INSPIRATION: Make-up in a Minute
Yesterday I was running around like a  mad woman, and brought my make-up bag with me in the car because I thought I was going to have ALL of this time before my meeting to put on my make-up.
The only problem with my plan was EVERYTHING. Â I was sort of running late, which I hate, so I had to just go to the basics with my make-up. Â
Literally in less than 7 minutes I went from make-up-less H O T  M E S S to a bit more refined (pun definitely intended). Â
Honestly, I'm not that girl that spends forever getting ready. Â I'm all about the quickest most efficient way to get out the door.
Here are my go-to products, and yes some are a bit more pricey. Â I am a woman on a budget, however, I do believe make-up is worth the investment because you're putting it on your face every single day! Â You don't want to skimp out #aintnobodygottimeforthat.
Laura Mercier Tinted Mercier: Â this makes my skin feel smooth, and almost acts like a primer and makes my skin more even.
Make-up Forever Concealer: Â I'm insecure about puffy under eyes, and literally have tried EVERYTHING...this is hands down my favorite under eye concealer.
Nars Illuminator: Â I recently got turned onto this by my make-up artist Rachel. Â I'm obsessed; you put it on the corner of your eyes, t-zone, and a dot on your chin, and BAM. Â You look glowy + fresh all day. Â Seriously. Obsessed with this stuff.
Laura Mercier Powder Foundation: Â it's lightweight, and I don't even feel like I have foundation on. Â (Remeber me...Kat...the tomboy...I don't want to feel like I have make-up on).Â
Stilla Bronzer "sun": Â I'm a southern gal, and have been using bronzer for like 20 years. Â I love feeling golden and fresh!
Naked Palette 2: Â I use this everyday whether it's day wear or a black smoky eye at night. Â This palette is full of neutral tones and shimmery pinks and golds. Â Also, I use the bronzy brown as my eye liner. Â I just wet the tip of my eyeliner brush and dab it in the shadow then viola: Â perfect eyeliner. Â It's like killing 13 birds with one stone.
Cover Girl Lash Blast in Very Black: Â NOT Waterproof. Waterproof makes me feel like my eyelashes are going to yank out. Â I have used expensive mascara, but always come back this product. Â I apply two coats up top, one on bottom. Â
Bam. Â 7 minutes later and I'm ready to go.