BLUSHING SUMMER GOLDS Urban Decay's Alice in Wonderland Palette

      HELLOOOOOoo~~~ long time no see! I've been avoiding putting this video up because of the voice-over section: VERY unhappy with it! The sound quality makes me so sad :(:(:( this was recorded soooo long ago!!!! ..sooo I think it's safe to say it's the end of my voice-over trials.

      I knowwwwww I've been using this palette for forever - but keep in mind, I am on a budget ... so let's just pretend that I own a lot of Urban Decay single shadows =) ...& speaking of a budget, I even bothered to RANSACK through my mom's old things and found an aaaaaancient Givenchy blush trio that was (surprisingly) perfect for my skin! I'm sure it doesn't exist anywhere anymore - apparently my dad bought it for their first anniversary or something.

      Recently, this has been my go-to look for work, as well as when I wear these contacts :) It's a greaat look for brown eyes - it really brings out the warmth & makes it look extra sparkly. I loove this for a quick summer look cuz it lets me look fresh while still having a complete and polished, work-appropriate face. QuickquickQUICK is my motto before work & this took VERY little time to finish.

(keep in mind that these pictures were taken in the nighttime after a full day of work w/o reapplying)


 

Video, more pictures & list of products after the jump!

"Daily" FOUNDATION + CONCEALER (& a little Contouring!)

For this tutorial's purpose, I didn't bother retouching this photo.
You can see my tiny acne bumps & scars that I couldn't prevent from showing (especially with flash)
by the use of my medium-coverage foundation .. & even w/ concealer.
Nobody's perfect - but life is beautiful that way :)

List of products, video & pictures after the jump!

RED LIPS SWATCHES / REVLON SUPER LUSTROUS LIPSTICK REVIEW

      Since I'm still healing from my wisdom tooth contraction, any filming whatsoever won't be available until ... hopefully this weekend the soonest at least :S I'm really getting tired of this swollen cheek, and especially since it's on the side I looove to sleep on, I've been waking up really cranky and exhausted *sigh

      While I'm still not camera-presentable, I finally got the time to swatch these new lippies I got just last week, the day of the Sex & the City 2 premiere! :) There was a sale on Revlon Super Lustrous lippies for $4.99 I think, which is a huuuge break since they're usually almost $10!!! (yes, I'm cheap, but I am unemployed so you gotta give a girl a break here). I went on a red lipstick RAMPAGE! Even though I've totally already fallen in love with my YSL Rouge Volupte #16 - which is a nice orangey red (swatched below), I thought I'd give other reds a whirl :) ..in the meantime, I quickly passed by MAC at the Bay to pick up Crosswires - the perfect Coral Pink for my complection - using a gift card I got for my birthday.

INSPIRED: Glee's Rachel-Gaga in 1x20 Theatricality Hair & Makeup

      Right now, I am currently gnawing my way at some jello ... struggling just to suck it out of the spoon into my mouth.
      Why?
      I just got my 3rd wisdom tooth removed yesterday, and for some completely odd and terrible reason, my cheek has only gotten worse and more swollen :( :( :( (...I'm sure it has to do with me cheating and actually trying to eat solids :|)

      Out of extreme luck, the day Theatricality aired I got my Gaga - Just Dance Sunglasses in the mail (:D!!!!). Not only did it tie into this outfit incredibly well, but it turns out that even Rachel was sporting similar shades! ..yes, my new bangs help to make the shades look more like a space invader. PEWPEW*!








      To be honest, I reaaaaaally hated those eyelashes. The shape is unpractical, it goes on wobbly... idk. I'm definitely not pro at applying falsies, but I'm no n00b either. I guess I'll just have to practice using these ultra-dramatic $3 lashes.. :S

List of products, videos, & more pictures after the jump!

CORAL PINK PROM EYES

      So sorry I've been loafting on the Crest White strips! I've actually only used up two by now - I've been too lazy and the pain scares me too much (I'm a big wuss) =c. I'll definitely post on the "3rd day", which would be the 6th strip(s) :)





(false lashes not included in this picture)
      Not to brag or anything, but this look took me two seconds to whip it up. I just saw the coral-y color and got sooo excited!!! :) :)
      This look would go well with any light colors, pastel, white, coral if you'd like to match. It really helps to brighten up the face while accenting brown & green ice really nicely.

Video and List of Products after the jump!

Crest White Strips 7-day Challenge

      Following my excitement over the cheap Crest Premiums, I decided to keep a daily log of my results. ...sadly, this is right after I did my first strip 'cuz the idea didn't come to me until then. LoL.
      Keep in mind that I'll also be using my Scope whitening mouthwash which might speed up the results just a liiitle bit, but I'll use it as little as possible to create a more realistic result.


my own teeth - DAY ONE!
in the sun ; in the shade

     I actually had braces.. so here's a short story to these embarrassing teeth: for those of you who had braces, you know that you get permanent "retainers" in the back of your teeth - well my upper one broke and I never bothered to get it fixed. And I never bothered to wear my actual retainers.. which is why you see that tooth on the right sticking up lolll woops!

      Day one of this and my front teeth are already acting up :| I have a tiny problem with teeth sensitivity, but it usually doesn't bother me at all??? Even my boyfriend whose teeth are more sensitive than mine (can't eat cold foods w/o crying) didn't have a problem with the strips, so maybe it's just me.

      Since my teeth are pretty sensitive, I might just do one strip a day - instead of two - which will make this a 14-day Challenge. Who knows! I might just man it up instead :)


Stay tuned for the results, reviews and other tutorials!

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Crest White Strips HALF OFF!

      Just wanted to let you guys know about a deal that I found at my local grocery, so if you guys have a Canadian Superstore near you I say you should check this out!!!!!

Crest Whitestrips Premium for $20!!!!!!!!!!!

      The original price for the Premium is actually around $40. You're basically getting BOGO free!

      It's been a long time since I whitened my teeth... probably first year of High School? I used Crest Whitestrips Classics back then (since it was the cheapest one) and it worked pretty great! The only reason I actually haven't re-whitened is because they worked so well I didn't feel the need to! I didn't even get to finish the entire box - mainly because of sensitive teeth complications - but my teeth were at the whiteness I desired. ..which was almost an unnatural white (which is a good thing in this case!!).
      It wasn't that hard trying to keep my teeth white-er than usual. I also used Scope White as a whitening Mouthwash to maintain the clean, white-looking feel. It works pretty well on both the whitening and mouthwash part. I like it even better since it doesn't have such a harsh alcohol feel to it, unlike Listerine which stiings like a biznatch! So if you like a gentle mouthwash, Scope White is a good alternative to going straight to bleaching strips.

      Go check out the Whitestrips deal while it's still available!

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Everyday Face/"Natural" Glow

      Inga here! Our first official Face of the Day (FOTD) segment continued by the lovely Miss Ingrid :p



This is literally my go-to face.

      When I'm on my way to school, the boyfriend's house (sometimes; he usually prefers me au naturale), (ex)work, etc etc, the only time for me to actually get ready is on transit (bus, subway) ..so THIS. IS. IT!!!! ....though I totally don't advise you guys to do make-up on-the-go. Totally dangerous. If I wasn't so awesome, I could've poked my eye out (I'm almost always 87% there). Mind you, my travel time usually takes 45 mins to an hour since my school is downtown and my boyfriend lives in a different city, so I get a little bored and maybe a little overboard with this routine.
      Let me assure you - all those extra steps are going to be helpful. I know it might be a little too much for everyday use? ..but since I don't actually go OUT every single day, my face gets ample time to breathe. My face is acne prone and I have lots of redness/discoloration from scarring and ...I'm guessing just hormones?... so I'm definitely not perfect.

Magical Tools:

all prices are Canadian
FACE:
- Johnson's Aloe And Vitamin E Baby Lotion (affordable & perfect for sensitive skin!)
- ELF's Mineral Face Primer (not a necessity, so skip this as needed. ) [$6]
- Revlon PhotoReadyFoundation in 005 Natural Beige [$19, on sale for $9 :)]
- Lise Watier Portfolio Correction Concealer in Light Complexion [$33]
--applied with Essence of Beauty Foundation/Concealer Duo Brush (this brush set is available in stores in USA) [$12 for set of 3 duos]
- NYC Matte Bronzer in 720C Sunny [$3.89] with ELF Blush Brush [$3 single, mine came w/ brush set]
- MAC Cheek & Cheerful Mineral Blush [$25] with EcoTools Blush Brush [..both were gifts]
- Highlighter: shimmery/satin eyeshadow with pink undertone from MAC [refills are $13, normal $17.50]

EYE:
- ELF Eyebrow Kit [$3] + Great Lash Clear Mascara
- Urban Decay Primer Potion in Sin [$21]
- MAC shadows in Shroom, white shimmering pink, golden peachy-bronze applied with the Body Shop Travel Shadow Brush
- ELF waterproof, felt-tip liquid liner [$1]
- MAC shadow in Carbon with Travel Angled Brush
- Revlon Cushion Grip Lash Curler
- L'oreal Telescopic Explosion mascara

LIPS:
- Vaseline
- Rimmel Lasting Finish Intense Wear Lipstick in 70 Airy Fairy [$4-$8]
- Rimmel Vinyl Gloss in Eastend Snob

IN DEPTH summary/analysis of items used after the jump! preeetty picture happy! 

You have been warned...