Mascara


My Lash Lift and Tint Experience

Categories: Beauty
Lash LiftWhat beauty product do you experiment with most? For me, it’s mascara. There are a few brands that I enjoy, but I’m always on the lookout for the perfect formula – “The One” – but I haven’t found it yet.

Whenever I bring up the topic of mascara with other women, they usually feel the same way.

Everyday, I employ a lash curler and black mascara before I leave the house and these basic lashes take the most time in my morning routine. Sometimes on special occasions, I’ll use false lash strips for a little extra volume and length, but they’re a pain to apply no matter how great they look.

Lash Lift

I tried eyelash extensions at Pretty in the City before my wedding and I loved them so much that I didn’t just have them for my big day, but various special occasions since. I love the way the extensions look and I can definitely get used to not messing with mascara and a lash curler – but ongoing maintenance is expensive and I was concerned about the long-term impact on my natural lashes.

When I learned about the Lash Lift (also offered at Pretty in the City), I was intrigued to give it a try…

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Makeup Must Haves

Categories: Beauty,Makeup

Even though I write a fashion and beauty blog, I don’t actually wear a lot of makeup. I do love to try different brands to achieve the best look possible, but I don’t really experiment with fleeting makeup trends. You’ll never catch me wearing lip tattoos or blue eyeshadow, but I will review some of my favourite brands and looks on my blog. I love to visit Sephora to see what’s new and what’s hot!

I have a pretty big beauty arsenal and lots of makeup options, but there are only a few key items that I wear consistently. Today, I’d like to share my makeup must haves…

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My Fair Lashes

Categories: Beauty,Makeup

I think we all know a girl or two with perfect lashes. Well,  I am not one of those girls. My husband has longer lashes than I do. Not only are my lashes short,  but they’re light as well, so a lash curler and a black lengthening mascara are weapons of choice for me.

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I’m always on the lookout for the perfect mascara. Some pass the test, many fail (more on that in future posts), false lashes are decent once in a while, but nothing compares to eyelash extensions… Continue reading…