My "out the door" makeup routine

Happy Mardi Gras!  I know not everyone celebrates this time of year, but here in Louisiana, schools are closed as well as most businesses.  It's a pretty big deal.  Do I celebrate it?  Nope.  The only thing I like about Mardi Gras is the King Cake.  Although I am grateful to have the day off, Mardi Gras does nothing for me.  The crazy drunken crowds scare me.  I'm only 5'2" so I can easily get lost in all that craziness.  And beads are just useless to me.  

That was my little rant about Mardi Gras.  I hope I didn't offend anyone.  It's just not for me.  

Anyway, on with why we are here.  I know lots of us have full time jobs and are looking for the fastest routine in the morning to get out the door.  I am always trying to find ways to make my morning routine quicker yet still look nice.  You know what I mean?  For a few weeks now, I've been having the same makeup routine that seems to work well for me.  Even though I change up my eye shadow, blush or lipstick on a daily basis, the routine you'll see in my latest video is fast and effective.  Without filming the whole thing, this routine takes 10 minutes at the most.  I think that's pretty good timing.  One good tip in this video would be lining your waterline to give you that thick full lash appearance.  Then slap on some mascara and you're good to go.  Or simply lining the upper lash line with a smooth pencil instead of messing with a liquid or gel liner.  My favorite pencil liners are the 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencils from Urban Decay.  My favorite pencil for the waterline is the Highliner Gel Crayon from Marc Jacobs.  

I hope you enjoy the video and find it useful.  And if you do celebrate Mardi Gras, I hope it was fun & happy for you.  

Lots of love ya'll!  Till next time!

Aimee Lou

Products used in the video:
It Cosmetics Celebration Foundation Illumination
It Cosmetic Eyelift in a tube
bareMinerals Mineral Veil
Laura Mercier Secret Brightening Powder
NARS Laguna Bronzing Powder
Mary Kay Mineral Cheek color in Sunny Spice
It Cosmetics YBBB
Urban Decay De-Slick
Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette
Marc Jacobs Highliner Gel Crayon
Rimmel Scandal Eyes Waterproof Kohl Eyeliner
Mary Kay Lash Primer
Mally Volumizing Mascara
Clinique Bottom Lash Mascara
Cover Girl Jumbo Gloss Balm
Jouer Lip Gloss