Whatever your source of light, position your vanity so that your face is directly in front of the light. Light that hits your face from the side or overhead can cast shadows and ruin makeup depth and placement, says Farooq. She recommends using a shade over your bulb, especially if you're planning on being filmed or photographed, since "too much lighting can throw off the white balance."

The place you beautify yourself should be inspiring, fun, personal, and well...beautiful. Frilly and romantic, or sleek and modern, or vintage and thrifty, whatever your style, you can find ways to customize your vanity with functional accessories that speak to your personal aesthetic.

Use tiered cake stands to reduce clutter and display your perfume. Pretty plates can act as trays to group together similar products you use most often.

Vintage perfume bottles can be found on Etsy or eBay to give your dressing table old school glam.

Flowers, real or fake, are a vanity standby.