New Year's Eve Inspired Look

Hey everyone!  And Happy New Year!!

I thought I would share a New Year's Eve inspired look with ya'll.  I actually wore this for Christmas Eve but with a red lip.  I just got one of the new Mary Kay True Dimension lipstick shades in Berry a la Mode.  It's such a beautiful deep berry shade.  I thought it would be perfect with this look.

Check out my video below to see just how I put it together.  Everything used in the video will be linked below as well.  I hope ya'll enjoy it as much as I did.

Till next time.

Lots of Love,
Aimee Lou


- Urban Decay Naked Palette (Naked, Half Baked, Toasted, Buck)
- Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette (Venus, Crave)
- Nyx Jumbo Eye Pencil in Cashmere
- Nyx Powder Blush in Pinched
- Rimmel ScandalEyes Waterproof Kohl Eyeliner pencil in Nude
- Mally Volumizing Mascara
- Too Faced Chocolate Soleil Matte Bronzer in Milk Chocolate
- It Cosmetics Hello Light Anti-Aging Creme Luminizer w/ Brush
- Marc Jacobs Highliner Gel Eye Crayon in Black
- Clinique Bottom Lash Mascara
- Kat Von D Tattoo Liner
- MAC Powerpoint Eye Pencil in Engraved
- Wet n Wild Coloricon Bronzer SPF 15 in Reserve Your Cabana
- Kiss Looks So Natural Lashes in Sultry
- Mary Kay Lash Primer
- Mary Kay Lip Liner in Plum
- Mary Kay True Dimension Lipstick in Berry a la Mode

November 2014 Favorites!!

Hey everyone!

It is waaaaay past my bedtime!  So if this blog seems to make no sense at all, you'll know why.  tehe! JK!  I'm tired, but I'm good.

I hope you all had a very Merry Christmas!  Mine was absolutely Merry!  Even though I always stress myself out this time of year, I do enjoy it.  And even though I see my family almost everyday, for some reason, this time of year is always the perfect excuse to give everyone big hugs and kisses.  Even my big brothers.  LOL!  I do love those boys.

Anyhoots, it's time to post my monthly favorites for you!  I'll link them below for you, as well as my video in case you want to hear my thoughts on them.  Again, I hope you had a Merry Christmas and have a Happy New Year!

Till next time!

Lots of Love,
Aimee Lou


- Cover Girl Ready Set Gorgeous Foundation
- Laura Geller Balance-n-Brighten Baked Color Correcting Foundation
- Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer
- Younique 3D Fiber Lash
- Sephora Collection Z Palette
- Lush Ayesha Fresh Face Mask
- Charlie Davidson Series by Darynda Jones on Audible

QVC Haul

Hey everyone!

I'm really late with this haul.  But I wanted to share with you anyway.  I absolutely love QVC!  I like to watch in the morning while I get ready for work.  Then there's Tuesday Night Beauty!  Friday Night Beauty!  Shoe Shopping with Jane!  The annual Ffany Shoes on Sale event!  And of course the TSV!  But let's not forget the Easy Pay options.  Easy Pay allows you to get that product that may be a bit more than you want to pay all at once.  Besides all that, it really is easy shopping.  I've done most of my Christmas shopping this year through QVC.

Now that we've established how much I love QVC, we'll get on with the haul.  Since I'm late putting this up, my apologies, not everything is still available.  But I found some good stuff for ya'll.  You can check out my video too! ;)

Till next time!

Lots of Love,
Aimee Lou


- Josie Maran Deluxe 100% Pure Argan Oil Light 4 oz
- Josie Maran 100% Pure Deluxe Argan Oil 4 oz
- It Cosmetics Naturally Pretty Vol. 1 Matte Luxe Palette
- It Cosmetics Heavenly Luxe "No Tug" Dual Eyeshadow Brush
- It Cosmetics Your Naturally Pretty Holiday Matte Eyeshadow Palette w/ Brush
- It Cosmetics Celebration Foundation Illumination with Brush
- It Cosmetics Vitality Cheek Flush Powder Blush Stain w/ Brush
- It Cosmetics No-Tug Waterproof Gel Eye Liner
- It Cosmetics Hello Lashes 5-in-1 Volumizing Mascara Duo
- BCBSeneration Roberta Suede Heels *on sale!*
- Nine West Galaxy Suede Lace-Up Pumps *on sale!*
- Sam Edelman Cody Leather Ankle Boots *on sale!*
- Ivanka Trump Indico Leather Pumps *on sale! size 8 only*
- Ivanka Trump Janie Pink Suede

Marinated Cheese

Hey everyone!  So with the holidays here, we all like to gather together with our friends and family and eat some good food.  Right?  That's what the holidays is all about!  I thought I would share with ya'll this recipe for marinated cheese that I have been making for parties for years.  It's always a hit.  Who doesn't like cheese??

This particular recipe comes from the October 2006 issue of Southern Living.

Here are the ingredients you will need......

1 (0.7 oz) envelope Italian dressing mix

1/2 cup olive oil (or vegetable)

1/4 cup white vinegar

2 Tbsp minced green onion (I use 2 average size stalks)

2 Tbsp water

1 1/2 tsp sugar

1 (8 oz) block Monterey Jack cheese, chilled
1 (8 oz) block Cheddar cheese, chilled
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, chilled

1 (4 oz) jar chopped pimiento, drained
Assorted crackers



Whisk together the first 6 ingredients and set aside.

Cut the Monterey Jack cheese in half lengthwise.

Then cut each half crosswise into 1/4 inch thick slices.

Repeat those same steps with the Cheddar cheese and the cream cheese.

Arrange the cheese in 4 rows in a shallow 2 qt baking dish, alternating the cheese.  ( I used a deep Ziplock container for the marinating process, but it was narrow so it works just as well as if you would use a shallow baking dish)

Pour the marinade over the cheese.

Cover and chill at least 8 hours.

When you're ready to serve it, carefully move your marinated cheese to your serving dish.  For extra flavor, I use a fork to grab all the green onions out the marinade and sprinkle them over the cheese.  I also drizzle a bit of the oil over the cheese too.

Then you drain your pimiento and sprinkle them over the cheese as well.

Serve with some assorted crackers of your choice and enjoy!

Such a simple and yummy dish to bring to any party for any occasion.

Till next time!

Lots of Love,
Aimee Lou

October 2014 Favorites

Hey everyone!  Hope you are all having a fabulous weekend so far!  I know I'm extremely late putting up my October favorites, but I do have a legit reason.  My computer is to the max with storage space.  So I'm in the process of safely removing all my YouTube (over a year worth) videos on CD's.  As well as photos.  And it's been a bit of a process.

But anyhootowls......

Now that October has come and gone, and November for that matter, time just fly's by, it's time to show you what I've been loving.  As always, everything mentioned in this video will be linked down below.  *No affiliations*

I hope you all had a very spooky Halloween and a Happy Thanksgiving.  I'll be back soon with my November favorites.  In the meantime, what have been some of your favorites these past months?

Lots of Love,
Aimee Lou


What I'm wearing in the video:
- Jennifer Lopez Mixed Media Top
- Stella and Dot Cheryl Drop Earrings

Products mentioned in the video
- Origins Zero Oil Deep Pore Cleanser
- Origins Modern Friction Nature's Gentle Dermabrasion
- The Perfect Formula
- It Cosmetics CC + Lip Serum Hydrating Anti-Aging Color Correcting Creme Gloss in Love
- Nyx Cosmetics Butter Gloss in Tiramisu
- Essence Of Beauty Multi-Purpose Cotton Cosmetic Applicators
- Time Bound & Times Edge by Rysa Walker **1st audiobook is free**

**This post has no affiliations and is not sponsored.  All products mentioned were purchased by me and are my own opinions**