasions for which a pencil skirt would be in order. This tutorial from Lizzie of C&C shows how […]