oh! tillie

Ok, so we don’t have to rush out and get a dress made out of meat or a get a jacket made from Kermit the Frog toys to be quite as fashion forward as Lady Gaga, but we can take a few of her make-up looks (and fashion looks if you’re game) and put our own simple, yet effective little twist on them. Today I thought we’d focus on fake or faux eyelashes.

What’s fabulous about fake lashes is that they allow your eyes to flutter and flirt and it is now completely acceptable to sport them during the day.

So if you’re willing to divulge in a little high drama, there are a few different options to choose from:

· Individual lashes will look more delicate and natural whilst filling out sparse areas. By using different length individual lashes and placing the longest ones on the outer corners you’ll achieve a more seductive look.  

· Tiny clusters of two or three lashes are often all a woman needs. Placing one small cluster of lashes (with tweezers) into the real lashes just at the outside corner of the eye will achieve a less dramatic look or by placing clusters closely together, along the natural lash line; will create a fuller effect.  Have a look at Harlotte’s Too Sweet Half Lashes http://www.ohtillie.com.au/shop/viewitem.php?groupid=10&productid=77

· Strips or rows of false lashes which will thicken and intensify the entire fringe but can be slightly trickier to put on and should be cut to fit. Place glue onto the band, then place the strip on the lid just above the real lashes.  Check out Harlotte’s Drama Queen Half Lashes http://www.ohtillie.com.au/shop/viewitem.php?groupid=10&productid=78

Applying mascara to natural and false lashes ‘fuses’ them for a more natural result. To camouflage the base of false eyelashes smudge dark eyes shadow over it or fill in any gaps with eyeliner.

Remember to be very careful when dealing with the glue as it can stain your clothes or furniture, much the same as good old fashioned super glue.

When removing fake lashes try not to yank them from your eyelids or lower lash line as it is guaranteed to make your eyes water just a little; instead, use your fingers to massage them gently with an oil based eye makeup remover. If you don’t have an oil based eye makeup remover or the instructions for the lashes specifically state not to used it, slowly, very slowly peel off the lashes, especially if they are able to be used numerous times.

That’s our lesson for today on how to gradually become as daring as Lady Gaga, one eyelash at a time;
so until next time…….

Oh! tillie xxxxx