*DIY* Simple organisation - Jewelry

I have been planning this blog post for a while and Chicara from Lipgloss Kisses asked me for ear ring storage ideas so here it is, the follow up of my DIY simple organisation for cosmetics.

We all recognise the little box below. Its mainly used for avid scrap-bookers, beaders and even fishermen. I personally use it as my ear ring holder and I'm sure I'm not the only one. 

The problem with these is that you can never really find what you're looking for, your ear rings get tangled and it just doen't look attractive.

I found this really cute idea on the internet machine. You take an old frame and staple/glue mesh inside so that your ear rings can hook. I am so crazy about this idea because it's so easy!

If you have a large ear ring collection you can use a bigger frame with finer mesh. If you're looking for something smaller use a smaller frame or 'chicken wire' that has bigger spaces to hang your ear rings.

You can use stand up frames to set beside your bed or on your dressing table. You can also use frames that you place on your wall, that way it takes up less space. If you have many pairs of the same colour, you could keep them gathered on one picture frame to match the colour of your room etc.

If you're the type of lady that likes to keep your necklaces with your earings, you can use the idea below:

You stick a whole bunch of corks in a frame and use hooked screws in the cork, to hang your necklaces on. Your ear rings can just be pushed into the cork and won't fall out. Corks aren't that easy to come by (unless you drink tons of wine - No judgment here) so try using cork sheets which can be found at most craft stores.

This idea is cute for necklaces but might be a bit too bold and 'barn-like' for some people. 

I will try this idea soon and post photo's :)

Miss Claira-Bella

Xoxo

*All images from Google

*DIY* Simple Organisation - Cosmetics

My cosmetic collection has grown quite substantially since last year and i have been battling to keep everything organised. I started researching ideas on how to keep everything neat and tidy. Here are a few inspirations and ideas that i have introduced into my space.

Makeup Brushes:

Here is a simple idea on how to keep your brushes neat and easy to access.

My Inspiration - Image from Google

Take a plain jar or small vase and stick your brushes in. I added beads to help the brushes to stand up straight. Beads also soften the jar and adds elegance.

You can sort your brushes by category. Eyeshadow brushes, blush & powder bushes and even foundation brushes. I don't have such a huge collection of brushes so I just put them all into one vase/jar that was lying around the house.

You can find affordable vases at Sheet Street and Mr Price home.

Mascara & Eye pencils:

My attempt

I used the jar/vase idea to store my mascara and eye pencils. I found an old stationary/pencil holder lying around the house. I cleaned it out and stood them upright in it.

I only store the ones that I use often because it was quite small. You can buy proper metal pencil holders at GAME from R9.95, which can fit a lot more.

Metal containers can be spray painted to a different colour to match with the rest of your room's decor.

Eye-shadows

Need to try this! - Image Source

Here is a very cute idea for storing eyeshadows. Use an old plastic cookie/biscuit holder to stand your eyeshadows on their side. This maximises your space because you don't have them lying around in a huge basket or bag.

For now, I keep all mine in a cosmetic bag. Will give you an update once I incorporate this into my makeup organisation.

Nail Polishes:

Being a nail fanatic, I have tons of different nail polishes. I have been going crazy because most of the time they just pile up in a basket and when I try to find a specific colour I end up unpacking the whole darn thing.

My Inspiration - Image Source

I had to get some way to organise my polishes so that I can access them easily but still take up as little space as possible.

I googled some ideas like the one on the right and hit my very own Epiphany...

...any lady that has a Glambox or Glossybox can have the perfect way to store their nail polishes!

My attempt: Glambox!

It is the perfect height and size making it easy to find the polish you're searching for and fit quite a few in one box. (You can also use the lid of the box)

You aren't limited to just one. You can arrange your polishes by size, height, colour and even brand!

Ideas that I am dying to try out.

Magnet Makeup Board - I think this is a genius idea for storing makeup. It allows for clean surfaces and adds dimension and decor to your room.

Follow this link to Laura Thoughts. She came up with the beautiful board on the left and she shows a step by step process on how to get a magnet board just like hers.

I think it would also be a great idea to get a bigger board and put a mirror in the centre with the cosmetics surrounding it. Call it an all-in-one-makeup-station :)

Its great ideas like this that got me inspired to get my cosmetics organised.

Palette Organiser - If you have eyeshadow palette's, a letter/envelope sorter is perfect to store them.

You can sort them by size or palette colours making it really easy to find what you're looking for.

You can find these letter/envelope sorters at most stationary stores. If they come in bland colours you can always spray paint them to match the rest of your room's decor.

Another great thing you can find at a stationary shop that is great for organising cosmetics is a desktop stationary organiser.

I really find this idea helpful but might become a problem if your cosmetic collection is a big larger than what it can hold. Can be great to store products you use on a daily basis.

One last idea that I am definitely investing in sometime soon, is a stationary tower like the on on the right.

I have been searching for prices and you can find a really nice one at GAME for R94.95. They come in different colours and have many drawers to store your cosmetics. (Not suitable for nail polishes though)



Thank you for reading this post. I hope some of these ideas inspired you to organise your makeup and other cosmetics. If you have some ideas not mentioned above then please tweet them to me on twitter. You can also post photo's on my Facebook page, of ideas that you have tried and might inspire other readers.

Miss Claira-Bella

Xoxo

Dont really have things lying around the house to use as cosmetic storage? Dis-chem has acrylic storage containers :)

*DIY* Hand & Foot Scrub

I felt a bit adventurous and tried making my own hand and foot scrub. To my surprise it turned out really well. Here's how!

Ingredients:

Honey - Great moisturising properties.

Brown/White Sugar - Perfect for exfoliating. (Brown sugar is softer)

Olive oil - Contains essential fatty acids that dry skin needs. Source

Lemon juice - Brightens up and softens your skin. Source

Method:

With DIY scrubs, its entirely up to you when it comes to the measurements of each ingredient. If you want a lighter scrub, add smaller amounts of the sugar and if you'd like your scrub to be more moisturising, add more honey and olive oil.

All you need to do, is add the four ingredients together. It might be easier to mix if you warm the honey in the microwave for a few seconds. You only need to add 2-3 drop of lemon juice as using too much will irritate your skin.

The Honey I used was a little crystalised which added extra exfoliating bits. You can add other oils like Avocado oil instead of the olive oil. Another thing that can make your scrub a bit more personalised is by adding extracts such as Vanilla, Lavender, Ginger or even Citrus to give it a yummy scent.

You can search for Other recipes that include different ingredients that can be good for your skin.

Transfer your hand and foot scrub into a container that makes the scrub easy to access (A tub/jar would be perfect). I used an empty body butter tub.

Homemade scrubs make great gifts. Put your scrub in a pretty jar, add a bow and label, and you'll have a personalised gift for a special friend or family member.

All images from Google

I hope this post was helpful. Let me know if you try it out and send me pictures so I can post them on my blog ;)

Enjoy your day!

Miss Claira-Bella

Xoxo