The ability to apply false lashes (well) is becoming an increasingly demanding life skill. I cant live without several pairs on rotation to suit different occasions; from a glamorous night out to lunch at a chic cafe. It is very easy to get lash choosing and application very wrong; yet I find if you stick to a flattering lash that actually fits your eye, and placed correctly on your lid - always on top of a slick of black liner, its fool proof.
My favourite ways to wear a lash are (as pictured at Gucci SS12) with a flawless, dewy base, a groomed brow and nothing too statement making with your makeup - allowing you to go full-on with your lashes.. Look to the Gucci Spring/Summer collection for inspiration. I also like to team fluttery lashes (like MAC 7 Lashes) with a smokey eye and strong brow, long fluttery yet not thick lashes work better than anything else to open your eyes with heavy makeup.
r u l e s o f l a s h a p p l i c a t i o n . . .
1. Never apply lashes without a good coating of lengthening and volumising mascara first (my favourite ever, fail safe mascaras are Benefit Bad Gal Lash and Maxfactor False Lash Effect - the new 'fusion' version in the purple tube is even better).
2. Same goes for a slick of eyeliner - liquid or gel, whichever type of girl you are, I'm personally all for liquid, specifically Lancome Art Liner, but my gel-friends tell me no one does gel better than Bobbi Brown.
3. If you're using eyeshadow, make sure you apply it before the lashes, it'll stop you getting too much powder on the lashes and keep them blackest black for longer.
4. I always stick a blob of Duo Adhesive (available at MAC counters) on the end of a cotton bud and glide it along the spine of the lash before carefully sticking it to the lid from the middle, and pushing it into the corners - as close as humanly possible to your natural lashline. Wriggle it around with the end of a thin eyeshadow brush or your fingers until it looks perfect, wait a few seconds for the glue to dry clear and you're good to go!
My favourite brand of lashes is undoubtedly MAC; Number 3's for a full on fan effect, Number 7's for a pretty, flirty flutter or Number 8's for a more dramatic and voluminous flutter. I have been partial to the Eyelure lashes that I've tried and I've heard nothing but rave reviews for Millie Mackintosh's range, which I'm keen to get my hands on..
rachelle xo
rachelle xo
p r e v i o u s g u i d e s . . .
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