Inexpensive Vanity and Makeup Storage Solutions

[MichCoccaBene]

Hi Emily! You're SOOO organized, a great person to learn from I might say!! Hey, I have a ? for you, your eyeshadow palettes, do you use the same ones for your personal collection as for freelance jobs? I have a TON of mac shadows for personal use but my kit is rather small yet. I wonder if I could interchange. I spray mine with alcohol periodically.

Thanks!

xo Michele

[makeupNdesign]

@MichCoccaBene Hi doll! I I usually keep separate palettes for personal and professional use but if there are colors (usually limited ones) that I don't have back up for, I'll use them for both and sanitize by wiping off the top layer of the eyeshadow/blush with a tissue followed by a spray of Beauty So Clean :) thanks again for watching!

[teenutz59]

i love your collection , and how you dont sound like your showinng off what exspensive brands you got just the basics .....pleaseee answer this question : how did you began working with mac as a pro makeup artist? im graduating soon and its my dream too become a makeup artist so please help <3

[GlamorousStar143]

You have soo much foundation :)

[nadiaelmhami]

hello i am Italian so my English is not good but I wanted to tell you that I love your collection and one day I would like to have one like yours

[juliamichellelulu97]

r u a model ???

[makeupNdesign]

@juliamichellelulu97 not a model, but i work with plenty! i've worked as a pro makeup artist for the last 10 plus years and often have gals come over to my studio on a freelance basis.

[teamedward9922]

isnt tht vanity kind of cramped

[makeupNdesign]

@teamedward9922 I must admit it's a bit cramped but I like it because it forces me to put back my makeup where they belong and keep my area neat while I do makeup.

[teamedward9922]

@makeupNdesign wow tht is pretty smart i never though of tht

[tharaphee]

You sound like leighton meester. a lot.

[makeupNdesign]

@tharaphee Really, lol? Maybe a little =p

[Beneli30]

@makeupNdesign

hello

my name is hayley and im in love with your videos and i m a make up artist in training and im only 12 and ive made a lot of money and hope you will like some of my work i know its not right coz im 12 but i like it and it makes me happy so yeah

thnx for reading this

from hayley

[makeupNdesign]

@Beneli30 aw, thanks sweetie! good look to you, i'm sure you'll be a great artist one day :)

[Honigprinzessin]

I´d kinda like to sneek into your house and steel your back up box :D :D The idea of using a computer desk is really great :) When I´m Moving, I´m gonna do that too!! :)

[makeupNdesign]

@Honigprinzessin Haha, I have two vicious lapdogs so I wouldn't advise it, lol. ;) Yes, definitely try a computer desk...will definitely save you some money. Thanks so much for watching!

[starladearx]

You have a ton of makeup,jealous.

[unicornsandsmiles]

Hi, this is the first video I've seen of yours, what do you do for a living, it sounds interesting!:-)

[makeupNdesign]

@unicornsandsmiles I'm a professional makeup artist and freelance graphic artist. Thanks for watching!

[shortiegurl597]

Yuh sound like Juno

From the Juno movie

[makeupNdesign]

@shortiegurl597 You know what, I do kinda sound like her...but I love that movie so I'll take it as a compliment ;)

[BEAUTIFULLYOUxo]

@shortiegurl597 lol your soo right she sounds like her to a tee!

[Charito29NP]

I like you, let me like your video!

Wish you all the best, please bring your pups in the video too, they are so adorable!

[vanessaxsureen]

whats the function of umbrella lighting? whats it for?

[makeupNdesign]

@vanessaxsureen i dabble in photography and that's what i had originally purchased them for.

[EsteeDarla]

Love the set up ware did you get your phtography light studio set up it's awsome

[makeupNdesign]

@EsteeDarla I bought it on ebay and it was pretty reasonable in price. Thanks so much!

[makeupmasterpiece]

Hey Em, what do you do for light when you're on an indoor location? Do you only carry the zucca & your hair bag on jobs or do you carry something else?

[makeupNdesign]

@makeupmasterpiece I stopped doing hair because it stressed me out, lol, but yes, I do carry the Zuca as my main freelance case. I also carry an extra MAC black tote bag for extra stuff that doesn't fit in my Zuca, although the Zuca is capable of storing tons of stuff.

[sunking2011]

ihow long have you been collecting? amazing! LOVEEE your collection <3

[makeupNdesign]

@sunking2011 Oh my goodness, probably more than 10 years although much of it I gave away before their expiration date, lol. Most of it to my big sis :)

[MzDymond34]

I LOVE THE ORGANIZATION ON TOP OF THE DESK...YOU GOT A GREAT DEAL AT IKEA IN THE CLEARANCE SECTION....GREAT VIDEO

[TheBeautyUndefined10]

i dont have an ikea store near me :/ any idea where on the website i could find those organizers, or even something similar? i cant find makeup organizing stuff on there!

[makeupNdesign]

@TheBeautyUndefined10 Unfortunately my hubby bought these on clearance so they may be gone now. The Container Store website carries acrylic lipstick holders and a ton of other organizational items. Happy to help!

[MizzEmmaRose]

love this :) where did u get ur umbrella light and stuff? and also for strip lighting around my makeup mirror is there certain bulbs u have to get or do any work for makeup? thanks :)x

[makeupNdesign]

@MizzEmmaRose Hi! I bought the lighting kit on ebay and i use globe lights, 40 watts for my vanity. thanks for watching :)

[MizzEmmaRose]

@makeupNdesign Ok thanks so much!! :)

[kukishop]

wow you have so much!

[09ozdemir]

omgg best collectionn

[LuhLuhLauryn]

This may have been requested, Or you might not want to show it, Which if thats the case ill only ask this one time lol, I was actually wondering if you would do a little video on what you have inside your limited edition casing? the silver one? You only opened the top of it, and my mouth dropped to the floor because I LOVE when people talk about LE items. Its a bummer that I missed out on a lot, But i love seeing what others have been able to collect. <3 thanks for posting none the less:)

[makeupNdesign]

@LuhLuhLauryn Hi! I actually ended up keeping a few of the LE items on top but ended up giving the case to my bff after her car got broken into. They took everything, including her traincase full of makeup that she happened to leave in her car after a big gig--surprising because she lives in a upscale, "safe" neighborhood. Felt bad so I gave her my case on loan until she got a new one and what was in it since it was mostly back up and duplicates anyway.

[LuhLuhLauryn]

@makeupNdesign holy cow!! you are a very considerate person! I myself would've had a little difficulty doing that lol. But I see that you probably put your heart into that decision, considering you probably put your heart into earning all those products. You are a very nice person And very kind hearted <3 If you do have any really cool LE items that are your favorites could you show them? I only ask because I have fallen in love with your collection lol Oh and have you tried any Viva Glam Gaga?

[makeupNdesign]

@LuhLuhLauryn I am making her pay me back in desserts...she is an excellent baker and I have an insatiable sweet tooth, LOL! But thank you, you are too sweet. She would've done the same for me. Yes, I have all of the Gaga lipsticks and glosses. Gaga 2 has a beautiful texture but is definitely one to wear with a liner since it is so pale. I'll try and make another vid soon though :) Appreciate you watching!

[candygirl171]

I was wondering if you know of the name of the vanity desk (computer desk) ? I really like your idea! Thank you for sharing!

[makeupNdesign]

@candygirl171 I wish I knew but I don't, so sorry :( he purchased it about a year ago I think and he doesn't remember what it's called. Maybe try Craigslist? Thanks for watching my vid!

[ShesThe1yup]

OohOOh OOHh I have a pink Doll Face case like that too, (from beauty choice) I use mine to store nail polishes SO CUTE< and since my desk is a hello kitty theme (pink phone, boxes, HK tissue box etc) I also keep my PINK Doll face case on the desk too. cuz it matches. AWESOMENESS!!!

[makeupNdesign]

@ShesThe1yup Heya Mel, how's life?? Thank you! And should do a vanity vid as a response as I'd love to see your set up :)

[ShesThe1yup]

@makeupNdesign haha yea I've thought about it, but my stuff is always a pig style, so I keep saying ONE day I'll clean it and one day I'll do a vid, who knows you might inspire me enough to do it lol :) :)

but I do have some recent vids to do with Makeup etc though :) :) :)

[ShesThe1yup]

my makeup palette are all diff sizes so not sure they'd look alright together. but that's an awesome idea. LOVE all your desk and stuff. I actually had thought about getting a black desk myself. it MIGHT be good enough for my makeup but not for my computer stuff lol. I don't have as much makeup as some ppl since most is for personal use. but I do have big stuff like flat irons, curlers etc too though :) :) :) and I love hair stuff