I'm Dreaming Of.......Vanity Tables

Do you ever wish that you had unlimited funds and a home with unlimited space? Silly question, I know but just imagine the makeup, fragrances and clothing you'd have? Sigh....

Personally, I would love to have a great organized closet with a ginormous built-in vanity/dressing table (alla Carrie Bradshaw) to house all my cosmetics but living in a 2 bedroom condo does not allow for much space.

Since we all can dream, have a look at these beautiful dressing tables:

 I'm a huge sucker for antiques. I love this table because there are tons of drawer space and a cute little glass knick knack shelf in the centre. So classic and pretty!
How cute is this little table...it's prefect for small spaces. However, it would hardly hold any of my makeup but it's still pretty. I really like the three mirrors.
This is my all-time favorite vanity table. Would it hold any of my makeup...no but I love the mirrors. It has such a princess-y feel.
This table is so old Victorian and the stool is absolutely perfect! I adore this one. I can definitely see this as a focal point in a woman's bedroom.
And, now, here's my terrible vanity table. I'm in the process of priming and re-painting it, hence why it's lacking color. I actually bought this for only $20 on craigslist because it's an old desk and someone was trying to get rid of it quickly. The big green mirror, though, is vintage and was given to me by my mom. My plan (when the weather starts to get nice and I can take it outside) is to paint it a light seafoam green and put a huge black chandelier stencil on the top. I am then going to paint my stool sliver and re-upholster it with a black and white houndstooth print. Can't wait!! (PS - Yes, all the drawers are filled to the brim with makeup and no, it's never this tidy!)

Tell me ladies! How are you storing your makeup? Do you have a vanity table? I'd love to see some of your pics...

The Fabulous Zooey Deschanel

 

So, I'm sitting here writing this post at 8:28 pm and I can't stop thinking about how crappy my day was today.  So, instead of writing a normal beauty post, I thought I'd share with you one of my style icons: Zooey Deschanel.  She, honestly, ranks very high on my list of favorite celebrities (right along side of Natalie Portman and Audrey Hepburn).  I like her because she's talented (she's an actress, singer and a songwriter), down-to-earth, gorgeous without even trying AND is married to the lead singer of, perhaps, one of my favorite bands, Death Cab for Cutie.  

In case you didn't know, Zooey fronts the band She & Him (along with M. Ward).  If you haven't done so already, go to Google and search for her band.  They are extremely talented and have a very laid-back vibe.  Trust me, you'll love them!!

OH...I almost forgot, Zooey is also a Rimmel London ambassador.  In fact, she is the spokesperson for one of my favorite drug store mascaras: Rimmel London Lash Accelerator Mascara.  See, how awesome she is!!!

Cake-y Cosmetic Goodness

Today was officially the beginning of our packing.

We take possession on our condo for March 26th, which gives us just under three weeks to pack everything, get organized AND contemplate what to ditch. The "ditching" portion's been simple: clothes, makeup (sigh, I know), shoes, handbags and even some of my beloved dishes have made their way to the Salvation Army. The packing part, well, that's another story.

By 4 o'clock today, we were beat. We made dinner (super early I know) and fell to the couch to watch one of my favorite TV shows: Cake Boss. I don't know about you but I think Buddy is hilarious. Either way, watching his show Allan and I began talking about what type of cakes we'd love to have....is there any doubt as to what my special cake would be?

Check these yummy treats out....

 Aside from cosmetics (and Allan), my other love is Chanel. I must say, this cake is utterly fabulous.

 This cake is totally me. Not only does it have an adorable pink cosmetic case but also a Dior blush and shimmery lip glosses...love it.

 Last but certainly not least, check out these outstanding cupcakes. Victoria's Secret, Tiffany's, Dior, Louboutin and Gucci are all here. It's like a haute couture fashion show....

 Look, it's a MAC cake!! Look at the detail...That brush with the falling blush particles is almost flawless.

 Who wouldn't want a chocolate Sephora cake, right? Oh, and to top it off, oreo buttercream and triple chocolate fudge fill this stunning cake. So yummy...