Yummy411: Curling Lashes

When I did the tutorial for the tan and blue look I did on my sister a few posts back, she gave me an impromptu lesson on lash curling. Believe it or not, I own a lash curler, but never really used it as I use mascara and its wand to curl my lashes.

Me- thin, medium length lashes, slight unnoticeable curl
My sister, Toni- long, thin, almost stick straight lashes that hang down
(fyi lol- Jess, the next sister in line, has short curly, burly lashes and Kay, my teen beauty, has LONG, curly, burly lashes)

Here's what she told me...

1. 1. Place the lash curler at the base of the lashes
2. 2. Clamp down hard.
3. 3. While clamping down, my sis says she combs the lashes up against the metal of the lash curler with the mascara wand (in the pic she's using her finger). [Messy, clean with makeup remover afterwards.]
4. 4. After about half a minute, ta da! You have lashes standing at attention!
   

Here, in these first three pics, I tried to curl her lashes, using methods I heard about... press, and pump, pump the curler out toward the ends of the lashes. The last pic, shows how her curling technique curled her lashes.... interesting huh?

What do you think? Do you have a fool proof way to curl lashes? What about keeping them curled throughout the day? Inquiring minds want to know!

insolence by guerlain

from Sephora:
Notes:Spiral Accord, Iris (Orris), Orange Blossom, Rose, Violet, Sandalwood, White Musk, Tonka Bean, Raspberry.
Style:Young. Irreverent. Defiant.

So, I've fallen for Insolence due to the sales work by a certain Macy's SA. The same one that convinced me that lash curlers were worth a try after seeing his dazzling lashes. He didn't say too much that convinced me, just all of the body language and "you know what I'm saying?!" that tapped my senses and pushed Insolence to the top of my to-buy list-- soaring past Paris Hilton for men (yes, I'm so buying that for me), Versace Bright Crystal, JLo After Dark, Prada, the long awaited Donna Karan Gold (out of season now) and my beloved YSL Baby Doll.... haaaaaa... As much as I like this scent, I really want a head turner. I want to float past a guy and he stop and ask "What are you wearing?" I want to be magnetic on the dance floor because I smell that good....

Do you like Insolence? What's your head turning fragrance?

Ardell Heated Lash Curler

I was not too fond of the idea of lash curlers, but then I became a lover of all things lash and lash curlers found their way into my life.

Let's back track: Lash curlers were a quirky appliance that I was not putting anywhere near my face. Then I heard of heated lash curlers.. good grief! The contraption already looked dangerous. Now they are adding heat into the equation?! Pure madness! Besides, you can probably only find the heated lash curlers at a Sephora or Ulta or department store, I thought.

Fast forward a bit, to the the bit more open minded Yummy411 (after seeing a guy with the most impressive, natural set of lashes that he achieved with a press of the lash curler... W-O-W.) The heated curlers are in my local CVS! Battery operated and under $10! I've got to score a pair. I dare you! LOL

drugstore.com $4.19

Welcome to the Family!

Every week/month/year my makeup bag blooms. For a long while I was content with lipglosses, tinted moisturizer and eyeliner. Discovering blush made me squeal with delight and decided that I was "growing up." Since then, I've learned to appreciate foundation, mascara, concealer, eyelash curlers and on and on down the beauty list. With the reactions of medicine, I've seen my face glisten with oil and my makeup glide. I discovered primer to help make my makeup stay, now what would I do for those glistening spot?? I've been contemplating the little blotter sheets and powder for a while, but decided that I really didn't need it up until now. Not being able to get my desired blotter sheets and powder from Tarte, I thought I'd start with a drugstore cosmetic, which is what I always do when experimenting.

I picked up Black Opal's Invisible Oil Blocking Powder ($9.99). My first blotting powder! So far, I've been plenty pleased! It didn't cake on me yet, it is invisible, and comes with a convenient mirror. A Makeup Alley approved item! Welcome to the family (aka the makeup bag) oil blocking powder =)