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DIY Glam Makeup Vanity Under $500

May 18, 2020 itsamandaburnett Leave a Comment

Looking to get yourself a glam makeup vanity for half the price of most? You’re in the right place!

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I haven’t posted on my blog in a little bit but I’ve been so busy redoing my entire apartment! If quarantine has taught me anything, it’s that I really love Amazon, Pinterest & organization. When you’re spending so much time in your house, you get inspiration that you cannot ignore!

Needless to say, my makeup vanity is probably my favorite part of my bedroom makeover! The thing is, so many makeup vanities out there costs about $1000. Especially the ultimate glam style that I was going for. But I realized, you can buy everything separately and have a similar result for cheaper! All you need is a table, a makeup mirror, then some accessories of course. And even though I like pretty things, I’m always trying to stay in my frugal ways so if you can relate, this post is for you.

Ready to see how I made my makeup vanity under $500?

The Vanity Table

The first thing I bought was the vanity table. I was originally going to get a plain white desk, but then I saw this mirrored style and couldn’t resist. Nothing screams glam more than this. Then I went to the reviews and saw everyone was using this table for their makeup vanities!

When I bought this desk, it was on sale for $170. If the original price of this desk is too far out of your budget and you’re still looking for a mirrored style, I went out of my way to find a cheaper (but still great quality) version for you! See below.

These are just fancy desks, there are plenty of cheaper desks under $100 on amazon that would still be perfect for a cute vanity!

The Hollywood Mirror

The next part for my glam vanity was, of course, a cute Hollywood styled mirror. There are so many cute mirrors to choose from on Amazon but this is the one I bought!

The bulbs on this mirror are very bright and perfect for makeup application! The mirror comes with three touch control buttons: On/Off, mode, and power (brightness).

My favorite part is the fact there are different color modes (cool, neutral, and warm) so you can see what you’re makeup will look like in different light settings. Also, the brightness is adjustable! You just press and hold the power button to brighten or dim the lights.

The bulbs on this mirror aren’t replaceable but they last up to 100,000 hours! So if you don’t leave it on all day, they will last you for many years.

Let’s talk accessories!

Any great makeup vanity needs some accessories. Even if you love a clean and uncluttered look, there are some necessities you should have at arms reach.

A Closeup Mirror

I don’t know about you, but when I’m applying my eyeliner or filling in my brows, a closeup mirror is a must. It’s a lot more comfortable than getting up super close to the regular mirror. I actually got this mirror for Christmas but you can find it on Amazon!

It even has a little storage tray you can use for your every day jewelry!

Makeup Brush Holder

If you have a lot of makeup brushes, a cute makeup brush holder is a must. Before buying this one, I was actually using an everyday cup which wasn’t very spacious or pretty. This one holds all my brushes and adds some sparkle to my vanity!

Storage & Extras

My desk comes with two spacious drawers but I don’t have a whole lot of extra room for separate drawers beside my vanity so I bought these two small stackable drawers to place on my vanity. They’re pretty convenient for my everyday basics!

Extras

Flowers

When I was looking at vanity inspiration on Pinterest, I kept seeing fake flowers placed on top. I thought it was super cute so when I was at my local Dollar Store, I picked these up. They really brighten the space up while not taking up a lot of space.

Personal Fan

I really love having a small personal fan at my vanity. I use it mostly for when I apply my setting spray. Not only does it feel good but it helps everything dry quicker and stay in place. It’s also a great thing to have in the summertime regardless!

That’s it!

That’s all the basics you need to make your DIY glam vanity! So before looking at those vanities priced at $1000, try going for something you can put together yourself at half the price. If this is still a little bit over your budget, try going for a cheaper desk! It will still look just as cute, I promise.

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See you next week!

Rejuvenique Oil: The Beauty Oil With 101 Uses

April 13, 2020 itsamandaburnett 3 Comments

Two years ago, I loved doing hot oil treatments for my hair. Preferably with coconut oil. You see it all over Pinterest right? “The Secret Method To Growing Your Hair In One Month.” Coconut oil. The thing is, I learned a lot of scientific facts about hair when I joined my most recent business and some facts kind of broke my heart. For example, the molecules in coconut oil are actually not small enough to penetrate the hair strand. What does that mean? The coconut oil is literally just sitting on top of your hair. It’s not actually doing much good for your hair itself.

Now I’m not sharing this information to make anyone feel guilty for using coconut oil. I’m also not saying coconut oil is bad – it’s excellent for many things! It’s just not great for your hair. But if you feel like it actually works for you, please continue to do your thing! I just want to share this information for anyone who wants to branch out and try something new.

What is Rejuvenique oil?

Rejuvenique oil is Monat’s exclusive oil that they use in the majority of their products. I’ve been using it for about 6 months now and I don’t think I’ll ever use another oil for my beauty needs! The thing that I love about Monat so much is that 100% of their products are vegan & natural. They also say no to harmful ingredients like parabens, cyclic silicones, phthalates, phenoxyethanol, and more. (I’m actually pretty passionate about the science behind their products & I plan on making a post about it soon)

Rejuvenique oil is made up of 13+ natural and plant essential oils rich in omega fatty acids, antioxidants, and nutrients. So not only does it contain skin & hair-loving ingredients but it absorbs like a dream. It’s not going to sit on top of your skin or hair like a lot of oils do.

What Are The Uses?

Did you know there are about 101 uses for Rejuvenique? Here’s a list of my personal favorite ways of using it!

Weekly Oil Treatments – Once a week, I put multiple drops of Rejuvenique oil all over my scalp before going to bed. Then I wash it out the next morning! Unlike coconut oil, it’s not messy and absorbs pretty quickly!
Finishing Treatment – After I style my hair, I run a couple of drops through my ends for silky-smooth results.
Flyaway Control – When going for a smooth up-do or braiding my hair, I run a drop over my hair to tame the flyaways.
Face Moisturizer – A lot of people like putting a few drops in their face moisturizer but I like to use Rejuvenique oil on my face directly! It never clogs my pores and even helps clear acne scarring.
Softer Feet – If my feet are feeling dry, I had a few drops to my feet and put on socks before bed. Do this a couple of nights a week and you can see a difference!
Lotion – I either add this to my daily moisturizer or just apply it directly and my skin is moisturized without that greasy feeling.
Dry Mascara – We all have had that one tube of mascara that starts drying out but we don’t want to buy a new one just yet. One drop of Rejuvenique brings mascara back to life and nourishes your lashes at the same time!
Dry Puppy Noses & Paws – I’ve used a drop of oil on my puppy’s nose and paws that were feeling very dry.

The uses of this awesome oil are endless. I’ve used it for so much and I’m still on the first bottle that I bought 6 months ago!

How Can I Get It?

You can get a bottle of Rejuvenique for $99 retail or get it discounted at $84 when you sign up as my VIP. When I first saw the price of this oil I was a little shocked but knowing that everything in that bottle is natural, has 100 uses, contains no harmful ingredients, and lasts for up to a year, it’s so worth it.

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50 Ways To Keep Busy In Quarantine

April 2, 2020 itsamandaburnett 3 Comments

Hey guys! I hope you all are doing well.

A majority of us all over the world are stuck inside our homes unless its to go out for essential reasons. It’s crazy to think that so many of us were wishing for more time in our lives and we got our wish under bad circumstances. I also know that there’s a lot of people who need to keep busy for their mental health. That’s where I hope this blog post can be helpful. So if you catch yourself saying, “I’m bored” try one or all of these things below!

Here are 50 things you can do to keep busy

Start that book you haven’t picked up yet.
Learn new recipes! Check Pinterest or ask a friend for their favorite.
Do some crafts. Check Pinterest for ideas
Learn a new language
Start a blog. (I’m creating a course for beginners so keep an eye out!)
Do some online shopping
Ask people for show/movie suggestions
Binge-watch Netflix (if you’re not already)
Discover new music
Rearrange your room
Deep clean your house – one room at a time
Go for a walk or multiple every day
Create an indoor workout routine
Start a puzzle
Create an online course for something you’re an expert on
Start a YouTube Channel
Write a book
Create digital content & sell it on Etsy for extra cash
Join an online business
Go through your closet and throw things you’ll never wear in a bag. Donate them when you can
Have a photoshoot
Take pictures for Instagram.
Do a face mask
Give yourself a manicure
Do a hair oil treatment
Join TikTok and learn some dances
Play video games
Call or Facetime your friends & family
Cancel subscriptions you don’t use anymore
Create a vision board
Start a gratitude list
Learn new hairstyles
Play board games – Game night!
Make some long term goals
Order takeout from a local business – they need support right now
Order gift cards from your usual places (hair salon, coffee shops, etc)
Listen to a podcast
Plan a vacation for when this is over
Clean out your purse
Build a fort
Have an indoor picnic
Give someone a makeover
Go through your emails
Do some karaoke
Prank someone
Go through photo albums
Transfer photos from your phone to a USB (free some storage)
Write a letter to your future self
Wash your hands
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I hope these gave you some ideas on how you can keep busy!

Stay safe & healthy.

20 Ways To Spread Happiness

March 20, 2020 itsamandaburnett 11 Comments

Despite the entire world being affected by the spread of COVID-19, there are still ways to spread happiness. Although, most of us are in quarantine and if we’re not, we are hopefully social distancing ourselves. So “give someone a high five!” will not be on the list.

These are all safe to do right now!

20 Ways To Spread Happiness

Leave a nice comment on somebody’s Instagram.
Share a friend’s blog post or business page.
Call up a friend or family member.
Leave a nice voicemail to whoever doesn’t answer.
Write somebody a letter.
Shout out your best friends on social media.
Order some food then give a generous tip.
Order your friend some food.
Share a bunch of positive quotes.
Go through your clothes & donate to a homeless shelter.
Create a playlist & send it to your friends.
Smile at a stranger.
Compliment a stranger.
Buy somebody a gift card.
Offer a discount to any of your services.
Say thank you to retail workers & any first responders you see.
Share any great recipes you know.
Leave kind notes around your town. (After washing your hands, of course)
Share cute animal videos. (Makes anyone happy!)
Recommend a great book you’ve read recently.

In the midst of chaos, let’s start spreading happiness right now. There are so many people that could use a smile. I’m thankful that even when a lot of us are confined to our homes, we are still able to spread some happiness.

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If you need some more positive vibes, I have a few blog posts to lift your spirits!

Blog Posts To Lift You Up:

Motivational Quotes

Positive Affirmations

Find yourself when you’re feeling lost

Overcome your creative block

Toxic things you need to stop telling yourself

If you have more ideas to spread some happiness, leave a comment down below. ♥