Saturday, July 31, 2010

Lashes, Lashes Everywhere!



How to Wear False Lashes-

I have been rocking false lashes for over 15 years. I tried them once and it was love at first blink. They just provide instant glamor and sexy. Now you do you have to find the right pair for the look you want and get the right size for your eye. If they are too long trim them.

You can choose from a variety of lengths, fullness and band or individual lashes. I like medium length, fuller band lashes. But its up to you. Once you find the right lash then you have to work on applying them cleanly. These may take you a couple times but here are some steps to help you along the way.

1.Squeeze eyelash glue onto the back of your hand and run the eyelash along it. Blow softly from edge to edge to make the glue a little less runny to apply your lashes. Try not to pick up to much glue.

2.Pick the lashes up with tweezers and bring it as close to your natural lash line as possible. Place it right in front of the lash line on the lashes.

3.Press from end to end using the point of an angled makeup brush. Hold until the glue dries (30 seconds to a minute, or sometimes less depending upon the adhesive). This allows the glue to set.

4. Wipe a mascara wand on towel and then apply some more mascara with the false lash on (previously you applied mascara to your natural lashes). This helps to blend the lashes with your natural ones.

5. Make sure to bring your glue if you ever end up with a runaway lash. :)

Monday, July 5, 2010

Star Style- Lauryn Hill








There are very few celebrities that I really admire their style. Even fewer that I would go as far to say that their style has influenced mine. Lauryn Hill is one of those few. When she was hot during my college years her mix of vintage and current trends was a breath of fresh air like her music. She had a way of mixing jean jackets, head wraps, military shirts, scarf shirts and trendy tops together. Even to this day I look back and enjoy her style. So much in fact my fashion inspiration for 2010 is 1999 Lauryn Hill.

Even though some people are dissing the way she is representing now I still enjoy the out of the lines coloring she does with fashion, hair and makeup. I wish she would put out some music to shake the industry up but she still has a fan in me no matter what she is up to. Miss you girl.