Pomander Ball

This Pomander or rose ball as I like to call it was calling my name when I was shopping in Home Goods.  I love how romantic it looks and could not pass it up.  The vase that I currently have it displayed in is not its permanent home as I plan on getting a vase with a more slender neck so that the ball really stands out.  The petals are also soft to the touch and it also has a ribbon to hang the ball but I tucked it in.

Brush Holder

I was looking for a fancy container to hold my brushes and came across this beautiful blue vase from TJ Maxx.  I also purchased from Michaels two decorative fillers and added one pack of the decorative vase fillers to make the brushes stand up  - some of the fillers are visible at the bottom of the vase which adds a nice touch.  I plan on purchasing two more vases in a different style to separate the face brushes from my eyeshadow brushes.

Mini Muji Case Dupe

I recently purchased the Muji 3 and 5 drawer cases but they my bronzers are a little too big.  I also wanted additional storage for miscellaneous items.  I did however want the look to resemblance to the Muji cases to keep everything in unison.  I picked up this 3 drawer organizer from the container store and it's not as clear as the Muji case but it is a perfect fit.  The drawer doors have a similar u shaped handle just like the Muji case as well.

NYX Matte Lipsticks

Don't sleep in the NYX brand.  I already love the lipliners and wanted to build my NYX lipstick collection so I decided to get some Matte lipsticks.  I purchased the Natural Matte lipstick months ago and received my order of six more Matte colors today.  The colors are extremely pigmented and bold.  I have on the color Bloody Mary which to me is duplicate of MAC's Ruby Woo, in color and texture.

colors l to r  - Angel, Butter, Summer Breeze, Whipped Caviar, Bloody Mary and Indie Chick

Le Femme Blushes

I purchased these fabulous le femme blushes a couple of months ago and all I can is MAC has got some serious competition!  The le femme blushes are extremely pigmented and for the price (approx. $3 each pan) it beats the purchase price of MAC blushes by far.   I will definitely consider purchasing more in the future.  I purchased the blush case holder separately.  I made up my own label and placed it on the inside cover of the case so I can keep track of the colors.

Makeup Organizer Caddy

I wanted a better way of organizing my growing makeup collection.  I find when they are visible I use them a lot more.  I picked up this organization caddy from the Container store.  The acrylic is really sturdy and very clear.  It came with the lipstick holder included.

MUJI cases

I jumped on the MUJI bandwagon!  After seeing so many youtube tutorials on these cases I finally decided to give them a try.  I was looking for some clear cases to display my growing collection as I was finding that I was not using all my products because I could not see them when they were hidden in my train case.  These cases are sturdy and surprisingly not as large as I thought they would be, but they fit perfectly on my new vanity that I purchased as well.  They hold quite a bit of product as well.  I purchased the 5 drawer and 3 drawer.

Necklace Mannequin Stand

I absolutely love this miniature necklace mannequin stand.  I adorned it with some of the pieces that I retired years ago.  I think the faux pearls really compliment the lace on the mannequin.

Bling Picture Frame and Mirror Jewelry Case

While window shopping at my local Home Goods I came across this beautiful picture frame and could not resist getting it.  I don't have a picture for it as yet, but I will probably end up using a black and white photo to keep in theme with a more classic look.  I also picked up a mini mirrored jewelry case.  I am going to get a clear acrylic holder in the future to hold my rings, but in the meantime I will store them here and continue to use this for decoration purposes.

Bracelet and Earring Display

I am working on remodeling my closet and envisioned having a jewelry display area in the closet.  To get inspired I picked up two bracelet displays from the container store and purchased on Amazon an earring carousel.  I think these items will add a touch of elegance to my closet when its completed.

Nail Color This Week

Decided to change it up a little and go with Acrylic Nails.  It's been at least 10 years since I've applied acrylic tips to my nails.  I only did it to try out stiletto nails and I must say I absolutely love them!  I've received endless compliments from both men and women with the combination of this shape and color choice.  The nail polish is from the Orly collection and to be honest I did not get the name of the exact color, but it could be from the Happy Go Lucky theme or it may be the color Fresh.

Overall I thought the nail technician applied them a little too thick but I can live with it.

Nekter Juicebar

Today marks officially 10 days that I have been on a juice only cleanse.  I am not weighing myself this time around nor am I setting an end date.  I've done both before and I find that I put too much pressure on myself to hit goals.  I do however feel at least 5 pounds lighter and I don't feel as bloated as I did before I started.  I would however like to stay on the juice cleanse for at least 30 days, but I'm just taking it one day at a time.  Nekter Juicebar is a new juicing franchise and it's fabulous!  The prices are extremely affordable and they have great promotions running all the time, for instance if you purchase a juice in the morning and then save your receipt and bring it back the same day after 2pm you will receive $2.00 off a 16 oz juice which is already just $4.75.  I work local to the location where I purchase the juices and also receive a 15% local employee discount.    I also took advantage of their $25 gift card order which comes with a free 16oz juice.  The photo is of a few of the juices included in a 2 day cleanse that I purchased to kick start my cleanse which was also discounted at $35 dollars (regular $65) for 6 juices.

Jewelry Display

I love getting trinkets to spruce up my home and picked up on a recent shopping trip a beautiful Jewelry  Display.  I really loved the design of the dress on this earring and necklace holder and could not pass it up.  I could picture myself in a dress like this - so elegant and classy.  I don't even want to really hang my jewelry from it because it will take away from the dress.  I will definitely keep my eye out for more of these beautiful ball gown jewelry displays.