I'm always really impressed with Eva Longoria's eye makeup. But I was totally blown away this week when I peeped those long super-sexy eyelashes she was sporting at the Black Girls Rock 2012 event at Paradise Theater.
My lashes are naturally pretty long and thick, but Eva's full fringe left me filled with lash envy! When it comes to makeup, I'm all about playing up my eyes. After all, they are the first thing people tend to notice. Long, full lashes open up your eyes, making them appear bigger and it's a great way to add some drama to your look. Want lush lashes? Don't worry, this beauty statement isn't as difficult as you think to pull off. Check out a few of my super simple steps below to get the look at home!
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Step 1: Start off by prepping your lashes using an eyelash curler like Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler ($20). Clamp down gently and hold in place for 10 to 15 seconds. My lashes are pretty straight, so I usually repeat one or two times to get them to nicely flare out.
Step 2: Line the inner rim of your lower lash line using a pencil or cream eyeliner. I love Maybelline Eyestudio Master Drama Cream Pencil in Midnight Master ($8). Then take a liquid eyeliner and glide it above your upper lash line.
Step 3: For a more natural look, opt for individual lashes like Make Up For Ever Individual Eyelashes ($16). But if you want a dramatic fringe like Eva's, try full lash strips and just apply it right above your eyelashes, putting it as close to your lash line as possible. I'm still a little iffy about having glue anywhere near my lashes (even though they don't actually make them fall off). So I love Ardell Self-Adhesive Lashes ($6). These faux lashes are pre-glued and super easy to apply. Just grab a pair of tweezers and dab them right on your lash line.
Step 4: To blend them in with your natural lashes, apply a coat or two of a intense mascara like, CoverGirl LashBlast Fusion Mascara ($9). For lower lashes, apply two or three coats for a dramatic effect.
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