Shirt: Madewell | Cardigan: ModCloth {similar} | Pants: Target {similar} | Necklace: Maya Brenner | Shoes: Tory Burch {similar} | Wallet: Kate Spade | Bow: Made by my SIL | Photos taken by my SIL

Since I recently shared with you our crazy new life routine, I wanted to also share with you my morning beauty routine that is really based around saving time where I can!

1. Semi-permanent fake eyelashes – Whenever I go to LA, I get these done.  I go to a lady in Koreatown and she is amazing.  It only takes about an hour to an hour and a half for her to individually glue on my lashes, but the lashes last for about 2 months, which is totally worth it!  No mascara or curling needed and I generally don’t need to wear eyeliner either!

2. Permed hair – It was a bit of an impulse decision, but I decided to perm my hair again.  Why?  Pretty much so I could hop out of the shower, put in some curl cream, and head out the door.  No styling needed –straightening or curling my hair takes me a good 15 minutes.  And now that’s 15 minutes more each day I can spend that time with Austin!

3. BB Cream – I first discovered this about 5 years ago in Asia… but I never really got into it until right now.  It’s a mix between a cream base and foundation and it’s really just the perfect primer for your skin.  I’ve been going through a few brands and colors, but so far my fave is Missha 23.  It’s got great coverage and really blends into my skin tone very well.

4. Blush – My most recent blush love is Tarte’s Amazonian Clay 12-hour blush.  The name says it all, it can last up to 12 hours and not come off.  Even after a workout, my blush still stays in tact.

5. Lipstick – You could probably call me a crazy lipstick/lip gloss lady because I have a lot.  I have a lipstick and a gloss stocked in each purse that I carry, some in my car, some in my bathroom, some are probably hidden in Austin’s closet somewhere (kidding).  Pretty much, I don’t leave the house without putting some on.

P.S. Isn’t my niece just adorable?  Miss her to pieces!

P.P.S. Winner of the Gracie B. Giveaway is Kelsey W. of Ladies in Navy!  Congrats girl!  Send me an email at sandyalamode(at)gmail(dot)com and I’ll hook you up with your shop credit!  🙂

What are your beauty timesaver tricks?