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Pearl on the Lashes - 1920s Beauty

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Believe it or not, using mascara wasn't enough for the ladies of this decade. They wanted their lashes to really stand out so here is what they did. They applied drops of liquid wax, with the help of a toothpick, to the ends of each lash. It gave the impression of a tiny row of pearls.

Source: 
"Vintage Face: Period Looks from the 20s, 30s, 40s, & 50s"
By Daniela Turudich
Published by Streamline Press

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