What do you use to organize your makeup?
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Well here's my new setup after this morning's organization-fest. On top of the dresser I have a stand with my Fix+ and setting sprays, brush cleaner & lip balms, a tray with all of my large palettes, a bowl for sponges, cup of my most-used brushes and my mirror. To the left is a small bookshelf with other items like my beauty books, nail polishes & products, extra stuff, my train case with "secondary" items I typically use for travel. I also have my brush belt with extra brushes/ones I don't use as often hanging on the corner of the shelf. My machinist's chest is pretty large (too big to really be used on top of the dresser), so we set it on a stool next to the dresser, so I can reach it easily while sitting there. I *love* this setup. It looks so much cleaner and nicer than on my bathroom counter, and it freed up a TON of space.
I love this area, and can't wait to use it every morning!
I love this area, and can't wait to use it every morning!
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Does none know of a clear acrylic item that has at least 1 drawer tall enough to hold the Becca shimmering skin perfecter liquids?
I always enjoy looking at all the photos in this thread!
Took a few new photos of my setup. Not as sleek or modern as some here, but I am very happy with it. I love antiques & wouldn't have it any other way. It's also nice to have a relaxing (and pretty!) spot to get ready before work each morning.
You can see on the far left (in the corner) I have a small Pier 1 (old!) bookcase that I use to store my beauty & other random books, my travel train case, extra items, and all of my nail polish & supplies.
My machinist chest with all of my makeup is just to the left of the dresser. On top of the dresser I have items I use daily, primers & setting sprays, larger items that don't fit well in my chest, brushes I use most often, sponges, and my larger palettes. I also have a lighted mirror (Costco), a candle & a coaster. On the right side there is a multi-light floor lamp for extra light (not pictured).
I also took photos of inside my machinist chest so you can see what's inside. Bottom drawer is foundations & concealers, next drawer up is powders, bronzers & highlighters. The smaller drawers are lip & eye products. In the top section I store backups or unopened items.
Took a few new photos of my setup. Not as sleek or modern as some here, but I am very happy with it. I love antiques & wouldn't have it any other way. It's also nice to have a relaxing (and pretty!) spot to get ready before work each morning.
You can see on the far left (in the corner) I have a small Pier 1 (old!) bookcase that I use to store my beauty & other random books, my travel train case, extra items, and all of my nail polish & supplies.
My machinist chest with all of my makeup is just to the left of the dresser. On top of the dresser I have items I use daily, primers & setting sprays, larger items that don't fit well in my chest, brushes I use most often, sponges, and my larger palettes. I also have a lighted mirror (Costco), a candle & a coaster. On the right side there is a multi-light floor lamp for extra light (not pictured).
I also took photos of inside my machinist chest so you can see what's inside. Bottom drawer is foundations & concealers, next drawer up is powders, bronzers & highlighters. The smaller drawers are lip & eye products. In the top section I store backups or unopened items.
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This is my current set up.
I used to have everything displayed in acrylic drawers, thinking that i would use it bec i can see it. but i just couldn't stand the clutter anymore.
Now i only have the brushes, pallettes and lippies i use most often on my vanity. The rest goes into the drawers. I now value the clean working space that i have. [emoji7]
My vanity is just a computer desk. I bought a cheap wall mirror and placed it on top of the desk. Added 2 ikea spotlight using clips. My chair i just got from a groupon site for $50 [emoji5]️
I used to have everything displayed in acrylic drawers, thinking that i would use it bec i can see it. but i just couldn't stand the clutter anymore.
Now i only have the brushes, pallettes and lippies i use most often on my vanity. The rest goes into the drawers. I now value the clean working space that i have. [emoji7]
My vanity is just a computer desk. I bought a cheap wall mirror and placed it on top of the desk. Added 2 ikea spotlight using clips. My chair i just got from a groupon site for $50 [emoji5]️
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I love your set up! Especially the fact that it didn't cost a ton to set up. I also like your handbags on the coat rack. Love that idea too.