If you are one of many women who doesn’t have long and full lashes, then you may be interested in wearing false eyelashes. False eyelashes have been getting a lot of hype lately, and have become a hot fashion and makeup trend. This is for good reason, false lashes enhance the eyes much better than mascara, and can they give a boost of confidence with their perfect looks.

False lashes are now affordable and very easy to find, but many people know how to properly apply and wear them or are apprehensive the first time trying them. So, here is a quick guide:

How To Properly Apply False Lashes

In order to properly apply false lashes, you will need scissors, tweezers, eyelash glue, and of course a set of false eyelashes. First, set the false eyelashes against your eyes to that you can measure how big they need to be. When you have determined the size, trim both sides until they will fit your eyes perfectly. Without cutting the lashes to fit, the extra length of the corners will be a bit droopy, causing  an unnatural look. For the actual application, apply glue to the false eyelashes, but don’t rush to apply them to your eyes, as they won’t stick as well when the glue is fresh. Wait a few moments for the glue to get a bit tacky, because it will stick better and last longer. Apply the lashes to the natural base of your real lashes. The glue, which is often tinted for easier application, will not be visible when it dries. Applying lashes with the help of tweezers if often advised, because it makes the lashes easier to hold and your fingers can alter the shape of the lashes.

How To Make False Eyelashes Look Natural

If you want the false eyelashes to look natural,  instead of applying the entire strip, should the lashes into small sections and apply them on the areas where your lashes are thinner, or apply more sparsely than the lashes would be on the strip as a whole. By doing this, your lashes will look fuller and thicker without looking fake. This is a favorite trick of celebrities who just want to enhance their eyes with a natural look. You can also buy demi lashes lashes that are already cut.

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About the Author: Carleen Coulter

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and if you are one of many lucky women that has a Valentine, then it is important that you look your very best on the date. Since the holiday is filled with the color red, many might consider having a red makeup theme. But take care! Never go over board on the color red, as you don’t want your Valentine to think you look like a tomato. Makeup is all about compromising with the holiday and at the same time trying to keep your personnel makeup style, and more subtle look can often be the best one for a romantic occasion. Want a great makeup look this Valentine’s Day? Try the guide below for something soft and romantic.

A Step-By-Step Tutorial On How To Achieve The Perfect Valentines Day Makeup Look

-Foundation and concealer

Before you apply any makeup, make sure that your face is clean and that you apply base so that your makeup will last longer. On this romantic holiday, you want to have perfect radiant skin not only to impress your Valentine, but to also look and feel your best. When you are applying foundation, make sure that you go in a downward stroke, because the hair on your face is facing down. By applying your foundation in a downward stroke, it will appear more smooth and natural. With your concealer, make sure to conceal all of your imperfections and of course any eye bags. Once your skin is completely flawless, make sure that you apply press powder all over your face and neck so that the foundation and concealer doesn’t slide around and to create a pretty matte look.

-Eyebrows

Your eyebrows may not seem like such a big deal, but it’s actually one of the most stressed out part of the face. Make sure that the eyeliner or eye shadow you use on your eyebrows is three shades lighter than your hair so that it’ll soften your entire face.

-Eye makeup

The eyes are one of the first things people look at the moment they first glance at a person, which is why you need to make sure that your eyes are perfect. First, apply a light pink, champagne, or neutral eye shadow all over your lids and brow, then apply a slightly darker and complimentary eye shadow on your lid to the crease. Afterwards, apply a brown, gray, deep plum, or other deep shade of eye shadow in your crease and on the edges of your crease. Make sure that you apply eyeliner to line your eyes and demi lashes to make your eyes appear more romantic looking, but avoid black as it can look to harsh. A soft brown is a usually a good choice. Line your water line with a light  eyeliner, and then make sure to carefully mix the eyeshades together. Never mix the eyeshades too much because it will end up looking a bit muddy and messy.

-Lips

With your lips, consider wearing a light red lipstick or a sheer red instead of a strong red, as too right of a red can make you look a bit strong. Or, try a pretty berry pink shade. After you apply your lipstick, apply a little bit of shimmer on the top and bottom part of your lips, for a nice pout.

if you want to look and feel your best on this romantic holiday, try going soft and easy with your makeup look, as it’ll make you appear even more beautiful and romantic.

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The below article has some great makeup and hair looks that are easy to do and fun to try. I especially like a couple of the messy bun/twist looks in it. Click on through below for more!

9 Natural Makeup and Hair Looks You Should Try

Let your natural beauty shine this year with these simple hairstyle inspirations and makeup techniques that’ll perfect what your momma gave you

This is a TotalBeauty.com natural makeup article Celebrities’ flawless complexions and perfectly tousled hair take a lot more effort than they’d like us to believe. But while they may not roll out of bed looking that good, they know how to fake like they rolled out of bed looking that good. The secret? Hair and makeup that plays up their natural beauty. Get the tutorials to highlight your own natural beauty now. Get tips

Jason Wu For Target is in the stores tomorrow! The dresses in the collection look fab, but the bags intrigue me even more!

Are you planning to hit up the collection at Target?

Jewelry is often a go-to gift for Valentine’s Day. While jewelry can be a very nice gift, it can also be trite if given with little thought. Jewelry mishaps on Valentine’s Day can be avoided by choosing from these five terrific jewelry gifts.

Best Jewelry Gifts For Valentines Day

1) Lockets
A locket is a thoughtful and timeless piece of jewelry. Lockets can be engraved with special sayings and have photographs placed inside. Photos of loved ones or of special memories can be treasured and kept close when inserted in a locket. A heart-shaped locket is a popular choice for Valentine’s Day, however lockets are available in a variety of shapes, materials, and designs. Choose a design suited to your loved one’s taste. A locket is generally a more personal, intimate gift, so you may want to avoid giving one to someone with whom you have a more casual relationship.

2) Watches
A watch is a jewelry gift suitable for men and women alike. Both practical and stylish, a watch can be used year round. Tastes in watches can vary greatly, so if you plan on buying a watch as a gift, you may wish to take your loved one out to shop for one rather than having it be a surprise gift. A gift card to go toward the purchase of a watch is another option.

3) Charm Bracelets
A versatile gift option is a charm bracelet. Charm bracelets can be given to a significant other, but at the same time, they are casual enough that it would not be inappropriate to give one to a close friend. For long-term relationships, consider giving a bracelet with a special charm for the first year of your relationship and add on a charm for every Valentine’s Day after. Choose charms that are meaningful and that match the look of the bracelet. Charms and bracelets come in a wide range of prices, so be sure to select a bracelet in an appropriate range for your budget and relationship.

4) Rings
Rings are often given a sign of promise and commitment. They tend to be a gift of romance rather than one of friendship, so consider your relationship carefully before giving a ring as a gift. A ring can rage from a simple band with an inscription, or something more elaborate with diamonds or other stones.  Gemvara is a particularly good source for custom rings.

5) Stones for Rings
For marriages and committed relationships, consider adding a stone to your loved one’s ring. A stone can be added to a wedding band in commemoration of all the years you have spent together. The addition of a stone should be discussed with your loved one, as they might not want their ring altered in any way. However, if this is something he or she would be interested in, the addition of a stone can be very meaningful.

The bottom line to shopping for a jewelry gift for Valentine’s Day is to follow your instincts and think about what you know about the person you care for. Take their tastes into consideration, and you are sure to find the perfect piece of jewelry for Valentine’s Day.

Find excellent custom jewelry at Gemvara

Below is a roundup of great beauty blog posts for your reading pleasure this week!

Confessions of a Sarcastic Mom- The one with Essence Twins Bella+Edward

Polish Insomniac- Why didn’t you MAKE me try these earlier? Sally Hansen Salon Effects in Laced Up and Frock Star

Beauty and Fashion Tech- Smashbox Photo Op Eye Enhancing Palletes

Girl Gloss- Nars Mexican Rose Velvet Gloss Lip Pencil Swatch

BlushingNoir- Too Faced NATURAL FACE Palette Swatches and Review

Stephanie Louise- All Things Beautiful- Mani of the Day: Spoiled Trust Fund Baby & WnW Private Viewing

Beauty Mamas- Calgon Ageless Milk Bath with Serum Beads

Few Unnecessary Stuff-  Easy peasy brown Smokey eyes

Bookworm Nails- Peachy Pink Manicure

The Beautiful World Of BeautiMarkBella- Experience With Love/ Hate On The Internet

Perilously Pale- The Balm Stainiac in Beauty Queen – Swatches and Review

Polarbelle- Introducing Venique Nail Lacquer

Creatively Yours by Ro- M is for Mascara:: RIMMEL Extra Super Lash

Let’s face it – the shoe habits of women are quite different than the shoe habits of guys. Many guys can live with a good pair of work boots, sneakers, and dress shoes. But for girls…three pairs of shoes doesn’t even scratch the surface.

And just to prove it, we’re going to go through 5 basic pairs of shoes that every woman should have in their closet, no matter the season.

Casual

There are two types of shoes that I would seriously recommend be in any girl’s closet – ballet flats and canvas shoes (be they Converse or otherwise).

Ballet flats are a great way to still look chic and actually feel comfortable. While some of us are comfortable living our lives in sky-high heels, the majority of us…well, aren’t. The paragon of ballet flats, Chanel flats, with their quilted leather, are timeless, gorgeous, and quite pricey.

There are, of course, many, many, less pricey alternatives, but the Chanel flats epitomize what you want to look for in ballet flats – simple elegance (and the ability to run around as much as you want without stopping due to aching feet, or tripping over the sidewalk because of a lack of coordination…).

And then for the more slouchy casual urban style – or for those who just like the look, there is the classic canvas sneaker – Converse (or Chucks, whatever your name for them) or otherwise. The great thing about Converse, especially, is that it’s actually pretty difficult to go wrong with them…and it’s expected that they will be dirty and grungy. In fact, when I get a new pair of Converse, I find it difficult to wear them out anywhere before I’ve scuffed them up a little bit. They’re too white and bright and new when you first get them – and how many shoes can you say look better a little dirty?

Sky High

There are 3 pairs of heels that I recommend that every woman have in their closet – the bare essentials, that is – black, nude and awesome.

Black heels because they can translate well from day to evening and season to season, they are the ultimate classic heel. It’s really, really, astronomically difficult to go wrong with a pair of black heels.

It’s actually pretty much the same with nude heels – both black and nude are neutrals when it comes to your wardrobe. Nude heels usually add a touch bit more of class and polish to an outfit than black heels. Sometimes (mind you, not all of the time), sometimes, a black heel – depending on height and style – can look a little…hoochie.

And then for the “awesome.” These heels should be the ones that make you smile whenever you wear them – heck, whenever you see them in your closet. Whether they’re sky high and sparkly or red and velvety…you own the room whenever you walk in with these heels on. Own it!

Ashley Dean is a freelance writer who loves her shoes and can’t understand how her boyfriend can just live in his Dunham boots – she needs her outdoor shoes, too, but she can’t live with just those. She hopes everyone finds the perfect shoe to make them swoon, whatever it may be.

Valentine’s Day is coming up and no matter if you have a special date or if you just want to have some fun with your style, a good place to begin is at your fingertips. Get inspired by the colors and themes of Valentine’s Day for your next manicure. There are thousands of looks out there, but here are a few ideas.

1. Reds
One of the first colors to come to mind when you think Valentines Day is Red, of course. It’s the color of roses, hearts, a symbol of passion and a stunning color that anybody can pull off. There’s an array of reds to choose from, from ones with blue undertones to fiery orange-reds. Certain shades will look best depending on if you have cool or warm undertones. Cool or blue-reds look best on people with cool undertones and red-oranges look best on those with warm undertones. When you find the right red that’s right for you, it’ll pop against your skin.

2. Pinks
Sweet, girly pinks are another fun color for Valentine’s Day. They’re always flirty and can range from a darling ballet slipper shade to a punchy fuchsia. Light pink would be great for a romantic date in the park whereas its bolder cousin would look amazing for a fun night out on the town. Keep nails filed short when wearing hot pink since the color is so bold already. Coral-pinks can be another fun way to decorate your fingers for Valentine’s Day.

3. White
White nails are striking, modern and unusual. They’re great for Valentine’s Day and the winter season in general. You can go for a brilliant snow white or white mixed with a nice silver or gold shimmer. A French manicure is a classy look to consider that always looks good with white. Since a solid white nail is so striking, keep the length short. Anybody can pull this color off.

4. Glitter
Whether it’s tiny, big and chunky or even shaped like hearts for Valentine’s, glitter is a fun way to punch up your nails. You’ll want to go for something in the pink or red family to stay in the Valentine’s Day spirit. Try festive heart shaped glitter for a cute holiday look. You might even want to try applying one heart and leaving the rest of the nail a pale color or even clear. Get even more creative with glittery polish by doing a shimmery French manicure or maybe even stripes.

5. Nail Art
One trend that’s very popular right now is kiwai nail art. This trend comes from Japan and uses acrylic nails as well as clay and various materials to get a unique look. Nail artists can sculpt hearts for Valentine’s Day out of the gel or Fimo clay they’re using as well as an array of other shapes. If you don’t have the time or money to get a professional manicure you can always paint your own designs with fine brushes that can easily be found in craft and beauty supply stores. For example, paint the base of the nail pink then paint on a deep red heart, Cupid’s arrow or some angel wings. Get creative and have fun. Lack time? Look for nail stickers and press on art at your local drugstore.

Overall, be imaginative with your Valentine’s Day manicure. It’s a great holiday to get playful and try designs that you might not normally wear. Have fun with the colors and let everybody know that your fingertips are holiday themed by sporting pinks, reds, or some of the other colors that have been suggested.

Shop for Nail Supplies and Nail Art at Sephora and Beauty.com

Eye Shadow is the staple of a makeup collection that accentuates the eyes and gives them depth. With the right shade and proper application your eyes can eyes can look fabulous. For achieving the best eye shadow look try these tips:

1. Choose your eye shadow keeping in mind your skin tone, complexion, hair color and eye color. On a warm skin tone, brown, gold, bronze, coral, soft green, pink etc look good. On cool or fairer skin tones, lilac, pale blue, silver, turquoise, gray and darker greens are colors which stand out.

2. It is not always important to match your eye shadow with your clothes, eye color or hair. Try contrasting shades as they are attractive and tend to grab attention more.

3. Brunettes often can carry all colors well; from the dark range of black, browns and purples to neutral tones of gold and beige to the lighter shades of green and yellow.

4. Be creative and try out various colors before your mirror. The best eye makeup happens when one is willing to be experimental and not follow strict guidelines. Trial and error is the best way to discover colors that suit you and enhance your windows to the world!  Eye shadows are available in a multitude of colors and textures like powder, cream, pencil, liquid and mousse form. The market is flooded with great brands which offer a practical range of eye makeup. Shimmer options under various brands are wonderful for party scenes and uplift the face like never before.

5. The secret to a long lasting and beautiful eye shadow is the blending technique. Eye shadow is applies in three steps, first comes a light colored base followed by the main, medium tone lid color and finished by the highlighter for the crease of the eye. Blending well using your finger or a brush does the trick.

6. For soft color, use gentle, light color strokes and for deep creases, use a heavier hand and multiple brush strokes.

7. Use good brands.  Not all shadow is created equal. Brands such as MAC, Nars, and Urban Decay are known for great pigment concentration and many shade choices. The more pigment, the better the shadow will wear and last.

8. Primers or bases are important as they help set your shadow, keeping it staying on for a long time and preventing creasing. Urban Decay Primer Potion is a great choice!

9. Gold shimmer for the brow bone is a great evening or party look for the eyes.

10. Smoky eyes with dark color on the lid is enticing, but the color should be kept limited to the lid and under lower lash line. Don’t take too dark of a shade all the way up to your brow bone. Highlight there instead.

11. Contouring the crease of the eye lid with a dark shade gives good results and creates a deep set eye look. Dark shadows also work great as an eye liner. Use a press brush to push shadow along the lid to line the eyes.

12.Take care when applying shadow. Choose the right tool kit for your eyes and don’t forget to remove all eye makeup at night with an eye makeup remover. Also remember to tap off extra shadow from your brush before applying!

So ladies, time to gather compliments and party, with eyes that charm all the way.

Sometimes you need a quick, but good look. The below article provides ten quick and easy celebrity makeup looks that you can do in under five minutes.  Click on through to see the different looks and how to get them.

10 Makeup Looks You Can Do in Under 5 Minutes

Don’t have time to dilly dally in front of your vanity every morning? Check out these timesaving looks

This is a TotalBeauty.com makeup article We know when you get busy, sporting the latest makeup trend becomes the last thing on your To-Do list. That’s why we found pretty celebrity makeup looks that you can do in under 5 minutes. (We timed ourselves to make sure!) Plus, we boiled it down to the looks that’d be just right for your specific skin tone, so you can save even more time. Save time