Q: Dark colors are the clothes of vampires. When you look in your closet, try to avoid things with bright, shiny, or pastel colors. Instead lean in favor of things that are solid and dark. You want to look like a creature of the night, not an outlet store model. Avoid conspicuous brand names and shirts with lots of prints on them. A black t-shirt and black jeans is a great everyday vampire look. You don't have to wear only black. A little bit of color can work as well. Dark purples and navy blues are just as appropriate as black. Another vampire look is the old, formal, Victorian style. Dress like you're ready to go out for a night on the town. Wearing elaborate, dark toned clothes that might seem out-of-date to give off the impression of the undead. For women, fancy black skirts, black or red tops with bell sleeves, corset tops, and black dresses are great for a vampire style. For men, try a dark suit jacket or overcoat with antique buttons. Wear dark pants with a white button up shirt for the perfect vampire style. You probably don't want to have to dress up like you're headed to a funeral every day. Black skinny jeans with a red, purple, or black top will help to create a more comfortable and contemporary vampire look. For girls, black skirts with ruby studded designs look awesome, but avoid clothes from the mall that are branded to be "vampire" theme. Wearing a Twilight t-shirt won't make you look like a vampire, it'll just make you look like a fan. Generally, vampires don't run around in tennis shoes or sneakers. They need the right kind of formal shoes to pull off the right look. For boys, chunky boots are always the best bet. You can wear dark leather dress shoes, or big black work boots for the right look. Doc Martens will work fine. For girls, shoes should be dark and dressy. Spiked flats or small heels will work, as well as Black Doc Martens. Just because you want to look like a vampire doesn't mean you get to ignore the concerns of weather and dress code at your school. It'd be impractical to dress like you're going to an 18th century ball when it's 90 degrees out. In cold weather, vampires usually wear long velvet cloaks in black or red, or a leather jacket or black trench coat. When it's hot, you'll probably have to ease up on the heavy makeup and thick layers, but try to stick to wearing black clothes and stay inside. A couple of old accessories can help pull together a vampire look and make you look like you've been stalking the back alleys of London since the 1700s. Hit up swap meets, flea markets, and antique stores to find cheap old accessories. Any of the following will be perfect: Pocket watches Canes Antique brooches or pins Old necklaces Silver bangles and bracelets Amulets
A: Wear dark clothes. Dress up. Have some "everyday" vampire clothes. Wear the right shoes. Dress practically. Use some vampire accessories.

Q: If you have a tendency to shout when you're mad, you are likely an "emotional communicator." This means that you may tend to speak or act based on feelings and instincts, rather than reasoning things out. Taking a few moments to consider what you want to say can help you evaluate your reactions and communicate more calmly. Extend goodwill to the other person and apologize. Communicate that you realize you shouldn't have yelled and would like to discuss the matter more civilly moving forward. Ensure your tone and volume don't creep back into shouting territory by using a very quiet, "indoor" voice or a whisper. Speak as though you are in a library. If you are talking to your children, get in the habit of whispering or using a hushed voice when you are mad. Whispering has a double-purpose: it helps you keep your voice at an appropriate volume and it ensures that the other person will be fully tuned in so they can figure out what you're saying. Some of the words you use while communicating can actually make you even more angry. Drop absolute terms like "always," "never," "should," or "must." These words spark conflict because they are judgmental, accusatory, and leave little wiggle room.
A: Think before you speak. Apologize for yelling. Speak in a whisper. Remove absolute language.

Q: A homemade salt spray is easy to put together and you can use it to get the same kinds of waves that you have after a day at the beach. Put the following ingredients into a clean spray bottle: 1 cup of hot water 1-2 teaspoons of sea salt 1 tablespoon of coconut oil or argan oil (or you can use a half tablespoon of each) teaspoon leave-in conditioner Use your normal routine for washing your hair. Use a towel to soak up extra moisture out of your hair. When your hair has fully dried, take out the braid. Give your hair a good shake. Then, apply some styling cream using the palms of your hands, and use your hands to scrunch through your hair some more.
A: Make a salt spray. Wash and towel dry your hair. Take out the braid and scrunch some more.

Q: These scenes don't necessarily need to end up in your story; they are just meant to help you get to know your characters better. These scenes could involve another character asking the character you are trying to get to know about themselves. You could also create scenes where a character is presented with an interesting situation. Your goal is to determine what the character would do next, given his or her personality. One scene you could create is one where you (or a different character) begin to interview the character you are trying to get to know. For instance, you could create a journalist character to interview the character you are learning more about. Pose questions to your character on paper (either directly or through another character's voice). Answer these questions in the voice and style of the character you are trying to understand. Take notes and add details to your character's biography page as you expand the character more. Imagine how your character would react in different situations. What does that reaction tell you about him or her? Include those characteristics on his or her character page. You can use a scene from your everyday life, find one online, or just make something up, such as: "Your character walks into a bar to find a woman totally naked sitting at the bar. No one is paying her any attention. What does your character do next?". Another idea is: "Your character is sitting alone at bench. A car drives slowly by, and something is thrown out of the car. What does your character do next?" Or: "Your character is alone at night and hears a noise outside. He finds a small kitten sitting on the porch, obviously malnourished. What does your character do with the kitten?"
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Write short scenes that involve each of your characters. Create an 'interview' with your character. Create an interesting situation for your character.