Curl your lashes
To give short lashes the illusion of length, use an eyelash curler before applying a black or brown mascara.
Thick eyelashes
Thicken your lashline by using a black or brown pencil or liquid eyeliner along your top lashes before applying mascara.
Sensitive eyes
For sensitive eyes that react to mascara, try having your lashes tinted by a beautician. The colour is really natural and can last up to six weeks.
Keep lips moist
When you are using a matt lipstick, always apply a lip balm first. Matt lipsticks can be drying, and this can make the colour appear uneven.
How to: Longer lasting lipstick
Want longer lasting lipstick? Follow these steps to perfect your pout. 1. Apply a small amount of lip balm to soften your lips, let it be absorbed for a few minutes – perhaps while you make up your eyes – then blot away any excess with a tissue. 2. Use a make-up sponge or your […]
Canadian dog-sledding adventures
When skiing or snowboarding at Whistler, Canada, take time out and explore some wilderness on a dogsled. You’ll never forget the adventure, writes Mike Dolan.
Duchess Kate’s family portrait dress sells out in two hours
The fuchsia dress Kate wore in her first published family photos sold out in just two hours! The frock by Seraphine features a front knot, a flowing empire line and, at $79, an affordable price tag. The dress is now on back-order and won’t be dispatched until after September 16, according to Seraphine’s website. It’s […]
Transgender couple take a stand against trolls
A transgender couple have taken their love public to challenge the trolls who make their lives hell. Jamie Eagle, 20, who was born a boy, and Louis Davies, 25, who was born a girl, are both “transitioning” between genders. They met last year and have been inseparable ever since, getting engaged in March. Until recently, […]
New film will “challenge” beliefs about Diana and Dodi
The actor who portrays Princess Diana’s boyfriend Dodi Fayed in the new biopic about the late royal says the film will change perceptions about the much-maligned Egyptian playboy. Cas Anvar, who plays Dodi alongside Naomi Watts’s Princess of Wales in the upcoming movie Diana, says his extensive research into the 42-year-old film producer revealed he […]
A Sunny addition to the Obama clan
US President Obama has added a new member to his White House team: a black, curly-haired, six-month-old Portuguese Water Dog named Sunny. The adorable female pup was welcomed into the Obama family on Monday by the President, 52, the First Lady, 49, and their daughters Malia, 15, and Sasha, 12. Sunny travelled from Michigan to […]