tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post2653015590756933857..comments2024-03-26T07:25:57.412-07:00Comments on lola's secret beauty blog: By Request: Storing and Organizing All of Those Gift With Purchase Samples!lola seicentohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14096919291120769005noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-27801129550130854832014-10-06T07:00:49.276-07:002014-10-06T07:00:49.276-07:00Hi! I do make sure that the lids are on tight, and...Hi! I do make sure that the lids are on tight, and the drawer is a cool dark place-- so that does have a tendency to increase the shelf life a bit I also try to use things that tend to be more perishable sooner rather than later. Many of these things haven't been in my drawer all that long, but others have been sitting in storage a little longer. I evaluate each product before use-- if they lola seicentohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096919291120769005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-18049865189821273332014-10-05T20:06:38.560-07:002014-10-05T20:06:38.560-07:00hi lola! how long do you store these samples for? ...hi lola! how long do you store these samples for? i have sooo many, but i'm also afraid they may go bad if I don't use them up fast enough (and i mean fast enough as within a year or two)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-20142155857918154982014-09-24T07:42:41.211-07:002014-09-24T07:42:41.211-07:00Hi Cheryl! Your system sounds very efficient. Fran...Hi Cheryl! Your system sounds very efficient. Frankly it makes more sense to have it stored in an under bed storage unit than in a bathroom with limited storage space since these samples aren't the types of things that need to be accessed on a daily basis. My built-in storage unit is an original 1920s feature from when the house was built, and while I love the character-- it is quite deep andlola seicentohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096919291120769005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-23693324040457065842014-09-24T07:35:40.123-07:002014-09-24T07:35:40.123-07:00:-):-)lola seicentohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096919291120769005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-78402530170400773362014-09-24T07:35:26.715-07:002014-09-24T07:35:26.715-07:00Oh there is a lot more! This is just the portion t...Oh there is a lot more! This is just the portion that is organized! I have at least that much (if not more) in other places that I haven't dealt with yet! So you were right in your assumption! lola seicentohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096919291120769005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-85874188412174887122014-09-24T06:12:53.804-07:002014-09-24T06:12:53.804-07:00looks like home, helen! :) mine is stored if a ve...looks like home, helen! :) mine is stored if a very similar condition, but in a nice pull out, under bed storage system. that would not be my favorite, but bed/bath situation pretty much demands it. i am also able to store extra disposables (tissues, cotton balls, baby wipes) in the same location and dang it, it just works!<br /><br />oh, this reminds me -- in my last TestTube i received what faux mccoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12650274715319536963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-68408582191948497572014-09-24T00:14:20.738-07:002014-09-24T00:14:20.738-07:00i actually thought it'd be more :Pi actually thought it'd be more :PAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-40162194597092726102014-09-23T21:57:44.591-07:002014-09-23T21:57:44.591-07:00Hi Eileen, I have actually been meaning to do that...Hi Eileen, I have actually been meaning to do that for some time. It's such a thing to do :-)<br />At long last my Tom Ford Master Class event coverage is posting tomorrow! I hope to see you at the next one! Have a lovely evening :-)lola seicentohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096919291120769005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-7484006699425796372014-09-23T21:54:11.218-07:002014-09-23T21:54:11.218-07:00Hi cpl100, Absolutely my pleasure! You probably th...Hi cpl100, Absolutely my pleasure! You probably thought that it would be a more sane amount, and perhaps more well organized? It is nice having the big drawers, but without organizers to subdivide the space it can tend to get a bit cluttered. Well, I doubt you would envy my stash of samples if you considered how much I spent in full size products to end up with that many samples- LOL! Actually, Ilola seicentohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096919291120769005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-9526697283728798642014-09-23T21:42:33.685-07:002014-09-23T21:42:33.685-07:00Now, that was not what I was expecting at all. Do...Now, that was not what I was expecting at all. Don't know what I expected but it wasn't that. I am envious of both your stash of products and the extra drawer you have to devote to them. Thanks for sharing.cpl100https://www.blogger.com/profile/10909822557034568788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-60418465062473535532014-09-23T21:40:49.278-07:002014-09-23T21:40:49.278-07:00I actually don't have too many samples on hand...I actually don't have too many samples on hand at any one time. When I end up with duplicates or products I don't want or need, I give them to a women's shelter. When many of those women flee, they leave everything behind so a few little luxuries are always appreciated.Eileenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01591893495803781535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-46981924838971072452014-09-23T20:22:56.595-07:002014-09-23T20:22:56.595-07:00Thank you, J that is such a kind thing to say. I l...Thank you, J that is such a kind thing to say. I love that kitty dearly and will do everything in my power to give her a happy life in the best health possible. I'm this post motivated you to organize your samples and that you found some buried treasures! I know just what you mean-- organizing my mess unearthed things that I didm;t even know that I had! xoxoxlola seicentohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096919291120769005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-8261433971261175142014-09-23T20:19:53.739-07:002014-09-23T20:19:53.739-07:00Lucky Fannie to have a human mommy that loves her ...Lucky Fannie to have a human mommy that loves her so much and watches over her so carefully! :) Already reorganized my stash of samples by brand and am way happier now. I found a couple of Radical, Tatcha, Rodial and African Botanics samples in my mess and am really excited to try them. Thank you so much for the lovely tips! Jnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-40910046037222171122014-09-23T20:11:55.814-07:002014-09-23T20:11:55.814-07:00Your storage method sounds like a good one, and or...Your storage method sounds like a good one, and organizing it by product type definitely sounds like it facilitates finding new products to rotate into your routine! Nice job, Chia-Yi! :-)lola seicentohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096919291120769005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-25045010275967558872014-09-23T20:08:50.680-07:002014-09-23T20:08:50.680-07:00My stash of samples wasn't so big not that lon...My stash of samples wasn't so big not that long ago, but after a few cycles of big gift bags at Barneys and Space NK and pretty soon there were so many more samples. I find that as long as things are easily visible and organized in a way that makes sense-- then I will use the products. If not, then I forget all about them! Plastic bags work really well, I find! Let me know how it goes! :-)lola seicentohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096919291120769005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-71069796796165850882014-09-23T20:03:06.240-07:002014-09-23T20:03:06.240-07:00TATCHA is definitely worthy of our love-- it's...TATCHA is definitely worthy of our love-- it's such an amazing line! :-)lola seicentohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096919291120769005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-4045955339960354482014-09-23T20:02:19.499-07:002014-09-23T20:02:19.499-07:00Hi wefadetogray! Well, it definitely is working fo...Hi wefadetogray! Well, it definitely is working for me now that I have restored some order! It was a pretty scary mess after months of just tossing stuff in the drawer! I hope that your week is off to a great start! I'm hugging the kitties for you! They send you purrs and licks! xoxoxlola seicentohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096919291120769005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-32236209470492643372014-09-23T18:54:29.729-07:002014-09-23T18:54:29.729-07:00I am in love with Tatcha. Lovely collection! I am in love with Tatcha. Lovely collection! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05769848652703779076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-38270595185849075722014-09-23T18:46:23.275-07:002014-09-23T18:46:23.275-07:00Wow, I'm just a beginner with regard to sample...Wow, I'm just a beginner with regard to samples compared to you! I'm so jealous of all those Tatcha and Radical Skincare samples, lol Thank you for some great organizing tips. Plastics bags by brand it will be!Never Say Die Beautyhttp://www.neversaydiebeauty.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-37808697610567532792014-09-23T18:30:03.132-07:002014-09-23T18:30:03.132-07:00i sort by category as i usually prefer to test one...i sort by category as i usually prefer to test one new product at a time. currently there are several shoe box sized storage units stacked on top of each other broken down into: face serums/moisturizers, face makeup & brows, eye makeup and lip products. zip lock bags are used inside of those boxes to separate into subcategories. when i'm starting to run low on something in my current Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07846280616059231512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-11441403249598253442014-09-23T18:04:06.911-07:002014-09-23T18:04:06.911-07:00Gosh I do not store them like you, that's for ...Gosh I do not store them like you, that's for sure. My cabinet with samples is not that big but it is soooo messy. I need to learn from you, my darling. You are a master!<br />Tell your furries I send them love!wefadetograyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07405480340863988032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-65015567515816326282014-09-23T13:01:06.494-07:002014-09-23T13:01:06.494-07:00Hi J! I'm so glad that you like how I store my...Hi J! I'm so glad that you like how I store my skincare samples, and am flattered that you think enough of it to give it a try! BIG SMILE! Thank you so much for asking about Fannie!!!!!!! <3 <3 <3 She seems to be feeling well, and she continues to put on a little weight. We keep a VERY close eye on her, and any sign of a shift in the wrong direction and we'll be visiting the vet.lola seicentohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096919291120769005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-15121167506070854302014-09-23T12:57:28.748-07:002014-09-23T12:57:28.748-07:00Hi Helen! I completely agree with Unpaletteable-- ...Hi Helen! I completely agree with Unpaletteable-- this is pure genius! There is such logic to this method! Yup, reorganizing tonight after work! How is Fannie doing? :-)Jnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-34964661024320568142014-09-23T12:48:52.756-07:002014-09-23T12:48:52.756-07:00Hi Unpaletteable! I'm glad that this inspired ...Hi Unpaletteable! I'm glad that this inspired you! I agree that storing by brand is the way to go-- at least it has been for me. It also makes it super easy to see what you have from a particular line. You do get a better sense of what the line is about! Let me know how it goes for you! :-)lola seicentohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096919291120769005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-35275312645496054382014-09-23T12:46:52.302-07:002014-09-23T12:46:52.302-07:00Hi Anaviglam-- I do seem to have accumulated quite...Hi Anaviglam-- I do seem to have accumulated quite a few samples LOL! How do you store yours? :-)lola seicentohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096919291120769005noreply@blogger.com