My First Experience With False Eyelashes

My eyelashes are alright. They are pretty long, dark and are naturally slightly curled. And they are one of the only things that I don't have problem with. But somehow I have managed to get through 19½ years of life, and almost 2 years of beauty blogging without trying out false eyelashes. I know right? How is this possible?! So as you can imagine, I was thrilled when Harvey Nichols asked me if I would like to try out some lashes from the brand Threads. 

Over the last 7/8 years I've watched a lot of YouTube videos, featuring beauty mavens who can apply false eyelashes in a matter of seconds. Thinking it would be super easy (due to the amount of videos I'd watched over the years, and how others made it look so easy), I picked up the tweezers, opted for the Celestial lashes and whipped out the eyelash glue. And what did I end up doing? Gluing my own eyelashes to my eyelid. Don't ask how I managed this, the honest answer is I have absolutely no idea. About an hour later (after I realised I will never be attempting this again), I pretty much managed to get them on. They were slightly wonky and you could tell they were fake as I wasn't able to seamlessly blend them with my own lashes no matter how coats of mascara I applied over the top.

And what did I learn from this experience? I'll tell you...

1. I will never, I repeat never be attempting to apply false lashes ever again. (Probably will though).

2. "Do I leave the glue on for 30-40 seconds? Closer to 30 or 40? 35?" #Helpme

3. Once I applied them, they actually looked gorgeous - and I 100% recommend the Threads brand as they felt reasonably comfortable. If only I had my own personal makeup artist to apply them for me.

4. Eyelash glue is very sticky, and you should be more careful when trying to apply it (or you'll glue your eyes together).

5. If you have failed to pay attention to point 4, make sure you invest in some industrial strength eye makeup remover to unstick your eyes once fused together.

6. If you ever decide you want to give eyelashes a go again, buy a magnifying mirror as you are ocularly challenged and it makes it difficult to see where you are applying said lashes.

Have you ever tried false eyelashes? What was your first experience like?

Thanks for reading!

Love Charlotte x

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The 'Celestial' eyelashes (RRP £9), the 'Sex Kitten' eyelashes (RRP £9), and the Illuminata Brow Pencil (RRP £15) were kindly sent to me by Harvey Nichols for the purpose of a review. All thoughts are my own and you can read my full disclaimer policy here. 

Orelia Jewellery*

Hello everyone! I hope you are all having a great weekend! I was recently sent some absolutely beaaaautiful jewellery samples from Orelia's new summer collection. I already own a few other pieces from the brand and was so excited when this sample came in the post!

Orelia is a company that make stunning costume jewellery adorned with crystals, semi-precious stones and charms. They are all really dainty and the necklaces are perfect for layering up with other pieces.

I was sent this set of ear studs* (£18) and they made me want to get back into wearing earrings again! I do have my ears pierced, but I very rarely wear earrings any more and when I do they always seem to irritate me and I end up taking them out immediately. However you can barely tell that you’re wearing these as they are so small and dainty! My personal favourite are the rose gold heart shaped studs - I think they look so chic and will go with a lot of my jewellery.

As each of the pairs work out at £6, the pricing isn't bad at all - especially when they are such high quality!

Orelia were also were kind enough to send me this adorable necklace* which retails at £10. I love how dainty their necklaces are. They are perfect for an everyday casual look and you could even wear them with a nice dress when you are going out. 

I'm extremely impressed with the Orelia brand and having browsed through their site, I now have a wish list a mile long. You can check them out at www.orelia.co.uk, www.topshop.com and www.asos.com see all their new amazing pieces! 

What do you think of Orelia? Any favourites from the new collection? I'd love to hear your thoughts!

Thanks for reading!

Love Charlotte x
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