False Lashes

If you're looking for some fancy eyelashes that will blow your admirers away without letting them know you're using more than just mascara, let us introduce you to Benefit Big Spender lashes ($15). They give you that big, doe-eyed look without mascara, but they're not so flashy that anyone would look at them and go "Aha! Fake eyelashes." Plus, if you're sparing with the eyelash glue and take good care of them, you can use them several times. A good investment for nights when you need to look fiercely flirty.

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• 16 emollients to help combat the harshness of cold weather — The Cut
• Try one of these eight fail-safe makeup gift ideas — Glamour
• How to wear false lashes and matte lipstick for your next night out — StyleCaster
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• Thinning hair is easier to fix than you think — Naturally Curly
• Brooklyn doesn't just have great pizza; they have great manicures, too — Refinery 29

If you believe this Daily Mail article, doubling your false lashes is the latest way to go. In fact, two female finalists on the wildly popular UK series, X Factor, recently wore lashes so outrageous, consumers have been heading out in droves (UK-based Superdrug has reported a 33 percent rise in sales) to double theirs up to get the effect. So, I thought I'd try the look out for myself. But did it work? To find out, just keep reading.

Here's a breezy post from OnSugar blog Kiss & Tell:

While some beauty rules are meant to live by, like ones that rule out too-thick foundation and stiff helmet hair, some were just made to be broken (or bent, at least!). Here are 5 beauty rules that can be ruled out, and how to break them effectively:

1. Smoky eyes are only for a night out: The daytime smoky eye is going to be big for summer when paired with bronzed skin and pale lip. Opt for lighter colors than usual — bronzes and mid-tone gray, for a softer light smoky [eye] for daytime. For staying power, smudge an eye kohl on the lash line and layer with a matching shadow.
2. Allow a product at least six weeks before giving up on it: If the product is causing redness, bumps, stinging, or swelling: toss it! You know what your skin can handle, so why be miserable and wait it out?
3. Dark lips are only for winter: Berry and brick red lips aren’t just for the winter anymore. Just ask Rachel Bilson, who was seen recently at a Phillip Lim dinner rocking a dark lip. Move over hot pinks and bright corals, dark vampy colors are staying for summer.
4. Save the false lashes for a special occasion: False lashes can be a great way to spruce up any look, whether you have sparse lashes or just want to add some drama. To avoid looking too over-the-top try individual lashes placed strategically on the lash line to add just a bit of oomph.
5. Get your hair trimmed every six to eight weeks to keep split ends away: I got the A-OK from my wonderful stylist before adding this one. Truth is, not everyone needs that trim every 6-8 weeks. If you’re trying to grow your hair out longer, or have untreated hair, it's possible to go 10-12 weeks between trims. Just keep an eye out for split ends, which mean you're due for an appointment.

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