MAKEUP/BEAUTY STORAGE ON A BUDGET

Hello everyone! So buying makeup, skincare and beauty products in general can be fun, until you are overloaded with products and are stuck on what, where or how to store them. A lot of storage units can be super expensive but there are also some more affordable alternative ways to store your products, from organisers to drawers and diy storage. With that in mind i thought i would share an updated beauty storage on a budget post...

- makeup/wash bags

If you are only just starting out growing a selection of products, travel a lot or you just like to keep your products down to the bare essentials then a makeup/wash bag is going to be the type of storage for you. You can pick these up from pretty much anywhere and i have bought my fair share over the years, that being said i always gravitate back to something that is transparent or transparent with a design. The reason for that is because they are not only easy to see what product you are looking for, rather than rooting through messing everything up but also because they are easier to keep clean and you can simply just give them a wipe out, from time to time.

-makeup/wash bags under £20

1. skinnydip dazzle washbag (travel must-have) £18 | click to shop |

2. skinnydip sugarpop washbag (don't forget shop sales) £11.20 | click to shop |

3. skinnydip peachy makeup bag (something smaller) £14 | click to shop |

4. primark nude makeup bag (all under £5) £3 | click to shop |

5. primark neon lime washbag (love the neon trend) £4 | click to shop |

6. amazon clear toiletry bag (perfect for travel) from £3.74 | click to shop |

7. amazon clear makeup bag with design (skinnydip dupes) £6.99 | click to shop |

8. monki colour block makeup case (shop asos sale) £9 |click to shop |

- acrylic storage, organisers + diy storage

So if you collection is slightly or significantly larger and requires more than a makeup bag (as mine does), then you can opt for so many different ways to store/organise your makeup. In the past picking up a good set of acrylic drawers or storage box would definitely break the bank, but now you can actually get your hands on some for a lot less. If you already have a drawer/drawers and are just looking for something to divide or categorise your products, then drawer organisers are going to work for you and you can pick them up for a small amount of money or even diy your own at home for even less. 

9. osco acrylic chest with 5 drawers and flip lid (amazon) £19.99 | click to shop |

10. osco acrylic chest with 3 drawers and flip lid (amazon) £10 | click to shop |

11. beautify large 5 drawer (i love this brand) £39.99 | click to shop |

12. zoeva classic brush holder (beautybay find) £10.50 | click to shop |

13. ikea divider for pull-out drawer (different sizes) £10 | click to shop |

14. makeup box organiser with display (eBay find) £13.99 | click to shop |

15. beautify acrylic drawers (smaller version) £19.99 | click to shop |

16. toothbrush holders for brushes/lip liners or pencils (h&m) £6 | click to shop |

Catch up on my previous post: here

xo.

THINGS I LOVE TO USE PINTEREST FOR

Hello everyone! So when it comes down to looking for inspiration for anything, what are the two things we always do? Google or search on Pinterest for help of course! Personally i am a Pinterest kind of girl, where i search for help or inspiration with anything. With that in mind i thought i would switch things up for today's post and by switching things up, i mean to share the things i love to use Pinterest for...

1. quick dinner recipes

I wonder if these three words are some of the most typed words in the Pinterest search bar? I ask this as it is probably one of mine! Pinterest is great for being about to type a brief sentence then it allows you narrow down your search (such as: healthy, vegetarian, cheesy, pasta, rice dishes etc). 

2. new/fun dessert recipes

Homemade desserts are just perfection and when it comes to looking for new or fun dessert ideas, Pinterest is the place to look yet again. If you have a specific ingredient or theme you want to go with, you can simply type those things into the search bar (such as: pumpkin cake) and all of the recipes will be there for you to scroll through.

3. seasonal home decor

If you are looking for a cheap/simple way to switch up your home decor for each season, you can simply search the site for different themed decor inspiration and narrow the search down to what colour scheme you want.

4. storage ideas

When it comes to having good or organised storage, there are so many other ways to have good storage and keep things looking organised than just having a boring plastic storage box. Pinterest has so many different ideas for different uses for different things to store your everyday items in, from empty candle holders, labelled jars, custom baskets and more.

5. nail art inspiration

Time to delve into the world of beauty that Pinterest has to offer and one thing that i constantly search for is, nail art/nail colour inspiration. By doing this it not only allows you to have different nails each manicure, rather than opting for the same thing each time and there are also so many easy step-by-step easy nail art designs.

6. beauty hacks

We all love a good beauty hack, don't we? I know i do and Pinterest is definitely one of the best places to search for help and fast. Beauty hacks range from makeup ideas, easy hairstyles, overnight beauty remedies and homemade/diy face masks.

7. coffee or dressing table styling ideas

One of the most simple ways to switch up something in your home is to change up the decor on your coffee table or dressing table. The site has so many different ideas on how to stage your table area for pretty much every single room, by using different candles, flowers etc and what items go together.

8. what to style with a specific item of clothing

Fashion is something we all want a little help with from time to time, not just because we might want to switch things up but also because you might want to search for a new trend. Something i turn to help from Pinterest for is ideas on what to style with a certain piece of clothing, for example what to wear with light-wash jeans and what to or how to style ankle boots.

9. iPhone/desktop wallpapers

Everyone likes to switch up their phone/desktop wallpaper from time to time, me included and Pinterest is definitely the best place to search for a new one. There are so many different wallpapers, with so many different themes, whether that be seasonal, by colour scheme or even by quotes. 

  

10. travel inspiration

Finally i love scrolling through the site to look for travel inspiration, from reading posts on what is best to do in what country, what restaurants to visit and of course what to avoid. Another reason for searching for travel inspiration is seeing all of the beautiful photography taken in so many different countries, cities and towns.

Catch up on a suggested post: here

xo.

eBAY MAKEUP STORAGE IDEAS UNDER £40

Hello everyone! When it comes down to having so much makeup/beauty products sometimes, is that you run out of storage and places to put things. Another issue is having things looking untidy because nothing is organised well, so extra storage pieces are always the best solution. Some storage pieces can be really heavy in price, but there are also a ton of different storage ideas that won't break the bank so much and the place for great in-expensive pieces is definitely eBay. With that in mind for today's post i thought i would share with you, some great makeup storage ideas from the site for under £40 each.

1. beauty blender drying/holder stand | £1.27 |

When i first saw these floating around online, i thought why does this beauty site have egg cup holders? Well i was wrong it is in fact a genius holder for storing and drying your beauty blenders, which come in various colours/metals to fit in with your decor preference. They are also super in-expensive!

2. makeup/jewellery box acrylic x3 drawers w/ dividers | £19.99 |

This particular set of drawers is by the brand beautify and they have a huge selection of makeup storage products for great prices and quality, they can be found on eBay and also tesco direct stocks the brand too. This 3 drawer set is perfect for smaller products, such as lip products, pencils etc and the pink drawer insert/dividers are also removable, but it does give you the option to use for makeup or jewellery.

3. lipstick holder storage case | £14.81 |

If you are a big lipstick fan, collector or hoarder like myself and more specifically MAC/bullet lipsticks then this is the perfect storage for you. This holder case comes with room for 24 lipsticks, keeping them compact, organised and on display. As this holder has a lid it is so much easier to keep clean/dust-free, unlike some holders where they are in the open. A great tip if you want to find a lipstick in a hurry, display lipsticks upside down with the names at the top!

4. bath + body works spring '18 candle | £24.49 |

I have spoken quite a few times in the past about how great used/empty candle jars make great brush/pencil storage holders, as they not only look great and decorative but they are also the perfect size especially the bath + body works ones. You don't have to be in the U.S to only pick these candles up, eBay has such a huge selection including new product launches like this spring '18 white barn candle.

5. mirrored effect decorative metal tray | £12.99 |

Another type of item i have spoken about a few times before and that is something that is perfect for different display/decorative storage ideas, especially beautiful looking products like your perfume collection. eBay is a great place to find more affordable alternatives to items you would find in-stores for a lot more.

6. six drawer acrylic makeup storage | £36.99 |

This is the storage of all storage and perfect for anyone who has a large amount of makeup, or if you simply want somewhere to store the products you use on a regular basis rather than being stored in a drawer somewhere. Some brands charge over £100 for something super similar, yet this one is under £40 from the brand beautify again for great quality and if not better than some of the more expensive brands!

7. blush pink professional storage case | £19.99 |

Something like this storage case (also by beautify) is great for so many different purposes, starting with being super compact and being designed to look nice on display. This is also great for travel, whether that be if you are a makeup artist or if you are off to a friends house to get ready for a night out.

8. large acrylic vanity makeup storage box | £21.99 |

Finally is another storage box/case, this time the ultimate storage box. The thing that makes this one different from the other is that it is not only larger in size, but it is also acrylic, easy to clean and see what product you are looking for before you open it. This comes with four different compartments and is lockable!

Catch up on my February must-buys post HERE...

xo.

MULTI-PURPOSE MAKEUP & BEAUTY STORAGE

Hello everyone! So last month i did a couple of posts talking about all things makeup storage, from my own makeup de-cluttering/organising part one and part two, to a dressing table essentials that won't break the bank post. When it comes down to storage you don't always have to play by the rules and use something that is designed specifically for that purpose, you can switch things up and use something different. There are so many cool items out there, that can be used for its original purpose or to also store your makeup/beauty products and for today's post i thought i would share with you some of my favourite multi-purpose storage items.

1. jewellery boxes (similar style here)

You can get these dressing table perfect jewellery boxes, which tend to be glass with some form of metallic edging detail from pretty much anywhere and for not a lot of money. That being said these can be used for a lot more than storing jewellery, you can also store things such as nail polish, shadows and everyday makeup.

2. toothbrush holders (h&m home holder)

Toothbrush holders are the perfect multi-purpose piece, they can house your makeup brushes, lip glosses, cotton buds, eyeliners, lipliners and they come in some seriously cool prints, like this particular one from h&m home. As toothbrush holders tend to be a little more narrow in width, if you are using one for makeup brushes i would say they work better for smaller eye/detail brushes.

3. jar candles with lids (bath&bodyworks white peach)

Being the candle lover that i am, i know quite a few ways that empty candle jars can be used for rather than just throwing them in the bin. Candle jars with lids can be used for cotton balls, cotton buds and even lipsticks. I just love the way the empty jars look with things stored inside, especially if the jar design is chic looking like the bath&bodyworks ones. 

4. cute quote mugs (similar style here)

Yet another great multi-purpose piece other than for drinking a coffee or two out of is quote mugs, not only do they look stylish and chic, they also are a seriously cool way to store your brushes, lipliners, eyeliners and stick form products just like other jars. I also like the mix and match of the toothbrush holder and mug together. 

5. candle jars (diptyque gardenia)

Pretty much every single diptyque and jo malone candle/beauty lover will know, you probably can't get a more chic way to re-use anything than with one of these empty jars. These are another alternative for smaller brushes, lip and eye pencils and another cool use for storing your nail tools, such as nail files, scissors, tweezers etc.

6. wire baskets (similar style here)

Wire baskets are a super cool way to store all kinds of products, even to be used as bathroom storage and all depending on the size of the baskets uses. A cool use for these wire baskets is to store any bath bombs/lush products in, shower essentials, body creams/fake tan etc. If you got your hands on a square/rectangular shaped wire basket, this would be a cool way of storing your eyeshadow or larger face palettes. 

7. cake stand (similar style here)

I actually saw this particular way of storing your nail polishes on a cake stand on pinterest a while back, i think it is such a cool/unique way to have them on display. Another thing you could display on one is your perfumes on the bottom and some jewellery pieces on the top layers. 

8. bead box with lid (similar style here)

These particular box organisers usually used for storing beads, can be used for storing a few different beauty items. The first being your false lashes, rather than having all the boxes cluttering up your drawers and even to re-store once worn. Another couple of ways to use these for storage is for nail accessories, such as gems/glitter and also artificial nails. You can pick these bead boxes up for ridiculously cheap, some are as little as £1.50.

9. tea light candle holders (leredoute tea light candle holders)

Yet another way to store your makeup brushes, lip and eye pencils is by using tea light holders either buying them for this purpose, or because you are similar bored of burning candles in them (just don't forget to give them a clean before). You can pick up some super chic styles/finishes from metal, to bubble glass and mosaic tiles.

10. coffee table tray (h&m home round metal tray)

Usually used for a coffee table centrepiece but a great alternative is to use one to display your perfumes/favourite perfumes, you could also arrange a tray of a couple of different pieces, like a re-used candle holder with your brushes and jewellery.

11. letter holders (john lewis letter holder)

Not one for displaying your mail in one of these holders? no me either, but a great way to display makeup with one of these is to place your favourite palettes in the slots. Doing this is a great way of decorating your dressing table also. If a acrylic finish isn't your style, you can also get a hold of wire finished ones, wood and also plastic. This is a easy style of product that you could simply spray/paint whatever colour or finish you wanted to also.

12. wall shelves (similar styles here)

Finally we have a great way of storing your beauty products, if you don't have a lot of floor space. Because who said shelves were just made for books? Shelves are a great way of displaying all of your bathroom favourites, from shampoos, to body washes and if a display tray isn't for you then a shelf is another great way of showing off your perfumes/fragrances. If you wanted to do a two-in-one you could also store the wire baskets above on a shelf in a row, all depending on how organised/tidy you like things to look.

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MAKEUP COLLECTION AND STORAGE

The only chore i enjoy doing is organizing and tidying up my makeup collection, so whilst i was doing this i thought i would take some pictures and show you my collection. I have quiet a lot of makeup and in no way am i bragging about the amount i own, also compared to some other peoples collections i think mine is actually quiet small. So here it is...

 I store my makeup in one drawer separated into different sections: face products then eyes and lips.

In this stripey box i like to keep all of my base and face products (primers, foundations, powders and concealers) as the box is quiet deep and spacious. I keep my less used products at the bottom and then the products i use more on top for easy access. 

In the middle section at the front i keep all of my mascaras, eye liners, some loose pigments, brow products and some random lip liners which i use on a frequent basis.

In the right hand section of my drawer i keep all my lip products, lipsticks to the back and then lip glosses and pencil form lip products. Also to the right i just keep two of my urban decay palettes because they fit just right there. At the back of my makeup drawer i just keep my single pressed eye shadows, loose eye shadows, cream eye shadows and then some of my smaller sized palettes.

I like to store my makeup brushes on top of the set of drawers in this vase which i am obsessed with. I also like to just keep some random products on there also like my makeup remover, hand gel and toner. 

I am thinking about doing a beauty product collection post some time soon, which is the drawer above my makeup drawer. I keep all my skincare/body products and also my large makeup palettes.

Hope you are all having a lovely weekend...

Katie♥