Organizing your makeup

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Jun 1, 2011

Clara A.

My collection is just all over the place. I'm trying to get a little more organized and wanted to know where to buy cute makeup boxes/shelves/containers?? Thanks a lot!!!

Look around any store. Any container can be used depending on your personality, budget and what you want. ;) There's some cute stuff at Target.

I actually like going to ikea for makeup storage because you can tailor a lot of their products to exactly what you need and everything is fairly inexpensive. 

Jun 1, 2011

Angela W.

My makeup is a mess too! I have a medium sized train case and even that's getting too small... the overflow is in several "travel bags" and I'm constantly digging through all of them to find what I want. If you're really into makeup I'd suggest getting something larger so you can grow your collection. I'm already looking for something bigger : /

Jun 1, 2011

Angela W.

Now this is what i'm talking about....!!! Kaboodle has a great variety of cute and versatile products. I used to go strictly for cute but I realized my addiction was going to require the "big guns" ; P

Jun 1, 2011

Clara A.

I just went to target, but I didn't know where to look =[ Maybe online shop! I'll have to check out the container store and Ikea as well.
@ Angela NOW THATS WHAT IMMMMMMMM TALKING ABOUT TOO! ahahahha jk 

Jun 1, 2011

Casey S.

I bought these small Sterilite drawers from target they are just clear and have 3 drawers. I have an old bookshelf and right now I have 4 sets of those drawers that fit perfectly on one of the shelves. So eventually I will get more and start the next shelf but eventually I want this bookshelf/desk thing from IKEA and I will still use my Sterilite drawers. They also have fancy colors during back to school time. But you can cut some cute paper for the front of the drawers to make them look cute! They are usually about $5-$7 per set but you can buy them online in a 6 pack for 42.99
http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/187-0018684-3979146?asin=B000AVNG14&AFID=Froogle_df&LNM=|B000AVNG14&CPNG=home%20decor&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=B000AVNG14&ref=tgt_adv_XSG10001

there is also a larger set here:
http://www.target.com/Large-Countertop-Storage-Unit-Set/dp/B000AVS2UO/ref=sc_qi_detaillink

Here's how I organize my stuff. It's been slightly rearranged from the pic.

I was going to make a version of this: http://www.mywomenstuff.com/2008/06/28/storage-idea-makeup-brushes-mascara-and-pencils/

A cute idea for pencils and brushes... but I think she has access to international IKEA, and their stock varies from country to country. =(

There are really cute organizers made specifically for makeup demonstrated by blushingpixie: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZk3YTUzNFo

There are also very cute rotating organizers at Micheal's or craft stores: http://www.amazon.com/Making-Memories-MAK29598-Desktop-Carousel/dp/B0014DZKC0

Hope that helped and gave you ideas!

That magnetic board is actually pretty small for being almost $40 (before tax and s/h). You can make one for less from items bought at Lowes.

Thx for the tip! I'll check that out for sure!  =)

Jun 2, 2011

Shelly T.

My (semi-)current storage/makeup collection...
http://pic.phyrefile.com/s/sh/shellygrrl/2011/04/08/makeupstorage-mug.jpg

The pencil/pen cans I keep my brushes in I bought at K-Mart. The drawer organizers are from The Container Store. The actual drawers were built by my mother before I was born (I think it was before?) and were repainted by she and I a few years ago (it was originally white with kiddie-style bug decals on it...the inside lining is original, however).

Jun 2, 2011

Rachael Y.

I bought my shelving and desk from Ikea. Here is a link to my blog for more pictures. I love my new set up. Now I have so much more space for more of my makeup addiction. 

http://rachaelsbeautyblog.blogspot.com/2011/05/vanity.html

Jun 2, 2011

Clara A.

Wow rachel you are sooo organized!!!~

Yeesh, I really need to get in on the organization you ladies are showing off! My makeup is all over the place! Everything looks so nice and easy to find

Jun 2, 2011

Rachael Y.

@Clara... Thank you. Well when you have a set up that you love, it is easy to stay organized. 

I love IKEA's furniture. 

Jun 3, 2011

Casey S.

OH MY GOSH! Rachael that is exactly what I want! But I want the white one.

Jun 3, 2011

Rachael Y.

I already had the book case. All I had to do was add the desk. This is the best thing I have ever done. I am so organized. 

Jun 3, 2011

Karla C.

@yasmin K. I love your stand. where di u get it?

Jun 3, 2011

Karla C.

everywhere girl! LoL Try ross, they have cute boxes as well, and try target :)