First off, I just cannot get over the name. It makes me giggle everytime I say it! Volume Express The Falsies Mascara, the FALSIES! … Okay, maybe I’m the only immature one out there… Regardless, I LOVE the mascara. The extreme volume is very dramatic and uber sexy- not for daily use! (unless your daily life involves a lot of drama and sexiness!) Plus the curved brush makes it really easy to reach those teeny baby lashes in the corners of your eye. Anyway, like most of my favorite mascaras, this one is only $6.99! Totally worth trying at that price.

$6.99 @ Ulta. AND right now, ULTA Beauty is having a great promos with 20%, free shipping OR $3.50 off of $10.00. Pick your poison and shop away!

We all know I love discovering new drugstore makeup finds.  I mean really, great price points AND quality makeup. Sign me up!  My new favorites are the Covergirl Blast Collection.  First off, love, love, LOVE LashBlast Length Mascara.  It is pretty much a significantly cheaper version of Dior Show (though doesn’t have that delish floral smell that Dior puts in it’s makeup, but for $7.49, I can do without scented mascara!)

My other Blast favorite, SmokyShadowBlast.   Unlike Miss Fabulous, I am not a makeup pro and can never seem to give myself a smoky eye without  looking like I have a black eye!  This product literally makes the sultry goddess look fool-proof!  Each stick comes with two perfectly coordinated shades, one for the base and one for liner/crease.  Plus the applicator makes it easy to smudge and blend the shadows to perfection! I cannot wait to rock my new sexy eye look this weekend!

Starting November 2nd, Smart and Fabulous readers can get a special deal featured on covergirl.com/blastpresale.  Readers who visit drugstore.com will save $5 and earn free shipping when they purchase all three Blast products and those who visit CVS.com will get free shipping!

I am a mascara junkie… I’ve tried almost every one from designer to drugstore. My problem isn’t necessarily that I don’t have length but my lashes are puny and thin. I want lashes that are long AND look like a thick fringe. My other wants? Must come in waterproof and regular formulas, not be too hard to apply, not have a watery consistency and no smudges! (I told you I was demanding!) I can’t believe I have found my holy grail mascara in a drugstore brand.  Maybelline’s Colossal Volum’ Express Mascara does all of the above and best of all it’s cheap! So you don’t have to feel bad about tossing it every three months as recommended.

As most S+F girls already know, I’m obsessed with eyelashes.  Never one blessed with a thick fringe, I’m constantly on the search for something to make my lashes worthy of batting!  My new favorite tool- Sephora’s heated eyelash curler.  I admit, it takes a bit of getting use to, but once you get the hang of it- it’s priceless! Forget about the sharp bends caused by traditional eyelash curlers.  This small wand will gently curl and set your lashes and it’s only $16!!! Now just a swipe of mascara and I’m ready for a night out…