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Merry Christmas Bloggers!

Holly 

xoxo

Halloweentown!

It's hallows eve and I am proud to show of my caving skills as I managed to produce a wonderful Jack Skellington Pumpkin! YEY! Who said you can't have a little Disney on Halloween?!

Its was my first time at carving anything other than the typical triangle eyes and zig-zag teeth and if I do say so myself I think I did a pretty good job of it, what  do you think?? So anyhow I thought I'd include the steps in which I carved my lovely pumpkin so you can see  how to and just because I want to show off my hard work he he enjoy...

Finished Product With Candle!

I LOVE Halloween time and I'm still dying to spend it one year over in the States as it just seams soooo cool and people defiantly go more all out for the holiday season, I think it would be a fun experience!

Happy Halloween 

Holly 

xoxo

Everyones talking Eyebrows!

It’s easy to go horribly wrong, but so worth it if it’s done correctly!  

The eyebrows are suppose to be the the foundation of your face… they give you expression and depth. Most people have no idea how important eyebrows are and having a clean, trimmed set of brows is immediately going to make your face look better.
Finding a happy balance is key, they don't want to be super thin but also overly thick can look daft on some people.  Every person’s brows have a particular shape and it's finding that happy medium so that they look natural.

Im sure you've all seen this picture before, and I continuously refer back to it when i'm shaping my eyebrows. Using a makeup brush or pencil hold it vertically against your nose.  This is where your brows should begin.

Not moving the pencil from your nose, rotate it so it crosses your pupil… this is where the arch should be (where the pencil crosses your brow, slight right to your pupil.)

Continue rotating the pencil until it lines up with the outer corner of your eye… where the pencil points to should be the ending of your brow.

 You can also trim your brows occasionally by brushing the hairs up towards your forehead, and use brow or nail scissors to carefully snip the hair that extends farther than you’d like.  This will make your brows super neat but please be carful it’s much too easy to get rid of too much.

If your just not that much of a dab hand in the brow department the easiest option is to go see a professional. ( I tried this and I didn't like it one bit, I'd much rather do my own!!) but they do offer many different methods of brow shaping: 

+  Waxing

+  Threading 

+  Plucking 

+  Shaving - I have to mention this, if only to say DON’T DO IT.  Never shave your eyebrows!!!!

 Filling in your eyebrows -

Filling in my eyebrows is still fairly new to me I only really started to do this a few years back after I 'over plucked' them as a young teen! But for many people, the thought has never occurred to them.  In most instances, you don’t need to bother, but it can make such a difference, especially if your brows are thin or patchy.

When I say fill them in I most certainly do not mean go ahead and colour them in!  They can be done with pencil, powder, gel, or simply eyeshadow. Filling in the brows will make them look stronger and more even.

Tell me what you think about this seasons thick eye brow trend, 

one for many or just for the cat walk?

Love Holly

xoxo

Falsies... How to and review

 False Eyelashes!

False Eyelashes are part of the makeup routine that a lot people tend to skip over. I no that my friends and I only wear them when we go 'out' and even then some done't even bother, because they either think they can’t pull them off… or just couldn’t put them on!  

So with wedding season and summer ahead I wanted to let you guys know that Falsies CAN be done quickly, easily, and correctly, whether you’re a “beauty guru” or a regular lover of lush lashes :)

Which lashes are best for you?   Fake eyelashes, come in many different shapes and styles.    They are meant to blend in with your natural eyelashes but with many different styles it can be hard to pick one thats best for yourself. From simple, natural-looking ones, to dramatic full lashes and even odd shapes and sizes there is something for EVERY occasion.  

There are two main types of lashes - strip and individual.  The two have very different applications, but are both very doable.  

Strip False Lashes: These are the more popular type of falsies, as they’re quicker to apply.  They are a full eye’s worth of lashes pre-attatched to one another, making them easy to just glue on and go.  

Individual False Lashes: 

Individual lashes are ideal for occasions where you want extra drama but definitely don’t want the look of bulky lashes!  Each individual lash is a small clump of several lashes stuck together, meant to be applied one by one to the lash line.  It’s easy to blend individual lashes together with your real lashes, so they look much more natural… if a bit more time consuming!

How you APPLY false eyelashes?

Applying falsies isn’t something that you’re going to be able to do perfectly the first time its took me years to be able t get them on first go perfectly!  I'd advise to practice a few times before going and using them for a night out.  

MY WAY of applying falsies… for me it is the easiest way to apply glue, etc.  Some people have different methods, but I believe that this will work for most people!

You Will Need:  scissors, eyelash glue, black mascara, and tweezers.

1.  For strip eyelashes, you MUST trim the lashes before you apply them!  Not everyone’s eyes are the same shape, and strip lashes are often too long for most eyes.  Hold the lashes to your eyes, and snip off the part of the falsies that extends beyond your natural lash line.

2.  Lots of falsies come with eyelash glue but if not you can buy lash glue individually as well.  Apply a thin layer of glue to the false lash line. If you are using individual lashes, it’s easier to pick up each lash with tweezers and dip just the end into the glue.  

3.  Allow the glue to set on the lashes for about 15 seconds before you apply them to your eyes.  This will allow the glue to become tackier and will help the lashes set faster.  

4.  This is the hard bit... Using tweezers, apply the center of the false lash to the center of your lashline, getting as close to your real lash line as you can ( the closer the more natural it will look) Then use the tweezers to gently stick the edges down as well. 

5.  Once the lashes are applied, hide any glue with liquid eyeliner, and use mascara to blend your natural lashes with your fake ones. 

My favourite make of false lashes are Ardell, they come in real hair and synthetic and after trying many different brands I always come back to these as for me I think they look the most natural!

I use these Ardell No.110 for natural fuller looking lashes without the drag queen effect!

And there you have it perfectly placed falsies that make your eyes pop, and add that well needed extra va va voom! 

Luv Holly

xoxo