Where do you keep your pretties?

I l.o.v.e nail polish. I love all the different colors. I love the shapes of the bottles. I love the names of the polishes. I love it all.

I bring my own color with me when I get my nails done so I’m always on the look out for new shades/brands. I don’t have hundreds of bottles, but I do have enough that I had to find somewhere to keep them.  I’ve read that nail polish should be kept in a cool dark place, but I couldn’t bear to keep my pretties locked away in a cabinet or drawer (no need to call protective services, they are in a cool dry place and not under any direct light).  Plus I like to see them, it’s like looking at candy in a candy jar to me, so I keep my polishes on clear polish racks.

 I have two small racks and two large racks. The small racks are approximately 13 inches wide and 6 1’2 inches long. I got the small racks from a local Asian beauty supply store. I can get 37-44 bottles on the small rack depending on the size of the bottles. There are four rows on the small rack. The large racks are 16 x11x2 and can hold approximately 60 bottles. There are five rows on the large racks. I got them  here at the Supply Source. I’ve ordered from the Supply Source twice with no issues. I have one of each size rack in the pics above.

I’m always changing them around. Sometimes I arrange them by color, other times by shapes and brands. It’s the little things that make me happy:).

Check out some of my favorite nail polish blogs:

Nails Beautiqued: here
Pinkgingers’: A Thing of Beauty: here
The Phalanges files: here
The Hungry Asian: here
Steph’s Closet: here
Enamel Girl: here

7 Comments

  1. Of the Comely
    September 1, 2011 / 12:12 am

    @ simply chic:you are welcome. i'm off to vote for you again 🙂

  2. Katie Mac
    September 4, 2011 / 4:02 pm

    OMG, I found a nail polish junkie like me…LOL!!!! I absolutely LOVE nail polish it’s my pick me.I do the same thing I also bring my own colors to the nail salon and half the time the nail tech tries to keep my polish…LOLI’ve never tried the Rescue Beauty Lounge brand but I’ve seen it in magazines. Where is it sold? I also need to step up my Channel nail polish game. I had the iconic Vamp color when it first came out and love it. Thanks for sharing….I adore your collection! You have a beautiful selection of colors…what is your favorite?I just did a post on my nail polish collection if you get a chance check it out!Katie Machttp://www.themacstyles.blogspot.com/

  3. Of the Comely
    September 4, 2011 / 6:28 pm

    @Katie Mac:I get the RBL polishes online directly from the Rescue Beauty Lounge website. I don't know if it's sold in any free standing stores. .Thank you.I can't pick a favorite. I love them all :).I will definitely check out your post. I love finding kindred spirits !

  4. Katie Mac
    September 4, 2011 / 8:19 pm

    The magazine is called Nail Pro…I believe they have a trial offer of 2 free magazines. It’s an informative magazine. Be sure to check them out. Thanks for the nail polish info I’m going to check out the RBL website!

  5. Jehanne Wyllie
    September 11, 2011 / 10:17 pm

    WOW. That is an impressive collection!

  6. Of the Comely
    September 11, 2011 / 11:57 pm

    @ Katie Mac:Thanks for the info.@ Jehanne Wyllie:Thanks!

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