Wednesday, 30 January 2013

My makeup storage


I love these types of posts - and I've never done one before, so thought I will give you a little peek into some of my makeup storage. If you have read one of my earlier posts you would have seen how I swapped my muji drawers from storing makeup to jewellery. I was really beginning to think it was look really ugly and I love how it looks now - as well as I can see all my pretty jewellery on display.
This meant I could hide away my makeup. I have the smaller draw set of this from Ikea. They do a cheaper metal one - but I already have one for my office so wanted something wooden.
It's the perfect size as the draws change depth meaning some of my products can stand up.
It's took me three times to get down to this makeup collection and  I still have two makeup bags full of all my cult products which I use daily. I might get them all packed in here this afternoon.
I also went a bit wild with throwing my nail polish away. I'm now left with colours I like and no duplicates in different brands. I love the Ikea trays you can get in their bathroom section. By having them in a tray I can simply lift it out when I am painting my nails, so I can see all the colours.

I really want to have a minimum makeup collection with only products that I love - instead of what I had before was multiple products of the same thing some un-used, some used once. They were just cluttering my space.

I'm going to look for a print to put in the frame at the top. The thing with these drawers are that they don't fit next to any of my other furniture in my bedroom. At the moment I have them next to my dressing table - just for ease. But, I think they will be going into my spare room which I am making into a sort of closet next month.

Has anyone else done a post on their makeup storage? - would love to see.

26 comments:

  1. Your storage is so pretty! I love Ikea for getting organising stuff :)

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  2. Thanks! They are so affordable! x

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  3. Hayley Bamford30 January 2013 16:29

    It looks so perfectly done.
    Perfect organisation!
    Hayley x
    www.beautyrambles.com

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  4. ahintofsparkle30 January 2013 17:19

    your storage system is great!! I seriously need to reduce my makeup collection xx

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  5. I love to see how people store their makeup. I need to have a really good clear out & part with those products that aren't loved. So I can focus on the items I really love.
    You have your collection lovely and organised. It looks great.
    http://www.letstalkbeauty.co.uk/

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  6. Wow you have a LOT of make up! It looks very well organised, everything's so neat :)

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  7. It's beautiful! I love how white and pristine it looks x

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  8. Love these drawers, I've never seen them before but I'm looking for some white wooden make up storage to match my other furniture so these are perfect!


    www.styleaffix.com

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  9. Oh, to me that's not a lot! You should see some peoples collection :) xx

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  10. I really need to get some new toiletries/accessorie storage mines just sprawled out across my dressing table! Gorgeous pictures.

    http://alily-louise.blogspot.co.uk/

    xx

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  11. Hi Abby, I have just finished my post about the same drawers but I have decorated mine....I thought you may like to see the results http://www.thebeautystop.co.uk/2013/01/the-nail-lounge-storage.html (plus, I added a link back to your post here) :) x

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  12. I love your set up it's so tidy and chic :-)

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  13. Ah wow! I'll have a look now :) x

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  14. You're setup is perfect, looks really clean & neat and everything is in one place - unlike mine haha!


    xx

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  15. I love the glass trinket box you have your jewellery in. Can I ask where you got it from as I've been trying to find one for ages?

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  16. Vanessa Billie-Jill-Jean1 February 2013 02:09

    Amazing.^^ I like your blog.
    Maybe follow each other on BLOGLOVIN and GFC???
    Lovely greets

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  17. Vanessa Billie-Jill-Jean1 February 2013 02:09

    Uups,my blog...;)
    circleofchaos.blogspot.de

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  18. Hi gorgeous! I just stumbled upon your blog and I'm so glad I did, your photos are beautiful and I'm really inspired by your decor ideas!

    Ellie | Ellalogy

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  19. I sell it in my shop http://www.giftsandpieces.co.uk/ourshop/cat_633479-glassware.html :) xx

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  20. This looks amazing, so organised! I'm trying to organise all my makeup too but it's just so difficult starting. Your white sheep rug looks so soft in the background too haha :)


    http:/reveriebelle.blogspot.com.au

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  21. Aw, I always do it when I'm bored or when I've lost a certain product. Then I can keep on top of things. Haha, it is so soft. My dogs love to cuddle on it x

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  22. Thank you. I will check your blog out now :)

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  23. Thank you. I've been looking for one for ages, and this is perfect... I'll check out your website now...

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  24. LinasBeautyDiary11 February 2013 14:14

    lovely storage! those ikea units are truly amazing :) xx

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