Saturday, June 6, 2015

April/May 2015 Favorites

Hey everyone!

So I kinda procrastinated on editing and uploading my April favorites and they ended up spilling over into my May favorites.  Which worked out cause I'm still loving my April favorites and only had a few May favorites to share.  We have lots of lippies to discuss too ;) And of course books, music and BaubleBar !!  I LOVE BaubleBar!  Such cute, affordable jewelry!

Check out my video where I tell you all about the things I love!  I'm a little chatty in this one.  Sorry it's so long.  I was just really into talking to all of ya'll!  Hope you enjoy!

What have ya'll been loving?  I'd love to know.

Till next time!

Lots of Love,
Aimee Lou


Products in video:
Colleen Rothschild Radiant Cleansing Balm
Nyx Cosmetics Highlight & Contour Pro Palette
Benefit Roller Lash Mascara
Maybelline The Nudes Palette
CoverGirl Colorlicious Lip Glass Give Me Guava
Milani Lipstick Nude Creme
It Cosmetics News Anchor Blue Vitality Lip Flush Butter Gloss
Bite Beauty Luminous Creme Lipstick in Retsina
Vita Liberata pHenomenal Bronzing Mouse w/ Mitt
MAC Lip Pencil in Edge to Edge
MAC Lip Pencil in Stripdown
MAC Lip Pencil in Dervish
MAC Lipstick in Creme Cup
MAC Lipglass in C-Thru
BaubleBar
A Cat in the Stacks series
Splintered Series
House of Night series



Sunday, May 31, 2015

Nyx Highlight & Contour Pro Palette

Hey everyone!

Hope ya'll had a wonderful Memorial Day weekend!  Ours was great!  We kept it low key with just my immediate family.  But we always have a good time.  My family is everything to me.  The hubby and I also just got back from Disney.  I miss it already!  We just love Disney!

I've also been loving the new Highlight & Contour Pro Palette from Nyx Cosmetics.


I haven't tried any other contour palette....yet.  Key word there.  There are a few on my list.  But for the low price of $24.99, you can't beat this palette.  I personally think any skin tone can use this palette.  The pigmentation in these shades is awesome.  Even in those highlight shades.



In my newest video, I show you exactly how I've been using every shade.  Here are a few shots of the finished look.




Check out my video below to see exactly how I get this look!

Have ya'll tried this palette?  What are your thoughts on it?  Let me know!  Let me know if you have any recommendations for other highlight & contour palettes!

Till next time!

Lots of Love,
Aimee Lou

Other products used:
Covergirl Ready Set Gorgeous Foundation in Buff Beige 115
Physicians Formula Mineral Face Powder in Translucent
Physicians Formula Happy Booster Glow & Mood Boosting Blush in Natural
Benefit Cosmetics Roller Lash Mascara
CoverGirl Colorlicious Lip Gloss in Give me Guava
Clinique Bottom Lash Mascara
Wet N Wild Fergie Perfect Pout Lip Color in Fergie Daily


Thursday, May 14, 2015

Benefit's Roller Lash Mascara



Hey everyone!

So I'm sure you've heard all about Benefit's Roller Lash Mascara.  It's been out for a good while now.  I myself have been using it for about a month now.  So I've gotten a good idea on how much I like it.  I wouldn't say I love it, but I like it.  To me it's one of those good everyday mascaras.  And I can skip curling my lashes.  Anyway to make my morning makeup routine easier is a plus for me.  With all that said, let's look at some before and afters.

These 2 photos are before I applied it.  Nothing on my lashes at all.


Woo!  That last one is a "in yo face" photo.  LOL!  No edits on these by the way.  You may as well know my true selfie ;)

And here are the afters



I can definitely see a nice curl in my lashes.  Super impressive!  My only complaint is that is can get a little on the clumpy side.  But that's nothing a good comb through can't fix.  You'll see in my video below how I fixed that problem with my Real Techniques Lash/Brow Groomer.  And just as a little side note, this mascara, as any non waterproof, smudged when I used it on my bottom lashes.  That was expected though.

So, to sum it up, I like the mascara.  Don't know if I would repurchase it.  There are so many fun mascara's out there that I haven't tried yet.  And I can't say it's an absolute favorite like my Mally Volumizing mascara or my It Cosmetics Tightline Waterproof mascara, just to name a few.  I will always repurchase those.  But, again, I like it.  So we'll see.  I do think anyone should give it a go though.

Check out my video below for more on this mascara.

Thanks so much for listening ;)  Have a great weekend everyone!

Until next time!

Lot's of Love,
Aimee Lou



Friday, April 24, 2015

CVS Haul!

Hey everyone!  What are ya'll up to on this wild Friday night?!  I'm uploading videos and writing blogs!  Woop Woop!!  LOL!

Seriously though, it's been one heck of a week for me.  We took in a little kitty in hopes to possibly keep him, but my 6 yr old fur baby Bella was not having it.  She's always been a temperamental kitty.  She has some siamese in her too.  But she just completely snubbed us and wouldn't come out of our bedroom.  To make this long story short, we found the little kitten a good home.  I won't bore you with all the little details of the week, but I'm just glad it's all over.  Bella is still not coming to the front of the house.  She'll come check things out, but then she'll walk back to the back of the house to our bedroom.  She'll come around soon I'm sure.

So now I'm relaxing on my couch with a glass of wine by my side and the television turned on to QVC, of course, while I blog.  My blogging and videos always make me feel comfortable.  It's all a fun hobby for me and just puts me in this happy place of makeup, beauty and fashion.  All of my favorite things.  *sigh*

Ok.  On to my haul!  As I've said before, I love hauls.  I love watching them, filming them and shopping for them ;)  So of course I wanted to share with you my trip to CVS.  I actually shopped and filmed this about 2 wks ago.  I apologize for the delay.  I was sick last week when I wanted to post this and just didn't have it in me.  Then the kitty situation happen and well.........

Hope you enjoy!  Till next time!

Love,
Aimee Lou





Products in video:
Maybelline Dream Lumi Touch Highlighting Concealer in Ivory
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Dark Circle Eraser in light
Maybelline The Nudes Eyeshadow Palette
Nivea A Kiss of Olive Oil & Lemon Moisture Rich Lip Care
Gold Bond Ultimate Softening Foot Cream with Shea Butter
Wet N Wild Coloricon Bronzer in Reserve Your Cabana
L'Oreal Infallible Eyeshadow in Taupe
L'Oreal Voluminous Volume Carbon Black Waterproof Mascara
Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm in Elusive

Friday, April 3, 2015

March Favorites!

"It is accomplished; and bowing his head he gave up his spirit." /catholicculture.org

Time to talk about some favorites!  March was a super fun month for me.  It's my birthday month & I tried a bunch of new products.  And brought back an old fave.  

Check out my video below to see what I've been loving this month ;)

Have a blessed Good Friday ya'll!  

Lots of Love,
Aimee Lou





Products in video:
Urban Decay Naked On The Run palette
Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara
OPI Fifty Shades of Grey 6pc Nail Pack
It Cosmetics Tightline Waterproof Mascara/Primer
Cover Girl Colorlicious Lip Gloss in Give Me Guava
It Cosmetics CC+ Radiance Ombre Bronzer w/ brush
It Cosmetics CC+ Radiance Ombre Blush
Niven Morgan Jean Baptiste 1717 Body Lotion
Niven Morgan Jean Baptiste 1717 Boxed Candle
PINK Sleep Tee *mine exact one is not online so check your VS store for more*
Fifty Shades of Grey Soundtrack
Delirium Trilogy on Audio
Matched Series on Audio
Sam Smith Lay Me Down


Saturday, March 28, 2015

Haul! Sephora, Bare Minerals, Bath & Body Works & Ulta

Hey Everyone!  I love hauls!  It's one of the most kind of videos I watch on YouTube.  I just think it's so much fun to see what everyone else buys and why they bought it.

I did a little shopping the other day myself.  And even though most of the stuff I bought were things I needed, well some of them, I still wanted to share them with ya'll.

Enjoy!

P.S.  CVS Haul coming soon!

Lots of Love,
Aimee Lou







Products in video:
Origins Zero Oil Deep Pore Cleanser
Clinique Naturally Gentle Eye Makeup Remover
bareMinerals Broad Spectrum Multi-Tasking Face in Well Rested
Bath & body Works 3 Wick Candles
Bath & Body Works Bubble Bath
Bath & Body Works Body Cream
It Cosmetics New Anchor Blue Vitality Lip Flush Butter Gloss
Clarisonic Acne Cleansing Brush Head
Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara

Sunday, March 8, 2015

January & February 2015 Favorites

Happy Sunday all!!

Today I'm playing catch up.  I thought I would just go ahead and post both my January & February favorites on the blog today.  Sorry for the delay on my January favorites.  I have no other excuse other than I'm a procrastinator.  LOL!

I can't believe it's already March!  This year is flying by.  And so many things have already happened.  I helped moved my nephew to California and I just turned 38 this weekend.  It really is just a number cause I don't feel a day older than 25 ;)

Enough about that though.  Here's what I've been loving the past 2 months.  Enjoy!





January Favorites:
Maybelline Colorsensational Lipstick in So Pearly
bareMinerals Chandelight Glow 8-piece set
5-in-1 BB Advanced Performance Cream Eyeshadow
Ed Sheeran Thinking Out Loud
Meghan Trainor Lips Are Movin
A Mercy Thompson Novel - audible





February Favorites:
Earth Therapeutics Exfoliating Hydro Towel
It Cosmetics Tightline Waterproof Mascara
Urban Decay Cosmetics Naked 1 Palette
Urban Decay Cosmetics Naked Basics Palette
It Brushes for Ulta Airbrush Blending Crease #105
It Brushes for Ulta Live Beauty Fully Angled Liner/Brow #217
Fifty Shades Trilogy - Audible
Fifty Shades of Grey - Books
Fifty Shades of Grey Soundtrack or download from iTunes
Delirium Trilogy - Audible
Matched Series - Audible

Sunday, February 1, 2015

Cozy Cool Sweater

Hey everyone!

I love a good cozy sweater.  Anything cozy for that matter.  This particular sweater/cardigan has been my absolute favorite since last year.  I find myself grabbing for it as soon as the weather turns cold.





It's just so warm and comfortable.  I LOVE the high/low effect of this sweater.  And you can pair it with just about anything.  I'm just sporting a simple white tee with it here.  But it would be super cute with a pop of color.  I added my hunter green large Selma studded Michael Kors.


The back of this sweater is so cute!  I'm a huge leopard print lover.  But this added the perfect touch to make this sweater a bit more edgy.


Pair it with some edgy tall boots or booties, skinny jeans, leggings or jeggings and you've got a super cute, comfy and chic look.  Bella thought so too ;)


Hope you all enjoyed this fashion post.  More to come soon!

Lots of Love,
Aimee Lou


What I'm wearing
-Sweater from Forever 21 - mine is no loner available but this one is similar, this one is absolutely adorable
-Jeggings are of course from American Eagle
-T-Shirt also from American Eagle
-Boots from a local boutique, but these are very similar
-Necklace from J Crew Factory
-Sunnies from Forever 21
-Bag - Large Studded Selma Michael Kors - mine is no longer available, but I LOVE this edgy hot pink one

December 2014 Favorites!

Hey everyone!

Hope ya'll are all having a great weekend!  I'm feeling a bit under the weather today, so I'm taking advantage of this chill time to catch up on my blogging and videos.

First up are my December favorites.  I had a great Christmas as well as a great 2014.  Can't wait to see what 2015 has to bring.  Without further ado, here's what I loved during the month of December!

WEN Cleansing Conditioner
Sweet Almond Mint Anti-Frizz Styling Cream
Kat Von D Lock-It Tattoo Foundation (I'm in the color L48)
The Original Beauty Blender
Josie Maran Bear Naked Nail Wipes (same price on QVC)
Not the Killing Type by Lorna Barrett from the Booktown Series
Little Drummer Boy by Pentatonix





Saturday, January 10, 2015

More empties!!

Happy weekend ya'll!!

Remember that fever blister I had?  It's gone now, but I'm still rocking it in this video.  And yes, it did leave a mark.  LOL!  But it's all good.

Anyhoots, I have gone through another bunch of products.  Some I absolutely can't live without.  And some that were not doing it for me.  So check out my video below to hear my thoughts on these products.

If you like the top I'm wearing, you can get it here.  It's not an affiliate link.  Just thought I would share cause I think it's super cute ;)

Have a great weekend ya'll!  I'll be back soon!

Lots of Love,
Aimee Lou




Wednesday, December 31, 2014

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



Sunday, December 28, 2014

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




Saturday, December 20, 2014

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



Friday, December 19, 2014

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

Saturday, December 6, 2014

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**

Sunday, November 9, 2014

Younique Moonstruck 3D Fiber Lash

Hey again!  Just wanted to drop a little line about this new mascara that I recently discovered.  It's the 3D Fiber Lash by Younique.  And I am in LOVE!!  I am already a mascara lover.  Well, this stuff just blew me away!  Check out this little before and after....


Crazy right!!??  It gives you the look of false lashes without the fuss!  AND..... it's so much better for your lashes!  So many good ingredients.  It comes in a little eye glass looking case.  And the fibers and the transplanting gel are in separate tubes.  The price is $29.



I can't so enough good things about this product.  I've worn it for a little over a week now and I haven't experienced any of the fibers falling out during the day.  That I've noticed anyway.  But I love it so much, I decided to host an online party of my own.  All I get out of this party is credit towards more mascara!  LOL!  No one paid me to review this product and I bought it with my own money from a friends online party.  If you are interested, you can get your very own mascara here.  You can also check out my video below for more info about the mascara as well as a demo.

Thanks! ;)

Lots of Love,
Aimee Lou


Simple Fall Look

Hey Everyone!  Fall is finally here in Louisiana and I am loving it!  I've been playing around with some Fall looks and I thought I would share my most worn.  Which is also very simple and wearable for any occasion.  You can even pump it up a bit more by adding false lashes and winging out your liner.





Products used:
- I couldn't find the foundation I used, but my latest comeback favorite that I've been wearing lately is Kat Von D Lock It Tattoo Foundation in Light 48
The Chocolate Bar Eye Palette by Too Faced  I used White Chocolate, Milk Chocolate, Amaretto, Marzipan, Cherry Cordial, Champagne Truffle
Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Powder Duo in Dark Brown
Anastasia Beverly Hills Clear Brow Gel
NARS Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base
bareMinerals Broad Spectrum Multi-Tasking Face in Summer Bisque
Smashbox Full Exposure Mascara
bareMinerals Broad Spectrum Multi-Tasking Face in Well Rested
Mall Beauty Volumizing Mascara
It Cosmetics No Tug Waterproof Gel Liner in Black/Brown
It Cosmetics Hello Light Anti-Aging Creme Illuminizer
Revlon Color Stay Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Honey
Mally Poreless Perfection Skin Finisher w/ brush
- Mary Kay Bronzing Powder in light/medium
- Mary Kay Lash Primer
- Mary Kay Mineral Cheek Color in Cherry Blossom
MAC Pro Longwear Concealer in NC20
MAC Prep & Prime Highlighter Pen in Light Boost
MAC Lip Pencil in Stripdown

SHOP THROUGH EBATES & GET CASH BACK!!!



Sunday, October 26, 2014

September 2014 Favorites

Hey everyone!  Hope you are all having a wonderful weekend.

Today I'm finally posting my September favorites.  Not too many items this month.  But there is one particular item that I have been having loads of fun with.  And it is called the Liptiful.  Can you find it among all my dirty makeup brushes??  LOL!


If you guessed the flower, you are correct!  Love this little guy!  It claims to strengthen your face muscles while plumping your lips the natural way.  And it does!  Learn more about Liptifuls here.  You can purchase your Liptiful here.  You can also check them out on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LiptifulTool

In my new video, I demonstrate how I use mine.  Plus I show you all my other favorites of September as well of course!  So check out my video below :))

Tell next time!
Lots of Love,
Aimee Lou



Other products in video:
Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Full Coverage Foundation in Light Natural
Tarte CC 2 in 1 Foundcealer in light/med w/ brush
It Cosmetics Anti-Aging Celebration Foundation in Light w/ brush
It Cosmetics Celebration Foundation Illumination in Light w/ brush
Milani Bella Eyes Gel Powder Eyeshadows in Bella Cafe, Bella Champagne & Bella Taupe
The Husbands Secret on Audible *1st book is free*
Neferet's Curse
- Cupe Cake Vineyards Red Velvet Blend

Friday, October 24, 2014

New Video: Empties!!

Hey everyone!  Happy Friday!  So glad the weekend is finally here.  It's been a looong week for me.

And speaking of long, tehe, my new video is the longest of any of my videos.  I apologize about that. I let my empties basket fill up & over.  I promise I won't let that happen again.

But, if you're like me, the longer the better ;)  I love watching empties videos.  I'm always sad when they're over.  LOL!  I just enjoy seeing what other bloggers are using and what they think about them.

So grab a cup of coffee, tea or maybe even a snack.  Popcorn & rainsonettes are my favorite.

Enjoy ya'll!

Till next time,
Aimee Lou