Beauty Solutions: Heated Eyelash Curler

Some people’s eyelashes are simply stubborn and won’t curl. If not even waterproof mascara can hold the curl on your lashes, consider using a heated eyelash curler. I heard some pretty scary stories about heated curlers in the past and that is probably why some people are scared of them. They key to make sure nothing bad is going to happen to your eyelashes, is to choose a good quality curler. The one I’m recommending here is the Ardell Heated Eyelash Curler.


Not only is it great to use on your own natural lashes, but it is also good to use with any kind of false eyelashes. If you know anything about synthetic hair, from which most false eyelashes are made, you know that it’s not a good idea to put heat on them. Since this curler doesn’t damage them, you can trust that it isn’t so hot that it could harm you.


Heated eyelash curlers have the benefit of also separating lashes beautifully because of the way they are made. Instead of the traditional clamp, they have a brush. This particular curler uses batteries and heats up in 15 seconds.

Fashion Is Foremost Inspiration

Micky

Beauty Solutions: Heated Eyelash Curler

Some people’s eyelashes are simply stubborn and won’t curl. If not even waterproof mascara can hold the curl on your lashes, consider using a heated eyelash curler. I heard some pretty scary stories about heated curlers in the past and that is probably why some people are scared of them. They key to make sure nothing bad is going to happen to your eyelashes, is to choose a good quality curler. The one I’m recommending here is the Ardell Heated Eyelash Curler.


Not only is it great to use on your own natural lashes, but it is also good to use with any kind of false eyelashes. If you know anything about synthetic hair, from which most false eyelashes are made, you know that it’s not a good idea to put heat on them. Since this curler doesn’t damage them, you can trust that it isn’t so hot that it could harm you.


Heated eyelash curlers have the benefit of also separating lashes beautifully because of the way they are made. Instead of the traditional clamp, they have a brush. This particular curler uses batteries and heats up in 15 seconds.

Fashion Is Foremost Inspiration

Micky

How to: Use Colored Mascara

Green, yellow, pink, blue, plum, red... Sounds like I’m describing a rainbow but I’m actually talking about mascara. Since my post on blue eyeshadow, it has been requested that I talk about colored mascaras, which are a huge summer trend. I love requests (hint! hint!) and fun makeup trends are one of the things that “make my world go ‘round”, so here are my tips and ticks.

Apart from the obvious way of applying colored mascara – using it as you would a regular black or brown one, coating all your lashes - there are a few more ways in which I like to wear color on my lashes. For instance, why not try to only use the colored mascara on your bottom lashes? It’s the ideal way of rocking this trend if you are just starting out on the whole colored lashes world, it can be work appropriate, and is a lot more forgiving in the sense that you can go seriously wild with you color and not looking like it’s Halloween. Speaking of wild colors, Shimmer Strips Custom Eye Enhancing Mascara Duo in Green is a really good choice if you ask me. If you like this application method, the black part can be used in you top lashes and the colored end on you lower lashes. You'll save yourself some time by not having to look for two mascara tubes in your drawers. However, if you choose to wear mascara this way remember not to coat your bottom lashes all the way to the end because you risk getting the spidery look.

Another very interesting way of using colored mascara is just coating the base if your upper lashes with color and coat the ends with your regular black mascara. This gives a particularly interesting result when you use a color that brings your eye color out. If you have green eyes, try purple or plum mascara; for blue eyes, try golden or any warm red-based tones; for brown or hazel, try pink or blue. If you use a dark shade of the color you chose, it will be a very subtle effect but people will notice your eye color standing out a lot more and they won’t really know why is that. Well, a girl has got to have her secrets, right? Take a look at Big Fatty Mascara Colored Mascara. The have some deep shades that will look very pretty.

Finally, a very popular way of using colored mascara is to only coat the tips of your upper lashes. It will give you hint of color and fun without being overwhelming. Blue will make the white of your eyes look whiter so it will cancel some traces of tiredness. Good for those nights you didn’t get much sleep (for all the right reasons, I hope). Have you ever tried BADgal Blue by Benefit? It's a true blue that leaves your lashes glossy and fun.

Sometimes colored mascaras have little color pay off. I personally suggest that you try the mascara on your arm hairs before you buy it to see if it’s worth it. However, if you bought one already and it isn’t quite what you expected it would be, try priming you lashes with a white lash primer (the ones on those double ended mascaras will work fine) and then carefully apply the colored mascara, making sure the white primer isn’t showing.

(Disclaimer: if you sell or manufacture colored mascaras, please don’t hate me for the next paragraph.) For a more DIY mascara, what you can do is purchase a transparent mascara, carefully load the wand with the product, swirl it really well in makeup eye safe pigment, apply and then clean the bush with warm water and soap. Loading your mascara wand at first is important because you won’t be able to double dip your wand if you want the mascara to remain clear for other uses. Though this technique can be a little tricky, it’s specially good if you just want to try and see how would you look with bright colored lashes and aren’t really willing to shed a lot of money for a mascara that you may never wear. If you decide colored mascara isn’t for you, you can always use the clear mascara simply as a tool to tame your lashes and help them curl or as a brow gel. Take a look at Maybelline Great Lash Clear Mascara for Lash and Brow.

Did you end up buying a brightly colored mascara and hated it? Be nice and give it to your daughter or niece so she can have super fun and bright hair highlights that will come out when she washes her hair. All she has to do (or her mom, if she's too little) is select a thin section of hair and carefully run the wand on it for a couple of times. Let it dry well and then brush to remove any lumps. Repeat if necessary. On the next day or so, when she washes her hair, no more highlights and no damaged hair. As you see, everything has a solution!

Whatever you do, have fun with your makeup! Will you be adopting a splash of color in you lashes this spring and summer or are you still uncertain? Let me know in the comments.

Fashion Is Foremost Inspiration

Micky

Beauty Solutions: Replacing Outdated Face Makeup

When was the last time you bought new face makeup? While good quality face makeup is made to last, once the package is opened, bacteria begins to form. Some kinds of face makeup should be replaced more often than others. Liquid foundation, mascara, and eye shadow (especially creams that come in contact with your fingers) should be replaced every three months. The brushes, sponges, and other face makeup tools used to apply your face makeup should be either thoroughly cleaned or replaced as well to avoid re-infecting your face makeup products with bacteria.


Simply saying that bacteria could form in your face makeup is one thing, but what does that really mean? If you’re sharing face make up, it could mean spreading things like cold sores, eye infections, and fungus. If you’re not sharing face make up, you might notice an increased amount of acne flare-ups on your skin or maybe experience a red, itchy rash around the eyes.

The last thing you want to do is allow harmful bacteria to seep into your skin. Although you may have invested more dollars into your face makeup products, do yourself a favor and keep a personal inventory of when you actually open a product. It’s easy to let time slip by and before you know it, you’re applying face makeup that may or may not be safe to wear.

"Fashion Is Foremost Inspiration"

Suzanna

Beauty Solutions: Lash Stiletto Voluptuous Washable Mascara

Lash Stiletto Voluptuous Washable Mascara has a unique s-shaped brush stretches as it thickens, reaching every lash with the rich cream formula for dramatic length & impactful volume. Sweep Plump and Stretch brush upwards from root to tip to grasp each lash and coat from every angle. Continue building lashes until you reach your desired look. Do not let dry between coats. Repeat for lower lash line. For a truly dramatic, wide-eyed look, curl your lashes with Maybelline® New York eyelash curler before applying mascara. Removes easily with soap and water or Maybelline® New York Expert Eyes® 100% Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover. Contact lens safe and Ophthalmologist tested. Only $8.99 at Ulta.com.

12 Days of Christmas: Day 7 - Benefit's BADgal Lash Mascara

As devoted Fashionwithfifi.com subscribers you already know that today is day 7 of our 12 days of Christmas Giveaway. As you should all know by now this is a random giveaway given out to lucky Fashionwithfifi.com Subscriber or members of the Fashion Circle. To enter and be eligible to win all you have to be is a Subscriber or member of the aforementioned Fashion Circle. Before I announce today's winner I'd like to remind everyone that the person who I'm about to announce is today's winner (you cannot claim her prize or pretend to be her to try to claim their prizes). With that said I ask everyone to join me in congratulating the following:

Chrissy (from Decatur, GA)

You've won a 4.0g (net wt. 0.14 oz) tube of Benefit Cosmetics' BADgal Lash mascara. The BADgal line of mascaras from Benefit are full of "BAD-itude!" The rich, sexy formula and oversized brush build thick, beautiful and bodacious lashes. Two coats of this mascara is like wearing a set of sexy black false eyelashes... without the glue! Wear them alone or start with BADgal Lash, then layer BADgal Blue on the tips for an eye-opening effect.

Claiming Your Prize:

Claiming your prize is of course simple. If you are the winners please send an email to contest@fashionwithfifi.com confirming your correct name and mailing address. That's it.

For Everyone Else:

If you didn't win today don't fret, there are 5 days left and as I mentioned before you don't need to do anything, except be a Free Subscriber or a Free Fashion Circle Follower. Everyday thereafter you will automatically be entered to be a random winner for this and all of our other random giveaways. As a subscriber you can also enter into all of our Contests and Push Polls.

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Beauty Solution: Ardell Eye Lashes Starter Kit #101

It’s not like we’re born knowing how to apply false eyelashes and sometimes, even the people who are used to them have trouble applying them. If it sounds like I'm preaching to the quire then this Beauty Solution is for you.

Ardell is one of the most known brands when it comes to false eyelashes and they have a huge variety. One of their best products, if you ask me, is the Ardell Eye Lashes Starter Kit #101. It comes with the eyelashes (obviously), the glue and even a little applicator. You’ll only need to provide small scissors.

First, peel the lashes from their package carefully. Then, without any glue, measure them – put them close to your natural lash line and see if you need to cut them to fit your eyes. If you need to cut them, be sure to cut from the inner corner, unless there is some embellishment on that area, of course. Then, apply a little strip of glue along the band, shake them for about 30 seconds, and while looking down to a mirror, place them where you want them. Finally, open your eyes to make sure you didn’t glue your eyelids shut. Let them dry completely, touch up the eyeliner if you need to and then apply mascara to blend your lashes with the false ones if you want to. It takes practice so don’t give up if the fist try didn’t go as planned.

These Ardell lashes are re-usable so you’ll have plenty of material to practice with before you move on to the more expensive, fancy eyelashes. Have fun!

"Fashion Is Foremost Inspiration"

Micky

LashControl Mascara Contest Winner Announced

The LashControl Mascara contest ended yesterday. And, we'd like to give a special thanks to everyone who participated. To assure that everyone had a fair chance of winning, we pooled all entries using Random.org. With that said, let's announce the winner!

Congratulations to the following:

T-Charry

You've won a free LashControl's Mascara in Purple Squeeze (2x Black Volumizing Brush with Length and Conditioning Formula).

Please send your full name and mailing info to contest@fashionwithfifi.com to redeem your prize.

"Fashion Is Foremost Inspiration"

Suzanna

LashControl's New Mascara Makes A Difference You Can Really See CONTEST CLOSED

Thick, clumpy, gooey mascara is the bane of every girl’s cosmetic existence. For me, finding that perfect tube with a magical wand that will perfectly coat your lashes is nearly impossible. And there is nothing I hate more than spending my hard earned money on one of these tiny tubes, only to get home and find out that my eyes look like they’re sprouting furry spider legs. Are full, dark, natural looking lashes really too much to ask for?

These past few months, I have become quite complacent in my morning beauty ritual. But just recently, I tried out new mascara by LashControl and was flabbergasted by the amazing results! Each tube is equipped with a rubber wiper sleeve so you can control the amount of mascara on the brush. Honestly, why has no one thought of this innovation sooner? Now, you no longer have to keep an arsenal of tissues handy to wipe off all the excess of mascara (which is a major waste of time and money, if you ask me).

The trick to achieving perfectly coated lashes is all in how you squeeze the colored rubber section. The more pressure you apply, the less mascara will be on the brush, and vice versa. This allows you to create your own desired look. Use the wiper to clean the brush and then you can further separate lashes and eliminate clumps. The built-in wiper also serves as an extra barrier to air and dirt, which makes the mascara last longer and keep from drying out.

I tend to be more of a makeup minimalist in my daily routine, so I love that now the control is in my own hands! I can achieve the perfect, barely-there look for daytime and then easily increase the intensity for a great evening look! And there are literally NO clumps. Who knew one mascara tube could be so versatile?

LashControl is currently available in three formulas, each named for the colored wiper sleeve. Blue Squeeze is a water resistant formula that is available in sheer black. Purple Squeeze, which is the tube I tried, is a length and conditioning formula with a brush that gives lashes 2x the volume. Pink Squeeze is lengthening and conditioning formula in black.

Fashionwithfifi.com is giving you the chance to win LashControl’s mascara in Purple Squeeze (2x Black Volumizing Brush with Length and Conditioning formula). Trust me, this is one product that you will love so enter now!

Official Rules:

1) Contest is open to everyone. First you must be a member of the free to join "Fashion Circle" and be subscribed to Fashionwithfifi.com. Click Here: If you aren't already a free subscriber. Email subscription must be confirmed. There will only be one winner.

2) Next you'll need to leave a comment on this post telling us about your favorite mascara.

3) Shipping is Free for all participants in the U.S. Winner from a country outside of the U.S. will have to pay for shipping. Shipping to P.O. Box is fine.

4) Contest runs from now, Monday, October 19, 2009 until Sunday, October 25, 2009. Winner will be announced on Monday, October 26, 2009 at Fashionwithfifi.com.

5) You must be 18 years or older to enter. Contestants under 18 will need a parent's consent in order to participate. Be sure to enter and good luck!

"Fashion Is Foremost Inspiration"

Erin

Beauty Trends Fall 09’ - Into the Blue

If you ask Stila cosmetics, Blue is the new Black this season! To create this look – apply your favorite deep blue shadow/ liner to your lids and buff out to diffuse the color. Finish off your look with lots of mascara.

Here's what you’ll need to get this look:

Are you ready for a bold and eye-catching look? Stila Cosmetics Barbie Loves Stila Smudge Pot - Cobalt Clutch is perfect for those who want stand-out eyes. The soft, easy-to-apply formula gently lines and defines eyes, then smudges for a softer look every time. Cobalt Clutch is a vibrant blue with intense shimmer. The multi-tasking gel formula can be used as a liner and a shadow that stays on all day. Only $20 at SkinCareRx.

Stila has taken the best-selling Major Lash Mascara, and stepped it up a notch. Major Major Lash Mascara comes in a new, larger tube with a whimsical vine design. The wand has been upgraded to a thicker, tapered brush that is perfect for reaching even the smallest of lashes, and coating the lashes like never before. Lashes are left thick and bold. Our long-lasting, plush formula is still the best in the business, known for leaving your lashes looking extra long and luxurious. Major Major Lash Mascara is the one you need to leave a MAJOR lasting impression. Net wt. 0.38 .oz. Only $22 at Zappos.com.

"Fashion Is Foremost Inspiration"

Suzanna