Newest storage solution!
I’m always on the hunt for a new and improved storage solution for my makeup, and it seems like it is a never-ending quest. Keeping everything in my TV-stand-turned-vanity worked when I didn’t have to keep it in a closet, but for the past year, that’s where it has been. It makes using anything from it a pain in the butt, so stuff often goes unused instead. My bathroom was also starting to look like a Sephora threw up in it, LOL. (You can see my previous storage solutions here, too, to see the different stages!)
Inspired by Pursebuzz’s 20-Drawer Rolling Cart
Just a heads up, these drawers do not really fit lipsticks or lipglosses standing up. They’re 2.75″ high, and the only lipsticks that I could fit were MAC — and they had to be on the top drawer only, because there’s a little extra room (heighth-wise) on the top drawer. Trust me, I tried, too. I had visions of all these lipsticks in one drawer dancing in my head, but no luck in realizing that dream. I found that these carts are sturdy enough for my purposes, though they’re not robust or ultra durable. The drawers do have a tendency to slip off their tracks when pulled in and out hurriedly, but it’s not a big deal to pop it back on. They’re small and compact, which makes them perfect for the space I’m in currently. (The second bathroom contains the majority of my stash–and nobody showers in it, so there’s no heat/steam issues.)
I used Shallow Drawers from The Container Store for inside the drawers, as well as black liner (to prevent shifting). Each drawer measures approximately 13.5″ long and 9.5″ wide. The shallow drawers are a pretty good fit, and you can use different sizes to suit what make up you might have. I still have a lot of my skincare and body products elsewhere, plus some stuff scattered in bathroom drawers. Overall, though, I ended up with only four empty drawers. I have just enough room to grow, hopefully!
See inside…
Brushes are kept on the counter-top
Drawers of skincare/acne-care/mascaras – you can see detailed photos here!
Palettes in a bathroom drawer (more secure!) — see detailed photos of my palettes here and close-ups here.
On top of the carts: MAC lipglasses; Chanel, Dior, Givenchy, Guerlain, YSL lipsticks
On top of the carts: New/recent MAC products
Drawer #1: MAC lipsticks
Drawer #2: Liquid liners, mascaras, eye liners, lip liners, gel eye liners
Drawer #3: MAC lip stuff — prolongwears, slimshines/mattenes, square lipglosses, dazzleglasses
Dazzleglasses!
Drawer #4: Benefit
Drawer #5: Chanel (plus La Mer foundation)
Drawer #6: Dior
Drawer #7: Givenchy, Rock & Republic, & YSL
Drawer #8: Guerlain
Drawer #9: MAC powders/MSFs
Drawer #10: MAC Blushes
Drawer #11: MAC Pigments
Drawer #12: MAC pigments, glitters, samples, beauty powders, palettes
Drawer #13: High-end lipglosses/lipsticks
Drawer #14: High-end makeup (left), NARS (middle), Urban Decay (right)
Drawer #15: Clinique (left), high-end makeup (right)
Drawer #16: False lashes
pursebuzz
Friday, June 12, 2009
OMG I LOVE IT!!! I’m gonna look at this till I get off of work LOL
FIRST TO COMMENT J/K
Christine
Saturday, June 13, 2009
LOL!
Katherine
Friday, June 12, 2009
wow ! i am SO jealous ! I need that much makeup lol !
i just have 7 teeny weeny drawers, its like 50cm high !!!
Christine
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Awww!!
It’s been many years collecting! You will get there!
annie
Friday, June 12, 2009
OMG thats insane… must be worth a million bucks..*jealous* WOW
Christine
Saturday, June 13, 2009
LOL! I don’t know about that much!
Nepenthe
Friday, June 12, 2009
OMG.. that is just.. amazing.
Uber stash! Thanks so much for sharing. :)
Christine
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Aww! Thanks, Nepenthe :) My pleasure!
Lakish
Friday, June 12, 2009
Just amazing!
Christine
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Thanks, Lakish!
Marina
Friday, June 12, 2009
OMG! this is just GREAT!
Drawer #5: Chanel (plus La Mer foundation)
this one I loved the most!
thank you for photos;)
Christine
Saturday, June 13, 2009
No prob, Marina :)
Grace
Friday, June 12, 2009
I love your organization. the dazzleglasses and pigments are my favorite drawers :P
Christine
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Thanks, Grace :)
TJ
Friday, June 12, 2009
Ok. I’m going to show my husband this when he gets home from work. He complains about my product, skincare and brushes. BTW. I love the storage. Your collection is admirable :)
Christine
Saturday, June 13, 2009
LOL!
Thanks, TJ!
Jacquelyn
Friday, June 12, 2009
OMG!!! If you were a Specktra member, you would get a lot of comments about your makeup storage!! This is the best one that I’ve seen!!!!
Christine
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Haha! :)
nancy
Friday, June 12, 2009
OMG, you do have a huge stash.
Love your ideas.
How do you cycle through everything?
Christine
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Thanks, Nancy!
To be honest, I probably don’t. I try, but there’s always something new to play with!
Marissa
Friday, June 12, 2009
Oh. My. God! lol. I am speechless. Amazing!
Christine
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Thanks, Marissa!
glamrockstar
Friday, June 12, 2009
WOW!! JUST WOW!!! WOW………..WOW!!!!
Christine
Saturday, June 13, 2009
:)
aleksis
Friday, June 12, 2009
OMG you HAVE to do a ‘favorites’ post for each m/u category…you have so much stuff!
Christine
Saturday, June 13, 2009
LOL! I’ve done some in the past :)
sonjiya
Friday, June 12, 2009
holy heaven!
lol i’m so jealous of your collection, nice storage idea! i hope it makes everyday makeup easier :)
Christine
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Aww, thank you, Sonjiya!
Me too!
Lily
Friday, June 12, 2009
YOU HAVE A WHOLE ENTIRE STORE IN YOUR ROOM, AND MORE! 0_0
Christine
Saturday, June 13, 2009
LOL, Lily!
Faiza
Friday, June 12, 2009
Wow, I only wish I could have that much makeup. Its never gonna happen though! :(
Christine
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Aww :(
Marie
Friday, June 12, 2009
WOW, you just made me feel a whole lot better about my stash. I thought I had a lot but its nothing compared to what you have. How long do you normally keep your makeup before deciding to toss it?
Christine
Saturday, June 13, 2009
LOL! Aww!
Until it changes texture/smells bad!
Neelia476
Friday, June 12, 2009
WOW! (Drooling O_O) A girl’s dream, lots and lots of makeup! How do you decide what to wear?! Would love to spwnd a day in your room!
Christine
Saturday, June 13, 2009
I just kind of go with what I’m wearing and move from there :)
Tricia
Friday, June 12, 2009
HOLY MACARONI. That is one incredible collection. *jealous rage looming* LOL. I don’t even have enough makeup to worry about a storage solution! -_-’
Christine
Saturday, June 13, 2009
lol! Soon you will :P
Millie
Friday, June 12, 2009
I like the drawers. Everytime I visit your site (which is everyday), I have to look at these pics for inspiration or just simply to brighten my day! :)
How do you like La Mer foundation and the Clinique Even Better foundation? Am interested in trying them.
Christine
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Awww!! So glad you enjoy the site :)
I haven’t yet tried the La Mer foundation – the first shade I tried was too dark, so I had to get a different one!
The Clinique foundation is too dark for me right now :(
Heather
Friday, June 12, 2009
OMG you got the new Dior fall collection already!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Christine
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Just one or two items!
Sandra
Friday, June 12, 2009
hi christine,
where did you get the desktop frosted drawers, and where did you get the acrylic drawer organizers?
Christine
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Both are from The Container Store :)
Claire
Friday, June 12, 2009
Ohhhh I love your collection! I have the exact same 10-drawer rolling cart. :D
Christine
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Awesome!! :D How do you like your cart?
Leven
Friday, June 12, 2009
Can i come over and play? lmao
*jealous*
Christine
Saturday, June 13, 2009
lol, Leven! :)
Aubree
Friday, June 12, 2009
I’d love to play in your stash, Christine! O_O
Christine
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Aw! Wish you could, Aubree!
Letitia
Friday, June 12, 2009
I feel like that commercial when the girl is walking her friends through her house, just to get to that awesome closet and they all start screaming!
I had to take a deep breath!!!
Christine
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Awwwwww!
Balqis
Friday, June 12, 2009
Its like a theme park fer makeup addicts!!!
Heather
Saturday, June 13, 2009
lol so true
Christine
Saturday, June 13, 2009
LOL!! That made me giggle!
Christelle
Friday, June 12, 2009
Thank you for sharing.
I love your website!
Christine
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Thanks, Christelle :D
Amber
Friday, June 12, 2009
Wow. What a collection. How many years have you been collecting? Also, my friend is selling all of her MAC MSFs…..do you have any recommendations of ones that you like from your collection?
Christine
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Five years at least now! :)
Gosh, there are SO many MSFs. You’d probably like ones like Pleasureflush, Petticoat, Stereo Rose, Gold Deposit, and So Ceylon.
charlene
Friday, June 12, 2009
OH SWEET JESUS!!! can i get an amen!!!! Christine….u saved me hahaha kidding, but seriously, man…wow…i wud love to just wheel that cart on over here! :)
Christine
Saturday, June 13, 2009
LOL, Charlene!
The Fashionable Housewife
Friday, June 12, 2009
OMG I hate you!!! And I mean that in the nicest way… lol
Seriously, I think the last time I saw that much makeup I was at Sephora… How do you even find what you are looking for to get ready in the morning?! So many options! I’d never leave the mirror…
Christine
Saturday, June 13, 2009
LOL!
Awww! I keep things organized by brand for the most part, which really helps me locate things :)
Ruth
Friday, June 12, 2009
OMG I’m so envious !!!!!!!!
Christine
Saturday, June 13, 2009
At least your bank account is happy :P
jojoba
Friday, June 12, 2009
this is beyond amazing. i don’t think you’d ever need to wear a same thing twice!
Christine
Saturday, June 13, 2009
LOL, probably not!
Maeve
Friday, June 12, 2009
Christine! Holy crap! How do you afford all the, girl?
Christine
Saturday, June 13, 2009
I’ve been collecting for over five years now, so it’s been a long time :)
katz
Friday, June 12, 2009
omg its like $50,000 worth of make up.. breathless..
Christine
Saturday, June 13, 2009
LOL! I don’t know if it’s quite that much!
Erin
Friday, June 12, 2009
Holy mother of Jesus…do you have that collection insured?!
Christine
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Yes!
Carla
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Is that a joke or do you seriously have it insured? I have probably as much as you and have been saying that I should but never looked into whether or you could do such a thing.
Christine
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
No, I do have it insured. :) It is important to me that it’s covered, particularly because now it helps me run this blog, which is my business in a way, you know?
Court
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Two questions:
1) How long did it take for you to collect all that?
2) Can I come over and play?!
It’s like heaven in 16 drawers…
Christine
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Five years now, I do believe! :)
ali
Saturday, June 13, 2009
omg i love the blue guerlain gloss in drawer 8… please please pleaaase do a swatch/review on it! it looks so gorgeous! (can you tell i absolutely adore blue glosses?)
Christine
Saturday, June 13, 2009
I’ll try! :)
apfelwinter
Saturday, June 13, 2009
It’s a really incredible collection. Which make me curious, how long do you keep products? I mean, do you care about the expiry period, and if you do, how long is safe to use make-up products usually, in your opinion?
Christine
Saturday, June 13, 2009
I just keep things until they smell bad or change in texture. I use [recyclable] disposable lip wands for my lipglosses to prolong their lifespan, too.
MEii
Saturday, June 13, 2009
wow so many makeups!!! i’m so jealous!!!!
Christine
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Aw, Meii!
Mikki
Saturday, June 13, 2009
OMG Christine I can’t handle it lol!!
Christine
Saturday, June 13, 2009
lol, Mikki!
Anitacska
Saturday, June 13, 2009
I love your storage ideas. I also have a LOT of make up (as you know) – although not quite as many Mac products as you! -, but mine is all over the place (as you know), unfortunately I don’t have space for something like this in my bedroom or bathroom. :( Also for me it’s better scattered as this way my husband doesn’t quite realise how much make up I actually have. ;)
dani
Saturday, June 13, 2009
OH MY GOSH! i LOVE LOVE LOVE your collection! absolutely gorgeous!
Christine
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Thanks, Dani :)
Suzanne
Saturday, June 13, 2009
I’m jealoussss.
Christine
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Aw :P
Louise Hollow
Saturday, June 13, 2009
OH wow I am so unbelieveably jealous
Christine
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Your wallet is much happier than mine, though :)
Laura
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Amazing collection Christine. I am so jealous.
Christine
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Thanks, Laura :)
Sara
Saturday, June 13, 2009
WOW!
Christine
Saturday, June 13, 2009
I hope that’s a good wow, LOL!
Sara
Sunday, June 14, 2009
yes,… yes yes! Haha I love your site! :)
Christine
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Aw, thanks, Sara!!
Jane
Saturday, June 13, 2009
i looove the benefit drawer! please swatch those cream shadows, pretty please!
Christine
Saturday, June 13, 2009
I did, and I will definitely post later!
lala
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Xtine!!! I think I went to heaven!! I love the first organizer …powpowbaby on yt has the rainbow..I’ve been dying to get for a pretty long time!! lol
Christine
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Aww! It’s a great organizer — not too pricey either!
liz
Saturday, June 13, 2009
i must say that this has inspired me. i dont have near as much as you, but i would like to find a set of drawers i can stick on my desk and organize with. i have a traincase but the shelves are so small, drawers will make it easier. great idea!
liz
Saturday, June 13, 2009
also, that should be compact enough to leave on my desk at home and on my shelf in my dorms at school.
Christine
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Maybe something like these?
http://www.containerstore.com/browse/Product.jhtml?searchId=20773502&itemIndex=30&CATID=271&PRODID=73106
http://www.containerstore.com/browse/Product.jhtml?searchId=20773502&itemIndex=64&CATID=271&PRODID=73105
liz
Saturday, June 13, 2009
christine, you are amazing. thanks so much!
Christine
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
No prob!
Lindsay
Sunday, June 14, 2009
what shade is that gorgeous peachy beige rock & republic lip gloss?
Christine
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Imposter, I believe!
Anna
Sunday, June 14, 2009
this drives me crazy!
Christine
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Why?!
Trish
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Gosh, I discard anything longer than 6 months old, why risk the product drying out or losing its pigment.Thats what my top dresser is for. :) Have a nice day
Christine
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Most makeup has a longer shelf life than 6 months, actually! I wouldn’t be so worried about products drying out or losing pigmentation — not enough to toss it before I could confirm!
inuchan
Monday, June 15, 2009
Woot Chrisine, that’s a pretty nice collection! :)))))))))) Believe it or not, all those pretty colors made my Monday morning a great one!
>(((^__^)))<
Christine
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Aww, thanks, Inuchan!
Angeljade
Monday, June 15, 2009
*bowing with tears* I am not worthy! I am not worthy!
*Looking to restart heart* – THE TORTURE! Pigments! PIGMENTS!
Ahhhh the TORTURE!
Christine, how, when, can you adopt me? PUT me in your WILL PLEASE! Ms. Santa I have been good this year.
Where can you find the MSF Petticoat? Or Old Gold Pigment? Please ohh WISE ONE! I have been searching forever. Please HELP! *Looking up to the heavens* THE LIP GLASSES! Ahhhh THANK YOU GOD! MY Caribbean heart can’t take it. I must know where I can find Ms. Fig Dazzleglass!
Christine
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
LOL!
You can try CCOs, calling MAC’s Gone But Not Forgotten line, or eBay for MSF. Old Gold pigment should be in freestanding/PRO stores!
Malicious Jade
Monday, June 15, 2009
opps – it’s really MJ but I am really an ANGEL! Really.
makeupmag
Monday, June 15, 2009
Enraptured, I am! What an awesome stash. Where did you get those spheres for the brush jars?
Christine
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Michael’s!
kate
Monday, June 15, 2009
W
O
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I am very very jealous:D
Christine
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Your wallet is way happier, though, Kate!
Jenelle
Monday, June 15, 2009
Wow, I’ve seen collections before but I have to say I am most impressesd by yours!! Hopefully one day I will get there, I just started collecting Feb. of this year.
Christine
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Aww, thanks, Jenelle! You will — this is five years’ worth!
Louise Hollow
Monday, June 15, 2009
Oh wow that is one very impressive collection – I am so so jealous and impressed :)
Christine
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Thanks, Louise :)
Crystal
Monday, June 15, 2009
what collection is the blue and white mac blush containers from??
Christine
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Blue/aqua color is from Lure. White is from Moonbathe.
priscilla
Monday, June 15, 2009
i was just about to buy this on qvc but i still not sure yet…but to bad that they don’t make the black one in a set of 20 right.So where did you buy this one im trying to see if i can find it cheaper
liz
Monday, June 15, 2009
hey, i’m not christine but it was available on the costco website or maybe even in store. if you don’t have a costco, its like a sam’s club or other bulk sale membership based warehouse store.
priscilla
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Oh ok thank you
Christine
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Yeah, Costco has it, too! That’s where Pursebuzz got hers!
Christine
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
I got mine from Amazon!
priscilla
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
i was just about to buy this on qvc last week-it sucks that there isn’t a set of 20 in black-but im trying to see if i can find it even a lil cheaper or buy it at costco if they have it in black…where did you get yours
Christine
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Amazon for me!
Tattoo Girl
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
WOW!! and I thought I had alot of pigments. I made my husband look at your collection so he would stop complaining about mine!!
alice
Thursday, June 18, 2009
WoW!! It’s so amazing!! Wondering how many items in total are there? 500 i guess? In the country I live, if I have such things in my room, I must put it in a safe place (i.e with lock)..sometimes maid can take one into her pocket! :-) Bet yours is safe
Christine
Monday, June 29, 2009
LOL! Probably way too many ;)
Carla
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Hi Christine, I went to the Container Store and bought a bunch of the shallow drawers but I could not find the size that you have your MSFs & powders in. Can you tell me what size those are please?
I love the way you organized your collection and I want to thank you for sharing. The drawers that I am using now are getting cracked from the weight of the product so these shallow drawers are perfect as you can’t put too much in them.
Christine
Monday, June 29, 2009
Those are the deep drawers – they’re just the same as the shallow ones (and should be in the same spot), just taller! Your store might have been out of stock, that’s all I can think of, but they’re definitely all in the same area.
Thanks :)
L.B
Thursday, June 25, 2009
OMG !!!! This rocks!!!
Christine
Monday, June 29, 2009
Thanks, L.B.!
Reena
Friday, July 31, 2009
Wow!!! This is the best thing ever. Your collection is definitely the best I’ve seen on youtube…thanks sooo much for sharing =)
Christine
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Thanks, Reena :)
Brenda
Friday, July 31, 2009
Did you purchase all of the regular size items (thinking of the dior, guerlain and Nars items like the compacts and shadows) or do you get given more free stuff now because of your website? And what do your YSL lipglosses smell like? I’m asking because i HATE the way mine smells….
And thank you for sharing! Now i don’t feel so bad for mine!
Christine
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
My collection is the result of 5 years of collecting, so I’ve still purchased the majority of the items you see here. I would say I still purchase 80% of my makeup.
I think it’s a sweet scent? I’m not 100% sure, but I like it, lol.
sheryl
Sunday, August 2, 2009
This is soooo impressive. Christine, I am waiting for MAC to create a pallate for midsize pans like the mineral eyeshadows duos and the new mineral eyeshadow quads. In the meantime, do you have any suggestions???
Christine
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
I doubt they’ll be doing so, just because none of the mineralize eyeshadows are available by themselves (and they’re quite fragile so it’s hard to depot) :(
Criselda
Monday, September 21, 2009
OMGGGGGG Your collection is AMAZING!! I am only a begginer…but such a makeup junkie at heart…I don’t have any collected yet, this is so insiprational!! How lovely :) You should show it on you tube! I WOULD sooo watch that :)
Christine
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
I did!! :) http://www.youtube.com/temptalia
Maki
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
gosh…this is surreal…how do you remember what you have? do you forget what you have and end up buying something similar? I’m so amazed….lol
Christine
Monday, October 26, 2009
I think on rare occasions I might, but overall somehow I know, LOL.
Chrissy
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
My boyfriend would die if he knew I was aspiring to have a collection as huge as yours lol
Thanks for posting this! If you’ve updated your makeup organization, please make an updated post.
Christine
Monday, October 26, 2009
LOL! Nope, haven’t updated it. Still all sitting like this!
Kim L
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Finally someone who has more makeup than I do. I have 6 drawers for the open stuff (little white pullouts about 3 inches high per drawer) and a 3 drawers in my chest of drawers (narrow chest of drawers).
Plus I just threw out a garbage pale full of makeup