Did you know that Australian model Miranda Kerr uses a teaspoon to curl her lashes? It just takes a little bit of imagination to let your kitchen become the powerhouse of make-up and beauty.

Most women spend a fortune on their beauty must-haves without even knowing that cheaper and convenient alternatives are lying right in front of them - in their kitchen cabinets and stationery drawers. We reveal the secret uses of a few tools you often underestimate.

TEASPOON FOR DRAMATIC LASHES

To curl your lashes to perfection, get a teaspoon from your kitchen and warm it slightly with the help of a hair dryer.Make sure it isn't too hot. Simply hold the bowl of the tea spoon behind your upper lashes and apply pressure on the lash line with your thumb.Press the lashes up and hold them for a few seconds along the edge of the spoon until you see a bend. Apply mascara after curling to get thick, long and dramatic lashes.

MATCHBOX TO FILE YOUR NAILS

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