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How to Fake False Lashes with Lancome Hypnose Drama Mascara

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I love the look of dramatic false eyelashes, but they aren’t the most practical things for everyday use. Momentarily overlooking how much a good pair can cost (WTF?!), I don’t always have the time, patience or coordination, either.

Enter Lancome’s new Hypnose Drama ($24.50, comes in just one shade called Excessive Black) mascara. It’s like the imitation crab of the eyelash world, delivering most of the flava of the fake real thing at a fraction of the cost.

It makes my naturally thin, short and sparse (read: sad) lashes appear thicker, longer and generally more fab.

But (there’s always a but) this false lash fabulosity comes at a price, and I’m not talking about the $24.50.

First, the pros

With even a single layer of Hypnose Drama, I’m convinced my lashes look longer, thicker, fuller and better defined, showcasing the most delicious shade of glossy black, and curled lashes hold all day long (although it’s not waterproof) without any noticeable flaking or smudging at all (YES!).

The product would be an all-around great performer if it weren’t for one thing…
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Makeup and Beauty Blog Monday Poll, Sept. 7

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  1. Mood:

    2. Chill. With long weekends I feel like I actually get some time to relax.

  2. The chores you dislike the most?

    3. Laundry! And cleaning the toilet.

  3. What color are your eyes?

    4. Brown, but if you look really closely there’s a navy blue ring around the edge of the iris.

  4. Are you ticklish?

    5. Ugh, yes. El Hub knows it’s my Achilles’ heel!

  5. Eyes/lips/cheeks:

    6. I didn’t go buck wild today. Eyes: Tarte Lifted Natural Eye Primer on the lids, Lancome Hypnose Drama in Excessive Black on the lashes. Lips: Philosophy Supernatural Superglossy Lip Gloss SPF 15 in Live in the Moment. Cheeks: Philosophy You Make Me Blush Mineral Bloush Duo in Sunny/Bright.

  6. What’s your favorite holiday?

    7. Halloween! I have a crazy sweet tooth, and I’ll take any and every excuse to wear a costume.

  7. Have you ever cried at work?

    8. Many times, but never in front of a coworker. When I worked as a legal assistant a few years back I was always frustrated and angry about my job. Whenever I had to cry, I’d go to a seldom-used bathroom off the beaten workplace path.

  8. Would you survive a zombie invasion?

    9. I’d stand a chance if I had on my running shoes.

  9. Outfit:

    10. It’s a chill at home day, so I’m sporting my orange terry cloth shorts and a black t-shirt.

  10. Weekly goals:

    11. Hopefully (please!), resolve the condo purchase (supposed to close this Friday, *knock on wood*), do at least a few minutes of exercise each day, call a friend whom I haven’t spoken to in a while, do five hours of reading, and keep a positive attitude no matter what.

Today is the real Labor Day, chicas. Yesterday was just a warm up. 🙂 I wish three-day weekends were mandatory for everyone.

Let me know how you’re doing. You know the drill. Copy the empty Monday Poll list down below here, and paste it with your answers in the comments.

Le list

1. Mood:
2. Chores you dislike the most?
3. What color are your eyes?
4. Are you ticklish?
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks:
6. Your favorite holiday?
7. Have you ever cried at work?
8. Would you survive a zombie invasion?
9. Outfit:
10. Weekly goals:

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

Sundays with Tabs the Cat, Makeup and Beauty Blog Mascot, Sep. 6

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MISSING: Husky striped gray, black and tan tabby (some call him big boned). Distinguishing features: low-hanging belly, soulful eyes, extra long whiskers. Last seen at the Nordstrom Chanel counter in Corte Madera, California, on Sunday.

Please use the map below to help Tabs find his way home. 🙂

Can you help Tabs find his way home?
Click here to see the solution…

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

Sites of the Day: The Labor Day 2009 Edition

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Labor Day parade, Tiburon, California 2009

Hi, gals! Today’s Labor Day parade went off without a hitch. Nobody fell off the float we were towing (always a good thing), and the three-piece blues band was a hit. I was in the passenger seat of the truck, waving to people and throwing out beaded necklaces. Nobody flashed me, thank goodness! 🙂

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Philosophy Supernatural Superglossy Lip Gloss SPF 15: Weekend Warrior!

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Top: Share the Love; Bottom: Live in the Moment

Howzit, home skillets?

Did your Sunday get off to a good start? I haven’t checked in yet because last night’s Lobsterfest/True Blood marathon wore me out. I’m still a little bleary eyed from overdosing on food.

I wanted to quickly mention the new Philosophy Supernatural Superglossy SPF 15 Lip Glosses ($16.50) we talked about the other day.

I’ve been alternating between Share the Love (a creamy, sheer pink) and Live in the Moment (a semi-sheer, shimmery brown) all weekend long. Both colors have been my dressed-down lip glosses, since I’ve been in the mood for casual makeup looks (must be the heat).

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Live in the Moment

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Share the Love

The deets:

  • Non-sticky, thin and moisturizing texture feels lovely on my lips
  • The faintly minty scent fades quickly
  • Flavorless formula
  • Semi-sheer color
  • High-shine finish
  • The addition of SPF 15 is a nice bonus

I think Philosophy’s got a winner with the Supernatural Superglossy line. I like both of these shades and plan to pick up a couple more.

If you dig uber-shiny lip glosses that don’t feel sticky on the lips, think about giving the Supernatural Superglossies a try. Makeup and Beauty Blog Rating: A

Yikes! I just noticed the time. I’d better get going. El Hub and I volunteered to drive a float in this year’s Labor Day parade here. We’re towing a three-piece band and passing out candy, yum!

I’ll be back soon. Have a great one today.

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

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