In addition to being a lover of interior design, I'm very much into staying on top of the latest beauty trends. If
Nars launches yet another blush (my favorite is
Exhibit A), you better believe I'm all over it. If I meet a friend for dinner and she shows up in a stunning red lipstick, I'm definitely asking about the color. And my
Sephora Beauty Insider card is in frequent use. But to keep makeup fun, my stash needs to be organized. To do so, I rely on a few things.
1. Muji Acrylic Case (5 Drawers)
I'm not sure what I'd do without
this case. It takes up very little space on my dresser and easily holds everything from my eye pencils to foundation. As you can see, I even use the top of it.
2. Pretty Vases, Cups and Glasses
As you've probably heard from any makeup lover, applying makeup well is about having great brushes. I use
Bdellium brushes, and now have my eye on sets from
Sigma and
Suqqu. Anyway, to keep them all in one place so I'm not scrambling when getting pretty, I use a number of simple vases and glasses that I've snagged at flea markets and even
Target. As my stash multiplies, I'm going to use a
Diptyque Baies candle as a holder.
3. A Good Tray Like Design Darling's Aqua Trellis Design
There are some items, like certain eyeshadow palettes, that I don't put in my Muji case for easy access. In those instances, I rest them on a pretty tray. I love
this one from
Design Darling, and it's only $40.