Make Up Forever Academy- Final Exam

The topic for my final exam was Bridal makeup. Got my friend Ros to be my model and as you can see from the photos we had quite a lot of fun joking about while everyone is was being stressed with the exam. Oh and I made that hair piece from a lace appliqué and a comb, yay for DIY!

So now, i'm officially a Makeup Artist!

When my trainer presented me my cert, she said some nice stuff about me and ended off with 'colour runs in your blood' and that was probably one of the best compliments ever, apart from the time that Ros said 'Andrea can make god happen on your face'.

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Andrea with Bridal Nails? Whatt???

My bridal-esque nails from Dia Bella. It was my turn to try out the bling this month.

I was inspired by a few different photos that i saw on tumblr last year. That's actually my natural nails, i've never been able to grow them so long because they usually break and chip but with the gel polishes that Dia Bella did for me the previous round, i managed to grow them out. One thing i actually would like to note is that my previous plaid nails only chipped after a month and when they were soaked off, the gel came off quite easily and didnt leave ny nails gross and damaged (unlike previous experiences i've had with other nail places)

We also painted the underside of my nails cause they're always stained by all the hair and clothes dyeing that i do.

Check out Marie's diamond nails with the owl accent! How gorgeous and adorable are they right??? 

(I recommended her that combination btw haha)

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Recent occurrences

First up, Marie and I did 2 collaborations last weekend. Here's just a teaser shot of Keline aka Urbandoll looking very adorably pleased with her hair. 

On Sunday i went to Flea market which happened to be near my house. I got OPI's I Lily Love You, which is a translucent glitter/flakie thing. Some jewel-like rings painted w nail polish, 1 of which i've given to my friend. And lastly i got 'caviar' beads for nails. Will film that then i get to trying it out.

Today i got a couple of things from Watson's because they're having another sale. I'm loving the Royal Blue, (they call it Dark Blue) Clio Waterproof Shadow Pencil. I've had blue hair for about 2 months now and i'm on a prolonged BLUE kick. I love Ardell lashes and they were on 20% off so i had to get them. I rarely wear falsies but i have plans of cutting these up for ease and comfort of wear. Hopefully i do a video for that so it makes slightly more sense.

Last but not least, i'm starting on Biotin, today will be Day1 so hopefully i'll see improvement in my hair, skin and nails in a months time. I've been hearing a lot about this in random videos so i thought i'd  actually try to start taking care of myself with vitamins. Once my annoying cough is over, i'm going back to exercise.. no more excuses.

Talk to yall soon,
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Sugarpill in Singapore! Promo

I'm not sure if i mentioned this before, but Saturday evenings are usually the time i spend experimenting with make up before i go out for the night. Ever since going fully blue-haired, i've been reaching for Sugarpill's Royal Sugar loose pigment, which matches my Special Effect Blue Velvet hair perfectly. It's a striking bright blue with a brilliant burst of turquoise sparkle.

So let me break it down for you,

Eyebrows: Sugarpill Royal Sugar mixed with a tad of Sugarpill Poison Plum [tutorial here]

Eyes:

Sephora Eyeshadow Porcelain No.25, browbone

Sephora Eyeshadow Armelle No.32, all over the lid

Sugarpill Royal Sugar mixed with Sugarpill Poison Plum, in the crease

Royal Sugar mixed with Glamour Doll Eyes Foil Me, to create a gorgeous blue liquid liner

LA Splash waterproof liquid liner, Black, to accent the blue eyeliner

Sugarpill Hysteric loose pigment with abit of Poison Plum, lower lid

Dior Show Waterproof Mascara

Cheeks:

MAC Sheertone Blush Coygirl

Foundation:

MAC Studio Fix powder foundation, NC35

Lips:

Sephora Dazzling Violets reflex lipgloss

Hair: 

Special Effects Blue Velvet, dyed about 2 weeks before this photo was taken

Camera:

Nikon D7000

Lens:

Nikon 50mm f1.8

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Tartan Eyes

I love my Dr Martens, especially the tartan ones.. So i decided to do a look inspired by them. 

And yes.. i actually do wear these quirky looks out. 

Products used:

Sugarpill Love+, Buttercupcake and abit of Flamepoint

Maybelline Gel Liner, Black and Brown

Sephora Mono Eyeshadow, Porcelain

[Edit: tutorial coming up!]

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Monochromatic smokey- Look of the Day

I was sort of inspired by the Rae Morris Express makeup book that Marie lent me. Excuse the bad lighting in my office. It wasnt based on any particular look in the book but rather just playing with highlights and shadows to enhance the eye. Hm.. i quite like it maybe i should do i video on this?

Products used:

* Sleek Sunset palette, black, burgundy and the peachy champagne (2nd from the bottom right)
* Maybelline Eyestudio Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner, black and brown
* Elizabeth Arden Ceramide mascara
* Evil Shades Matte Silk (inside the bareMinerals travel brush)



What are you wearing today?
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Probably not wedding appropriate make up..

I was playing around with my NEW Mac products (haul video comin' up soon), NEW Sugarpill Firefly individual lashes and my Urban Decay shadow pencils before i was going to a wedding.
The wedding was at this place called The China Club and it was a gorgeous, very modern chinese-themed restaurant on the 52nd floor of Capitol Tower. The view was breathtaking..
I think everyone thought i was the entertainment though.. not a relative.

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Last Saturday Night

I wore this out last saturday night, didnt film a video for it though. I actually started out with the thought that i'd do the smokey burgundy eye but then decided to do it a bit more purple with a more defined crease. And i used a NYX retractable eyeliner in Purple for the bottom.

I've actually just finished editing my travel make up bag video but i think i'll post it up next week 'cause i've already uploaded 2 videos this week. My usual lens (Tamron 17-50mm f2.8) is also giving me problems.. it has abit of white misty spot in the centre. so i need to get it cleaned this weekend. That also means that neither of us has filmed a video this week :/
Although... i could use my Nikon 50mm prime lens.. hmm

I also bought 4 very exciting glitter/holographic nail polishes this week! But i'll leave that for another post.

Ohhhh 1 last thing, after posting the hair video, we got like 30 new subscribers overnight! Woot so exciting! Thanks so much to all of you that subscribed :D

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Fiery Rocker Chick- Burning Heart palette

As promised here's my version of rocker chick. I had fun going back to my 'roots' haha

Products Used:
The Body Shop, Brow & Liner Kit
Urban Decay Primer Potion, Eden
Sugarpill Pressed eye shadow, Tako
Sugarpill Burning Heart palette, Love+, Buttercupcake, Flamepoint, Poison Plum
Sephora Mono eye shadow, Must Have No.06
LA Splash waterproof liquid liner, Black
Make Up Forever Aqua Eyes, Black
Maybelline Volum'Express Cateyes mascara
Random Eyelashes
Duo Eyelash Glue, Clear
MAC Pressed Eye shadow, Semi Precious (Tartan Collection)
Sephora Mono eye shadow, Cocoa Powder No.21
Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Intense, No. 15 - Pearly Violet

Hair:
Special Effects Virgin Rose

All items bought from:
Sugarpill Cosmetics
Sephora
The Body Shop

Camera:
Nikon D7000

Lens:
Tamron 17-50mm f2.8

Rock on

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Sugarpill for Vday

I finally managed to get out my first video! The previous 2 vids i recorded were bombarded with technical problems.
I'm still trying to get a hang of this so let me know what you guys think.
(Things like lighting, framing, clarity, fluidity etc. )

Products Used:
Elizabeth Arden Dual Perfection Brow Shaper and Eyeliner, Fawn 02
Urban Decay Primer Potion, Eden
Sugarpill Pressed eyeshadow, Tako, Dollipop, Afterparty
Make Up Forever Aqua Eyes, Purple 11L
Sephora Mono Eyeshadow, Must Have No.06
Dior Show Waterproof Mascara
Maybelline Volum'Express Cateyes mascara
Elizabeth Arden Eyeshadow, Orchid Pink
Evil Shades Matte Silk, The Shine Killer
MAC Sheertone Blush Coygirl
Sephora Mono Eyeshadow, Cocoa powder No.21
NYX soft matte lip cream, Milan

Hair (dyed 4 weeks ago):
Special Effects Blue Mayhem
Special Effects Virgin Rose

All items bought from:
Sephora
Elizabeth Arden
Sugarpill (www.sugarpillshop.com)
Evil Shades (www.evilshades.com)

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"I originally recorded a video at Marie's house but my memory card was full and so a lot the video got cut out and didnt record. *insert cursing and swearing*

So thats why this look is marginally different from the one I had on in her video.

I also recorded this at 1am last night because i've been so busy shifting house and valentines day is almost here and Marie said she'd be on strike and not record anymore videos if i didnt hurry up the hell up and post one this week.

Lastly, my fingers feel extremely naked because i broke a nail while shifting and had to chop then all off and strip the colour.

So thank you for watching my very FIRST video tutorial.

I'm rambling and nitpicking."

The 1second flash of words at the beginning. If you were wondering.

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