Makeup cases, help!

Mar 31, 2013

Ashley P.

The first one has more storage. That's my FAV!

Mar 31, 2013

Kimi R.

Unfortunately Ashley P. you have great taste. Those are nice. Its almost worth it for you to purchase the one you like. You really are going to get what you pay for. Say you buy an inexpensive one, and 6mths to a year from then you are buying another because the cheaper one fell apart. Which in my experience they do fall apart. Or you can scrape up and save to buy the one you want and not have to replace it for 5, 8, or 10 years. Which is how long I have had mine. Adding it up, you might spend more on the cheaper ones in the long run. I purchased mine in London 10 years ago this month and work it a lot, and it's still going with me everywhere.
Just my opinion, and good luck in our crazy industry of MUA.

Mar 31, 2013

Ashley P.

Thanks kimi. I guess I'll just have to save more money for the good ones!

Apr 1, 2013

Kimi R.

I hope I didn't discourage you, I guess I just remember the times when I was really really just struggling to get the clients and business, I used and went through sooo many less expensive, ok really really cheap ones it was crazy. With my very first credit card I did it, took the plunge and bought the one I had admired and loved for 8 years. I will post a pic and description when I get to the studio!
Have fun with this new career. Have fun and love what you do and the very hard work it takes will be nothing.

Apr 1, 2013

Ashley P.

You didn't discourage me at all. I guess I already knew that I had to put the $ into it. Was just kind of hoping I'd find a miracle. lol I appreciate your help!

Apr 2, 2013

Kimi R.

You are welcome!

Apr 5, 2013

AJ M.

Oh am god where can I find these.

Apr 12, 2013

Danielle B.

Actually, although they may look exciting, when it comes to a case for work, you want your kit to be as small, lightweight and compact as possible. It should be sturdy and well made, with any wheels or handles extremely unbreakable. You must be able to either carry it on or check it when you fly without worrying it will break or that your product will be damaged. You must be able to clean and sanitize all surfaces. This is why almost every pro artist uses either a Zuca, some version of a small carry on suitcase that rolls, or a soft sided rolling case similar to Stillazzi's Godfather/Topless or the ones Naime's carries and then uses plastic zip bags, ziplock baggies or plastic boxes to store things in inside their kits. I use a case intended for scrapbooking from Hobby Lobby that is almost identical to the Stillazzi series, and is very well made but cost me $65 at a half off sale. I use a rolling lightweight but sturdy plastic tool box for effects and theater work. Both these options together were less than $100. Once you are actually working and you're on set for up to 16 hours at a time, or you are going to a 4am call and you have to lug your stuff, you won't want anything heavy and believe me, you will not care how cool it looks. The more years I do this, the smaller my kit gets.