Eylure Halloween Spooky Lashes - Caught in the Web

I tried so hard to resist these lashes, but after about my third visit to Ulta they came home with me and tonight I had to give them a try.

These guys retailed at my Ulta in Visalia, CA for $7.99, and they do qualify for any coupons, of course.

After applying some fun makeup in varying shades of red, a nod to the 'black widow' theme but not so obvious or overpowering as to not let the lashes shine, I applied the lashes.

They went on very easily and were surprisingly light. They also felt like they would last quite well.

As you can see they are actually fairly subtle. While I ADORE the out there paper lashes, they can be a bit much for some, so these are a great in between for those that might want something more than basic lashes but not something so extreme.

These would be great for a work dress up day even. A little something extra if you had to wear a uniform but wanted to have some Halloween flair. I do believe they would be comfortable and stay on well all day long. Of course, if you have a very active job, like nursing, that might be a different story.

They are certainly lovely and totally fun to play with and whether they are for a costume one had planned they are an inexpensive addition to a makeup kit for fun future looks.

The two red shadows and frosty white are all from Coastal Scents. It can be hard to find good, pigmented red shadows and these are all great.

DIY Glitter Eyelashes

I love false eyelashes. I don't wear them regularly or for long periods of time, but I love them. I enjoy taking photos and having a fun pair of lashes can really pull together a look. Glitter eyelashes are everywhere, and super pretty, but can also get pricy at anywhere from $5 to $25 on up. I'm cheap and I'm crafty, so I decided to find a way to have glitter eyelashes and also have the option to remove the glitter and try another look. For this brief how to I'm using elf lashes (that come with glue, bonus) that are only $1 and some craft glitter. A note on the craft glitter, if you plan on wearing these for an extended period of time, it is probably best to use makeup safe glitter, should some get in your eye.

For those familiar with false eyelashes and the glue you know that you can wash it off, well that concept comes in handy when using the lash glue itself to adhere the glitter to the tips. I decided to use this teal-ish color for an upcoming mermaid look I'm going to do. This method can be used with glitter, rhinestones, glimmer powders, and even larger glitter accents. First, I removed the lashes and used the side of the plastic to stick them to so that the tips would be free.

This makes it simple to do them both at once. I simply ran the lash glue across the tips of both lashes and then immediately sprinkled glitter over them and shook it off.

It's really that simple. I let mine dry for a while before I use them. Want to wash them for another look? Just use some gentle soap or shampoo and water and gently scrub them and let them sit out on a wash cloth or paper towel to dry and then start all over again. I've done this with these pairs four or five times and there is no breakdown. Look for the mermaid look with these lashes later this evening or tomorrow.

Fantasy Makers Bewitching Eyes False Eyelashes + Deer Makeup

I have been obsessed with these lashes, they are just so pretty, but I have been unsure of what kind of makeup to pair with them. Until I saw a picture of some lovely deer makeup, and it just seemed perfect.

They are pretty secure, especially considering that they are self adhesive. For those that aren't aware, these are an EXACT replica of the Paperself Deer & Butterfly lashes found here. At $3.99 at my local Walgreens versus nearly $20 to order from Paperself, I'd say these are a great bargain.

In order to do the makeup I used mostly just general cosmetics, with the exception of white cream makeup for the dots and around the nose and eyes. Nothing beats the coverage of cream makeup when it comes to white.

This makeup was pretty quick and easy, something I'd definitely consider doing again. These paper lashes do come in at least one other design, a spiderweb and spider design. I'm really hoping to see more of these in the budget market soon.