Mila is my morning buddy. After my husband goes to work and I take Hudson to school, it is just her and I until I go to work. (which may be why she is obsessed with me) She watches me get ready every day… sitting next to me as I blow-dry my hair, and stealing makeup out of my bathroom drawers.
So she was BEYOND excited when we put together her new kid-sized vanity, an amazing Christmas gift from the best aunt and uncle ever! (thanks Heather & Jeff!!) Heather also got her a little kit full of pretend vanity products, which were super cute… but Mila broke most of the eyeshadows and blushes fairy quickly. She likes to open and close them about a MILLION times… the toys never stood a chance!
I recently cleaned out my bathroom drawers (part of my big organization resolution!) and I realized I was throwing out a lot of old eyeshadows and brushes that I knew Mila would love to play with! I’ve seen pictures of homemade play makeup using paint or nail polish… So I decided to give it a try!
Then I rinsed off all the containers and poured nail polish in each part. They were dry in just a few hours. (Make sure you let them dry in a well-ventilated area, the polish smell will be pretty strong)
I think they turned out so cute, and Mila LOVES them! It also makes getting ready much easier for me, since now she has her own area to play. (I wish I had glitter nail polishes, since I think those would have turned out awesome! I will definitely invest in some $1 Wet & Wild glittery polish the next time I do this!) So if you have a girly girl like I apparently do… try to make your own play makeup! It is super easy, your kids will love it and they are really durable!
Alana Pace-Robillard says
Such a good idea!!! Definitely using this!
Lauren says
Thank you! I was shocked by how easy it was and how good they turned out! Thanks for stopping by! 🙂
Twitchetts Blogspot says
This is such a fun idea! I have loads of makeup I never use… and nail polish too!
Lauren says
I know.. I need to make her more.. blush, etc. She really loves it, which is so funny to me!!
Katie Pinch says
Super cute idea!
Lauren says
Thank you Katie, and Happy New Year! 🙂
Jennifer Corter says
Wow, that is really an incredible idea! If I ever have a little girl, I am SO going to try this out! Thanks for sharing!
Lauren says
Thank you!! My 6 year old son actually loves it too, he's like "hey Mila.. want me to put make up on you?" haha
Tarynn Playle says
My daughter would LOVE this! Thanks for sharing this great idea!
Lauren says
It surprised me that it was such a big hit, to be honest. I wasnt even planning to blog about it.. but the kids like it so much!
Jess Ullrich says
This is a really cute idea… And it's so simple! Thanks for sharing!
Lauren says
I know.. and they have held up really well considering she messes with it every day. (her brother too) 😉
Nicole McGregor says
great great great idea my dear!
Lauren says
Thank you! 🙂
Laura Funk says
MUST DO THIS. LITERAL!
Lauren says
haha.. use glitter polish! It is my one regret.. 😉
Aileen Brian Van Pelt says
What a great idea! The girls love getting their hair blow-dried and putting on makeup. But they might be upset when the makeup doesn't show up on their face. Does Mila care?
Lauren says
She doesn't mind.. but she's not even two! haha.. she may notice and get annoyed when she is a bit older!
Bev Feldman says
That is so cute, and I adore the photo or her putting her makeup on. Seriously, so sweet! I'll have to see Eve is girly and into makeup as she gets older, now she's completely clueless 🙂
Lauren says
I am so surprised that she knows what to do with it.. she was asking for my makeup since she always watches me get ready. It is really crazy how young it all starts…
Nicole Keener says
This is a really cute Idea, wish I had done this when my daughter was little.
Lauren says
Thanks Nicole! Have a wonderful day and thanks for taking the time to comment.
mommyatozblog.com says
What a great idea! I know my daughter would love this…she's super into the idea of makeup 🙂
Lauren says
Its so scary how early it all starts! She has been a girly girl from the start.. I am in serious trouble! 😉
Alexis says
What a cute idea!!! 🙂
Lauren says
Thank you for taking the time to comment! Have a wonderful day!!
Jhanis V. says
OMG. You are a genius! My 3yo loves playing with my makeup! So going to do this over the weekend!
Lauren says
Yes, I was sick of tracking down all my missing makeup! I would find it in my closet, in the playroom.. haha!
Michelle James says
These are super cute. I never had girls but I have a friend who has 3. I think she would really like this idea. Thanks for sharing.
Lauren says
thanks for stopping by! Have a wonderful week!
Jessica Dimas says
This is SUCH a cute idea!!! I've got to share it with all of my girl mom friends lol, I hear so many stories of ruined makeup haha!
Lauren says
Yes.. it is crazy how fast they get into things.. I am always missing makeup now, and my necklaces if I leave them where she can grab them! 😉
Jennifer - The Deliberate Mom says
Oh my goodness! This is BRILLIANT!!! I have to remember to do this for my girls.
Thanks so much for sharing! I'm pinning this to my Deliberate Kids Stuff board!
Wishing you a lovely evening.
xoxo
Lauren says
Thanks for the pin!! 🙂 Mila loves her fake makeup, but it does give me a bit of anxiety that she is ALREADY into such girly things! 🙂
Ana says
OMG what a great idea – and how adorable! Little girls everywhere need this!!
Lauren says
Thank you! She really enjoys it, and her brother does too! ha! He may be a makeup artist when her grows up since he is always offering to do her 'makeup'!
lindsayb says
love this! (goes off to look for empty eye shadow boxes…)
Lauren says
Yeah, it was pretty easy for me to find some since I am a bit of a makeup hoarder… haha! Have a wonderful week and thanks for stopping over!
Echo A says
Such an awesome idea! I am totally going to do this!
Lauren says
I was surprised at how good it turned out and it has really held up! (but I really wish I had used glitter polish!!) 😉
The Contented Wife says
Oh how cute! I'm sure she was thrilled to have her own little vanity for getting ready in the morning. Making her own eyeshadow is such a cute idea. If I ever have a girl I may just have to steal this idea. 🙂
So glad you shared this post with us at the SHINE Blog Hop!
Lauren says
Yes it is one of my FAVORITE blog hops!! Have a wonderful week and I am glad I got to connect with you!
Audrey says
adorable and practical idea!
found this on wine'd down wednesday
Lauren says
Yeah! I love that linkup.. thank you for stopping over!
Keri Snyder says
Adorable! I have a little baby girl and so excited for her to have little fun things like this! Thanks for linking with Tuesday Talk!
Lauren says
I am surprised with how 'girly' my daughter is, since I am NOT girly at all! She knows what she likes! I'm glad I found your linkup! Its the first time I linked up there.. 🙂
TEO Mom says
Genius! This is a great idea and it looks like she's loving it!
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Lauren says
I just went to check it out and it was closed.. next week! 😉 thanks for stopping by!
Amanda {Kids and Cabernet} says
What a great idea, and I'm sure she feels like such a big girl doing her "makeup"!
Lauren says
Yes she def does.. even though it gives me an anxiety attack.. thinking about her teenage years! ha!
Natasha Johnson says
A great idea. My girls love to play in makeup and this would be perfect for them.
Lauren says
yes esp since there is NO mess! Thanks for stopping over and have a wonderful week!
Bonnie H says
What an awesome idea! Thanks for sharing it with us at the Home Matters Linky Party. I hope you will party with us again this Friday. #HomeMattersParty
Lauren says
Yes, I signed up for updates so hopefully I wont forget! 🙂 Have a great week!
Abbie says
Love this. I'm going to have to bookmark it to do for my daughter. Thanks for sharing!
Lauren says
Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to comment! have a wonderful week! 🙂
Blooming In Bedlam says
This is so unbearably cute! I just can't stand all the preciousness!
Lauren says
Thanks Cajun! I hope you are having a great new year so far! 🙂
Melissa Matters says
This is so much fun! My daughter likes makeup. She is always trying to use mine. =)
Lauren says
Yes Mila steals all my makeup and all my purses! I am in trouble with this one…
Sandy Sandmeyer says
Thank you so much for joining us at Bloggers Brags Pinterest Party. You post has been pinned.
Lauren says
Thanks Sandy! It was a fun linkup! 🙂
Lucy Goodwin says
Popped over from the Pin-It-Party. what a fantastic idea, I will definitely be doing this when I next think of throwing some make up away
Lauren says
Thanks Lucy! have a wonderful week!
Nancy Laws says
OMG, my girls will love this, 3 girls, I will have lots of opportunities to test this out
Lauren says
Oh my Nancy! With 3 princesses you need this one! Have a wonderful week! 🙂
familyworklife.com says
You're a genius! My two-year-old is obsessed with all things "pretty" and loves pretending to put on makeup. This will be perfect for her!
Lauren says
It sounds like you have a girly girl like me! (and it was time for me to get rid of those blue eyeshadows that I tricked myself into thinking I could pull off!) ha!
Melissa Convertino says
I think this is a great idea! I like that its also simple.
Thanks for sharing.
Melissa
Lauren says
Yes, if I didn't screw it up.. then it has to be easy! I am def not crafty! Have a great week!
Mrs.AOK says
ADORABLE! I love the cute pictures, seriously too cute. Thanks for sharing with us at Mommy Monday!
XO
Lauren says
Of course! I never miss a mommy monday blog hop! 🙂 Hope your week is going well!
Brandyn Blaze says
I love this! Such a cute idea! My little one is addicted to stealing my make-up, this will be a life saver!
Thank you for sharing with us at #MommyMeetupMondays! Hope to see you next week!
Lauren says
I signed up for updates so I wouldnt forget! 😉 have a great week and I hope your sweetie likes this!
Susan says
Very clever and cute, too 🙂
Lauren says
Thanks Susan! Hope you are having a great week! 😉
JoAnn says
I love this idea!! How cute is she?!?
Dominique Goh says
That's a really neat idea of recycling your old cosmetics for her to play with. Will have to try that with my little one as she loves to get into my makeup.
Lauren says
Yes, and this is way cleaner since she had already broken a few eyeshadows when she managed to sneak them away from my drawer! 😉
Harmony says
Wow, this is adorable! A frugal idea that is sure to entertain for hours. Thanks 🙂
Lauren says
Thank you! She still loves it! Hope you are having a great week!
otilia stocks says
This is so cute! I need to do something like this for my girls!
thank you for linking up with the #pinitparty
Twitchetts Blogspot says
We are doing a Blogger Love post today and added a link to this DIY still loving this so much 🙂
http://twitchetts.blogspot.com/2015/01/sharing-little-blogger-love.html
Rachel says
This is so precious! I love her vanity, I think I need one in my size! 🙂
Jess says
Love this idea! My daughter is 22mo and is forever getting into my makeup bag, every lipstick I own has been mutilated. Just a question, does your daughter try to lick the nail polishe or anything? Just worried because it’s toxic if it’s the safest thing to use?? Thanks ☺️
Lauren says
She doesn’t try to lick it.. Not sure if there is something a little better to use out there.. if there is I can’t think of it. A little nail polish can’t hurt too much.. right? 😉