DIY Glitter Makeup Brush Holder

After watching Ingrid's GIY (Glam It Yourself) video, on how to make this really cute glitter makeup brush holder, I couldn't wait for my candles to burn up so I could use the glass container to make one. With a few changes on how to get rid of the wax I found it faster and easier to make these and wanted to share that with you.

After burning up a candle here are a few steps to make this.

1. Heat water in a cup in the microwave for two minutes and pour in glass container.
2. After poring the water in the candle holder, put the container in the freezer for 20 minutes. Once the wax has cooled easily remove the wax and wicks. 
3. Wash the container for any residue and remove labels. With a brush add a thin layer of gloss Mod Podge, add glitter, and for extra security add a transparent sealer. I got all of these supplies from my local Walmart. 
4.  Wait several hours for it to completely dry and then it's ready to use.

My Tips

• Make sure when you apply the Mod Podge that you use a very thin layer, otherwise it can take days to dry.
• Adding boiling water in the candle will cause the candle wax to float to the top as well as the glue from the wicks. It takes less then a minute and it's fun to watch hee hee.
• Letting it cool in the freezer cuts the time in half to get started on your project ;)

• If there are any spots that you missed with glitter after it has dried, you can add another coat of Mod Podge and glitter. 

I love Ingrid! Make sure to check out her YouTube channel, MissGlamorazzi, for more GIY videos. 

I hope my little tips helped. I have already made two of these as gifts!



Presentation means a lot to me. I love to be surrounded by all things pretty even if it's only for my eyes. A year ago I came up with the idea of displaying my brushes like this.







I often spend my time on my vanity. This is another part of my room that makes me so happy every time I look at it. Not only are there some of the beautiful gifts given to me by people that I so dearly love, but the mono chrome colors really catch my attention.

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A Christmas Gift From The Boyfriend

The perfect addition to my room!

For Christmas my boyfriend Ricardo gave me this enchanting vanity stool. For months I have been looking for a stool that was dainty, pretty, and tall enough. It's so beautiful I'm in love with it! He said I have been a good girl this year. Smile from ear to ear. Eye candy like this makes getting ready more pleasing and fun. It was definitely meant for me :) What was one of your favorite gifts this year?

MERRY CHRISTMAS

 Merry Christmas beauties! I hope you are all having a wonderful Holiday with your loved ones. This morning I filmed a fun tag perfect for today hoping to bring a little Christmas cheer to you. Did you get everything you wished for today? I hope you did!

 SANTAS TAG QUESTIONS

S - Show us your favourite Christmas pajamas!
A - A smell that reminds you of Christmas?
N - Number 1 item on your wish list this year
T - Tell us the best gift you ever received? Ever gave?
A - Angel or star at the top of the tree?
S - Share an old picture of you during the Christmas holidays!

T - Treasured traditions: what are yours?
A - A beauty product you can't live without during the Christmas holidays?
G - Greatest Christmas dessert you've ever had?

Affordable Cute Gifts For Her!

1. Heart Sweater $22.80 | 2. Barbie Pullover Hoodie $22.80 | 3. Neon Hello Kitty Sweater $22.80 | 4. Reindeer Cardigan $22.80 | 5. Suede Moccasins $19.50 | 6. Studded Flats $24.80 | 7. Polka Dot Cosmetic Bag $4.80 | Messanger Bag $29.80

Christmas is right around the corner and if your a last minute shopper like me you need ideas fast! Here are some of my favorite pieces currently at www.Forever21.com. I love this store because it is so affordable. If you have a girly sister, cousin, girlfriend, neighbor, co-worker, blah blah blah she will love these! I know I wouldn't mind getting a few of these wink wink. Hee hee....

I hope this little guide helped. I'm off to bed but will be back with a much requested blog post, My Christmas Wish list :D 

Much Love,

Belinda Selene

She's Turning 26!

My Sister's Birthday Bash 

When it comes to celebrating our loved ones Birthdays, we always go all out! Last Saturday was a night to remember and what better way to keep those memories alive then by capturing them on camera. My sister turned 26! She has already accomplished so much at such a young age and I am so proud of her! She is a role model for me. I love my sisi so much! She is definitely one of my biggest supporters in everything I do.

On her special day she invited 24 of her closets friends for a night of celebration.

We started the evening by having a couple of drinks at her house while we got ready for the night. After everyone arrived and played paparazzi, we danced and fist pumped  inside the party bus that took us to a night club in the beautiful city, where VIP service waited for us. 

   

This is our girl crew, missing two more that showed up fashionably late, they all have that strong sisterly chemistry.

My sister is one of the easiest people to shop for. I know her favorite brands by heart and as long as it's in her size she will genuinely love it. I had to wrap it in this really cute pink tissue paper of course. It's the little touches that make it more special.

Steve Madden Satchel

Her expression said it all. Thought of her immediately after seeing them. Thought about getting them in my size too hee hee.

Guess Shoes 

I wanted to add these beautiful pink and gold shoes to her, already large, shoe collection. I really need to show you guys a tour of her walk in closet I helped design. I'm a bit Jelly of her closet, its funny because we both love how her closet turned out  that we like to sit in there and talk about her new purchases. It's one of our hang out spots ha ha.

 

We made sure to give our Birthday girl the full glamor treatment. Beauty pro Artie did her makeup and nails, while I gave her big curls and voluminous hair.

 Twitter @MissBelindaxox

"Setting up to do my sister's hair for her birthday bash as well as two other friends and myself :D"

 It was an interesting night full of surprises, laughter, and lots of dancing. I didn't get a chance to take pictures in the club but good thing we took plenty before we left. Getting ready is always half the fun and excitement of going out. We had a good time planning this event for the last month including her Birthday dinner. Especially the shopping part! I'm glad we got to share it with our closets friends. 

I'm going to finish eating my Ben & Jerry's ice cream from last night that I didn't get to finish. Ricardo bought it for me since I was super stressed this week thank you baby. My favorite is Chunky Monkey! Yummy! Ice cream makes everything better, don't you think? Ginger is sleeping on my lap and it's making me want to take a nap...so I just noticed I'm always about to eat or already eat at the end of my posts. Yeah...I'm a fatty, but I can't help it I love food!

Much love,

Belinda 

Pink Christmas!

It's that time of year again! I love Christmas! Who doesn't? Ever since I moved into my own little place I haven't stopped rearranging/decorating my pad. All my Christmas decorations are pink of course! This is one of my favorite places in my living room. I wanted to dress up my dress form, which I still haven't named, the pink hat and skirt are so cute I really wanted to display them!  

Victoria Secret Sequins Hat | Victoria Secret Skirt | Rebecca Minkoff Mini Mac | Chanel Picture Frame DIY | IKea Side Table | Pink Christmas Tree Micheal's | Miniature Pink Presents/Ornaments Walmart |

White Christmas Tree Target | Pink Nutcracker Marshalls

All Ornaments Walmart | Target

 As for my coffee, table I just added some pink ornaments to contrast the silver potpourri. Who says ornaments are only suppose to be displayed on the tree? I think it makes my coffee table look more festive! 

Flowers TJMaxx | Lauren Conrad Style Book | September Elle Magazine | Chanel Collections and Creations Book | Silver Tray Ross | Silver and While Potpourri Micheal's | Satin & Co. Candle Flower Shop | Yankee Candle Pink Sands | White Ceramic Nail Polish Display Marshalls

Here is how I displayed some of my ornaments last year on the corner of the dessert table.