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Mascara seems too stuff, especially the waterproof, and I just don't get how to glue on false eyelashes. The point is, I really want a little thicker & bit darker lashes. (My avatar is me.) does anyone have experience good or bad with lash extensions? There's a shop nearby that advertises Xtreme Lashes.

I don't want to do anymore things that end up being 'stupid' if you know what I mean.

Thanks for ur help.

There is nothing wrong with Lashes, I think you should try them.
I work at Mac, so that is where I get all of my Cosmetics, but you can find lashes anywhere.

Lash extensions … are they a good idea?

I was one lucky girls who has the pleasure to take a look to the new Lyra Hud from A’VION Cosmetics, and believe me, I was OMG!, love it.Just with a click you can change the color of your hair, eyelashes, nails, even shoes and jewels.Have also an AO for modeling with a few default poses, but you can add yours too, like in ZHAO, very easy.Is a great tool, perfect for models who always need to match colors and change very fast.I was so happy when I saw the NC with the press release, they put my testimonial YAY )) feeling so important hehe
Press Release:A’VION COSMETICSThe Lyra Vanity HUD
The Lyra Vanity HUD is a state of the Art Cosmetics and Fashion accessory with optional fashion AO.  It combines mascara, hair dye, hair highlights, jewel tinting / nail painting and color matching features, taking your accessory colors, and flourishing them into hundreds of shades and hues.   The Fashion AO combines 8 customizable model poses, Runway mode, and ZHAO-II Animation Override.▶  Key Features    -    Slick and easy to use interface    -    Mascara that tints all A’VION eyelash and script so you can         tint any other eyelash you may have that is not Jet Black.    -    Hair Dye that works with almost all second Life Hair    -    Hair Highlights that let you add highlights to strands of hair.    -    Save money on Hair.    -    Painting for Body Jewels, belts, Shoes or other accessories    -    Color matching to blend between your accessories, matching Mascara to earrings ect.    -    Specialized AO for Modeling and Photography. Fully Customizable.    secondlife:///app/group/34cf4c00-a05a-1e3c-b2e3-640f281cf9b5/about
You can see the older commerical for Rigel to get a feeling for the HUD athttp://www.youtube.com/user/TheEmberRunway.
Testimonials”Wow!  I love everything about my new Vanity HUD by Avion…it all works so easily!  just drop the supplied script into any modifiable Hair, Jewerly or Shoes, wear you HUD and the color options become endless!  What a money and time saver  this product is for the Avi on the go!”Katherine Comet  ~Kat~
“OMG this HUD is a dream come true.  Now we no longer have to have different lashes for different colours or not just lashes but hair or anything that is modifiable.  this is not only a huge help for my ever growing inventory, but it also means, once we edit our fav lashes, we can use it for very versatile styling without having to edit lashes after lashes. For me, that’s a god send!”Kay Fairey, BOSL
“This is by far the answer to all your modeling needs. The HUD was so easy to use by just following the instructions provided. The amount of things one can accomplish with this one HUD is amazing.  Customization has never been so easy…and the savings int he long run are great too. this is the next big thing in fashion and in SL ))” Berris Lumino,Professional Model
“I love it, is a great tool for models, I ussually use a huddle for poses and a zhao for walks and default pose, this let me have both in one hud.The dying hair part is amazing, colors can look so real or crazy all depends what we want and in a blink of an eye.The lash is OMG, I hated use lashes in SL, for reasons that we all know , but with the hud in lashes is fantastic.”Lua Vendetta, Professional Model
“The Vanity HUD adds a million options to the hair, shoes and jewelry you already own.  The hair tint alone is worth the price; finally you can get your hair color just right for your complexion and outfit!  I love it.”Lulu Breuer
Ask a spokes model, or staff member for details,  and demonstrations in store.http://slurl.com/secondlife/Angels%20of%20Desire/117/255/22
I did this pics so you can see a little the HUD and how easy is to use:In this one I’m using the AO, and a default model pose, but you can delete these ones and use your own.(The HUD is attached down in the screen, but for some SL issues lol, in the pic is showed at the middle, but is not  )
Here is my original Hair color and the HUD opened before the palette is showed
Here the palette is open and you can choose any color and looks fantastic, if you want go back to original, just select white and done.


Hope you like it as much as I

Lua’s Secrets: Vanity Lyra HUD, OMG!!!

Geek Chic Cosmetics, a wonderful company that I was introduced to several months ago by Ana, recently released a collection that I believe Ana helped to create, called Big Damn Heroes. the collection is inspired by Firefly, an awesome Joss Whedon tv series.

Image courtesy of Geek Chic Cosmetics. Swatches courtesy of Lipsticks & Lightsabers.

I REALLY love the looks of Ambassador (hey, I went as a Companion to a party!) and little Albatross. I also think Captain Tightpants looks pretty, but it would probably pull too orange on me. Very Fine Hat is such a neat color, and I always love greens like Inevitable Betrayal.

Of course, all the ‘chic’ and ‘geek’ color descriptions are adorable. I really love the extra step that Geek Chic takes with their colors!

Little AlbatrossThe Chic: this little Albatross is a deep, steel-blue with blue and silver sparkles. the sparkliest of the bunch.

The Geek: way I remember it, albatross was a ship’s good luck ’til some idiot killed it. Morbid and creepifying, but brilliant nonetheless. Also, she can kill you with her brain.

AmbassadorThe Chic: Ambassador is a rich, reflective plummy-maroon filled with golden sparkle.

The Geek: Plenty of worlds won’t even let you dock without a decent companion aboard! it lends a certain respectability, as does this eyeshadow.

Captain TightpantsThe Chic: Captain Tightpants is a ruddy shiny golden-toned copper; it would look right at home next to his coat, which is… kind of a brownish colour.

The Geek: we love our Captain; he might be bad in the Latin but he’s a nice man, really. someone must have told Mal he was an autumn, because he’s always decked out in earth-that-was-tones.

Very Fine HatThe Chic: Very Fine Hat is a very blackened, dirty gold, just right for the sad little king. Deep and dark with a golden sheen lurking beneath.

The Geek: Badger is a businessman, a fine upstanding gentleman with roots in the community and yes – a very fine hat. he also got his hands on a couple of diamonds the size of- well, you know.

Inevitable BetrayalThe Chic: His was an evil laugh, but Inevitable Betrayal is a reflective golden-toned dinosaury-green.

The Geek: some people juggle geese, some play with dinosaurs and some wear green eyeshadow. a tribute to the best pilot we know, even if something about him just bothers us.

Have you tried any colors from the Big Damn Heroes collection? If so, what did you like?

1. Geek Chic Cosmetics – Swatches & Review
2. Geek Chic Swatches
3. Orly’s Metal Chic Metallic Matte Collection
4. Fyrinnae Geek Glam Beautification
5. Meow Geek Cred – Blue Look

Big Damn Heroes by Geek Chic Cosmetics

Everyone woman wishes she had beautiful and longer lashes. Unfortunately, all women are not blessed with those movie star like longer lash. That’s okay though, because we’re going to talk about a few simple tips you can employ to enhancer your eyelashes like never before.

Longer Lash Tip #1 – Eyelash Conditioner

Eyelash conditioners are a relatively new development in the realm of Eyelash Enhancers. these lash cosmetics are designed to strengthen the lash hair follicles and protect your eyelashes from harmful environmental effects. in addition to providing this dual layer level of protecting your eyelash growth is further fortified by essential minerals and ingredients. these minerals are key to developing healthy new hair growth while protecting your existing growth.

Longer Lash Tip #2 – Eyelash Curler

As you begin to encourage and develop new growth you’ll discover new techniques to further pop your eyelashes. one of the most simple and effective Eyelash Enhancer techniques is using a basic eyelash curler. You can pickup a curler inexpensively at most stores that carry cosmetic or beauty items. Eyelash curlers are easy to use and will give you that longer lash look you really want to see.

Longer Lash Tip #3 – Using Mascara and Vaseline

Mascara is perhaps the most common way to increase the healthy and beautiful lash look you’re seeking. You will want to use a straight brush to apply the mascara horizontally. Using dark mascara will help your eyelashes look longer and fuller. that said, you may want to try different colors to see those colors which help pop your eyelashes the best. If you do elect to use mascara make sure you curl your lashes prior to applying the mascara.

You could also use Vaseline instead of mascara. many women find that Vaseline is simply a better alternative, offering a healthy glow with a very light and easy application process.

Longer Lash Tip #4 – Powdering Eyelashes

After you’ve applied your mascara and curled your lashes you may consider also using a basic eyelash powder. Quantity is the key factor here. It’s much better to start with a small amount of powder and add more as needed, excess powder can simply remove the color and sheen from your mascara.

Longer Lash Tip #5 – Eyelash Extensions

The final longer lash tip is simply attaching eyelash extensions. If you simply don’t want to go through the hassle of all of the above options or you a quick fix for longer eyelashes then eyelash extensions may be the choice for you. False eyelashes can be attached quickly and are much more comfortable than they used to be. Eyelash extensions will give you that super curly and sexy look you want in your eyelashes.

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Longer Lash Tips

I always though that it doesn’t matter much what you use to curl your lashes…until I got my Shu Uemura curler. With its steady grip, a flatter curve and gummier pad, Shu Uemura curler gave me my first pinch-free lash curling experience ever…Since Uemura was so much better than the 3 dollar Revlon, I never thought about trying new curlers until the tragic accident (I swear it has nothing to do with my butt …)

Anyway, now I am kind of glad I did squash the Shu Uemura curler, as I have met my new favorite: Shiseido (the granddaddy of all Japanese cosmetics) !

Shiseido (the Silver one is from “The Makeup”, from the way it looks I am assuming it’s the same thing as Shiseido 213 sold in Japan) eyelash curler looks strikingly similar to Shu Uemura (duh!) with the silver frame and black rubber pad. Just like Uemura, it has a steady grip (not top heavy like Revlon), a flatter barrel and a tip that curves outward.
The curler comes with a paper box and after some serious looking, I can’t find anything like “discard it after 6 months”, just the basic precaution about avoiding squashing and bending it. the retail price for this Shiseido curler is 17.5 dollars, a bit cheaper than the 19-dollar Shu Uemura.However, if you were to buy them in Japan, Hong Kong or duty free…each of them are around 10 bucks. (So they are not really a splurge purchase, a rip-off for American, more like)

Of course, I prefer Shiseido over Uemura not because I like the brand better (as a matter of fact, I do like the brand), I found Shiseido provide me a better curve and a more comfortable application. If I am one of those Youtube girls, I might just stop my review over here…but since I never take people’s point unless they give a solid reason…I will just go on with the review.

The difference in performance doesn’t come out of nowhere, so let’s take a look at the tiny parts first and see what we can find.
Like Uemura, the Shiseido pad has a mushroom top and a gummy texture (I felt that it’s a bit less stiff than Uemura but I don’t have an instrument to test that out.) Placed side by side and shot in a bird eye view, you can see that one pad just doesn’t stand straight…Well, feel free to blame it on me for putting on a slanted surface (the block is machine cut so it’s level to the ground). in fact, it’s the pad that’s slanted.
Let’s draw some mental picture here: if you cut the Uemura from top, the cross session you get would be a mushroom, like a session of a squashed half-circle at the top with a rectangular base. For the Shiseido ones is the same squashed circle at the top, but the bottom is a parallelogram with an angle is aimed outward. The angle could be estimated but without a micrometer, I would introduced an error and get a result like 50 degree +/- 10degree so I am not going to bother with that…(Unless you would like to send me an micrometer, that guy is around 100 bucks, by the way…)

Anyway, I will just explain what can the subtle structural difference makes in my review for Maquillage curler later because I don’t want this overly long and the Maquillage review way too short.

Citrine’s Blog: Shiseido Eyelash Curler