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2 DIY posts in a row! I’ve been realllllyy hardworking these past weeks especially with the long holidays and half-days off work. Yay!

A couple of months back I did a tutorial on how to DIY a pair of bling lashes using glitter nail polish. That was the lazy girl easy way out. But here’s the REAL deal when it comes to blinging up your lashes.

These take a little less than an hour to do and in the final countdown your New Year’s Eve party, maybe you could do one up to add a little pizazz to your look later tonight!

Do you like them? If you do try this project out yourself at home, let me know how it goes for you!

Ive got mine all ready for my countdowns tonight and will probably post a picture of me wearing them bling in the next FOTD. So do check back for that look.

Have a Happy New Year!

source: http://www.shuuemura-usa.com

Shu Uemura with it’s Lash Bar has introduced some of the most dramatic and glamourous eyelashes. While some of the fantasy and over the top ones should be reserved for the pages of high end fashion shoots, they have a wearable glamourous range that I personally like. These come set with dazzling diamantes in brilliant blue and gorgeous gold.

Because I love falsies and love DIY-ing, I decided to get started on my own pair of bling lashes for almost 1/5 the price.

Things you need:

- a pair of your favourite eyelashes
- Epoxy glue (you can get them at most craft stores like Spotlight)
- Swarovski crystals or small gems slightly bigger than your lash bone

Alternatively, you can be a lazy girl like me and opt for a bottle of glitter nail polish.

With the crystals, to jazz up your lashes, all you have to do is apply a thin layer of the epoxy glue to your lash bone and then carefully apply each gem along the lash bone and let dry for about 6 hours. You can customise what colour gems you prefer on your lashes and might even consider putting rainbow coloured gems to match your outfit! It’s a little more tedious but the results are fantastic.

Using the glitter nail polish is much easier.

Just apply a thin layer of polish using the nail brush till desired amount of glitter is on your lash bone. Wait till the previous layer is dry before applying the next one.

You should end up with something similar to this pair I did myself.

I personally like polishes with glitter bits like the ones from The Face Shop. They go for about 9 bucks a bottle and you can touch up your lashes whenever!

If you decided to embark on this DIY project, let me know if it works for you like it did for me!

In the meantime, some fake lash rules:

DO buy different lengths of lashes and trim them so they fit comfortably on your eye.

DON’T forget to apply a slick of black liner (preferably liquid) on top of the upper lashes so the falsies blend in.

DO soften false lashes by bending them before application.

DON’T forget to curl your own lashes before applying false lashes on. You want them to point in the same direction as the false lashes do.

DO dot a little extra glue on the corners of the false lashes where they tend to come undone.

I picked up this Maybelline Define-a-Lash mascara at the Bangkok International airport on my return trip from there a while ago and bought it again at Philippines’ NAIA duty free because I think I might have just found my holy grail of mascara. Despite using it for several moths on end now, I’m finally writing a review on it .

The first thing that strikes you about the mascara is its bright green packaging; it is eye-catching and hard to miss. The entire thing looks futuristic and you might think, to youself, that green isn’t exactly a conventional color for a beauty product. But pull out the wand and here’s surprise number two: the comb is a rubbery one that is flexible. Wow, not only is the packaging bold, so are its claims.

Here’s what Maybelline says about this mascara:

This zero clump mascara creates stunning length with clean definition.

* Patented shaped-to-the-lash brush
* Ophthalmologist tested, Contact lens safe
* Waterproof; also available in washable formula

“Separated, sensuously long, no clump” lashes. Mmmmmmm… I like that. The promise of a no smudging formula would mean fluttery lashes that last from day to night. But could it withstand the hot and humid weather in Singapore? I’ve always had the problem of little mascara flakes on my bottom lids after a day of living in my mascara.

So how did this mascara fare? Let’s see.

Zero clump? CHECK!
Separated and defined lashes? CHECK!
Stunning length? Well, the lashes didnt exactly STUN me but they DID look longer.

All three claims FULFILLED! I’m impressed!

Although they never mentioned this, but another thing I really like about the mascara is it’s ability to hold a curl. Curl your lashes and sweep on about 2 coats of this fabulous mascara early in the morning and you’re set for the entire day! I came home after a long day and found my lashes sitting prettily curled just as I had curled them that very morning. On top of that, NO FLAKING! YAYYYY!

I’m SOLD.

I swear I’ve never seen my eyelashes looking so long and pretty before. In fact, I cant remember what my eyelashes used to look like before this mascara. Haha. Is it any wonder why I have 2 of them sitting in my drawer at this very moment?

Sadly, they dont carry this particular mascara in Singapore but it’s available at drugstore.com. In fact, I’m going to the Philippines in April again. Anyone wants me to get it for them? Lol.