My Woman Cave: Beauty Room, Office & Storage

   My introduction to the Youtube Beauty Community sparked a obsession with all things girly. I found myself getting more into make-up, fashion and home decor. Now three years later I am one of those girls who decided to open her life to the world. 

   My make-up room which is where I film all of my videos started off as a basic unorganized office, it was then converted into a guest bedroom which stayed cluttered with unfolded laundry. Finally I talked my hubby into allowing me to turn it into a beauty-room and the magic began. I must say I am very grateful to have a room to dedicate to all things girly and my daughter loves this room just as much as I do but sometimes I look at it and say really. 

  So this room began with the discovery of my desk which was found at my local Goodwill Store for about $40.00 afterwards I found the idea of storing my shoes in the 9 Cube Storage Unit on Youtube. I thought it would be a great idea to have a wall of shoes and I had been lusting over the Hayworth Vanity for about 2 years when I finally decided to invest in a quality vanity. Everything else sort of fell into place and I was completely obsessed with decorating my beauty room. Fast Forward a year later and I'm still working on the finishing pieces which include taking up this horrendous carpet and tiling the floor, finding a cute and comfortable computer chair, and a nice area rug. I also still lust over the Hayworth Armoire and Lingerie Chest but who knows what the future may hold. 

    So I share this with not my intention to brag but this space allows me to be creative. I personally believe that every woman should have a diva space. Rather that space be in your bathroom, a freshly remodeled kitchen, a craft room, a beautifully landscaped yard or flower bed or just anything that when you are in that space it makes you happy. A space where you can go to allow your creative juices flow. Most importantly a place on zing and a escape from reality. 

Desk: Goodwill

Shoe Storage: Closetmaid 9-Cube Organizer

Vanity: Hayworth Vanity

Vanity Chair: Ghost Chair

Mirror: Purchased at Hobbylobby

Clear Make-Up Drawers: Muji 5 drawer set & 2 drawer set

Lipstick holders: Purchased at Marshalls

Decal: Amazon.com

3-D Butterflies: Burlington Coat Factory

Crystal Chandelier: Ebay

Eiffel Tower Lamps: Goodwill

Jewelry Armorie: Gifted (old)

Bracelet Holder: Ross

Necklace Holder: Goodwill

Desk Chair: This belongs to my dining room set

Mannequin: Hobby Lobby

3 drawer chest: TJ Maxx

Nail Polish Holder: Ebay

Curtains: HomeGoods 

My Wish List: Items I'm Currently Loving

A list of items I've been eyeing for quite sometime now. Just wanted to share.

1. Nars Sheerglow Foundation: My skin is a lot more tanned in the summer which results in my normal foundation looking to white or chalky during the summer. So I've been eyeing the Nars Sheerglow foundation and plan to visit Sephora very soon for a free sample to test the product before chalking up my hard earned $45.00. I'm interested in this product mostly because of the glow, as of lately I've been searching for remedies obtain a bronzed sun kissed look. 

2. Glam Glow Super Mud: I've heard so much about this skin-care product that suppose to be great for acne and dark circles. It's made with charcoal as well and recently I've seen a lot of skin care companies include charcoal as a skin care remedy. It's also available at Sephora for $69.00

3. Mackenize Child Checkered Dinner Set: Omg I'm so in love with this black and white checkered collection. All of the pieces are hand painted and so beautiful. I have literally been lusting over this little set for quite some time and plan to purchase a few items here and there to start of my collection.  

4. Pier 1 Hayworth Armoire: Although I currently have a armoire. I still lust of the mirrored Hayworth armoire from time to time but cannot justify the purchase. I do plan to past my current armoire to my daughter and that will totally justify purchasing this beauty. 

4. ZGallerie Abigail Coffe Table: The missing piece to my living room. Although looking at it now I think it maybe a little to big but I love the clean-lined contemporary look. 

5. Zgallerie Axis Floor Mirror: I absolutely love this mirror it's so grand and definitely a staple piece. I think I would hang it however rather than using it as a floor piece.

6. Zgallerie Raya Vase: I don't know what my obsession with black and white is but this vase is everything and currently on sale..

Thrifting at the Goodwill 101

I discovered my love for thrifting about four years ago. Initially I had never been to a thrift store but my coworker loved thrifting and introduced the idea. When I first began thrifting I started off a little rocky but as time progressed I became better at scoring gems. 

1. Be patient. I've walked into thrift stores many days and didn't score anything. However, there are times were I've found precious gems so patience is a virtue.

2. If you find something you aren't 100% sure you are going to purchase it put the item in your cart anyway because chances are if you go back to find it later it maybe gone.

3. I've been most successful with thrifting during the week. However, you have to consider merchandise is stocked on the floor daily.

4. Most thrift stores have certain days that specific color tags are half off and most of the time this is during the week.

5. I've scored the most of my gems at the Goodwill. I believe it's because Goodwill is recognize nationally and people just automatically think to donate there or either the Salvation Army but most of my gems have been discovered at the Goodwill. 

6. Walmart donates items to the Goodwill. I have came across many pieces of furniture, grills, lamps, and etc that was donated from Walmart still in the box.

7. The Goodwill can be a bit more expensive than most thrift shops.

8. Always wash and disinfect merchandise you purchase from thrift stores before use.

9. Always inspect the item before purchasing with a lot of the furniture may require a new coat of paint or hardware. 

10. Don't be afraid to "put in work" most of the furniture I've purchased from the goodwill has required sanding, a fresh coat of paint and hardware. However you can transform dated pieces of furniture into modern pieces. The key to this is always check the quality of the wood. Some defects can be sanded out or painted over hardware can be replaced. Chairs and cushions can be reupholstered and picture frames can be painted. So always think outside of the box and enjoy. 

I purchased this desk for $30.00 at the thrift store it's amazing what a can of spray paint and new hardware can do. 

I scored these Eiffel Tower lamps for $12.99 and saw them weeks later at Homegoods for $30.00

The beautiful mirrored-frame mirror came from the Goodwill. I think I paid $20 or $30. It's a modern really nice and heavy mirror. 

 I actually found this egg today at the Goodwill. I'm not sure if I will paint it or keep it the way it is but it was only $5.00.

Scored this shelf for $4.99 for my daughters room. 

I paid $3.00 each for these wall flowers they were initially a vintage gold color and really outdated. Spray painted them black and they look like something I would've purchased at Zgalliere for $30.00

To add a little color to my office. I purchased these three items they were all purchased for under $5.00 each.

Which brings me to my current project today I found two pieces of furniture to go into my daughters room. I just finished painting them and once they dry I will replace the hardware.  The cabinet was $24.99 and the smaller drawer was $19.99. Again this furniture is very heavy and other than a few minor defects that can be sanded out its really good quality furniture.