Savvy Storage Solution

So this is how it started for me. I was looking for ways to store my growing collection of makeup. So I started with this unit from Walmart. This drawer unit has 5 draws and only cost $8.88 or $8.98. It was a great starter but it really wasn't what I had wanted. I looked on YouTube and Pinterest for ideas of what I wanted. I searched for different units on eBay and Amazon and they were so costly. So one day I went to tjmaxx and saw a great acrylic unit that had 3 drawers but it wasn't enough. It was $24.99. I thought it was great but I held out on getting it. So I came home and did more research online. I looked at Amazon, eBay and even BhCosmetics. And they were a little costly....I am a stay at home mom on a budget so it had to be cost effective. So I kept looking at Pinterest for more ideas and came up with this for my brushes.

 I got these apothecary jars from tjmaxx's clearance section for $5.50 each. The beads in the jar I got from Michael's for $5.99. I had the ribbon so I add it for a nice touch to go with my vanity decor. This is a great way to keep your brushes dust free especially when they are clean. So you say what happened with the storage you were looking for?.....so I went to tjmaxx on a whole different day(at home mom so it's my outlet when I get to get out. Plus not to many stores here) and I saw that same $24.99 unit. So I grabbed it and kept walking around. Good thing I didn't settle because I stumbled on these;

 Clearly chic storage units. So I put down the one I had in my hand. Why you say? Well it looked exactly like this and the price of that one was equal to the price of these two. These two were $12.99 each. Eureka I had found what I had wanted and so much cheaper. 

Not only are they great because you can see what you have but they are stackable. I love these. I wish I had bought more.

 I was able to store a lot of stuff in them as you can see. Since then I have seen these at Marshall's. They also have them with lipstick storage on top either as a whole unit or you can but the piece for the lipstick storage separately( with lipstick storage $16.99, lipstick storage separately $7.99). I plan to add more because this is not even all of my makeup. They are cute and inexpensive.

So you can either go with the plastic drawers which are really in expensive and come in a variety of sizes and colors. You can find those just about anywhere.....funny nought I had found some in tjmaxx. You can buy the really expensive units or get these great units from Marshall's or tjmaxx. If you don't find them there do your research. There are very similar ones that I have also seen on the container store.com. There are great ways to store your favorite items whether it is makeup or even jewelry. I hope this inspires you if not check out some great ideas on Pinterest. Stay fab Divas!