How to Grow Longer Eyelashes

Just the tip that all Asians (or at least this Asian) has been waiting for! How to grow out your eyelashes! I don't know about you, but fake eyelashes are itchy and scratchy and I'm too impatient and lazy to wear them everyday. If only I could grow out my own natural lashes, life would be so lovely wouldn't it? So I sat down and did some research on how to grow out your eyelashes and it was like, why didn't I think of this before? Ultimately eyelashes are just hairs that extend out from your eyelids. Same kind of hair that grows on your head. So why not condition it and treat it the same as you would your hair, and they'll become stronger, thicker and fuller.

Vaseline / Olive Oil
Oh yea, you heard me right. Olive oil. Olive oil strengthens the hair making it stronger and least likely to break off. So you can salvage the very few hairs you have on your eyelids and stimulate the roots to grow even more hair. All you got to do is lightly coat your eyelashes with some olive oil before you go to bed at night and stick to it for awhile. You may see a difference in your eyelashes. (Please also note that olive oil does wonders for strengthening and whitening your fingernails as well. But I'll save that for a later post.) If you do not have olive oil around, Vaseline will do the same as far as conditioning and moisturizing your lashes. Throw this into your nightly ritual and it could be the answer to your eyelash problems.

Combing
If combing your hair stimulates your hair follicles and the result is hair growth, then it must be the same for your eyelashes. You know those eyelash comb that come in your make up brush kit you never knew quite to do with? Well, it's time to find that brush and use it to gently comb your eyelashes about 3 times a week and you may notice results in about a month. How sweet is that?

Commercial Products
If you are not a complete believer in these homeopathic ideas on how to naturally grow out your lashes, there are many products out there that can assist in your eyelash hair growth process. Latisse (an eyelash conditioner proven to stimulate hair growth) is probably the best product with the most positive reviews. I tried Latisse when it first came out and it definitely made my eyelashes thicker. However, I didn't stick to it, as it caused some eye irritation and redness. The product has worked very well for some of my other friends however. Guess I have super sensitive eyes. Still, it couldn't hurt to try Latisse for yourself. It's a little on the pricey side and you may need to get it from a doctor's office.

Before I leave you, I want to make sure you DO NOT do the following things if you want your eyelashes to grow:

• Pull them
• Yank on them
• Pull them with mascara on

Do you pull out the hair on your head in order to make it grow out? No. Do you spray hairspray on your hair and pull it out? Definitely not. So why would you do that to your lashes? This will only thin them out or make them fall out. Refrain from the abuse, care for them and they will grow.

Make Up Glasses: Apply Eye Makeup With Ease!

All I can say is, why didn't anyone think of these before? So many people have given up on applying eye makeup simply because they cannot see. Well, no excuses no more! Here we have makeup glasses that allows you to magnify your eyes in order to apply makeup accurately and meticulously.

Magnifying makeup glasses make great Christmas gifts for anyone and at $8.99 + free shipping on ebay, you can't beat that! And I don't know about you, but these glasses are kind of Lady Gagaish aren't they? Kind of weird looking, kind of futuristic.....no?...anyone with me on this?....

Top 5 Fashionable Christmas Gift Ideas for Dad

It's hard, I know, it's hard! Your father has been through so many holidays and you're running out of ideas. Well, unless I personally knew everyone's dad and his individual personality, it's hard to suggest something truly unique. I'm going to give you my top 5 that any dad can appreciate. And you never know, that wallet that you got him 5 Christmases ago may be worn down and it could be time for a new one. In any case, these are my 5 favorite gifts for dad that he can always use and will definitely appreciate!

#1 Shoes
Dress shoes, work shoes, tennis shoes, walking shoes, any type of shoe! It's safe to say that if you're buying shoes for your father, he will be wearing it until the soles rip off. At least that's the case for my dad. I love buying him shoes because dads may find it hard to spend money on shoes. I, on the other hand, love spending money on a good pair of durable, comfortable and always fashionably updated pair of shoes for my dad. If your dad's not going to do it for himself, and your mom can't seem to do it for him either, then do him a favor and get him a new pair of shoes. He'll love it! Trend dad up with a pair of walking shoes that are great for work or casual jeans:

#2 Scarves & Hats
Tell him it's for warmth, tell him it's for the winter, tell him whatever you need in order to accessorize his outfits just a little more! I don't know about you, but it's been exceptionally cold this year and nothing keeps dad warmer than a scarf and hat. My dad wears scarves and hats all the time. Do they necessarily compliment his outfits? Not always, as he is a man and goes for function. But I can help him out with function AND aesthetic. Scarves and hats are a great way to accessorize an outfit and can be so sophisticated and chic. This is a budget friendly gift that's functional, and great for every father! Here's a list of my favs:

#3 Sweaters & Coats
Ok, so you gotta have something to layer the scarf on top of. How about a new coat? And layer that coat over a new sweater. Keep your dad warm with the winter essentials. Not every father has a nice pea coat or wool coat, so this could be the year! Open up his eyes to the warmth of a sleek winter wool jacket and keep him stylish. When he takes off his jacket for indoor activities, make sure he is sporting a nice sweater. Go for a v-neck or knitted sweater. Consider some of these:

#4 Watches
Let's face it, a watch is the only fine jewelry that every man can feel confident wearing. It not only tells time, but it is a symbol of status. Or maybe you're sick of looking at that watch you bought for your dad ten birthday's ago and he needs a new one. This makes a great gift. You can buy him a watch and be done shopping for dad. Either way, I have my favorite classic and trendy watches that will fit any dad's own personal style.

#5 Jeans
Oh yes, don't overlook the jeans! Your dad may not be able to rock the trendy skinny jeans, but trust me, he probably could use a new pair. Maybe something with a better wash! Traditionally, dads just go for the straight leg, relax fit, really blue-washed jeans. Maybe get him a darker pair of jeans he can pair with that nice sweater you bought for him. Then he can throw on a casual pair of walking shoes and be ready to hit the town. Just because he's dad, doesn't mean he can't be a little bit more fashionable and GQ. Trust me, once dad gets a pair of new jeans to wear with everything else I've suggested, he will look good and feel good! And isn't that the best gift of all?
Let dad try on some of these jeans: