Ideas
for Organizing and Displaying Your Lipstick
When your makeup is disorganized, it seems
to cost you a few minutes every day. And when it comes to lipstick, hunting
down the perfect shade when you’re in a hurry can be a real time waster. Save yourself
a little time for breakfast every morning by organizing your lipsticks where
you can easily see the colors and don’t have to go digging in a drawer or
purse. Of course, you can also find ways to organize your makeup that look
great with your decor. Here are a few ideas, and make sure to head to Modernize
for more decor inspiration and organizing solutions.
Magnetic
Makeup Board
This DIY solution is convenient and adds
character to your bathroom or vanity. Plus, it saves storage space! Just cover
a metal baking sheet in the fabric of your choice and attach magnets to your
lipsticks. No more digging at the bottom of your chaotic lipstick basket for
the perfect shade. For a little extra personality, put a fun frame around your
board. You can also pop magnets onto your other most-used items for optimal
organization.
Empty
Candle Jars
Soak a used candle jar in warm water, then
scrape out the wax with a butter knife and pop out the wick. Wash it out with
dish soap and water, then stash your lipsticks label side up for easy access.
Platter
or Cake Stand
Just like the magnetic board, this DIY
trick makes use of unused kitchen supplies or cheap dollar store finds. Grab a
fancy looking platter or cake stand and gather all of your lipsticks for
something reminiscent of a vintage vanity. If you don’t have many, stand them
up next to a fancy perfume or lotion bottle. If you have more than you can even
keep straight, place them horizontally with the labels facing toward you. To
make the one you need easier to find, group them by color for a little extra
coordination.
DIY
Pillbox Holder
Buy two pillboxes and cut the lids and
bottoms off of one, then just the tops of the other. Double stack the
containers so that the top one is open faced. Glue them, then spray paint them
the color of your choice. You can do this with as many boxes as you need to
have enough holders for your lipsticks stash. This is a very affordable and
sturdy storage solution, and not hard to make. Find a tutorial here.
You can also cut out the work and buy a handy little holder specifically made
for lipsticks, like this one from Anthropologie.
