Buying a Makeup Mirror.

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Mar 5, 2016

Jamie L.

Okay so I'm going to Ikea tomorrow to buy a new makeup table with the Alex drawers and everything. But I'm debating on whether or not to make the lighted mirror or buy one. I could make one for about $100 or buy an Impressions one wth a dimmer and outlet for a blow dryer or phone charger or whatever for $250. What do you guys think?

Mar 5, 2016

Jamie L.

This is what the diy one would look like. I'm open to any suggestions!

Mar 5, 2016

Jah-Jah R.

Making your own would be cheaper but I think the Impressions one with a dimmer an and outlet would be a great investment. I would just spend $250.

Mar 5, 2016

Erica B.

If you're able to DIY it and the dimmer & outlet aren't that important to you, then I say DIY. If those are things that would really be helpful to you, then invest. $150 is quite a spike in price if those other things aren't high on your need/want/useful list.

Mar 5, 2016

Jamie L.

True. I really like the idea of the dimmer and outlet but honestly I've never even had a regular lighted mirror so I have no idea how useful it will be to me. I'm also kinda worried about the quality of the lighting if I diy. Another thing about the Impressions one is that I would be able to move out with it easily in a few years because I won't have it mounted on a wall. They're both a lot of money, so I don't want to make the mistake of diying it and always feel like I'm missing out or splurge and feel like I should have saved the money.

Mar 5, 2016

katie s.

I agree with Erica. $150 is a lot more. With that money, you could get a lot of other things for your vanity or whatever! but again, the dimmer and outlet do seem pretty cool so if that's something you are interested in, invest! like you said, you could use it in the future years to come. it really depends on what you need. if you don't need the dimmer and outlet, I would just save the $150 and splurge on makeup lol. that's just me though (;