Whether your dressing table is cluttered with knickknacks or organised with a few basics, what can translate even a bad hair day into an awesome one is the right set-up with all your makeup items, literally at your fingertips. Even if you are not a makeup addict, the setting of your dressing table will guide you towards a great day. And that includes your dressing table mirror and your seat.
Agree, all dressing tables come with mirrors, but to pack in a great day you require one that is large enough to reflect light and see everything. That means good lighting too. Ideally, place your table where you get the best natural light and complement it with the right light fixture.
Invest in a good light bulb that will throw light at your face and not from the top for your dressing table. Overhead lights tend to cast shadows and that can hamper your makeup session before stepping out for the day. Add to the mirror and the light a neat chair to make it a comfortable affair. Vanity stool is ideal, as your posture needs to be erect when applying makeup.
And while you could use a variety of items to decorate the top – candles, picture frames or flower vase – you could rely on trinket boxes for everyday jewellery, placing the rest in the dressing table drawers. Makeup items can go into a decorative tray, alongside your go-to perfume.
Have a great day!