January 16, 2009
Bigger is Always Better
Bigger is always better in my book. Whether its paychecks or houses or diamonds or sunglasses I always prefer grandeur. My latest–and largest–obsession: Eyelashes.
I wore these over-the-top lashes to my birthday dinner last Saturday night (that’s right—I kissed sweet sixteen good-bye. She’s so last year.). Besides batting these bad boys at the Chace-Crawford-hot waiter, the most entertaining part of the evening? All the attention my new accessories were receiving…even if some of these stares did shout out, “What a freak!”
Did these stares faze me? I didn’t even bat a lash. I guess some people can’t handle fabulous.
Here’s what I used to create this look:
- Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion
- Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Black
- Make Up For Ever Eyeshadow in Fuchsia 5
- Dior Diorshow Blackout mascara
- Make Up For Ever lashes
- Urban Decay Deluxe Eye Shadow in Zero (smoking black)
Frankly, if you love them, then go on, rock the falsies! I think you look adorable. You really only are young once, so take advantage of it.
I’m 24, and I love wearing fake lashes(though I usually stick to black ones, I love the retro-glam look) and red lipstick when I go out. Yeah, I might stand out among the indie kids in jeans and tees but I feel fabulous in my frocks and back-seamed stockings and that’s all that counts. Fashion is strongly individual, and as long as you’re not being inappropriate (like sporting a miniskirt at a funeral), then who cares?
And the early years teacher in me is really resisting the urge to talk about respect and kind words.
Comment by Abbey — January 16, 2009 @ 8:03 pm
Also, Katie, I love your self-confidence! It’s something that our culture really seems determine to take away from women, and it’s wonderful to see someone so confident in herself and her style.
Comment by Abbey — January 16, 2009 @ 8:08 pm
Looking hot hot hot!!!
Comment by Truly — January 16, 2009 @ 10:54 pm
It takes a good sense of self to rock those lashes and you look fabulous! Happy Belated and keep up the great work.
Comment by Auntie — January 18, 2009 @ 7:45 am
Ever cute! My birthday is tomorrow… I might just have to wear the bright red lipstick I bought for the xmas holidays and was then too scaredy-cat to wear!
Comment by beeks — January 18, 2009 @ 6:01 pm
I LOVE those!!
Comment by Maddie — January 19, 2009 @ 3:33 pm
You rock those lases girl! You are only young once and oh, to have that confidence at any age, let alone 17-Happy Birthday Baby!
Comment by Chris — January 21, 2009 @ 11:39 am
i honestly love the lashes you were sporting. i have looked at that particular pair numerous times at sephora but have never purchased them.
Comment by marci — January 26, 2009 @ 8:55 pm