About two weeks ago I moved into a new place for the term. The only good thing about moving every 4 months is I get to redecorate a new room. This of course presents a lot of challenges in terms of not being able to physically alter anything (like paint colours) and being limited in the amount of stuff I can bring with me.
One thing I always try to have is a vanity table. This may sound sort of frivolous but with 3 girls sharing one bathroom I need somewhere in my room where I can do my hair and makeup in the morning. I would love to have a real vanity table but that would be too difficult to transport and there isn't enough space in my room for one anyways. Instead I always create a "mini vanity table". The basic setup includes a small folding table, a small stool, a mirror, and a light. Here is how I set it up:
Here is a closer view of the vanity. I have attached an old spice rack to the wall with a removable hook (which I tried to cover with a flower since plastic hooks are not the most attractive things).
I have an antique powder container for my face powder, and the bottle was a gift that I use for my homemade perfume. My brushes are in a tea box that I liked the look of. Ideally I would have a separate container for my makeup brushes but I forgot the one I was going to bring so everything is in one box at the moment.
Closeup of the spice-rack. I use it to store my various oils and other frequently used products.
The two drawers hold cotton-balls and cotton-swabs.
I use natural makeup on a daily basis, but I do use "normal" makeup when I'm going out . My "normal" makeup I keep in an old jewelry box.
And this is the top of the dresser located beside my vanity. It holds my jewelry and most of my hair stuff.
Closeup on my three-tiered tray of hair stuff. I love this thing!
And that's it! I love sitting there getting ready in the morning. It always puts me in a better mood when I take the time to properly get ready.
