Fashion meets Food

Give your lashes some Va Va Voom!

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Erica

We all want those beautiful luxurious lashes like the celebrities have. For most of us the best lash extension and full mascaras don\’t come close to giving us the chic Hollywood lashes. So let me ask you this have you ever considered false lashes? I know sometimes the prices are a bit out of budget for that one time look. MAC sells lashes for $14. While in college my BFF use to spend $50 on falsies! That better be an amazing date that you are on to be spending that much on lashes.
LADIES listen up! I have found gorgeous falsies on the cheap! Kiss(yes the nail brand) now offers Ever EZ Premium Eyelashes with Application Strings for…. are you ready for it… $3.99!!!! I know I almost fainted as well.

Let\’s talk lashes! Like I mentioned above Kiss now offers Ever EZ premium eyelashes with application strings which allows for a faster and more precise glue on experience. You\’ll be getting the same quality as lashes such as MAC and Makeup Forever for just a fraction of the cost! Really you can\’t beat that!

Above are all the lashes that Kiss Ever EZ offers. I think X03 would be amazing for a fun night on the town! Which lash is your favorite?

So let\’s talk about how to apply these gorgeous lashes.

1. You want to apply the glue to the lash base and let set for about 30 seconds. Blowing on the lashes will help.

2. Hold both side of the lash with the string applicators as close to the lash as possible, and place on the eye-lid along the natural lash line. You will want to allow this to set so before you pull the string off you\’ll want to repeat this step with your other eye.

3. Once your lashes are dry and secured in place you will want to hold and squeeze the lashes firmly between your thumb and index finger push in lashes and gently grab one of the strings and pull. Repeat with the other side of your eyes and then with your second eyelash.

You will now have the perfect VA VA Voom lashes!

A Few things I have learned about false lashes….thus far

• Most eyelash glues are extremely gloppy and you have to use a Q-Tip to apply them. Not to mention they have a really nasty ordor. Not fun!

HOWEVER Kiss 24 hour Strip Eyelash Adhesive is AMAZING it is latex and odor free plus waterproof…. let\’s face it the water works do happen sometimes.

• Keep some liquid liner handy. This will allow you to fill in any areas where you can see tiny slivers of skin between your real and fake lashes.

So ladies do you think you\’ll be batting your lashes with some falsies anytime soon? Stay tuned for Friday\’s post if you want to see how the lashes look on me!

xo

Home Decor

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Erica

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So I have been looking for some new items to decorate my home with. Here are just some awesome items I came across on the Pottery Barn website. What\’s your favorite store to find home decor items?

xo

California Cheese Soup

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Erica

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California Cheese Soup
1 can cream of potato soup or cream of mushroom
1 bag California blend vegetable (broccoli, carrots and cauliflower)
1/2 cup- 3/4 cups 75% reduced fat Cabot Sharp
1/4 cup – 1/2 cup 50% Reduced Fat Cabot Cheddar

Bring your cream of soup to a boil. Add in your bag of frozen California blend vegetables. Cover and cook on low until the vegetables are tender. Turn off and add cheese.