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I am not a big makeup person. On any given day you can find me in tinted moisturizer, mascara, and a little blush. And at the end of that given day, I’ve usually wiped it all off.
Naturally, I don’t want this to happen on our wedding day. So I’m considering some things I’ve never considered before. Namely… false lashes (gulp!). You see, mascara is usually the first thing to go. Whenever I smile, it smudges on my eyelids, which I then wipe off. And, oops! There goes my mascara! Being that we’re getting married in July, when it’s warm and humid, I’m afraid my eye makeup will disappear faster than usual. And false lashes don’t disappear, right?
Now, make no mistake, I’ve seen false lashes. I’ve seen how they can make your eyes look AMAZING.
And I’ve seen how they can make your eyes (and you, for that matter) look like you just got back from crazy town.
Obviously, I want to avoid the jaunt to crazy town and just want to take a trip to beautiful lashes-ville!
What do you think of fake lashes? If you’ve used them, what’s a good brand for a lash novice?
Photo #1 Source; Photo #2 Source
I’m a lash novice myself, but with naturally blonde hair, I’m definitely getting fakes the day of! Of course, I’m having a pro do it though. 
I’ve never used them, but if you’re thinking about your wedding from a photographic standpoint, you want to make sure yours eyes pop! As long as, you know, it’s not a “wonky I’m a little bit crazy” pop 
That’s where a fabulous makeup artist comes in. I’d leave it to the pros.
My bridesmaids and I all used fake lashes on the big day, but the pro did it for us (on the girls with less lashes, she used full strips of fake lashes and on the other girls with more of an abundance of natural lashes, she used individuals)…..looked amazing in pictures! Go for it!
MAC lashes (and their lash glue) are the best!
I love using fake lashes! I usually use Sephora brand, but I’ve been happiest when I get them done my pros!
MAC lashes are okay they’ve recently added some more natural looking ones, but their glue (called DUO) contains formaldehyde (eek!) and I’ve seen so many people have problems with it. I would recommend taking a look at Shu Uemura lashes and glue (Mrs Cherry Pie used them) - they have many very natural options in addition to some crazier ones and the glue dries quicker than duo and is stronger.
Yeah, I’m doing my makeup myself on the wedding day, so they need to be user friendly. Veeery user friendly.
WOW! those lashes…. I say practice makes perfect? Sorry not much help here but good luck!
I’m thinking about fake eyelashes too!
If you’re interested in mascara, try the DIOR SHOW waterproof mascara. It really volumizes and lengthens your lashes- more so than some other brands I’ve tried. Its expensive (around $25, I think) but WORTH IT! I wear it when I’m going out on the town- I love the way it works and it REALLY stays put. Sometimes it has a little too much staying power, as I wake up with it on the next morning!
I use Andrea Modlash. you can pick them up at any beauty store and is less than five dollars. I use #53 for a natural look. You can try use them to practice putting on fake lashes and then work your way up to the more expensive brands.
I’ve only used fake lashes twice - at my makeup trial and on the wedding day. My makeup artist was a MAC artist so that’s I used and they worked great. I paid for the makeup trial but got to redeem the amount paid in products so I got the lashes at the recommendation of my makeup artist to test them out (and I concur), see how I looked in them and how they felt. Come wedding day, I knew to open my eyes really quick to separate the glue from my lower lid.
I love, love, love wearing false lashes! I would also recommend using Shu Uemura lashes and glue. My biggest piece of advice is to practice…a lot. Pick up some cheapies from the drug store to get used to putting them on and wearing them. Also, if you’re doing your own makeup on the day you might want to enlist a friend to make sure they’re on just perfect.
Here’s my suggestion: Go to the Shu Uemura counter at Saks. Tell them that you’re doing them yourself on your wedding day & want to practice. Practice right there at the counter & have them help you, give tips, etc.
Yes, they are more expensive than most lashes, but trust me - they are WORTH IT!
& they have some of those crazy lashes as well. I secretly love them. I went to his launch at the Saks on Michigan, complete with a fashion show, champagne, etc. Yes, an eyelash fashion show. It was awesome.
I’ve never used fake lashes before, but for daily-wear mascara I have to recommend (HIGHLY recommend) the new L’oreal Double Extension Beauty Tube Mascara. It’s the one where you put on a white undercoat before your darker mascara coat. I’ve never been good about putting mascara on (or taking it off!), but this stuff is amazing.
Works wonders. For real!
I wore false lashes for my wedding day - I had my makeup person trim them a bit, because I thought they looked too theatrical. But - they made my eyes AND lashes look amazing! The only con was that I couldn’t get them out the next morning when we had to go to brunch, when of course they were all pointing crazy directions. It was actually quite painful but I managed to pull them out successfully. It was fun, but I’ll never do it again!
My wedding makeup artist used these amazing fake lashes from Hong Kong, I think? The brand is listed in my Makeup Trial post. I’m not sure if she buys them in the U.S. or has them shipped from HK. They were amazing and natural!
Since you are doing your own makeup, I would suggest going to Sephora and having them help you. Definitely get professional help though. I went to Sephora by myself, picked out lashes, and tried them on at home. I looked scary - kinda like the nice lady pictured above with the furry orange things! Good luck!!
I love, love, love fake lashes. I think they make a woman look so put together! I wear them quite often and I’ve tried a lot of different brands, and I agree the MAC ones are my faves. If you plan on doing them yourself day of, start now and put them on a couple times a week so you get used to it.
you can get lash extensions- they are pretty expensive but last for 3 weeks to a couple months if you treat them well
I’ve never tried false lashes, but have always washed to. That first inspiration photo is the best! I was looking for something just like that to show my makeup artist for my wedding to show her how I wanted my eyes to pop and that photo is perfect because my eyes are similar to that color.
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Mrs. Powder Puff, Chicago Age and Occupation: 25, Preschool Teacher Fiance's Age and Occupation: 25, Career Services Engagement Date: May, 2008 Wedding Date: July, 2009 Blogging Since: November 12, 2008 Venue: Outdoor ceremony, banquet hall reception About Me: I am your typical Midwestern girl attempting to plan a sane, budget-friendly, fun wedding to the man of my dreams. I love shoes, laughing at “Platinum Weddings”, crafts, inspiration boards, candy, and basically anything I can DIY. While weddings can certainly be all-consuming, I honestly can’t wait until the ceremony is over and I can finally call Mr. Powder Puff my husband!
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