Closet Reorganization Before and After

I mentioned in a post that I was reorganzing my closet.  It took days and now I have it to where I am almost satisfied.  We all wish to have a walk in closet but I am fortunate to have a decent sized closet.
I gave some clothes to my mom and donated others.
I also had new clothes never worn that I told myself I needed to wear or it had to go.
I am not sure if I'm alone but I have collected storage containers, boxes, etc that were sitting in my closet, I utilized some and that cleared up a lot of space in my closet.
I recommend putting clothes into piles (giveaway, throwaway, etc).
Rearranged clothes by dresses, jeans, blouses, cardigans, sweaters.
Try on clothes and giveaway ones that don't fit.

BEFORE:

old tshirts I have accumulated but don't wear anymore.  planning to make a tshirt quilt.  saved tons of room in the closet.

 AFTER:

 white storage from IKEA, had this sitting in the closet not being used, perfect for tshirts, leggings, tank tops and shorts.

also rearrange my bags from clutches to big bags to those bags you get for free.

you cant see from here but above the purses I have hats, scarves and gloves and next to that is my box of sunglasses.

I don't wear too many hats so I thought this was a good way to save space and remind me that I do indeed have hats to wear.

 the bag with the elephant was from a friend (brought it back from Sri Lanka).  I only used it once so i decided to use it decor for the room.

Notes:  feeling more organized and loving my closet.  I can actually see where things are.

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Essie Fifth Avenue

This is a great orange red nail polish.  Really bright and you can totally get away with one coat.

1 coat

2 coats

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HAUL: Lady in Red

I am super excited about this haul.

I wanted to spice up my blue jeans and black leggings so I decided red skinny pants were a must.  These aren't exactly jeans but sort of like jeggings.  You will see them in a OOTD post coming up.

And another item to go to my HELLO KITTY collection.  And the bow is red glitter.

I also got as a gift an address book (for my internet passwords) and Hello Kitty cookie.  I haven't eaten the cookie yet because it's too cute.

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Fashion #1 Comfy with Bows

So this was my recent outfit of the night.  Sorry not a great view, still trying to work out the angles.
My favorites are the shirt and jewelry.  This is my all time favorite bow necklace and the whistle one is from Forever21.

I've been reorganizing my closet and found I need to start wearing clothes/jewelry/accessories  that I buy that just sit in my closet.  I have a pile of items that I must wear soon or it has to go.  This time it was the shirt and whistle necklace.

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AVON Makeup

Here are swatches of the new AVON makeup I picked up during Christmas.

Quad- Blushing Raisins
Link to AVON

Notes: love the colors but it takes a lot of product for color to appear.  Absolutely need a base/primer.

Glimmerstick Starry Night
Link to AVON

Notes: also like this product but staying power isn't too long especially on the waterline.


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Revlon Just Bitten

My experiences with these lip stains weren't that great.  I used them a few times but never felt the colors were right and even with the balm, my lips felt dry.  Before I discard them I wanted to take pictures of them.  I have 2 colors, Victorian and Dawn.  Victorian came out much darker then I had expected.  Also the balm part break off which doesn't say too much for the packaging.

with balm

after makeup remover

Maybe it was the colors I got but I won't be repurchasing.

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Sinful Colors Show Me the Way

I got this nail polish as a gift awhile back and never used it until now because it's not a color that I would have chosen myself.  I think the person who gave it to me used it for her Halloween costume (she was a mermaid). 

The nail polish was sitting in my "new" makeup pile and I finally decided to test it out.  I really do not like this color, initially I thought it was ok but wearing it out and seeing it in the light made it so unattractive.  For a Halloween costume it might be doable but for everyday wear, it's a no go.  The color reminds me of that green ghost from Ghostbusters or snot, not things you want your nail polish to be compared to.

one coat

2 coats

daylight

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New Products: Long Lasting Makeup Test

Ok so the plan was to document some new products and their claims of lasting anywhere from 14-24 hrs.

Now the claims of long lasting"ness" are funny to me (particularity for lipstick) because who doesn't eat, talk, drink for a whole 24 hrs  or however long the company says the makeup will last.  I thought it would be fun to do this experiment and film/photograph the results.



Maybelline 14 hr Lipstick eternal rose

Maybelline 24 hr color tattoo tough as taupe

Loreal 24 hr Infalliable e/s ice latte


Eyes

7PM

9ISH PM

12AM

1AM

Lips

7PM

9ISH PM

12AM

1AM

Results: (sorry couldnt do the whole 14-24 hrs of wearing makeup)
Love love love these products.  They are truly long lasting.  The eyeshadows apply more pigmented when applied with the fingers rather than the brush.  As for the lipstick, you will have to reapply if you eat something but it is very long wearing and pigmented for at least 3-4 hrs.

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