Cat Eye Flick

I love having a cat eye. Since September every morning, I add on a flick. It really emphasises my eye, makes it look bigger and adds character. So many people find it very difficult to get the perfect flick, mostly because the idea in their head and the image they're following are completely different. 

I was watching Dragons Den and was introduced to this amazing idea! Flick tips is a new company that sell adhesive flicks you add to the end of your liquid liner. You can reuse them and they stay on all day and night. (Unfortunately she didn't get an investment) Well Dragons I love the flick tip.

I prefer the sheen of eyeliner and how it moves with the skin, but I can't wait to try these. Has anyone used anything similar?

Beautiful Eye Lash Extension

“She lowered her lashes until they almost cuddled her cheeks and slowly raised them again, like a theatre curtain. I was to get to know that trick. That was supposed to make me roll over on my back with all four paws in the air.” 

― Raymond Chandler, The Big Sleep

So, how do you get these big, gorgeous lashes? These are semi-permanent eye lash extensions and they are fabulous! I've had them done twice at my local salon and I can honestly say they looked beautiful. 

But you have to know what you want, you need to look it up and know your stuff. Know how you want them to look and don't be afraid to say so. My first appointment left me very disappointed, but the second time I demanded more lashes be put on as I was paying £50! The beautician went back in with the tweezers and glue, I got up to the mirror to Sexy, Seductive Lashes. 

If your a bit squeamish with your eyes watch the video first, because your eyes will be closed for a long time with tools and glue playing around. When you first get up your eyes will be glued together and will take a bit to get them undone.

But from an optics point of view, you need to make sure you clean them daily, just gently with some cotton wool and warm water. As the extensions are fitted directly onto your natural lashes, dirt and bacteria can get stuck and build up. This can cause conjunctivitis which could leave you blind. I'll spare you an image, but if your curious beware google images wont be a pretty sight!

You also need to be careful when you sleep and when you wear glasses with these as they will bend and fall out!

They should last between 14-60 days depending on the salon brand and how you care for them. Both of mine lasted around 40 days.

BEFORE 

Major spiderweb lashes!

AFTER

Long and seductive!

Tip of the day - If £50 is too much for you and its just for a night on the town. Get down to your nearest £ Pound land. It may sound cheap, but they actually stock very good lashes. Which should last you two or three uses (I got about 4 from mine). They usually stock a good variety from natural, to lengthy to party (glittery and with butterflies!) Bargain.

Thanks for reading and send me any photos or stories of your good/bad experiences! 

Bright eyes!

So todays post is about big, beautiful, fresh eyes! When I mistakenly reached my change over station, Reading. I was swamped by directional barriers, police and charity fundraisers. The end of Reading festival. Luckily we'd just missed the thick of it! Got to our favourite station gem, 'Tutti Fruitti' a tiny shop selling homemade ice-creams and animal shaped chocolates. Sat down to a New-York cheesecake flavour milkshake, they are amazing btw! Looking round to all the festival goers, in their wellies with huge back packs and bright aztec style clothing. It was a fashion frenzy, feathers and plaits everywhere. I even saw a girl in a tiger onsie, wellies and viking hat. Brave, bold and beautiful!

But despite their vibrant clothing, they were sluggish, hungover and well pretty much fucked. All the drinking, partying, lack of washing (and probably copulating)! They looked tired and dreary.

My top tip? Eye drops, they'll ease up dry eyes, from all the alcohol. It will also help red, sore eyes 

from the all-nighters!

Optrex is my personal go to eye saver, they have a broad range for dry, allergies and red eyes. If you find a supermarket shelf brand isn't working for you, go to your optician's and they will advise you further. 

Tip of the day - A devoted glastonbury, festival lover once told me: 'If you can't deal with the come down sickness, don't go to festivals' So it's go to happen, the partying WILL catch up with you, so after your natural high (and most probably alcohol high) don't forget to get your daily water intake, sleep and fresh food. Grab a blanky, hog the sofa and rest your sorry self back to health.

Thanks for reading!