| How to Do a St. Patrick's Day Makeup Look Posted: 16 Mar 2019 05:00 PM PDT Many people use St. Patrick's Day as a reason to dress up in festive green and gold and celebrate Irish cultural traditions. You can complete your St. Patrick's Day look and stand out from the crowd with this makeup look that incorporates green eyeshadow, neutral lips, defined lashes and a subtle highlight! EditPreparing Your Skin - Cleanse and prime your face thoroughly. A clean face is the best canvas for any kind of makeup look. Priming with a product for your skin type will help your makeup stay on your face all day. Products such as cleansers, toners, and priming lotions can help to protect and prepare your skin and should be applied all over the face in any place where you will be applying a makeup product.[1]
- Most skin care products will have specific directions that vary by product. Try to select products that have formulations specific for your skin, such as oily, blemish-prone, combination, or normal.
- Apply your foundation. Foundation helps to correct blemishes and discoloration in your skin. Follow your usual makeup routine. Applying foundation will give you a more professional look to complement your festive eye makeup.
- If you haven't applied foundation before or do not do it regularly, make sure you pick a shade that matches your skin tone. Apply small dots of foundation all over your face and blend in using a beauty sponge, large brush, or your fingers (after washing your hands) until you can't see any lines.[2]
- Apply a dot of skin-colored concealer to your eyelids. Blend it in thoroughly with your pinky or ring finger. This will create a neutral base for your eyeshadow so the pigments of the colors show up brightly, and it will help the shadow stick to your lid.[3]
EditApplying the Shadow - Apply a medium-toned green all over the lid. Pack the color from the pan onto a medium-sized brush and tap lightly to remove any excess so that it doesn't fall onto your cheeks. Using the brush, pat the color onto your lid and carefully blend the color up to the crease of your eyelid in small circular motions.
- It might help to learn the best ways to apply eyeshadow for your eye shape and practice a few times before trying a new look.
- When it comes to shadow, less is usually more. Take small amounts at a time onto the brush and continue build on top of the color until it is the desired shade. For lighter skin tones, this might be a light green achieved after the first application, and for darker skin tones it may require more building to get the desired color.[4]
- Blend a smoky gray shadow into the outer corner of your lid. Using the same process as earlier, plat the shadow just in the corner of the eyes and blend. This will give the effect of the lighter green fading into darker gray. Be careful not to apply too much of the gray or it will become very dark.[5]
- If you find that you used too much shadow, blend it out with a brush until you have the desired look.
- Apply a small amount of gold shadow to the center of your lid using a shader brush. Gently blend this shadow into the green to create a shimmer in the center of your lid. This shadow should be about halfway to where the dark gray begins. The gold will add a subtle shine and give you a 'pot of gold at the end of the rainbow' look.[6]
- Apply a white eyeshadow mixed with light green to your brow bone. Blend it down to almost meet the shadow on your lid. The light shade will act as a highlight to your eye with a subtle tint of green. Like the gold, this should be subtle and fade into the shadow on your lid.[7]
EditComplementing Your Eyeshadow - Apply a light or dark pink lip stain or lipstick to your lips. Pink and peachy colors will give your lips a hint of color without overpowering or clashing with the green tones on your eyes.[8]
- Choose a shade that complements your skin tone but doesn't stand out too much. If your skin tone is lighter, you might opt for a lighter pink, or a darker pink for a darker skin tone. This will ensure that the focus of the look is your eyeshadow rather than lip color.
- If you are planning to wear this lip color all day, it may be helpful to set the shade with a clear gloss.
- Apply your mascara. For this look, use a mascara that is lengthening and volumizing for a more dramatic effect. If you want to opt for a more subtle look, use a mascara that is separating.[9]
- To maintain focus on the eyeshadow, you should refrain from using eyeliner. It will cover some of the green eyeshadow and take away from your hard work.
- Set your makeup with a setting spray or powder. Since you'll be celebrating, a setting product will make your makeup last as long as you need it to without running. Simply spray or brush lightly all over your face to keep everything in place. If using a spray, let the product dry for about 30 seconds before touching your face.[10]
- Be sure to blend your eye shadows. Colors should smoothly transition into one another. If the colors look blocky or very distinct, keep blending.
- Remember that the focus of the look is primarily green, and the other colors should not overpower the green.
- Make sure you are using the right brushes for the look. Preferably, you should use a blending brush and a shading brush, but there are a number of different options that will work.
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| How to Send Flowers Internationally Posted: 16 Mar 2019 09:00 AM PDT If you want to send flowers to a person in a different country, there are a couple of different ways you can send them. You can use an international flower service or you can find local florists near the person's house. If neither of those options work, you can purchase flowers locally and send them in the mail. Regardless of what you decide, sending flowers internationally is easy as long as you know what you're doing. EditUsing an Online Flower Company - Find a company that will ship to the recipient's location. 1.800 Flowers, Pro Flowers, and FTD work with different florists from all over the world. Visit their websites to view a list of countries that they send flowers to. Some websites will have an address field that you can fill in to verify that they deliver to the recipient. Read online reviews to help decide which service you want to use.[1]
- Choose an arrangement that you want to send. Think of what kind of flowers the person prefers and search through the website's different offerings. Choose an arrangement that you think they would like.[2]
- Include a custom note to personalize the flowers. Most online flower companies will allow you to fill out a personalized note that will be included on a card with the flowers. Write a note or message to the person to further personalize your gift.[3]
- The note could say something like "Thinking of you" or "I hope these flowers brighten up your day."
- Choose shipping options. Once you select an arrangement to send, you'll have to select the date when you want the flowers to arrive, as well as other shipping options. If you need the flowers to arrive immediately, you may want to spend more money for same day or next day shipping.[4]
- If it's not a rush, standard shipping is usually the cheapest.
- Purchase the flowers. Start the checkout process. If you're ordering online, input your payment details and make sure that the address that you use is correct before you submit your order. Once you confirm the shipment details your card will be charged and the website will start fulfilling the order.[5]
- Track your order online. Once you pay for the flowers and choose a delivery date, most websites will allow you to track your flowers using their system. Login using the details that you used to purchase the flowers to track them online.[6]
EditOrdering from a Florist That's Local to the Recipient - Find a florist near the recipient online. If you don't want to use a large chain flower company, you can use a smaller local florist in the recipient's area. Type their address into a search engine and find florists near their house. Finding a local florist near the recipient could save you money on additional fees that the larger international flower companies typically charge.[7]
- Ordering flowers near them will ensure that they are fresh when they arrive.
- Even smaller florists will sometimes have online ordering systems.
- Select an arrangement online, if available. Larger florists will have an online system that you can use to find the arrangement that you want and order flowers. If an online system is available, use it to look through their offerings and select an arrangement that you think the recipient would like. Find the arrangement that you want to send and then input the recipient's address and details.[8]
- Call the florist if you can't order online. If you're ordering over the phone, speak to the florist and describe what kind of flowers you want to send. A florist may be able to help you choose an arrangement if you're unsure of what kind of flowers to get.[9]
- It may be difficult to order flowers over the phone if you don't speak the recipient's native language.
- Include a personal note if you prefer. You can include a personal note with your flowers to personalize the gift. If you are using an online system, you can type the note when you order the flowers. If you are ordering over the phone, you'll have to dictate the note to the florist.[10]
- The note could say something like "I hope these flowers brighten up your day" or "Get well soon."
- Choose a delivery date and time. Select a delivery time and date on the website, or let the florist know what day you want them delivered. Many local florists will deliver the flowers themselves instead of shipping the flowers through the mail.[11]
- Pay for the flowers. After you're done with the order details, you'll need to confirm the order by paying for the flowers. Provide the florist with credit card information so that they can charge you. Once you pay for the flowers, your order is complete.
EditShipping the Flowers Yourself - Select an international shipper to use. Companies like FedEx and UPS provide international expedited shipping, which is what you need to send flowers to a different country. Contact your local shipping office and ask what kind of flowers (if any) are prohibited from being sent to another country.[12]
- Purchase the flowers that you want to send. Go to a local florist and purchase a flower arrangement that you want to send. Don't purchase flowers with a heavy vase or pot because it will cost more to ship.[13]
- Shipping soil to a different country is sometimes illegal.
- Wrap the bottoms of the flowers with wet paper towels. Since you can't transport the flowers in wet soil, keep the stems wet so that the flowers don't dry out by the time they get to the flower recipient. Saturate the paper towels in water and wrap them around the bottoms of the flowers.[14]
- You can use rubber bands to secure the paper towels to the flowers.
- Dip the ends of the flowers in water. Dipping the paper towel wrapped stems in water will help further saturate them and prevent them from drying out.[15]
- Wrap the ends of the flowers with a plastic bag. Put the ends of the flowers into a plastic bag and wrap a piece of string or a rubber band around the top of the bag. This will prevent the wet paper towels from getting your box wet during transit.[16]
- Secure the flowers to a box with zip ties. Get a box that's big enough to house the flowers. Make small holes in the bottom of the box and feed a zip tie into the box. Wrap the tie around the stems and secure the end on the outside of the box. Place the lid on the box and tape the edges to secure it tightly before you ship it.[17]
- Securing the flowers with zip ties will prevent your flowers from shifting and moving around while they are being transported.
- Take the flowers to the closest shipping center. Search online for the closest shipping center or call the center to see if you can get the box picked up. Once you obtain a shipping label, place it on the top of the box so that it ships in the preferred orientation. Do a last-minute check to make sure that the box isn't leaking.[18]
- Ship the flowers through expedited shipping. Select 1 or 2-day shipping so that the flowers are as fresh as possible. Sending flowers internationally with standard shipping may take weeks and by then the flowers will be dead.[19]
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| How to Draw a Person Posted: 16 Mar 2019 01:00 AM PDT Drawing a person can be challenging, even for experienced artists. Getting the proportions of the human body right can be tricky, and sometimes it's just hard to know where to start. Fortunately, whether you want to draw a realistic person or a cartoon, there are some simple tricks you can use to sketch the basic outline of a person. Then, you can make minor adjustments depending on what kind of person you want to draw. EditDrawing a Realistic Person - Draw a vertical line and divide it into 8 equal sections. Each section will be equal to 1 head length, which is the length of your person's head from top to bottom. Generally, adult figures are 8 head lengths tall, so marking this on your paper at the beginning will help you keep the proportions of your drawing right.[1]
- Draw horizontal lines to divide up the vertical line, and keep in mind that the top horizontal line will be the top of your person's head and the bottom line will be the bottom of your person's feet.
- If you want to draw a child, divide the vertical line into fewer head lengths since children are generally shorter than adults. For example, use 3 head lengths for a toddler, or use 6 for a 10-year old.
- Sketch rough outlines of the different parts of the body. Use the head lengths you marked on the paper to help you with the proportions. Make sure you include rough outlines for the head, arms, body, and legs. Don't worry about making the shapes precise yet since this is just a rough sketch.[2]
- The outline of the head should fall within the top head length section.
- The outlines of the person's body and arms should start in the second head length section and extend down to the fourth section.
- The outlines of the legs should take up the lower 4 head length sections.
- Connect and refine the outlines of the different parts of the body. Trace around the outer edges of the body to connect the different outlines so they flow together seamlessly. At this point, you can start adjusting the proportions of the body to make it look more masculine or feminine, depending on what you're going for.[3]
- If you want to draw a person with masculine features, broaden the shoulders, chest, and waist, and also take in the hips so they're narrower. In general, use more angular lines as you define the outline of your drawing.
- To draw a person with feminine features, narrow the shoulders and chest area, and broaden the hips and thighs. Try to use rounder, softer lines to outline your figure.
- Add in smaller details, like the hands and facial features. You should also sketch the outlines of the feet, hair, and knees. If you're drawing a person with feminine features, add breasts and round out the hips and thighs. For a person with masculine features, define the muscles on the stomach, chest, and arms.[4]
- At this point, the person's body should be finished.
- Draw clothes over the person's body. You can get creative with this part. Try drawing different styles and cuts of shirts, pants, shoes, and accessories. For a more feminine look, you can draw a dress or a skirt over your figure. To draw clothes, simply sketch them where they would naturally fall on the person's body if they were wearing them. Then, erase any parts of the body inside the outlines of the clothes since those areas would be covered up.[5]
- Erase any unnecessary lines and shade in your drawing. Go in and erase the vertical and horizontal lines you drew at the beginning to mark the head length sections. You should also erase any outline sketches from earlier that don't belong in the final drawing. When you're finished, shade the clothes, skin, and hair to make the person look more realistic and three-dimensional.[6]
EditDrawing a Cartoon Person - Draw an oval and divide it into 4 equal sections. This will be the head of your cartoon person. Make the head bigger than you would for a realistic-looking person since cartoons usually have exaggerated proportions. Use a horizontal and vertical line to divide the oval into 4 equal parts.[7]
- The horizontal and vertical lines in the oval will help you draw the face on your cartoon person later on.
- Draw a cylinder for the neck and a rectangle for the torso. Draw the neck so it's coming out of the bottom center of the oval. Then, draw a rectangle coming off the bottom of the neck to make your cartoon person's torso.[8]
- If you want to draw a cartoon person with feminine features, make the top of the rectangle narrower and the bottom of the rectangle wider.
- To draw a cartoon person with masculine features, broaden the top of the rectangle and make the bottom narrower.
- Draw cylinders for the arms and legs and circles for the knees and elbows. You should draw 2 cylinders for each arm and leg and have 1 circle in between each pair. The circles will be the outlines of the joints in your drawing. You can position the arms and legs depending on what your cartoon person is doing, but generally, the arms should extend out of upper corners of the torso and the legs should extend down off of the bottom.[9]
- Outline the hands and feet. Draw an outline of a hand at the end of each arm. Then, draw the outline of a foot at the end of each leg. Don't worry about making them precise. You can go back in later and fine-tune them.[10]
- Draw the face and hair. For the face, draw the eyes on the horizontal line and the mouth and nose on the vertical line. Since you're drawing a cartoon and not a realistic person, exaggerate the eyes by making them bigger than the rest of the facial features. When you draw the hair, have the hairline start slightly lower than the top of the head.[11]
- Get creative with the hairstyle you choose. You can give your person a simple short hair hairstyle, or you can try drawing long or curly hair.
- Draw clothes on the cartoon person's body. Just like with the hair, it's up to you what kind of clothes you want to draw. You can try drawing a short or long sleeve shirt, shorts or pants, a dress, a skirt, or any other outfit you'd like. Also, don't forget to draw shoes and include any accessories you want your cartoon person to be wearing.[12]
- After you draw the clothes, erase anything that's inside the outlines of the clothing pieces since those parts of your cartoon person's body would be covered up.
- Smooth out the lines in your drawing and erase any unnecessary lines. Trace around the outside of your drawing to connect all of the outlines you drew earlier. Then, go in and erase any lines that fall within that outline, including the horizontal and vertical lines on the face.[13]
- After you erase all of the background lines in your drawing, you're finished!
- Finished.
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