How-Tos

New! The Lucky How-To Library

Dozens of incredibly easy fashion and beauty tips, step-by-step instructions, videos, slideshows and more.

We've rounded up our favorite ways to layer without overwhelming your outfit underneath.

These incredibly easy styling tricks will magically add inches—and don't involve any perilously high heels.

Evolutionary theories aside, the figure eight continues to be a desirable shape for one reason: It's perfectly proportionate, so clothes somehow look just right. Here's how to mimic the look—whatever your body type.

A five step plan to keep you glamorous from work to evening.

If you can't see it, you won't wear it—so give your new black dress its best chance of breaking into the big time with a few helpful tricks.

Navigate tricky wardrobe issues—layering two or more necklaces, pairing stripes with florals—with our expert advice.

Since one of Hollywood makeup artist Amy Holiber's trademarks—a jewel-toned smoky eye—is huge this season, we asked her for her secret formula.

Senior writer Jessica Matlin shows you how to incorporate even the trickiest-to-wear vintage-inspired accessories into your repertoire.

 

We spent just a few hours—and even fewer dollars—completely recoloring our entire closets.

Clear skin, gorgeous brows, perfect hair and more, all step by step from our beauty editors.

Quick, at-home fixes for everything from dingy shoes and stiff denim to stubborn deodorant smudges.

Black swimsuits flatter all body types and make it easy to accentuate the positive and eliminate the negative—or at least totally downplay it.

Make any outfit flatter your body with secrets from our fashion department.