Giveaway: Eylure False Eyelashes!

 

Innovative UK brand Eylure is finally making its way to the States, and I couldn't be more thrilled.  These false eyelashes are the EASIEST to apply out of every brand I've ever tried.  And believe me, it feels like I've tried them all! 

Eylure is amazing, whether you're a false eyelash aficionado like myself or especially if you've never worn fake eyelashes before.  The Ready to Wear set comes pre-glued so you don't have to worry about the annoying glue steps that traditionally accompany eyelash application. I found that the glue band remains adhesive long enough for about three wears; luckily, there's an extra glue band included for each lash!  And once both bands lose their adhesive properties, you can use regular eyelash glue and still wear them.

Although the Naturalites lashes aren't pre-glued, the little glue container that comes with them is designed to apply the perfect amount of adhesive every single time.  You need a LOT less glue than you'd think! 

In addition to being ridiculously easy to apply, Eylure lashes look lovely when you're wearing them.  I wore the Naturalites set for my Edie Sedgwick costume and I've worn the Ready To Wear set out and about with many compliments and much success!  You can purchase Eylure eyelashes in the U.S. at Ulta.

OR!  You can participate in my giveaway and win your very own!  There's no liking, tweeting, or following necessary.  Just leave a comment here or at the original giveaway announcement post with your email address to enter!  It's that easy!

False eyelashes will be a fabulous touch to any holiday party makeup, or even for everyday wear!  Eylure lashes are the easiest to apply I've ever found.

Full disclosure: Although these false eyelashes were sent to me gratis by Eylure's very nice PR department, the opinions are, of course, my own.  And I'd never recommend a product I wouldn't pay for myself.  The giveaway is also sponsored by said very nice PR department.  Thanks Stephanie!

Premiere Birmingham Beauty Expo

Sunday I had the opportunity to attend Premiere Birmingham, an enormous hair and beauty expo with vendors and stylists from all over the United States.  It was HEAVEN!  There were two whole floors of booths and workshops; it was so overwhelming and incredible.  I got to meet and network with so many fantastic, encouraging people AND stock up on some great beauty products!

Some of the bigger companies were doing demos on hair models and attendees while selling their products. One even had a red carpet, stage, and catwalk!  There were several spray tanning booths, too.  People were having glitter eyeliner applied, jewels and feathers put in their hair, and even getting body wraps!

Checking out the tools & information

I even got my hair styled by a gorgeous woman at ProFashion! She used a titanium straightener to curl my hair and the curls actually STAYED! Regular readers will surely remember how many times I've mentioned that my hair never, ever holds curl. But the ProFashion iron miraculously worked! Even after I slept on my hair the curls are still there, without hairspray or any kind of product. I'm truly amazed! My stepmom bought one for me AND for her salon. I can't wait to start experimenting, I've never owned a straightener before.






The main focus was on hair styling, products, and salons, but there were also plenty of makeup, skincare, and nail art vendors.  False eyelashes were a dollar and glittery mineral makeup was everywhere!   I got to try out some cool silver glitter and black leopard print nail stickers and picked up an incredible concealer palette that will be perfect for my makeup artist gigs.  I also chose a color refresher, some spray-in products to test, a high-end dry shampoo, and a luxe all-in-one miracle cream.  These will be getting their own posts soon!

Total exhaustion & unflattering picture at the end of the day but I still have CURLS!

The Premiere Birmingham Beauty Expo was better than anything I could have imagined!  I was blown away by all the incredible contacts I made and the fantastic products on display.  I can't wait to attend another hair/beauty show!  If you ever get the chance, definitely GO!  I loved every second of my experience.