Cute Makeup Tips

As fun as ghoul and gore are for Halloween, nothing is more exciting to look at than fantasy makeup. The mix of colours and detail tell a beautiful story. You just need a big imagination and of course some handy makeup and tools to execute it. Shu Uemura's Tokyo Lash Bar collection of fantasy lashes are the perfect way to add some drama and intrigue to your overall look. Known for their extensive line of lashes, you'll find anything from natural to sci-fi to fantasy. I've used their everyday lashes on my clients (provided by them of course), and the luxe finishes and dramatic designs make these the cream of the crop! If I could afford to, I would stock my kit full of Shu lashes! 

If you haven't thought of visiting your local Tokyo Lash Bar already, do keep them in mind for a unique Halloween costume. Here are some fun and fabulous ideas to try on this Halloween!

Shu Uemura Tutu Laceflare Falsies ($28 USD): These are my absolute favourite! These tutu inspired lashes are fun and flirty. Fulfill your childhood dreams of being a ballerina! For a dramatic flare, pair these lashes with a dark smokey eye much like the picture above and red bold lips. And if you want these lashes to really stand out, think fairy ballerina. Create a flawless canvas with lots of gold shimmer. Use a white shadow all over the lid from lash to brow bone - don't worry if you get white on your brows. Then load up the eyes with gold glitter and shimmer. Be creative - create a glimmering masquerade mask around the eyes or apply on the outer part of the eyes and on the cheekbones a temples. Apply a cream base shadow in white or close to your skin colour first (even Vaseline works) to adhere the glitter to your skin. Use a liquid liner winged out to define the eyes. Finish the lips with a red lippie and style your hair into a classic ballerina bun.

Up and coming makeup artist, Arianne for The Glitter Geek, created a masquerade look using these lashes! Check it out here!

Whatever you decide have fun, be safe and munch on plenty o' chocolates! Happy Halloween!

Have you tried any of these lashes? Love 'em? Hate 'em? Want 'em?

Available at Holt Renfrew locations across Canada. 


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Lash love alert! Ardell #318's Lash Accents  have quickly become my favourite pair of falsies. As a makeup artist, half lashes make my job that much easier. For the longest while I was using a feathery pair from Quo and I was always cutting them in half to fit my clients eye. With Ardell's new half lashes, you just apply the glue and position on the outer edge and it's done! The results are gorgeous - naturally full lashes. The feathery finish makes it very voluminous and natural looking. Your eyes will stand out without looking over the top. No one will ever know you're wearing a pair of faux lashes and that's what you want right?

Here is one of my gorgeous bridesmaid I used these lash lovlies on! Don't her eyes look amazing?? I'll be stocking my kit with more #318's! Here's a great site to buy in bulk: www.madamemadeline.com.

Have you tried Ardell's #318's? What are your favourite pair of falsies? 

I've always known my lashes were wimpy, but I didn't truly realize just how sad they were until this past Tuesday. I had contemplated getting lash extensions so when the opportunity came up I was all over it! 

Xtreme Lash Stylists specialize in semi-permanent lash extensions. I really had no idea what to expect; only that I would no longer be lash-challenged. It is mandatory that you come makeup-free (in other words come looking like crap!), even eye cream is not allowed. This is so that the oils do not interfere with the lash adhesive. 

The whole procedure takes anywhere from 60-90 minutes depending on your lashes, the style you want and the skill level of the stylist. You'll also be lying down so be sure to use the washroom, have a good meal beforehand and be prepared for a good nap.

The level of length and thickness depends on the natural state of your lashes. It is not recommended to go too heavy as this actually damages the growth of your lashes. The goal of the extensions is also to make them look as natural as possible so don't expect to go ridiculously long. She mixed blue and black lashes together which gave a really cool effect. The blue adds a nice highlight to my black lashes. It really brightens the whites and enhances my brown eyes even more.

2.5 hours later I had beautifully long lashes. My only wish is that they would have been a bit thicker but otherwise the length is gorgeous! It definitely takes a talented artist to do this because it takes creativity, skill and A LOT of patience to apply those lashes singly. It looks so natural you can't even tell where the natural lash meets the synthetic one. 

Be sure to do your research. Also, you'll want to get quotes and compare prices. After all, it is an investment so you'll want to make sure you're getting your money's worth. If you apply fake lashes religiously then I highly recommend getting semi-permanent lashes. It's healthier for the lash, more natural looking, and much cheaper in the long run.

Overall, I'm extremely pleased with the whole experience and now I'm hooked! How can I go back to those wimpy lashes?? Thank you for the complimentary service!

For more details on Xtreme Lashes click here. If you would like to know the stylist that applied the lashes to me, email me directly.