Product Review- ELF Natural & Dramatic Lashes

Hey Bellas,

I've been wearing these lashes for about a month. The Natural lashes are shorter, but more defined. The Dramatic lashes are longer, and more.......dramatic! LOL Before I continue with this review, I first must say that the glue that is included with these lashes is CRAP! Use this glue only if you love being frustrated and have a lot of time to waste. Now....on with the review:

*How much are they? & Where did you get them?- They are $1 a pack, and I buy them in bulk (14 pairs at a time) at Dollar General stores.
*Are they easy to apply?- With the help of a Lash Applicator, these lashes are fairly easy to apply. It takes practice, patience, and a steady hand, but the payoff is worth it. Instead of using the ELF glue, I use Ardell Lash Glue, it dries clear and is easy to apply.
*How do you apply the lashes?

****Before you apply your lashes, make sure that they fit your eye properly. If they are too long, cut them. Also, line your eyes with a black liner before and after you apply the lashes. This will allow the lash band to be unnoticeable.**********

1. Place the lash inside a lash applicator/holder.
2. Distribute a very small amount of the lash glue on a clean surface (I use a small mirror). Dip a clean toothpick in the glue, and apply a thin line of the glue to the lash band.
3. While holding the lash in the applicator, allow the glue to dry for 30 seconds to 1 minute in order for the glue to get tacky. Pay special attention to the ends of the lashes, because this is where lifting occurs.
4. Close your eye, and starting at the inside corner of your upper lash, tilt the applicator until it is parallel with your upper lash. Apply the lash carefully as close to your lash line as possible.
5. After the lashes have dried for 5 minutes, I curl them with a heated eyelash curler, and apply an obscene amount of  black mascara. I find that the mascara allows my natural lashes and the false lashes to blend easier.
6. And lastly, I use my NYX felt tip black eyeliner to fill in any spots on my lash line where the lash band is noticeable.

And there you have it, these lashes are affordable enough to be worn everyday, and with practice, applying them can be done very quickly! I love them! As always, I hope this review was informative and helpful. If you have any questions, just leave me a comment.

Be Well,
Southern Bella

Happy V-Day! & Small Drug Store Haul

Hey Bellas,

Hope your V-day was lovely, and that all is well in your world. I started off the day, as I do most Sundays, hitting my local Drug Stores (Rite Aid, CVS, Freds, & Walgreens) armed with my brand new sales fliers from the Sunday paper, and my debit card. My dad alerted me about a year ago about all of the BOGO's, and 50% off sales that drug stores have on Sundays. I've been hooked ever since! Also, I like how quiet and peaceful the stores are at 8AM. Just me, (and sometimes my father) and the workers stocking the shelves. My dad stocking up on toothpaste, dryer sheets, and air freshener (don't ask me why......LOL....he loves a bargain!), and me stocking up on conditioner, eyeshadow, and boxes of tissue for my perpetual runny nose! Today, CVS had a great sale on cheapie conditioner and also a 72 color eyeshadow palette. I've never tried the Freesia version of V05, since they were $0.77 each I bought 4 of them, and the eyeshadow palette was $4.99.

  

Also, Rite Aid had an awesome sale. 40% off ALL Wet N Wild Cosmetics! Who knew that Wet N Wild had started making quality products?!? Not me! I always thought of Wet N Wild as the cheap brand that made that God awful cherry red, hooker lipstick! Lord knows I hate red lipstick!! But I digress.......long story short, Wet N Wild has started producing quality products for the same inexpensive price. I took advantage of the 40% off sale. I got a Intense Mascara in Very Black ($2.99), an eyeshadow palette in Sand Castle ($2.99), a Brow Kit in Brown ($2.39), and a blush ($1.79)

I haven't used any of the products yet. However, if anyone would like a review of one or more of these products, just let me know. Oh, I'll have an Ulta Haul sometime this week. My local Ulta has just started carrying NYX cosmetics, so you know I'll have some goodies to review!