20 Makeup Vanity Organization Ideas That Instantly Elevate Your Confidence

Looking for some inspiration to declutter, organize and decorate your vanity area? Look no further, this post is for you.

Luxury Makeup Vanity Organization Ideas That Elevate Your Confidence & Feminine Energy

There is something deeply powerful about a woman who takes up space — especially space that is just hers.

A makeup vanity isn’t simply a place to store beauty products. When designed intentionally, it becomes a daily ritual space, a moment of devotion to yourself, and a physical anchor for confidence, femininity, and self-trust.

In a world that constantly pulls us outward, a beautifully organized vanity calls you back inward — reminding you that you are worthy of time, beauty, and care.

And right now?
Makeup vanity organization ideas are trending heavily on Pinterest — not because women want perfection, but because they crave order, beauty, and softness in their everyday lives.

This guide will show you how to create a luxurious, feminine, and confidence-boosting vanity — one that feels elevated, calm, and magnetic.

Why Creating a Vanity Changes How You Feel About Yourself

Luxury is not about excess.
Luxury is about intentionality.

When you create a vanity space — even a small one — you’re sending yourself a powerful message:

I am worth slowing down for.

An organized, beautiful vanity:

• Reduces morning stress and decision fatigue

• Creates a sense of emotional grounding and calm

• Turns getting ready into a ritual instead of a rush

• Reinforces self-respect and self-trust

Confidence doesn’t start with makeup — it starts with the environment you prepare yourself in.

Related Reading: 22 inspiring ways to create a vanity in your bedroom

The Feminine Psychology Behind an Organized Vanity

Clutter creates noise — visually and emotionally.
Beauty creates regulation.

When your vanity is thoughtfully organized, your nervous system relaxes. You’re able to see clearly, choose intentionally, and move with ease. This is why so many women feel more confident when their beauty space feels serene.

A feminine vanity is:

• Soft, not chaotic

• Structured, but not rigid

• Functional, yet visually pleasing

It supports you — instead of demanding from you.

How a Vanity Becomes a Confidence Ritual (Not Just a Setup)

A feminine vanity is not rushed.
It’s relational.

It’s the place where:

• You meet yourself every morning

• You prepare your energy before facing the world

• You reconnect to your body and presence

Try this:
Sit at your vanity. Take one deep breath.
Place your hand on your chest before you begin.

This tiny pause shifts everything.

1. Start With a Clean, Intentional Edit

Before adding anything new, remove everything.

Ask yourself:

• Do I actually use this?

• Does this make me feel beautiful?

• Does this support the woman I am becoming?

Luxury is curated — not crowded.

2. Use Elevated Storage That Feels Beautiful

Think beyond plastic bins. Opt for:

• Clear acrylic drawers for visibility and elegance

• Glass or ceramic brush holders

• Soft velvet jewelry boxes

• Chic trays for perfumes and daily essentials

When your storage is beautiful, organization becomes effortless.

3. Group by Ritual, Not Just Category

Instead of only organizing by product type, organize by how you use things.

Examples:

• Daily face ritual

• Evening skincare

• Special occasion makeup

• Fragrance & adornment

This turns your vanity into a flowing experience rather than a utility station.

Luxurious Makeup Vanity Organization Ideas:

01 | Incorporate trays to organize clutter

I like to keep things grouped together in trays. I like my perfumes all on one tray. I like earrings in one dish, bracelets in another, displaying lip balms in another, you get the idea. I also like my candles organized together on a beautiful mirrored tray.

RECREATE THIS LOOK:

02 | Use multiple mirrors.

I love large, brightly lit mirrors. It helps a space look brighter and clearer. I like a back mirror and a smaller vanity for the close ups. Also, Mirrored trays are my favorite because mirrors amplify energy. Whatever is placed on top of or in front of a mirror with multiply.

So, when it comes to things that add to your feminine essence and your personal elegance, you want that energy reflected over your entire life. It’s really good Feng Shui. Plus, mirrors typically are metal and metals is an element that balances out the soft elements of fragrance (water) and all other beauty products.

RECREATE THE LOOK:

03 | Gold Jewelry boxes & dishes.

Have you ever seen Lisa Vanderpump’s closet? All of her jewelry is laid out to see so that she can use all of her things, its really inspiring and glamorous. When you put things away and hide them, they get used less and their energy builds up and dulls. Instead of allowing jewelry to create mess and clutter, use jewelry organizers and boxes to create a streamlined look

RECREATE THIS LOOK:

04 | Use clear acrylic drawer organizers

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06 | Bring color with faux flowers.

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Ensuring that fresh flowers are on your vanity would be so nice, but if you can’t always bring them home try to go faux. I am obsessed with these faux tulips, they just make every are look more beautiful and polished.

RECREATE THE LOOK:

07 | Stylish organizing accents

Wherever there is a vanity, there has to be a plethora of budget friendly organizing items. It’s just a must. Curate a collection that looks beautiful and carefully arrange your items to be displayed in your organizers.

RECREATE THIS LOOK:

08 | Style Your Vanity With Glass Vessels + A Silver Tray for Effortless Luxury

One of the simplest ways to elevate your vanity is by styling it with beautiful glass containers arranged on a classic silver tray. Old candle votives, vintage glass jars, or small crystal vessels make perfect homes for makeup brushes, eyeliners, and lipsticks — instantly turning everyday essentials into decor. The contrast of clear glass against a softly reflective silver tray creates a layered, luminous look that feels timeless and feminine. For a truly special touch, try thrifting for an antique or slightly tarnished silver tray — the patina adds character and quiet luxury. Reusing candle containers not only adds charm, but also brings a sense of intention and sustainability to your space. When grouped thoughtfully, these pieces transform your vanity into something curated, personal, and undeniably elegant — proof that beauty lives in the details.

MORE BEAUTIFUL ITEMS FOR YOUR VANITY:

Pretty gold heart shaped dish

Antique gold display set

Beauty Is a Relationship With Yourself

Beauty is not something you apply.
It is something you practice.

Every day, you are in relationship with yourself — through the way you speak to your body, the way you move through your mornings, and the spaces you allow yourself to occupy. A makeup vanity, when created with intention, becomes a quiet mirror of that relationship.

It is not about perfection.
It is about presence.

When you sit at a beautifully organized vanity, you are choosing to meet yourself gently. You are choosing to slow the moment before the world asks anything of you. You are choosing to prepare yourself from a place of care rather than urgency.

This is where confidence actually begins — not in the final look, but in the energy you bring into the ritual.

A feminine vanity is a place where you remember who you are. Where you soften your shoulders. Where you breathe. Where you reconnect to your reflection without criticism. Where beauty feels supportive instead of performative.

And over time, something shifts.

You move differently.
You speak differently.
You carry yourself with a quiet certainty.

Because when a woman tends to her space, she is tending to her nervous system.
When she honors her rituals, she honors her worth.
And when she creates beauty for herself — without needing permission — she becomes magnetic in ways that can’t be taught or copied.

Your vanity is not just where you get ready.

It is where you come home to yourself.

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44 things to do on Sunday that will make your life better

There is nothing quite like the feeling of staying in bed a little bit longer on a dark, wintery Sunday morning to just soothe your soul and make you feel like a million dollars. It might even be the most luxurious thing you get to do all week.

As I sit here in my bed, with a full cup of Nespresso Melozio on my nightstand, Diptyque candle going, laptop on a pillow writing this blog post…I can’t help but just feel like I am right out of a coastal grandmother holiday movie scene. The only thing I am missing is a fireplace right in my bedroom with a gorgeous ocean view. Wouldn’t that just be divine?

For me, Sunday always just feels like that magical day. The day that makes you feel like the main character of a movie. The day typically dedicated to treating yourself, doing some self care and soul care.

According to Astrology, Sunday is the day ruled by the Sun. Your Sun sign (where the Sun was positioned in the sky when you were born) is the representation of your identity, how you see yourself. So it is a day energetically set up for you to cultivate a strong sense of your identity. ( I break down each day astrologically in this post ) Sunday is always a perfect opportunity to shift yourself back to identifying yourself as the main character of your own movie in order for you to have a healthy self concept, something key to your confidence and ability to manifest the life you want.

You see it all over TikTok, all the habits you can do to become ‘that girl’. While I love all of those green smoothie, 10 mile run, vacuum your all white living room inspired ideas, they just feel a little impractical to me. So, today, I wanted to go a little bit deeper with you and share 20 ‘realistic’ things you can do today to romanticize your life so that you feel a little bit more like a main character of your own movie.

20 self care things you can do to romanticize your weekend:

1. Grab that book you have half read and finish it.

   If you are anything like me, you might have 2-3 books you are currently reading and it takes you a month to get back to it. Why not make a focus to actually spend some time to focus on it and finish it? The feeling of finally finishing that book feels so so good. I also love to pile all of my favorite design books in bed and just indulge in them.

   A few books I suggest:

   • Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself by Joe Dispenza - this book will help you reset your vibe for the week ahead

   • The Game of Life and How to Play it by Florence Scovel Shinn - I am obsessed with this book and this woman. It’s a short and easy afternoon read that will inspire you endlessly.

2. Less screen time and more presence with your environment.

   Look, I know you are on a screen right now as you read this very blog post. But why not decide today to focus less on screens and more on your current space. The people in it, the decor, the smell, the feel. Put down the phone, turn off the tv and just take in the moments.

3. Open a window and let in fresh air.

   There is just something so therapeutic about being outside. The fresh air can just intoxicate your spirit. I know the weather doesn’t always permit but opening a window and just letting fresh air in will change the energy of your home, even if its only for 5 min.

4. Journal on 3 things you are really really grateful for.

   Even if you aren’t big on journaling, you really should make the effort. I literally love the feeling of having old journal entries to look back on 3 or 6 months down the line. It always shows you how your life is unfolding and it makes you feel like you’re in a movie when you look at your life that way.

   Don’t feel like being grateful? Try the self-love journal that I created to have you getting to know your self on a deeper level.

   5 journal prompts to help you make the most of your Sunday:

   💛 What are 3 things I enjoyed this week? Focus on the good! What brings you joy and satisfaction in your life this Sunday? What opportunities have you been blessed with? Starting your Sunday mornings off with a positive mindset through gratitude can be a real mood booster!

   💛 What are you proud of yourself for accomplishing this week? It’s time for you to get in the celebration energy so you can feel good about yourself instead of beating yourself up.

   💛 What is one way I can put myself first this Sunday?

   💛 What can you do to your home today to help you feel prepared for the week ahead? Make a list of things you could do and only actually do 1 or 2.

   💛 What held you back from being your best self in the past week and how can you adjust for the week ahead?

5. Sage your space.

   I have blogged about my love of sage many times, but this one will never not be a part of my Sunday ritual. If you haven’t saged your home yet. Today is that day. Get to whole foods, they have an entire selection to choose from. Start at your front door, light that baby up and go clockwise around your home. Let the smoke fill every corner and speak out your intentions for the week as you do it. Say prayers for what you want.

6. create a new loaded water recipe

   And get all extra about it so you can drink your weight in water. Use a large cup or bottle you love. Add fresh lemon juice and chlorophyll. I also like to add electrolyte powder to my water for extra nutrients and vitamins, too.

7. Turn on your favorite playlist and turn it up.

   One of my favorite things to do at the moment is put on Bossa Nova Beach Jazz on Youtube and let it play in the background. There’s several you can choose from, I always love the ones with fireplaces going or a view of downtown at night. It just makes your day feel so romantic and fun.

8. Wear your favorite robe all day.

   If you aren’t leaving the house, why not put on your favorite robe and wear it all day. I swear by wearing my robes. They just make you feel so glamorous and chic. I even wear perfume for myself too. It just gives you that extra little touch.

9. Try Wim Hoff breath work exercise.

   The first time I tried breath work, I was changed forever. Your body literally gets invigorated when you do it. This is the first one I ever did and I loved it so much. You can do it in bed, before you even get up and I promise it will just make your day so much better, energetically.

10. Clean & organize your HOME OFFICE

    As many of you know, Feng Shui is my thing. I am always doing little habits, tips and tricks for elevating the chi in my space. Having said that, sometimes a complete organizing session or overhaul of a closet can be too overwhelming for a Sunday.

    So, one trick I learned was that doing even the smallest organizing can have the same effect as a big one. I love to set up for a powerful work week by doing a little feng shui to my home office.

11. Go shopping for organic, whole foods & try a new recipe.

    I’m not going to lie, I don’t always eat perfectly during the week. Sometimes, I even love to order out. Last week, I ordered the most amazing pad thai and it was heavenly. So, on Sunday, it can be fun to balance it out, grab some healthy, fresh foods and try a new recipe. And make sure to make it extra big so you can meal prep it to eat for the rest of the week.

12. Take a nap and rest when you need it.

    I mean, this is one I shouldn’t have to say but I know how we women can feel incredibly guilty for allowing ourselves to be lazy and rest. We’ve been taught to look at ease, calm and flow as a negative thing. (don’t miss my podcast episode 226: 6 lies we tell ourselves as women and how to heal them)

13. Face time a loved one.

    Every time I get off of a face time call with one of my besties who doesn’t live in my city, I honestly feel so nourished. It’s like good soul food.

14. Treat yourself to a houseplant.

    I love my plants so much. They are like my little babies. I always water them a little extra on Sundays and wipe down their leaves with wet towels. It is such a fun, self nurturing ritual and I love teaching my little boy to enjoy it too. Why not get a new one if you don’t have any yet? See my houseplant ritual.

15. Wash your sheets & make your bed.

    So once you are finally out of bed, throw your sheets in the washing machine. Have you ever tried the High Maintenance glamorous wash ? When I was in high school, I was obsessed with Tyler candles and the high maintenance scent. But even all these years later, I just still love this smell. And when you get into your bed Sunday evening after using this on your bedding, your life will never be the same. I also love switching out my sheets with a fresh new set. These green bamboo are my favorite and so luxurious.

16. Put a new inspiring/motivational screensaver on your phone.

    For some reason, whenever I upload a new screensaver on my phone, I feel like my life completely just got a restart. Try it and see how it feels for you.

17. Try a new veggie juice.

    Or some kind of smoothie perhaps? I love having carrot juice or celery juice on Sunday. It just makes me feel like I am getting a healthy start to my week. Suja is my favorite brand to use if I don’t try and make it at home myself.

18. Try some hip opening positions on a yoga mat at home.

    I’m obsessed with yoga and my favorite yoga class in on Sunday morning. My favorite teacher always plays Eryka Badu as we are walking in and it just instantly puts me in a relaxed, leveled up vibe. But you can also google some yoga hip opener positions to help you. Did you know that you will release trauma as you do hip opening stretches? Life changing for us women. Trust me. You can start with something like this.

19. Create an outdoor oasis in your backyard/balcony.

    If the weather permits, I love to go out to my little outdoor space and just be. I light a little sandalwood incense, sweep away any leaves and just sit and sip my coffee. Having a little outdoor oasis can be so fun for your spirit, head to HomeGoods and grab some things to spruce up your little space. Here are some really fun ideas for your backyard space.

20. Start a new course or project.

    I always encourage the women in my community to start my courses on Sunday. Mostly because you have the time to dive into the content. This will encourage you to whip out your journal and prepare yourself for your next up-level. It helps you to shift from worry, stress or anxiety into focusing on your self. Your own growth and personal development.

    💕 Want to go on a spiritual awakening? Take my course Soul Aligned.

    💕 Want to unleash your inner feminine side? Dive into my course The Feminine Frequency: secrets of the divine feminine.

    💕 Want to manifest big money this week? Start with Soul Aligned Wealth.

21. Make a slow morning drink

    Whether it’s a matcha, coffee, or herbal tea, let this be the first thing you do with intention. Sit down while you drink it instead of multitasking. This is your reminder that your day doesn’t need to start in urgency to be meaningful.

    23. Sleep in without an alarm

    When your body wakes up naturally, it resets your nervous system in a powerful way. Let yourself wake slowly, stretch, and ease into the day without rushing. Trust that rest is productive in its own way.

    24. Light a candle to begin the day

    Lighting a candle turns an ordinary morning into a ritual. It signals to your body and mind that today is different — slower, softer, more intentional. Even small gestures like this help romanticize everyday life.

    25. Take a short digital detox

    Put your phone down for an hour and notice how your body responds. Often, clarity and calm return much faster than we expect. Sunday is the perfect day to reconnect with yourself instead of the noise.

    26. Set gentle intentions for the week

    Instead of rigid goals, ask yourself how you want to feel this week. Choose one or two emotional intentions, like ease, confidence, or presence. Let these guide your choices rather than pressure you.

    27. Cook a comforting meal

    Choose something nourishing and familiar, not complicated. Cooking with love — even for yourself — is a form of care and grounding. Let this meal remind you that you deserve to be nourished.

    28. Create a Sunday playlist

    Music has the power to shift energy instantly. Choose songs that feel calm, nostalgic, or expansive. Let it play softly in the background as you move through your day.

    29. TAKE A LONG, UNSTRUCTURED WALK OUTSIDE

    Leave your phone behind or keep it tucked away. Walk without tracking time, steps, or distance. Let your thoughts wander and your body lead.

    30. Do gentle stretching or yoga

    Choose movements that feel soothing rather than challenging. Stretching releases emotional tension stored in the body. Sunday is about listening, not pushing.

    31. Plan a solo date

    Take yourself somewhere simple — a coffee shop, park, or cozy corner at home. Treat yourself with the same care you’d give someone you love. Romance starts with how you show up for yourself.

    32. Arrange fresh flowers

    Flowers instantly soften a space and elevate your mood. Let this be an act of beauty without purpose beyond enjoyment. Your home deserves beauty simply because you live there.

    33. Write a letter to your future self

    Reflect on where you are and what you’re learning right now. Write encouragement, reassurance, and hope into the future. This practice builds trust with yourself over time.

    34. Read something nourishing

    Choose an article that expands your heart or perspective. Avoid anything that feels overly stimulating or demanding. Let reading be restorative rather than productive.

    35. Watch a comforting movie

    Pick something familiar, cozy, or nostalgic. Let yourself enjoy it without scrolling or multitasking. This kind of rest restores emotional energy.

    36. Create a mini vision board

    Focus on the next month or season instead of long-term pressure. Choose images that reflect how you want life to feel. Keep it light and intuitive.

    37. Get dressed intentionally

    Even if you’re staying home, wear something that makes you feel like you. A spritz of perfume or fresh nails can shift your mood. Feeling good in your body matters.

    38. Declutter one small area

    Choose something manageable — a drawer, shelf, or bag. Clearing physical clutter often creates mental clarity. Small resets are powerful.

    39. Practice gratitude with a warm drink

    Sit quietly and reflect on what feels good right now. Gratitude anchors you in abundance instead of lack. Let it be slow and sincere.

    40. Do something creative

    Write, draw, paint, or journal without expectation. Creativity is about expression, not outcome. Let it feel playful and freeing.

    41. Give yourself an at-home spa moment

    Treat your body with gentleness — exfoliate, moisturize, rest. This is about care, not perfection. Your body holds so much for you.

    42. Spend intentional time with family

    Be fully present without distractions. Shared meals, conversations, or quiet moments matter. These connections ground us in what truly matters.

    43. Sit quietly and do nothing

    Let yourself just be. No fixing, planning, or improving. This kind of stillness restores your nervous system deeply.

    44. End Sunday with reassurance

    Before bed, remind yourself that you did enough and you are enough. Speak kindly to yourself about the week ahead. Let Sunday close with peace instead of pressure.

Hope this post inspires you to make your Sunday incredibly special today because of course, you deserve it.

love you,

Ashlina