My Favorite Things (November 2011): The Kardashian Acrylic Clear Makeup Cube

As the acclaimed "Organization Queen," I, in true form, was immediately attracted to the Kardashian acrylic clear makeup cube.  This thing is massive and can easily store even the most self-professed "Makeup Hoarder's" makeup collection!  Not only is it nice to look at, it boasts up to 8 pull-out drawers, with dividers and a lid at the top.  The bottom drawer is even big enough to house your OPI polishes and other nail accoutrements.

If you are like me and can't afford to "Keep Up with the Kardashians," you can trail behind them with some knock off versions of the real thing.

Here are some sites you may want to consider if you are interested in purchasing this fabulous storage device!

Clear Cube (Expensive)

Beauty Makeup Supply (More Affordable, but still Expensive)

Acrylic Lucite Cube (Even More Affordable)

Muji (Very Affordable)

You can also try piecing together a cube configuration that fits your specific needs.  Target and The Container Store both sale acrylic storage pieces that can accomodate a fashionista on a budget. 

Happy Organizing!

My Favorite Things (October 2011): Zipper Earrings

                                       

I love to support homegrown folks and businesses!  I found these cute upcycled vintage zipper earrings on one of my favorite websites.  Yep, Etsy! 

You can get them too at the benjamin2008 shop on Etsy. 

For my Do-It-Yourselfers, here is a helpful site, to get you going, DIY Zipper Earrings.

Some people are just so dang creative!
                                                                           

My Favorite Things (September 2011): Handmade Pocket Tissue Holder

2011 is flying by and cold and flu season will be here before we know it!  To remain fashionable, while toting my facial tissues, I purchased a few cute handmade pocket tissue holders from a vendor on Etsy who goes by the name CreativeJenV.

On the site, the tissue holders do not have a tie closure, but one can be added if you ask the vendor to add it for a small fee.  These dainty holders are great because they keep your tissues in their place instead of slipping out of the plastic they are packaged in.  I hate that!  The holders come in a variety of colors and patterns, sure to suit just about everyone; and make a great gift or stocking stuffer.

Check out CreativeJenV at her Etsy Shop.  

My Favorite Things (August 2011): TOMS Natural Burlap Classics

I love to purchase with a purpose, and I'm not just talking the purpose of self-gratification!  This month my favorite things are my new TOMS natural burlap classics.  I had always looked at TOMS and kinda snickered to myself at its crunchy granola, martial art flare, and now I have a pair!  Never say never!  For a girl who wears a heel everyday, these shoes have been a welcomed change for my, once thought to be permanently arched foot.  Very comfy!

Not only does TOMS  make a ridiculously comfortable shoe, it is a fabulous organization who uses their profits to give back through an initiative called One For One Movement.  Through this movement, for every pair of TOMS shoe purchased, the organization donates a pair of shoes to deserving children in developing countries.  Now that is purchasing with a purpose!

Click here to check out the TOMS website.

My Favorite Things (July 2011): Birchbox – Cynthia Rowley Edition

After seeing videos and hearing rave reviews on YouTube about Birchbox, I recently became a subscriber to the monthly subscription service.  According to their website “Birchbox delivers the best products and the best insider secrets, without any fuss. Every month Birchbox members will receive a curated box of luxe beauty samples. Each box will span beauty categories and deliver exciting products”.  Sounds interesting, huh!

I have always been a child at heart when it comes to getting things in the mail, and I’m not talking junk or unsolicited mail.  I’m talking an occasional care package from mom, or an unexpected “Thank You” card or gift from a friend.  Those things make me feel all warm and fuzzy inside.  My Birchbox subscription is no different and has me running to the mailbox daily to see if my package of pamper me goodness has arrived.  Very exciting!

The beauty of Birchbox is that you can purchase a box monthly at $10/month, or you can sign-up for a yearly subscription for $110/year), similar to a magazine subscription.

Each Birchbox is tailored to you and is based on a survey you complete when you register for the service.  This month’s Birchbox was a culmination of Cynthia Rowley favs.  Here is what my first package contained:

Redken Shine Flash 02 Glistening Mist
Philosophy® Purity Made Simple™ One-Step Facial Cleanser - 16 oz
YBF Beauty Automatic Universal Taupe Eyebrow Pencil
Zoya Touch Collection

You can subscribe to Birchbox at www.birchbox.com. 

My Favorite Things (June 2011): Hanging Beverage Tags



Image courtesy of Sur La Table



I am loving hanging beverage tags! 

These tags can easily spice up your beverage station with their modern and classy appeal.  They are much more than form, allowing you to elegantly display the names of your cocktails, infusions and potions, while cutting down on overwhelming questions of “what’s in the jar”.

Hanging beverage tags come in a variety of styles and shapes.  Below are some of my favorites.



Image courtesy of Crate and Barrel



Image courtesy of Crate and Barrel





Image courtesy of Sur La Table

Jazz up your summer celebrations with these cute, yet functional finds.


Websites (Sur La Table, Crate and Barrel )