Spring Cleaning: Beauty Organization Tips!

Recently with spring coming, I have been very involved with organizing every aspect of my life. When I looked at all of my makeup and beauty products that I threw into my drawers I knew there had to be a way to de-clutter. Down below are some various tips and tricks I have learned to help organize your makeup and beauty essentials! This technique also helped me use up products I forget I ever had. If you are like me and have a beauty collection overflowing with tools and products, than organizing will help make your life easier!

1. Organizer with drawers!
   1. This is where I store most of my makeup. It holds the perfect amount for my collection, and it doesn’t take up too much counter space! I also like how it is clear so that I can see which drawers have which category of product in them. You can purchase this organizer here! ***Purchase here
2. Palette Storage!
   1. Use a napkin or letter holder to store your favorite palettes. This napkin holder holds all of my palettes perfect and gives my collection some style! I can now keep my favorite palettes out on my counter so I don’t store them away somewhere and forget about them.     *** Purchase here      
3. Makeup Brush Pots!
   1. Store makeup brushes in a cup or a vase to avoid losing them and prevent the bristles from crushing. Personalize your collection by choosing cup and pot designs that fit you! Throw some beads, bean bag filling, or small rocks into the bottom of the pots to add height and separate the brushes.
4. Hairstyling Organizer!
   1. Tired of untangling all of your cords for your blow dryer, straightener, and curling iron? I have always just thrown everything into a drawer and have lost valuable time in the morning untangling everything. This organizer from PBteen hangs on the wall and perfectly stores your everyday hairstyling tools. ***Purchase here                                                              
5. Everyday Makeup Storage!
   1. Use a smaller container to store makeup you gab on a day-to-day basis. This way they are easier to access in the morning rather than searching through your entire collection. In this compartment I like to keep my favorite concealer, foundation and bronzer. Also I keep my favorite eyeliner, mascara, and lip-gloss! ***Purchase here
6. Nail Polish Rack!
   1. Before I got my nail polish rack I was so tired of having to dig and dig in my basket every time I was looking for that one color. The nail polish rack brings salon quality organization straight to your bathroom. ***Click here to purchase a clear acrylic rack! ***Click here for a DIY tutorial on how to create your own!
7. Lipstick Holder!
   1. I recently purchased this holder from eBay and it has been my favorite product so far! I can now display my lipsticks and organize them by color, brand, and finish! ***Purchase here

Happy Cleaning 🙂 XoXo Autumn

There’s a “me” in tiME

As a business woman things can get really hectic and a woman can get consumed with her work.  If you’re not organized then it only makes things even more stressful and you won’t have time to do anything. 

While it’s good to be focused and dedicated to one’s work, it’s very important that we learn to balance. All work and no rest or “me time” is unhealthy for us physically and socially.  We are made to socialize and we need time to just rest and unwind.  Especially if we have friends and or family.  No one can get by without people around and no time to breath so below are just a few things I believe will help a woman to keep up with her work without skipping out on herself.

• Write everything down.  If you don’t have a planner/calendar then you need to get one or else use a digital one.  If you write everything down then you can get extra information out of your head and focus on what you’re presently working on. Also plan out what day’s you’ll accomplish what. Make it a plan like this and you’ll be able to keep up with your schedule.   It will bring down the stress and you won’t feel like you’ll never finish.
• Always check your planner/calendar.  It’s good to write it all down but if you don’t actually check it regularly then it’s useless.  Make it a point to check your planner/calendar at the same time each day and never agree to anything if you haven’t checked your planner/calendar first.  That way you’ll avoid overbooking.
• Practice being positive.  Negativity does not encourage creativity nor does it push you to do more and feel good about it.  Think about the things that are going right and not the things that seem wrong. This will help keep you motivated!
• Treat yourself! Pick a time that you’ll do a little something for yourself whether it be a lunch date with friends, an ice cream treat, or a pair of shoes.  Whatever it is do it because that will give you a chance to pause from working and enjoy something you like. I advise that you choose wisely so there are no regrets after.
• Take care of yourself.  Taking good care of your body will help with keeping you balanced and it makes you feel good from the inside out.  Exercise, healthy eating, dance, art, going on a bike ride; these are only a few things that can help keep you healthy and put a smile on your face. Do what makes you happy.

Now you’ve read some of my ideas but now I want to know yours.  So leave a comment and tell me what kinds of things you’ve tried and how they worked for you. Thanks for reading!