Cupcakes and Cashmere

The Business of Beauty

August 16th, 2012



I keep most of my make-up stowed away in trays in bathroom drawers (seen here), but when it comes to my colorful cosmetics, I now keep them out on display. I have a pretty expansive collection of nail polishes, and yet I almost always rotate between a few tried and true favorites. I chose eighteen shades, ranging from glittery golds to jet black, and lined them up in an acrylic rack that I attached to my bathroom wall. As for my lipsticks, instead of piling them into baskets, they now rest on a pretty tray so that they’re easily accessible and I can quickly differentiate the colors.

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  • http://www.shades-of-style.com Alexsandra
  • http://www.creativityandchocolate.blogspot.com Eva

    Lovely post, all those colors make me happy :D

    http://www.creativityandchocolate.blogspot.com

  • LA Beauty Biz Girl

    I am obsessed with the Container Store! We go to the one in Century City every time we go to the mall – and usually leave with something!
    Fabulous idea with the spice rack!
    Jessica

  • http://theclosetgypsy.blogspot.com/ ms.t.j

    everyday you remind me why i love your blog!

    check mine out if you can xoxo

    cheers thanks

    theclosetgypsy.blogspot.com/

  • http://thefrugalistadiaries.blogspot.com/ Megan, The Frugalista Diaries

    i love that mirror!
    Xo Megan

  • http://lanina25.com Mabi

    Great idea! Love your blog.

  • http://style-department.blogspot.com Kate

    such a great idea, I need to do the same thing with my nail polishes.. because I think my bathroom is on the smaller side and this will give me some more space for other things:)
    xx Kate

    http://style-department.blogspot.com

  • http://glambrownie.com JP

    Love how you organized the polishes and lipsticks.

  • http://sincerelyarizona.blogspot.com/ Kristal

    I love all the lipsticks you have. I actually tried Orange Flip from you and love it! It’s so hard to find good reds. I’m not sure if you read all these comments but if you do, is there any way you can share all the colors and brands of lipsticks? I would love to know so the search for the perfect red can be easier!

  • http://fashioninpepperland.blogspot.com Susann

    I really like the way you display the lipsticks!

    Fashion in Pepperland

  • http://www.theurbanumbrella.com Bree

    Great way of organizing all your goodies! Great nail polish collection!
    xx

    xoxo Bree
    The Urban Umbrella

    http://www.theurbanumbrella.com/

  • Jane

    I actually just detoxed my makeup kit when I found out every major costmetic company puts 1-3 of these cancer causing chemicals in your makeup. They may argue it is a small amount, but it is seriously in EVERYTHING (all hair stuff, toothpaste, soap, makeup, moisturizer, etc.) Pretty disturbing when I found that out about the moisturizer and foundation that I wear on my face all day! I recommend every woman do this and switch to companies like Origins (which is owner by your sponsor Estee Lauder), Burts Bees, Dr Haushka, etc. http://www.davidsuzuki.org/publications/resources/2010/sustainable-shoppers-guide-to-the-dirty-dozen-ingredients-to-avoid-in-your-cosme/

  • http://two-leaf-clover.com/ Allison

    This is such a creative idea to display your most colorful colors. I love this.

    http://two-leaf-clover.com

  • http://www.leslimarie.com LesliMarie

    Love this idea! Its a great way to get color inspiration.

    http://www.leslimarie.com

  • http://petiteandhungry.blogspot.com Petite and Hungry

    i need to figure out a way to organize my crazy lipstick and nail polish collections too!

    http://www.petiteandhungry.blogspot.com

  • http://www.winksmilestyle.com Josie

    What a great way to display such pretty colors and products. I’m all about letting my prettier makeup serve as decor!
    xo Josie
    http://www.winksmilestyle.com

  • http://www.bloggingrunner.com Emily

    What a great way to showoff your collection! I love it!

  • Giovanna

    Super cute! Love how you display your lipsticks on a try! Need to try that!

    xx
    Giovanna
    http://www.oliveandanarrow.com

  • http://sochicstyle.blog.com Rachel

    I love the idea of the lace lipstick tray! I might just make one myself!
    http://sochicstyle.blog.com

  • yami

    That Essie nail polish in the middle of the second row looks a lot like “mink muffs” which is my favorite!
    Great blog!

  • Mel

    super cute but to keep nail polishes from getting goopy and thick, you shouldnt keep them in areas that tend to get warm and steamy

  • http://Thefashionhive.com Frances

    Great idea I really need to buy a few of these trays asap!

    http://www.thefashionhive.com

  • http://www.Sohlinthecity.blogspot.com Michelle

    Great ideas- I definitely need more creative ways to store my make-up and polishes- I am going to have to start using the wall!

  • http://www.counttofour.com Count To Four

    that is such a great idea, i have way too many nail polishes, maybe i should try this!

    http://www.counttofour.com

  • http://www.leslierojas.com Leslie

    Following you throughout the years, you have the simplest most elegant taste in organization!
    Thanks for Sharing :)

    http://www.leslierojas.com

  • http://www.soulofashopper.com soulofashopper

    love the pics! you have great stuff!!! xo, Alma
    http://www.soulofashopper.com

  • http://www.hannamarielei.com Hanna

    I love this! Great organization http://www.hannamarielei.com/

  • http://happinessisblonde.com Nikki

    Such a cute idea!

  • http://crepechiffon.blogspot.co.uk L

    Love the organization ideas! They remind me of the new Essie salon in NYC.

    crepechiffon.blogspot.co.uk

  • http://www.umabrasileiraembeverlyhills.com Carolina

    Great idea! Love love love!!!!!!

    http://www.umabrasileiraembeverlyhills.com

  • http://justcallmetiffles.blogspot.com/ tiffany

    such a neat way to store your lipsticks. I have a building lipstick collection and its always great to hear different organizing ideas. Love your book by the way !

  • http://goodiesandbesties.bogspot.com bestie

    love the acrylic tray idea!! i keep all my shades standing neatly on a tray, but i like the clear palatte better!

    speaking of makeup, i’m giving away an all natural, HERBAL eyeliner by DALiiA…stop by and enter:

    http://goodiesandbesties.blogspot.com/2012/08/daliia-herbal-kohl-eyeliner-giveaway_9.html

  • http://www.shannonsometimes.com Shannon

    Absolutely beautiful organization. If only my nail polish could fit in something like that. I’ve collected far too many. I like to have everything laid out like this, too! Easier to see what you have.

    - Shannon
    http://www.shannonsometimes.com

  • http://alovisa.blogg.se/ Anna Lovisa

    Oh, practical shelves!!! :) Nice!

  • http://somethinglikecreativity.blogspot.co.at/ Nadja

    really good idea, looks great! too bad i don’t have enough space for something like that in my bathroom :/

    http://somethinglikecreativity.blogspot.co.at/

  • http://ohsillyfashion.blogspot.com marta

    Gold glittery nail polish is flawless! x

    http://ohsillyfashion.blogspot.com/

  • http://www.insalatadisillabe.blogspot.com Elisa @ Insalata di Sillabe

    I’m in love with your nail polishes collection! I’m obsessed with nail art too, even if I always end up wearing the same colors and patterns!
    http://www.insalatadisillabe.blogspot.com

    xo, Elisa

  • http://www.thelovelorn.net/ Jessica

    Those Maybelline lipsticks (the swanky red one) are SO GOOD. They smell like paradise
    The Lovelorn

  • http://littleredcloset@wordpress.com littleredcloset

    I love the acrylic rack you use for your nail polishes its a great way to sort them and makes you feel as if you’re in a salon getting pampered!

  • http://clothesabcs.blogspot.com DaNa

    Wow…I want all of them!

  • http://www.simplyfabulouschic.com Inge

    Great ways to display your nail polish and lipsticks! I should get a similar tray to stack all my nail polishes, it looks so much better & cuter!!

  • Cheri

    What shades are the Topshop lipsticks? Thanks!

  • Joanna

    Love the little purse with the ocean scene…so pretty! Hope you have a wonderful weekend! :)
    XO
    http://www.piesandpearls.com

  • http://www.gigikkitchen.blogspot.com gigi

    great way to organize them. my fav lipstick brand is revlon! gigi. food and beauty blogger @ http://www.gigikkitchen.blogspot.com/

  • http://www.chicofyou.blogspot.com Jenny Bexi
  • http://streetstyleatdepaul.blogspot.com alex Moresco

    I am stealing your nail polish idea for my aprtment! That is so cute

    http://streetstyleatdepaul.blogspot.com/2012/08/it-bag-for-fall.html

  • http://Dwellinginstyle.com Lindsey

    Great way to show off your collection of nail polish! Love the lipstick set up :)

  • http://www.fashionanddreams.com Salla Jännetyinen

    Panda Cookies -if I could just find them here!

  • stephanee

    This sounds crazy to many but I store my nail polish collection in a special location in my fridge. Learned it in beauty school. Polish stays nice and fresh! Emily, if you keep your polish in the bathroom it will provide a humid environment and the polish starts to grow bacteria. Great lipstick pics!!

  • http://www.hautecurvywoman.com tovah

    I want so much to be organized. Is it too late for me?