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DIY Glam Makeup Vanity Under $500

May 18, 2020 itsamandaburnett 1 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!

My MoxieLash Experience: Magnetic Lashes

January 13, 2020 itsamandaburnett 4 Comments

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I’ve never been a girl to go with bold makeup or apply false lashes. Well, I’ve tried. No matter how many times I’ve tried applying the lash glue, something always went wrong so I gave up. It’s 2020 now though so we’re making no excuses and we’re not afraid to be bold. Make way for magnetic lashes!

When I saw that magnetic lashes were now a thing, I was excited and slightly intimidated. Magnets on your lashes? Well, okay. (Btw, after a little bit of research it’s totally safe.) I started looking up brands and I was seeing amazing reviews for MoxieLash!

As I scrolled through their website, I saw so many beautiful lashes to choose from. They vary from subtle to very glam! For just lashes, the average cost is $35. If it’s your first time purchasing from MoxieLash, you’ll want to get a kit that includes an applicator, eyeliner remover, and the magnetic eyeliner that is needed for the lashes. The lash kits with a single pair of lashes are $69.

If you’re used to drugstore lashes, you may look at the price and be hesitant but each lash lasts up to 30 days of use! Some have reported that they can last even longer if you take good care of them.

My personal experience

The lashes that I was most drawn to were the “Sassy” lashes so I had to get my hands on them. The day I received them, I tried them right away.

The magnetic lashes and eyeliner in the box

I was fairly impressed with the eyeliner. I wasn’t sure how the consistency or the color would be like but it’s a nice bold black and it wasn’t too thick to apply. Tip: If you’re going for a winged eyeliner look, use your normal everyday eyeliner then apply the magnetic eyeliner on top where your lashes go. This ensures you’re not wasting product on the wing since the lashes don’t touch that area. It also creates an even bolder eyeliner look!

Application time! After letting the eyeliner dry, it was time to apply the lashes. To be honest, it was the easiest application ever! The lashes just clicked on to the eyeliner and that was it! There was hardly any adjusting that needed to be done either. Very fast & simple.

Don’t know where to store them? With most drug store brands, you have to find your own place to store the lashes you get. With MoxieLash, the cute box they come in actually has magnets inside to keep the lashes in place! You never have to lose your lashes again.

magnetic lashes with a magnetic storage case

My 100% honest truth? I’m obsessed and recommend these to everyone. Glue on lashes made me be a “I’m never going to try falsies again” girl, but then came MoxieLash changing the entire game for me.

Get 10% off your next purchase!

I love these lashes so much that I reached out to MoxieLash and they gave me a discount code for you all! For 10% off your purchase, use “ABURNETT” in the discount box and start enjoying your new lashes!

Until next time!

September Boxycharm Review

September 17, 2019 itsamandaburnett 2 Comments

Another month, another BoxyCharm review!

At the beginning of each month, I’m always checking Boxycharm’s Instagram to see sneak peeks of what they’re offering each month! Septembers Boxycharm is a good one! This month’s theme is All Access. All Access makes you think of events, right? So whatever they were adding to the boxes, they had to be things that would be great for events or parties. That’s especially exciting since the holidays are right around the corner!

Before I get into my products, I wanted to let you guys know that I’m posting to YouTube again and I made a video reviewing what I got! I also created a makeup look using these products.

Products In My September Box

Tarte | Clay Play Face Shaping Palette ($45)

First Impression: This is the first product that I pulled out of the box and I was automatically excited because Tarte is one of my favorite brands. This palette contains 12 Amazonian clay powdered shades including three bronzers. The shades are gorgeous!

Review: When I opened the palette up, I was in love. I love neutral colors in general, but it’s fall now so it’s time to start creating the best smokey eyes! The eyeshadows are also smooth and silky. Before this palette, I only had one bronzer that I liked using but it still wasn’t the best. This palette gives me three! They’re all so beautiful on the skin too.

Dr Brandt | Hydro Biotic Recovery Sleeping Mask ($52)

First Impression: The sleeping mask claims to reduce redness, irritation, and locks in moisture overnight. As a girl who deals with very dry and irritated skin, I was super happy to see that I received this! I’ve also heard great things about this brand in general so that was a plus in my book.

Review: The texture of this mask is very silky and almost water-like when you apply it to your face. I put a dime size on my fingers and worked it into my skin. When I woke up the next morning, my skin looked healthy and felt hydrated!

Moda | 5 pc Brush Set ($27.95)

First Impression: Getting more brushes to add to my brush collection is never a problem! I was excited to see that I got this along with the Tarte palette I got as well. I knew I was going to have fun pairing them both and creating a fun eye look!

Review: I automatically had to take them out of the package and feel the bristles – so soft! I think the part that I really love is how the handles are textured for a nice grip and they’re labeled! Since I’ve been applying eyeshadow for a few years now, I know what certain brushes are for but this would have been a lifesaver when I was first getting serious about makeup. When applying my eyeshadow, the brushes blended everything beautifully!

Hank & Henry | Blickity Black Eye Liner ($20)

First Impression: I’m running out of eyeliner all the time so I’m so thankful to get this in my box! This eyeliner is vegan and claims to dry into a satin/matte finish. It also says its ‘extremely’ long-wearing and transfer-resistant. Yes, please!

Review: To be honest, I’m completely blown away by this eyeliner! It’s the best I’ve used in years. The tip is perfectly long and the amount of product that comes out is amazing. I barely even had to press it against my eyelid for the rich black pigment to glide across! I will hands-down purchase this again after it runs out.

Billion Dollar Brow | The Microblade Effect Brow Pen ($18)

First Impression: Now this product, I think I squealed a bit over because I’ve been needing a good brow product. It’s supposed to mimic the look of actual brow hairs for a more natural look. The brow product I’ve been using is nice but it creates more of a dramatic look. This brow pen also claims to be long-lasting!

Review: Sadly, I wasn’t too impressed with this product. I had high hopes for it and I loved the idea. Although, not a lot of product came out of it. It almost felt like it was dried out so maybe it was just a dud! When I was able to get some product come out of it though, the result was beautiful!

What’s It Worth?

Amazing products, right? Now let’s add it all up and see how much everything in the box is worth.

162.95!

Wow. For only paying $21 for the whole box this month, I basically got $141 of products for free! That’s insane. If you like getting a bang for your buck, Boxycharm is where it’s at. If you’re interested in trying Boxycharm, click here!

I hope you enjoyed this post as much as I loved making it! Remember, there will be a video up on my YouTube channel if you like watching reviews and seeing how I created a subtle fall look with these products.

My First Boxycharm | June Review

July 15, 2019 itsamandaburnett 5 Comments

For years, I’ve been receiving Ipsy bags and writing my reviews for those. On the 25th of June, I made the decision to pause Ipsy and try something new. I was tired of only getting samples and my Ipsy bag stash has been piling up. I’ve been seeing people loving Boxycharm so I thought, why not? For $20/month you supposedly get 5 full-sized products worth over $100. That sounded too good to be true so I needed some proof, you know?

The Day It Arrived

I’ll be honest, I was so excited to get this package that I was clicking that tracking link every morning to see where my package was. The morning that I clicked it and it said my package was in transit to my house, I was doing a little dance around my living room. Yes, makeup makes me that happy. Don’t judge me. But that excitement only grew when I saw that black box sitting in my mailbox.

What’s In The Box

The Products

Tarte – Be You. Naturally. Eyeshadow Palette

When it comes to eye shadow, I like to keep it natural and smoke it out a bit. Seeing the colors, I knew this was going to be one of my favorite palettes! There are 4 shimmer shades and 4 matte shades. Every shade is packed with great pigment, blends well, and creates a beautiful look.

The listing price is $36. This one product covers what you pay for this whole box plus some!

Steve Laurant Jelly Highlighter in Cotton Candy

If you’ve seen any of my Ipsy bag reviews, you already know how excited I get about highlighters! Out of all the highlighters I’ve collected over the years, I don’t own a jelly highlighter so I was proud to say this one is different from the rest. When I swatched it on my hand, I gasped. The texture is SO silky. I barely waited a whole minute before I went to go tap a little bit on my cheekbones and I’m obsessed. I would choose this over any powder highlight I have. It blends in so well and looks stunning. Literally.

The listing price for this item is $26.

Dominique Cosmetics Lemonade Lip Gloss in Peach Tea

My lip gloss is cool, my lip gloss be poppin’! As I mentioned above, I often go for a natural makeup look. This light pink lipgloss is absolutely perfect for a natural look. It’s a lightweight formula that’s not sticky! It smells kind of like chocolate and is very hydrating.

The listing price for this lipstick is $17.

Touch In Sol – No Poreblem Prime Essence

Primers never used to be my thing but I love when I get a good one that really makes a difference. The first thing I noticed was the packaging. I really love the applicator. The product itself is on the watery side and a little bit goes a long way. This claims to tighten pores and create a silky smooth canvas for your makeup. I’ve tried this a couple of times and this definitely makes my makeup look better!

The listing price for this item is $23.

Haruharu Wonder Maqui Berry Anti-oxidant Mask

I’m not usually a fan of sheet masks. The process of pulling them out of the package, them dripping everywhere when you’re trying to unfold it, then the task of correctly placing it on your face just isn’t very relaxing to me. The con of this product was all of that. Once I got it placed on my face, I let it sit for 20 minutes. It had a very light fruity scent. After the 20 minutes, I pulled the mask off and my skin definitely looked more radiant! I would do this mask again so I guess it’s a good thing it came in a pack of three!

The listing price for the three masks is $9

My Final Thoughts

For this being my very first Boxycharm ever, I’m very impressed! For a girl whos been receiving 5 samples every month for the past few years, I’m so excited about having the chance to get 5 full sized products for only $21 a month for a value of over $100! I’m obsessed with makeup and trying new products so I don’t think I could ever get tired of this subscription. Especially because I’m also obsessed with good deals.

So, let’s talk about the value of this box specifically. I added up all the prices of each product and it came out to $111!

Now let’s do some math. 111 – 21 = 90.

I got $90 worth of products for free. I don’t know about you but that just blows my mind!

Are you interested in trying Boxycharm? Check it out here!

Thank you so much for reading this review! I appreciate you lots. ♡