Yay! I do this too! I have an awesome red traincase that I found at an antique shop about 5-6 years ago, and I keep ALL my makeup in it (believe me, it's packed full!)
Its a Chicago thing....they took over a very historic storefunny mine is red and I have a blue one too.. its so old..oh and hey.. whats wrong with shopping at Macy's? I love Macy's