Last week, I opened a drawer in my vanity and felt overwhelmed. There was just too much. There were products I hadn't touched in years and no real form of organization. I decided to change that right then, starting at 11:00pm and ending at 1:00 in the morning.
Let me start by saying that I am in love with my vanity. It's a hand-me-down from my mother, a gift from when I moved to New York after college. She found it one summer in our favorite Avalon antique store, and the gorgeous green is the original color. I was determined to make the inside drawers look as beautiful as the outside.
I started by editing the products I keep on top of my vanity. I chose things that not only have beautiful packaging, but that I would reach for everyday. Pretty perfumes, moisturizers and hydrating mists all made the cut. If you're looking to pare down your own table top products, I would definitely recommend using a tray. It helps products to stay contained and keeps them looking like they're supposed to be there.
Going through my lip product drawer was easier than I expected. I was very honest with myself about what I use and what I don't, and ended up getting rid of a little over 1/4 of what I had. I added a box lid to hold gloss and balms, a bowl for sticks, and a final bowl to hold products I wasn't sure if I would use. If in another few weeks, I find that I haven't touched that bowl, those products will be gone too!
If you're interested, here are few of my favorite lip products you can spot above:
Mac Lipstick in Ruby Woo
Illia Lip Gloss in Peek-a-Bo
Glossier Balm Dotcom in Mint
Tata Harper Volumizing Lip and Cheek Tint in Very Charming
Dior Addict Lip Glow in 001
Fresh Sugar Berry Lip Shine Treatment
I love to keep candles everywhere, but especially on my vanity. This one from Candlefish is the perfect size and so gorgeous. I like to light it at night before I go to bed.