I fell into the trap of the bargains next to the checkout line. Usually I’m so strong and full of determination that I can easily resist them, but recently at Primark they got me. They got me with their in-house brand of eyelashes for €1.50. At the very last second I grabbed two pairs of PS… false eyelashes, in the styles ‘natural’ and ‘sultry’. And I have to say, I’m very, very surprised by the quality. Let’s take a look!
PS… False Eyelashes Natural
I’m not wearing mascara in these photos, so this is all the false eyelashes. The ‘natural’ lashes do their name justice, they really do look natural and very beautiful. The hairs are two different lengths which makes the false eyelashes blend really nicely with my natural ones, and the length is just perfect to add a little extra to my own eyelashes without looking like there’s something odd going on with my eyes.
The band is very thin and flexible. My problem with inexpensive lashes is usually that the band which the hairs are attached to is too thick and rigid, which makes the lash hard to bend and line up to your eyelid perfectly, or makes the corners of the lash come loose. These lashes don’t do that at all, they’re very easy to bend and don’t have a tendency to bounce back to their original shape. The lashes are super light as well, you can definitely feel them on your eyelid (like any false lashes), but it’s not unpleasant and doesn’t make my eyelids tired after a while like heavier synthetic lashes do. I’d say this is an absolutely perfect everyday lash, especially considering the price, and I’m sure I’ll get a lot of wear out of these!
PS… False Eyelashes Sultry
Again, no mascara, just falsies in these photos.
Sultry is definitely a lot more of a dramatic lash than natural! This one has thinner, but much longer hairs, which are attached to the band in bunches and then feather out and cross each other. I feel like this is one of the most natural ways to arrange hair on dramatic false lashes, it still looks quite natural even though with this one you can definitely tell I’m wearing falsies. The Sultry lashes are beautiful, the only thing I’d change is I’d prefer the hairs on the inner corner to be a little shorter for an even more natural look.
The band on Sultry is very thin and flexible as well, and even these longer false eyelashes are surprisingly light. You may just see me wearing these to the next fantasy festival… :)
All sets of PS… false eyelashes come with one pair of eyelashes, a little container of eyelash glue and a manual in several languages. The glue is of a good quality, it dries quickly, it dries clear, and it holds. The hairs are synthetic, so no animal hair is involved, which is always a plus to me.
I definitely wasn’t expecting to get such a good quality when I threw these into my shopping basket, and next time I visit Primark I’ll be sure to get me some backups. I’m very satisfied with these!
PS… false eyelashes are available at Primark in the Netherlands for €1,50 (wow).
Sorry it’s off-topic, but I decided to write under the most recent post ;)
I have an amazing recipe that makes me think of you and your cooking style, so I’ve decided to share it. (I am in the middle of making the dish now! ;)) I discovered this dish in a restaurant some time ago, and decided to make my own, slightly modified version. I’ve done it a few times since then and it’s one of my favorites! Here it is:
You need:
1 courgette
1 jar of sundried tomatoes in oil (or a pack of the dry ones, plus oil, plus herbs)
1 piece of garlic
couscous or penne pasta/any other type of pasta
(optional: some fresh parsley, some parmesan, stock cube for couscous)
The thing almost makes itself! You just need to do a few things.
Cut the piece of garlic into slices.
Cut the courgette into thin slices (I take a whole medium one for 2 hungry people). You can also use a grater.
Cut a few pieces of sundried tomatoes into smaller pieces (to taste, I like a lot of them in a dish ;)).
Take 1-2 tbsp of the sundried tomatoes oil (or some plain oil plus some herbs) and heat that in a pot. Throw in the garlic, let it heat for a minute or two. Put the courgette into the pot, stir to distribute oil and garlic, cover the pot, reduce the heat and let the courgette become soft and translucent (and 1/4 of its initial volume ;)). Stir from time to time.
When it’s as soft as you want it, add the tomatoes.
As the courgette is getting ready, prepare couscous (with stock cube) or pasta. Put the veggies onto the couscous/pasta, sprinkle with fresh parsley and/or parmesan.
Oh, that happiness on the plate! :)
Let me know if it looks promising and if you’ve tried it! :)
Ooh that does sound really good! I don’t think I’d be able to resist throwing an aubergine in there as well though, haha! :D
Awesome idea! It will look interesting, too, with the colour. I’m taking a note to try that as well ;)