Eye Candy - Intricate Paper Art Eyelashes From PAPERSELF.

Inspired by the art of Chinese paper-cutting, Ting yu Wang has created intricately cut paper eyelashes for PAPERSELF that blend an element of traditional culture with contemporary design.



The paper eyelashes are available in three styles, each infused with symbolic meaning rooted in Chinese culture;
Horses: symbolic of success

Peony: for happiness and good fortune

Peach blossom: a symbol of love and romance


Horses (large and small):


Large and small horses show below:

Peach Blossoms (large and small):


Large and small Peach Blossoms shown below:

Peonies (one size):


Peonies show below:


Buy them here


PAPERSELF is a new platform for cardboard and paper designs from a collaboration of designers. Launching at 100% Design, London 2009 the brand aims to create a growing range of paper and cardboard produced furniture, products, accessories & art. Eco and life style products. The paper eyelashes being the first design introduced to Australia and New Zealand.

Shu Uemura Lashes Out Again: The 2009 Tokyo Lash Bar

Last year I shared with you the beautiful collection of false eyelashes from Shu Uemura's 2008 Tokyo Lash Bar that included some very creative designs by Viktor & Rolf.


above: Viktor & Rolf lashes for Shu Uemura's 2008 Tokyo Lash Bar

Well, this year's 2009 Tokyo Lash bar has styles inspired by nature and designed by Shu Uemura's own atelier of world renowed international and national artistic directors and make up artists.

The dynamic meeting of minds, personalities, geographic locations and aesthetic approaches of Shu Uemura makeup masters Gina Brooke, Kakuyasu Uchiide, Yuji Asano and Mina Matsumura resulted in nine wearable (4 premium and 5 non premium) masterpieces.

Infused with inspiration from flowers, forests, oceans and the sky, all lashes are a perfect balance of nature, science and art. With a lash for every eye, Lashes in Nature offers bold, charming, delicate, dramatic and cheeky options in the forms extravagant premium, decorative statement and everyday accent lashes.



Below are the four styles in the 'Premium' collection:

GOLDGLAM LEAF

by KAKUYASU UCHIIDE, INTERNATIONAL ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

These glimmering lashes made from real skeleton leaves are drenched in glimmering gold. Transparent crystals sit atop this hand-crafted piece of art for a glistening, captivating look.


MARINE TIDE

by YUJI ASANO, INTERNATIONAL CHIEF MAKE-UP ARTIST

The unique curl design of this lash echoes the undulating roll of the ocean's tidal cycle. This striking lash also references Mr. Uemura's iconic "umbrella" eyelash. It is weaved with multiple shades of blue, from sea and sky blue to deep turquoise, accented with a sprinkling of white foam.


SNOW TWIST

by MINA MATSUMURA, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR, EUROPE

Each lash is made from thin, milky white wires. Frosted pink teardrop crystals enhance the lower lash.


FLEUR-EVER

by GINA BROOKE, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR, united states

This lash design emulates the tail of a bird whose exotic purple plumage is accented with white flecking. Petal-like forms hide inside the lashes, bringing to mind a bouquet of sweet peonies. Perfect for any extravagant or fanciful look.


The other five styles available are not considered "premium ", but they certainly are fun and cost approximately $29.00 USD each:

Buy any of Shu Uemura's new lash collection here.

all images courtesy of Shu Uemura