Makeup Shrine

I mentioned in my last post that when I arrived back from holidays I was greeted with a room that somewhat resembled a building site. While I had been away, my Dad was suddenly bitten by the DIY bug and my room was his first target! Now I’m not complaining as I was kicked out of my original bedroom when I moved away for Uni, and since my return I have been moved into my sister’s old room which looks somewhat like a yellow-painted cardboard box – so I am very grateful for it’s impending transformation. To cut a long story short, all the storage space in my room has been scrapped so my beauty goodies now have a new home on the floor. To make it look a little more glamourous I have created myself a shrine-like set up.
You like? At first it felt a bit strange, but now I quite like my ‘hippy-style’ construction. It sit on my leopard print pillows every morning and enjoy rooting through my drawers to see what I what to slap on my face for that day. Plus I’ve really got into burning my favourite candle in the world again – Jelly Belly Toasted Marshmallow, this smells GORGE and fills my room with it’s sweet, sweet aromas for hours after I’ve finished burning it! I highly recommend if you enjoy sickly scents ;)  
Although I do love my makeup shrine, I am definitely on the lookout for a vanity! If any of you have any recommendations then do let me know, I’m looking for a white wood, vintage looking one – but nothing too big as my room is the side of a cardboard box remember ;)  
  • Khaddy

    I am looking for a white wood vintage looking one also, can’t seem to find one! :(  .. I love how you store your brushes in everyday tins/mugs .. cute xxxx

    • http://www.viviannadoesmakeup.com/ Vivianna

      Aw thanks hun xx

  • http://twitter.com/hollyarabella Holly Arabella

    Oh you are just the sweetest Viv! 

    • http://www.viviannadoesmakeup.com/ Vivianna

      Haha thanks Holly :) xx

  • susannah_bonaldi

    Hi Anna, Velvet in Brighton usually have really lovely vintage white furniture, some of the more extravagent pieces are more expensive, but sometime you can find smaller versions in there that are quite reasonably priced :)
    Hope you’re alright :) Suziex x x

    • http://www.viviannadoesmakeup.com/ Vivianna

      Hey Suzie! Thanks for the comment, you are an angel! Just had a look on their website and they have loads that I want!!!! Thank you!!!!!! xx

  • Sarah S.

    LOL I lurve sickly scents <3

    • http://www.viviannadoesmakeup.com/ Vivianna

      Haha me too ;) xx

  • Anonymous

    Hey hun, not too sure if this is too big but I have been keeping my eye on this beauty from Ikea (http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/10121228), so thought I would share it with you.

    Love your posts btw!

    Sophie
    xxx 

    • http://www.viviannadoesmakeup.com/ Vivianna

      Thanks hun! Cheers for the link, I think I will keep my eye on it too xx

  • Anonymous

    soooo cute, i love how warm and cosy it is!! hmm. vanity… you could always go on http://uk.freecycle.org/ and make an advert in your area saying you want a white vanity and if someone has one they will email you and you can go round and pick it up for free. its a great way to get free stuff haha xoxo http://jonesyxoxo.blogspot.com/

    • http://www.viviannadoesmakeup.com/ Vivianna

      Oh wow that’s amazing! Will definitely be looking into that! xx

  • http://catanyasthings.blogspot.com Catanya

    Hi hun! I like the hippy style of your new makeup place! I though you might like the vanity that my father built for me, in case you are looking for some inspiration! http://catanyasthings.blogspot.com/2011/06/catanyas-dressing-table.html

    X

    • http://www.viviannadoesmakeup.com/ Vivianna

      Oh you lucky girl, that vanity is beautiful :) xx

  • http://www.justpowderingmynose.blogspot.com lucia

    ciao bella! this photo makes your beauty corner look so cosy and nice! lovely! as for the vanity, start hunting flea market, or second hand shop.. it is where i found mine, all white and really -REALLY!- vintagy, but i guess this is what you are going for.. plus, the prices are usually reasonable! good luck, and well done! x

    • http://www.viviannadoesmakeup.com/ Vivianna

      Great idea, thanks hun xx

  • daniellemccoombes

    This is a really good idea! I’ve been thinking how can I make where I get ready prettier because I live with my by boyfriend and it’s a boys room so all I have is a mirror and some small drawers, also have to get ready on the floor and its not girlie at all :( I will have to come up with something and use this as inspiration! x

    • http://www.viviannadoesmakeup.com/ Vivianna

      Aw that’s great! I imagine that sharing your room with a boy is hard lol xx

  • CityGirlsFashBox

    Haha i’m on the floor too! Not as glamourous i’d like but what ;) xxx

    • http://www.viviannadoesmakeup.com/ Vivianna

      Ah well at least it’s comfortable ;) xx

  • Viviianna

    this is sooo cute!!!! looks such a comfy place to do your makeup :)

    http://www.summerlightrunway.blogspot.com 

    • http://www.viviannadoesmakeup.com/ Vivianna

      Thanks hun xx

  • nixola_x

    Aww, that’s gorgeous :D I love your pillows! And your biscuit tin brush holder :P  

    xxx

    • http://www.viviannadoesmakeup.com/ Vivianna

      Haha! xx

  • http://miss-eblog.blogspot.com Ellie

    So cute :) xx

    • http://www.viviannadoesmakeup.com/ Vivianna

      Thanks hun xx

  • http://beautyramblings.blogspot.com/ Charlotte

    This looks lovely and is a fab idea! I’m going to have a tiny room at uni so I’ll have to steal this idea aha xx

    • http://www.viviannadoesmakeup.com/ Vivianna

      Oh yes, this would be great for a room at uni xx

  • http://profiles.google.com/mybdaycake Amy Kim

    Such a cute little makeup space you have :) + I really like your leopard pillows! xx

    • http://www.viviannadoesmakeup.com/ Vivianna

      Aw thanks hun xx

  • http://www.makeupdiary.org/ JC

    Very cute and different makeup space.

    • http://www.viviannadoesmakeup.com/ Vivianna

      Aw thanks hun xx

  • http://www.twentysomethingbeauty20.blogspot.com Rachel_401

    Can I ask where you got your floral boxes from babe? I want to create a nice little makeup table when I move out on Sunday so defos need something to store everything in. Having a hell of a time trying to track down the little plastic balls you can use to stand brushes up in :( xxx

    • http://www.viviannadoesmakeup.com/ Vivianna

      I got them from WHSmith :) xx

  • Anonymous

    aww this looks really cute… i use a dressing table type thing with lots of drawers, its easier for me to hide stuff away. hehe. :D

    • http://www.viviannadoesmakeup.com/ Vivianna

      Oh yes that’s what I need! xx

  • Pinky_mesha

    awwhhh, it looks so cosy! its cute for a substitute :D

    • http://www.viviannadoesmakeup.com/ Vivianna

      Aw thanks hun xx

  • rainbow.rocks

    Ooh this looks lovely! Just what I need in my room :) You could have a look in TK Maxx – I know it might sound a bit odd but they sometimes stock really nice pieces of furniture that are vintage style, not too expensive either!xx

    • http://www.viviannadoesmakeup.com/ Vivianna

      No that’s a great idea – thank you xx

  • Kimberly2909

    awesome set up! very cute and bohemian :)

    http://vargahk.blogspot.com/

    • http://www.viviannadoesmakeup.com/ Vivianna

      Aw thanks hun xx

  • http://www.coffeeandrosesx.blogspot.com Ellie

    This is so cute! I too went through a bit of a hippy stage over summer just like this, when I purchased a new dresser :) I have to admit the practicality I have now doesn’t match the cuteness of before hehe! xxx

    • http://www.viviannadoesmakeup.com/ Vivianna

      Haha :) xx

  • heinsilein

    looks so nice :)
    xoxo,
    Amelie

    • http://www.viviannadoesmakeup.com/ Vivianna

      Aw thanks hun xx

  • maddie thomson

    i love the makeup shrine! i wanted one of those vanitys but they’re all like £200 which is unfortunately all out of my price range :( so i settled for a gorgeous, very vintage kidney shaped one from ebay and i love it! :D

    maddie xx
    http://vintagebeautyx.blogspot.com

    • http://www.viviannadoesmakeup.com/ Vivianna

      Oooo that sounds lovely xx

  • http://twitter.com/MsBubu26 Stéphanie G-Bujold

    Where did you get the Jelly Belly candle from?

    • http://www.viviannadoesmakeup.com/ Vivianna

      I got it from John Lewis, but I think you can get it cheaper from Ebay xx

      • http://twitter.com/MsBubu26 Stéphanie G-Bujold

        Thank you!

        • http://www.viviannadoesmakeup.com/ Vivianna

          No problem hun! xx

  • jessica-april-pointing

    I love love love your make-up shrine it resembles my own, nothing better
    than having your music on, candle burning and getting your slap on for a
    night out!! I am definitely going to make mine look better like yours!!
    love the blog and video definitely voting :) xxx

  • jessica-april-pointing

    I love love love your make-up shrine it resembles my own, nothing better
    than having your music on, candle burning and getting your slap on for a
    night out!! I am definitely going to make mine look better like yours!!
    love the blog and video definitely voting :) xxx