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stand up to be tall, sit down to be small

So I've been thinking lately about a vanity... our bathroom is small and I feel like I want more room to spread out make-up and other personal care items. And I realized that I have never really set down to apply make-up. I always do so standing up... usually over the sink. Even when I use the full length mirror, I never sit down.

So... do you sit down or stand up?

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  • I stand, but I'd prefer to sit. When we go out of town and I take my little makeup thingy, I always sit down to do my makeup and it's much nicer.

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  • I stand because I have no room to sit. If I had a cut out vanity, sitting would be the way to go!

    Unless I'm going out for a nice dinner or something, it only takes me 3 minutes to do my make up...so it's not too much of an issue.
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  • I sit, but that's because I use a tiny compact mirror to do mine and I usually do all my makeup while watching tv or a movie. I got used to doing my makeup at my desk in college and it just kind of stuck. It makes travel makeup pretty easy though.
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  • I've always sat down to do my makeup.  Prior to moving in together, I sat at my computer desk and did my makeup, and since we've lived together, I sit on our bed and do it.  I just use a handheld mirror and turn on all the lights around me or open the curtains/blinds if it's a sunny day.  I feel like when I stand to do it, I always rush.  When I sit down to do it, I take my time and by using a handheld mirror, I can really pay close attention to detail.  My older brother is makeup artist in NYC and has really taught me a lot about applying it correctly and how to get different looks, plus I have a giant makeup kit thanks to him, so I find it fun to take my time. 

    Embarrassing fact: Often when I'm doing my makeup (and have extra time) I like to put on girly DVD's I have like Newlyweds, The Hills, or Girls Next Door because I feel like they are always getting pretty on those shows, so I like to do it while I watch them lol.  Oh man I'm lame.

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  • I usually stand to do my makeup, but do sit from time to time.  I would much rather sit all the time though.
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  • I'm going to be flamed.  I sit.  But that's because I put my makeup on in the car.  I know, I know!  But I got into the habit years ago and now I can't seem to get myself up early enough to break the habit.  On the good side, I've gotten really good at putting my makeup on without looking.  I can do all of it except for my eyeliner and mascara, and do that either at a stop light or once I get to wear I'm going.

     On the rare occasion that I do my makeup at home then I stand.

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  • I am lucky enough to have a freestanding vanity with a mirror, so I sit to do my makeup.  It's my own little "me time" part of the day and I love it!
  • I can't see a thing without my glasses, so I have to stand and lean right into the mirror.
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  • I stand in front on the mirror behind my door so I can get really close; especially to do my eyes. I'm really big on eye makeup. I use like 4 different colors and blend and shape and stuff.
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  • I havent worn make-up in ages but I usually do it standing at the bathroom mirror or sitting on the floor in my bedroom in the mirror that we have hanging. Its usually better if I do it in the bathroom, the light is def better there. 
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  • imageerindworley:

    I'm going to be flamed.  I sit.  But that's because I put my makeup on in the car.  I know, I know!  But I got into the habit years ago and now I can't seem to get myself up early enough to break the habit.  On the good side, I've gotten really good at putting my makeup on without looking.  I can do all of it except for my eyeliner and mascara, and do that either at a stop light or once I get to wear I'm going.

     On the rare occasion that I do my makeup at home then I stand.

    This, exactly. Embarrassed

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