I have a room in my home that has had many uses, and recently I decided to make it in to a dressing room. I know, it sounds a bit extravagant! However, as my career grows I do spend quite a bit of time coordinating my wardrobe and accessories for photo shoots and segments, and on a few occassions I end up in hair and makeup prior to those shoots in my home. Is that enough justification? 
I have centered the design of the room around two of my basic needs: accessorizing and grooming…not in that order. I am orgainizing all of my jewlery (as you can see in a past entry), shoes, scarves, gloves, sunglasses, and handbags and have set aside an area where I can do my hair and makeup.
This custom made pillow has inpspired the color of the room, with a pop of raspberry the color palette creates a sense of glamour.
And then, of course, the pillow inspired these foo dogs: as an accent, perhaps on my vanity:
They do ward off evil spirits, don’t they?
I have been searching for a contemporary vanity. I did find some fabulous options, all of which are $1,500 or more, and then I scoured IKEA. I found a unique vanity, and decided to make it mine. This vanity has high gloss white doors giving it a contemporary feel on the outside, and on the inside it has four drawers, a glass shelf, and a mirror. It is not only a space saver (tall instead of wide), but after I am finished getting ready I can close the doors and hide my obsession with beauty products from my friends and family!
</aI am still searching for the perfect barstool to use in front of the vanity when it is open. I will post more pictures as I finalize the room. Stay tuned.
If you have a dressing room, or you are creating one, please email me with pictures and I will select a few of my favorites to share.
If you don’t have a dressing room, why not create an environment in your bedroom, bathroom, or closet that encourages you to start the day in a glamorous way? Bathe the room in your favorite color, and bring in bold accessories. If you share your space with others, this should be the space that is all yours where you can express your creativity and personality!
