My thief-proof (and pretty) storage solution :]

uh_oh_disco · 08-12-2008, 11:16 AM #1 (**permalink**)

After repeatedly having my makeup goods stolen and trashed by my sister, my Dad gave me his old tool box. When people had suggested lockable tool boxes, I always envisaged the garden-green plastic ones with orange handles and fold out trays which are pretty darn ugly - plus I'd only just bought pretty tins and drawers for storing my makeup so I was annoyed that I'd have to resort to them if I wanted to be able to buy makeup and not have to worry about how long I'd actually have it.

So anyway, it's actually more like a set of drawers and work top than a traditional tool box, the lock in the top locks all of the drawers too :] I have my actual makeup in the smaller drawers and books, sketchbooks and magazines in the larger ones.

Me being a fool so you can see the size...

I highly recommend one for anybody else living with people who like to help themselves, or anybody who likes keeping their makeup stuff all in one place and neatly stored. I think these probably cost a fair bit, but they're worth the investment in the long run!

glam8babe · 08-12-2008, 11:21 AM #2 (**permalink**)

wow that looks kool

where did you get it from? and how much

SiCiLyGiRl · 08-12-2008, 07:08 PM #3 (**permalink**)

looks really cool

MACLovin · 08-12-2008, 07:37 PM #4 (**permalink**)

Nice! I bet its great to have everything in one place.. sucks for your sister though, haha.. no more dipping her hands into your makeup collection.. won't she be delighted.

BinkysBaby · 08-12-2008, 10:15 PM #5 (**permalink**)

I love it!

mymakeuproom · 08-12-2008, 10:22 PM #6 (**permalink**)

Love it. I might have to steal my hubby's.

brokenxbeauty · 08-12-2008, 11:31 PM #7 (**permalink**)

Whoa, what an awesome idea!

hhunt2 · 08-13-2008, 12:44 AM #8 (**permalink**)

Haha, that's very cool. I love it!

Once you start getting tons more of makeup, up-grade to the tall tool box with wheels. lol

uh_oh_disco · 08-13-2008, 06:52 AM #9 (**permalink**)

glam8babe, I saw a black one in Halfords but I'm not sure how much it was. I reckon at the cheapest these would be about £100 since they're high quality and take quite a beating before they finally give in. Ones without locks would probably be cheaper.

MACLovin, it feels great! I retrieved a concealer from her room yesterday and couldn't help but grin as I locked it away :P

melliquor · 08-13-2008, 06:59 AM #10 (**permalink**)

I need one of those... i have a 12 year old that loves to play with my makeup. I have been thinking of getting something that locks.

Heiaken · 08-13-2008, 08:06 AM #11 (**permalink**)

That's really pretty and conviniet

Repunzel · 08-13-2008, 08:50 AM #12 (**permalink**)

that's a great idea.i'm going to go to the hardware store and look for 1

RJN · 08-14-2008, 03:55 AM #13 (**permalink**)

Great Idea

ratmist · 08-14-2008, 06:43 AM #14 (**permalink**)

glam8babe, I tried to get one of these (a smaller one that would sit on my dresser/chest of drawers) and it was something like £50-£60 at Halfords. They come up on eBay a lot, but because they're so heavy, shipping is usually extortionate. I've seen them sometimes on Gumtree too.