Makeup organizing ideas: Brushes + lipgloss storage

Hi there! Since I've been on an organizing kick AND my Vanity Girl Hollywood mirror arrived (post on that soon!), I've been looking for more ways to spruce up my beauty storage.

Just wanted to quickly share a couple additions:

1. A pretty dish (Skurar bowl 7") from IKEA ($4.99) to store my lip products. This keeps my favorite go-to items in an easy-to-reach place in an adorable way. I love it! I also picked one up in red for the holidays. I think it'll look cute with some candy on the coffee table.

2. A glass cookie jar from Target ($7.69) for makeup brushes. So excited about this one! I also picked up 2 bags of filler beads from Michaels ($5.99/bag; used a 25% off coupon) to keep the brushes in place. Since I started storing my brushes in a large acrylic organizer from The Container Store (previously mentioned in my organization post), I haven't been loving the idea of dust getting on them. With this jar, my problems are solved.

After finally figuring out a vanity situation with my mirror and an IKEA desk (that took a while to put together), I'm going to enjoy my new set-up and blog about it. More soon!

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Makeup organization ideas: Getting inspired + trying new things

Hi there! Today is all about organizing.

As my makeup/beauty collection grows, I realized I need a better way to sort everything.

First of all, I LOVE to organize, so this will be a fun project!

I currently have some acrylic pieces from The Container Store (one of my favorite stores EVER), including lipstick holders. Lovvve them. I could definitely use more!

The one in the photo actually came with a Large Acrylic Makeup Organizer, which retails for $34.99 but I'm pretty sure I got it on sale. This was a couple months ago. Target also sells similar ones.

I love displaying lip products like this because 1. They're colorful and fun to look at, and 2. Seeing them all displayed this way will encourage me to use them all, so they don't get lost in a drawer.

So now, I'm considering Muji drawers! They're a big hit among beauty bloggers/vloggers, and the thought of ordering them excites my sad, organization-loving self. The Acrylic 5 Case Drawers go for $27.95.

I definitely prefer organizing all my makeup in clear cases like these. Like the lip products, seeing everything makes me want to try different products I own, so they don't go to waste.

There isn't much room at my current apartment for too much display, so the drawers could be a huge help.

And last but not least... I'm getting a Vanity Girl Hollywood mirror soon! So so so excited. Ahhhh.

I'll definitely blog about it when that happens. This will allow me to transform my desk into a vanity. I use a laptop (currently typing in my dining area), so the desk will be more useful by transforming it into a makeup station. That way, I don't get stressed out by shoving my laptop/office supplies out of the way while getting ready, or carrying products back and forth between my bedroom (where I store everything) to my bathroom just to put makeup on. And with the lights, I'll be able to apply makeup in my room any time of day without having strange shadows.

Revamping everything will hopefully inspire me to blog more and try new things.

I'm looking forward to organizing and utilizing the small space I have. More to come!

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Pumpkin Cupcake Bath & Body Works review: Candle, soap and wallflower

Mmmmmm... I lit my first fall candle of 2013!

This is a good day.

As a lover of pumpkin scents (and cupcakes in general!), I was immediately drawn to Pumpkin Cupcake at Bath & Body Works.

I... kind of went pumpkin crazy.

After checking out the store's website, I purchased 12 items, which is pretty easy to do with Bath & Body Works because of their good deals.

I ordered six Pumpkin Cupcake wallflowers and six Pumpkin Cupcake anti-bacterial deep cleansing soaps.

Then I figured 12 wasn't enough (ha!) so I got six more Pumpkin Cupcake wallflowers and two 3-wick Pumpkin Cupcake candles. I luckily had some good coupons. I highly recommend looking for them before purchasing.

WALLFLOWER FRAGRANCE BULB ($6 but currently 4 for $20 or 6 for $24)

We have three wallflower plug-ins in our apartment: one in the dining area, bathroom and bedroom.

After plugging one in the dining room, I quickly decided this is a scent I only want in the kitchen/dining area. It's quite strong and... foodie?

It's just not something I want to wake up to in the bedroom. But I think it's a great fall/winter scent!

I exchanged six of the 12 wallflowers for Heirloom Pear. I'll use the other six Pumpkin Cupcake wallflowers in the dining area.

As I mentioned in my August Favorites post, Heirloom Pear smells just like Pure Seduction from Victoria's Secret!! So good.

DEEP CLEANSING SOAP ($5.50 but currently 5 for $15 or 7 for $20)

Pumpkin Cupcake as a soap is another story. I realized I don't like this scent as a soap. It doesn't smell totally like the candle or wallflower. It's a strange, soapy fake aroma. Blah.

My boyfriend doesn't mind it, so it's being used in the kitchen. I am planning to return the other five soaps and exchange them for something else.

My favorite Bath & Body Works scent EVER is Peach Bellini, but I believe that's only available in the warmer months.

I may pick up the Heirloom Pear soaps... Yes, great idea.

THREE-WICK CANDLE ($20 but often 2 for $20 or $22)

These are divine! I'm happy I picked this one up. Another pumpkin scent that I bet I'll love is Creamy Pumpkin. Wow, if I smelled that BEFORE getting Pumpkin Cupcake, I may have picked that instead!

Do they have it in a candle? I haven't seen it, but they should.

The throw on the Pumpkin Cupcake 3-wick candle is great! I have one candle going in the kitchen and it makes the whole living room/kitchen/dining area smell AMAZING.

We had to run out for dinner earlier, so we put it out for a bit. When we came back, the apartment smelled like we had baked pumpkin cupcakes.

I really have baked pumpkin cupcakes before, so I know how lovely it is. *swoon*

I highly recommend Pumpkin Cupcake as a candle more than anything. I'm looking forward to trying out other fall fragrances!

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