my inexpensive new m/u area (thanks ikea!)

[jennifer.]

about a month ago i decided i really needed a place to sit and do my makeup because i've been going back & forth from my bathroom to apply it using my door mirror in my living area. not very handy as you can imagine! plus i wanted to get my m/u out of the bathroom.

my apt. is really tiny and so i realized this space, which was previously taken up by shoes strewn about and an unused easel, could be put to better use by none other than a vanity area. so i ventured out to ikea today to find a cheap smallish table strictly for my stuff. my boyfriend is out of town on his days off this week so i'm crossing my fingers he won't talk shit about it when he comes back to visit! haha here's the pics:

table/chair:

storage areas on top of table:

mac potted & broken e/s, pallets, pigments (in jars so i don't spill the full sizes!):

pigments, paintpots, eyeliners, mes & metal-x e/s:

random highlighters, eye bases/prep stuff, foundation, primers, mixing medium:

blushes, beauty powders, lipsticks, lipglasses, & backups:

non mac/random e/s:

non mac/random lipsticks & eyelashes:

misc. makeup, sample jars, m/u wipes & removers, brushes, crap in general:

it's continually growing so i'm sure this will change drastically throughout next year. thanks for looking!

 

[Margolicious]

Very creative! Looks great. I really like the storage solution and i'm sure you enjoy the new easy of applying makeup, while sitting

 

[TISH1124]

Looks perfect!! Nice and tidy!! You have all your makeup in one place now that is always helpful!

 

[nunu]

love the way you've stored everything!

 

[snowflakelashes]

I like how that looks definately!

 

[sweetkiss]

i like how its organized inside the shelves too ^^ i think i mite use mini baskets instead of storing all mine in bags

 

[SassyMochaJess]

Good organization!

 

[TamiChoi]

nice stash! i need to go to ikea!

 

[thelove4tequila]

Very nice. Ikea kicks ass.

 

[MiCHiE]

That's so neat!

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Originally Posted by thelove4tequila Very nice. Ikea kicks ass.

Sure does! They kicked mine the other night, putting that MALM table together.

 

[gitts]

Cool set up. I am also tight for space, might do something similar.

 

[Ms.Matashi]

Great area!!! Love the Ikea table.

 

[jennifer.]

thanks guys! it's been working out great so far. unfortunately i don't have an outlet nearby to plug in my lighted mirror! how sad is that? i'll prob rig something up to reach closer to it.

i never realized how little my collection is when it's organized this way! i still have space left to add more mini drawers and stuff though.

ikea's definitely the way to go if you're on a budget!

 

[jdechant]

GAWD..I wish I had an ikea remotely near me! (The closest one is 8 hours away!!) Nice collection and great organizing!

 

[AliVix1]

great job!!

 

[spacegirl2007]

it looks great! i used to do my makeup standing up in the bathroom and i didnt think i would like having a vanity area but i love it! enjoy your new space. hopefully the lighting is decent, that's my issue b/c my husband is lazy and likes to sleep in (my vanity is in our bedroom!)

 

[SiCiLyGiRl]

wow really nice

 

[BaDKiTTy69]

Very nice. I like this chair a lot. What was bf's reaction?

 

[jennifer.]

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Originally Posted by BaDKiTTy69 Very nice. I like this chair a lot. What was bf's reaction?

thanks! sadly, it's the only piece of acrylic furniture i own (i love acrylic furniture!). i asked him how he felt about it and he was like "well, it was bound to happen." haha i take it he didn't mind it too much.

 

[xxprettyinblkxx]

oooh i love that table! what ikea collection is it from? i'm moving into a small apartment next month and i *really* need a vanity area hehehe