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Behind the Scenes of MakeupGeek TV! (New Studio)
Wednesday, March 4th, 2009
I know I have waited a long time to show you my makeup room, but I wanted to wait until everything was organized and clean. So…. here’s a video tour of my …
Just wanted to let you all see the other side of the camera 
Here are some pictures also in case any of you want to know where to get a few of the items. I really do recommend the jewelry case for organizing makeup- it has worked out great!
Dressform- Hobby Lobby
Clock- Home Goods
Curtains- Target
Pictures- Home Goods
Bulletin Board- Home Goods
Dresser- Art Van Clearance
Boxes- Michaels (use those coupons! 
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Jewelry Box- Target
Desk Organizer- Target
Picture- Art.com
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OOOO Marlena! I love your studio! Its a Paris Chic look. Thats how i have my bathroom decorated! YAY! Love the ‘marlena’ pink, black and white. Now I want my own makeup studio lol.
This is such a nice studio !
You should let us know when you’re coming to Paris, you’d have a huge MUG welcoming commitee when arriving =)
Hi! LOVE your room! Those are my favorite colors too. I’m in the process of redecorating my room, but haven’t found the perfect pink wall color yet. Would it be posisble to find out what brand paint you used for the pink and where you bought it…and the name of it also? I’d like to go check it out in the store. thanks!
Valerie
Beautiful!
I have a question: where is that mirror from, and what is it called? Do you remember the price, because I had a little misfortune with mine:( It broke.
Thanks for this!
Beautiful room. Question: where did you get the lamp from????
soooooooooooo love it u remind me my stepmom always organized every room
she was a makeup guru {aka} organized guru!
wish u the best in paris my husband went there
he so crazy about it to take me this summer
hope to see u there!
good luck with everything
Marlena, your studio is gorgeous!! Looks like a comfy boudoir!
hi, i lurvsss ur new studio!
can i know where you buy those lovely boxes? you said they are from “Michaels” and u used coupons to buy them? who is michaels and where do you get the coupons? tqvm!
That’s an awsome room!!! I LOVE the colors of your walls… I am lucky enough to live in Paris, you’re gonna love it, it’s a pretty cool city full of make up geeks
I want that room!!!! I loved your room. Well decorated, very YOU. I have to ask my husband for a room like that. Enjoy your beautiful room.
Forgot a few items- the mirror is from Home Goods, but I’ve seen some in TJ Max also for a good price. And, the lamps were from Home Goods
Wow this room is soooo great! You are soooo lucky! I love paris!!!!! Wish I had a studio but with all these kids!!!!!! LOL looks great and you did a great job!
wow…a whole ROOM for your “studio” it is sooooo awesome!! the pink and black and white…just beautiful!!
wow, conrats on the new studio, it’s gorgeous!! Tks for giving us a sneak peek, your the best marlena!
Hi! your room is very beautiful. You are sooooo lucky to have a place like that to do your makeup. I’m in the group that only got that “bathroom”….!!! Anyway, congrats on your new studio, awesome!!!!
I am just green w/envy girl!! The room is just sooo pretty..I know you’re just tickled “pink”..THANKS FOR ALL THE INSPIRATION!!!!! When I get up some mornings and don’t feel like putting on my face,I just imagine running into you and wanting to look my best!! Keep up all the good work that you do..we all can’t wait for what you’ve got for us next…LOL,Rhonda in Alabama
thank you, thank you, thank you so much for this video. I was waiting for so long. I love it, it’s beautiful.
fantastic vid! what brand paint/ color did you use? looks fantastic!
It’s so funny, I have both of those boxes from Michael too, and yes coupons were used!! Love coupons
Thanks for the tips
Hi Marlena,
WOW I love your room!!! Its so stylish and elegant. I understand why you have pics of France everywhere, I love Italy, if I had my own place I’d have pictures from Venice, Florence… all over the place. The colour scheme is brilliant – what a girly room. I hope you have a great time in that room and it cheers you up to go in there whenever you are having a bad day!
Bonjour Marlena,
You love France and France loves you!!!!
Your new studio is great and so Marlena’s…
BRAVO!
Lisa from Bordeaux, France
I LOVE your room. Paris! You lucky girl. I plan to go someday, I actually have siblings in France that I’ve never met. You’ll have to give me some info on how you are traveling (with a group, travel agency, etc.) and where you go. I love the pics of The Eiffel Tower on Art.com. Gotta get some of those!
this is GORGEOUS <3 great ideas! when i get my own house i’ll have to invest in one of these! : )
p.s idk if it’s just my computer or not but when i go to makeupgeek.com it still shows the beyonce tutorial.. it’s been doing that since yesterday. and it’s weird because the day before when i went on it at my bf’s house it showed the newest Alisha Keys one.. so i’m not sure if it’s just me or not.. but i wanted to bring it to your attention just in case!!
Marlena it is beautiful !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It will inspire me and help me to do something for the horrible mess that is all my make up stuff
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I am soooo jealous!!! It is BEAUTIFUL, Marlena!!!!!!! I think you are well deserving of it and I am truly happy for you because you seem so happy with it!
Many thanks for this tour, it’s so you !!!
You said you love France and I say : France LOVE you. Please visit us when you want and it will be a pleasure to welcome you. Promise !!!
Love Love love it ! And I’m happy you didn’t get rid of those curtains I absolutely love them. I probably would of begged to buy them from you. I’m happy for you, its so nice to have a room like that where you could sit for hours! I know it will only cater and help your creativity grow!
Hey, can you post the lamp that you talked about in the video that you had on the dresser?
Marlena tha’s a gorgeous studio ,I really love it
Marlena;
That’s a great studio you have, very organized and so girly… Love It…
You have help me to improve myself.
Thanks so much for all the tips you share with us…
Very nice! If you ever decide to get rid of those curtains, email me!! I would love to buy them! I am a children’s photographer in Michigan (I believe you are from MI too??) and have been looking for a damask bg and those would work perfectly!!
You read my mind .. During your Last tutorial you mentioned it being finished… I was like God I would love to see it! log on today and here it is Thank You!
I want a dressform so bad now!! Beautiful studio.
It looks reallllyyyyyyy beautiful…. Wish I had seen it 2years ago;)
At last – a girl with more makeup than me!!! Great tips thanks.
WOW! I’m just as impressed as everyone else! And happy for you…
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Enjoy your new studio!
i love your new studio Marlena!!!!!!! i wish you all the best, you’re an inspiration for us make uo geeks around the globe!!!! a big kiss from spain!!
You did such a great job on your new room! I love it! Congratulations!!!
OMG, I’ve been looking for something like your jewelry storage dresser. I went to Target but they didn’t know what I was talking about. I even went online and saw some pieces that are clearly in the same family, but no luck
You’re room is gorgeous!
Your room is a dream, I want one like that also!! Two actually, one like yours and another for my clothes, shoes and handbags. LOL!! My husband knows I’m serious. HA I’m totally kidding myself. Anyway, where did you get the glass containers for the flowers, they’re so pretty.
wow, i love the place, it looks so warm and nice. it’s gorgeous !!
especially the pink and black is just awesome.
I love your studio! Where did you get your lamps at??
Marlena, you are amazing!!! But i have a question, I hear you talk about pigment samples, How do you get samples?
THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP. keep making people smile
Congratulations Marlena! You have lovely taste and style. Thank you for sharing your “gift” with us
xoxo
Hi Marlena!
I visit your page very often since I discovered it. Its so interesting and practical, you are so clear and precise in your instructions… I loved the Penelope Cruz look tutorial!! I wish you all the luck with your new beautiful studio, thank you for sharing with us your creativity!!
Kisses from Argentina
Hi!
http://www.grimas.nl/website/index.html
Are you heard about this? You should tried it. Price is low, but guality is quite good. I like especially eyeshadows and powder.
Marlena i can’t find that jawelry drawer that u have not even on target website whuaa help!
Very nicely done
I actually have the shoes you want! I got mine at Fredericks of Hollywood a few years back, super cuteness! I think the only stores left in Michigan are at Fairlane and at Great Lakes Crossing -sorry-fellow michigan girl
hehe
Enjoy your new space
hey marlena! i love your room! i am putting mine together with the exact same colors and having it paris themed as well. crazy! your room has definitely given me some ideas. enjoy! its beautiful!
Marlena! Your new studio is absolutely GORGEOUSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It´s the dream room!!!!!!!!! I just love it and are so jelous!!!
It is so femenine, so girly!!! Love all that girly and antique-like details!!! Enjoy it a lot! You are so sweet for showing it! Can´t wait for the tutorials..it´s never enough..I always want more! Make up is just addictive! Thank you!!! 
I am sooo jealous… that room is like every girly girl’s dream room…poor hubby…i bet you could spend the day in there perfectly fine…lol… great job on the room… ^_^ absolutely gorgeous
I’ve been a lurker for awhile but I wanted to respond and let you know that I really enjoy looking at your makeup tutorials and gorgeous skin….to die for! Keep it up and thank you for inspiring me all the time! One question I have is, once I heard you shouldn’t match your eyeshadow to your shirt, has that “rule” changed?
hey how do you get those MAC postcards. Do you by them or did they send the to you ? Either way i would be interested on how to get them thanks!
val
What are some eco-friendly and cruelty free products? I’ve been looking for a bright yellow eyeshadow. Where can I find it? Where can you buy Ben Nye make-up? Where can I buy bright eyeshadow?
I love the background!
How can I make my eyeliner stay on for a long time without smudging? What colors are in this season? What are some cheap products?
Are fake eyelashes bad for you? I was thinking about getting my eyelashes done. (the ones that last a month) How much does it cost, where can i get it done, and are there any negatives?
What are some make-up items that you would bring to school or on a date?
-Joann
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How do you hide wrinkles & pimples???
How do I get longer and thicker lashes without using mascara? How can I make homeade make-up?
~(^-^?_Jennifer_?^-^)~
How do I get longer and thicker lashes without using mascara? How can I make homeade make-up?
?_Jennifer_?
How do I get longer and thicker lashes without using mascara? How can I make homeade make-up?
Jennifer
How can i get a scene look?
Mæ
i love your massive collection of make up!!!!!!!!!!!!! i sooooo want just even a quarter of that and i would be busy for days!!!!! thx for this awsome website and thx for the video of your new awsomeeeee studio!!!
I’m glad to see how much you love Paris ! (’cause I’m french and I live in Paris lol )
Here is the occasion for me to tell you that I really like your videos, they’re great ! and it is a really beautiful, wonderful make up room !
WOW!!
i love it
you have a lot of make up
and I love the room, its a good idea
kim ox
Your studio is DREAMY! I am sure that you will have the best maquillage inspiration ever by being in there!!! Excellent decorating skills! Congratulations! And just to know: Paris is absolutely wonderful, so… HURRY!!!!!!!!!!!! Kisses, Maria.
Hey there Beautiful,
It’s always a pleasure to watch your tuts. I have always wanted to know what was on the other side of the camera. Your collection is one to envy. I must know, where did you get your pink makeup train case?
Marlena I am a mexican girl, my english is noy very good but you are my inspiration, your studio is really beatiful. In my city I can´t find beautiful things like you have in your studio but I´m gonna try to make my better effort to have a nice place in my house. You are so lovely and in my dreams I would like to be as good artist like you, really!!
i searched the whole Michael…i didn’t get those boxes!!! can u pls tell me where exactly (which section) do i look in for these stuff?? I have left this same question is all the possible chanels i cud get u….:)
just to let you know….im jealous! lol. i love your room, it suits you well. congradulations!
Hi!!!!!!!
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I love your room!
I almost cried,I won*t it!!! so so so gerat!!!!
and next to it a closet room
hello kitty stile
I have the same desk ;] Love the make up room.
Everything about this room is my dream!! Lucky lady! <3
Hi, Marlena! I really like your makeup room.It’s lovely!! I just want to share with you something that I found in Bed Bath & Beyond that maybe you’l like. I hope you are doing well. I will like to see you in your seminary in Chicago.Take care!
http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?order_num=-1&SKU=113006&RN=8
EEE! I TOTALLY HAVE THAT SAME COTTONBALL AND Q TIP HOLDER!
omg i love that tackle boxxx!! where did u get that?
wow! black, pink, white and silver. very sophisticated indeed. i was mesmerized!
I love it! it it truly a dream room!
i mean it turly is a dream room lol
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Hey Marlena your Studio is beautiful! I wish I could be organized like that lol I try so hard but alwayz ends up crazy!! Love the Black and Pink combo its perfect!
I found you on youtube. omg!! I totally love you. Im 30, you have no idea what youve done for me and my eyes!!!loL!!
WOW YOUR STUDIO IS LIKE MAKE-UP HEAVEN WISH U LIVED NEXT DOOR!!! I MUST SAY U HAVE GOOD TASTE N UR A GREAT INSPIRATION TO MY CAREER THANKS A MILLION CANT WAIT TO SEE WHAT OTHER GREAT IDEAS YOU COME UP WITH….
Hi there,
I really like what you have done to your studio!! Keep up the FAB job!!
wow this room is amazing ! you are so lucky to be able to have all that make up and your own room !!!
i might have to kick my lodger out and create my own dressing and make up room ! all you need now is an En-suite and your all fit to never leave !! :0)
thank you for all your good work and look forward to many more to come :0) x
eagerly awaiting that tut on your traincase- I need a bigger one and I’m curious to see how yours is set up- mine is impossible to get into the bottom of sometimes! BTW, great minds think alike- if you click the link to my blog, you’ll see what I mean! I promise, I just saw your blog for the first time the other day!
I love your studio. Im from Europe. It is different from the States. What is your opinion about Funkhouser Cosmetics?
I love your makeup room! I want one in my house too!!!
BRAVO!!~PLEASE PUBLISH WHAT KIND OF PAINT/TECHNIC/COLORS YOU USED
I WOULD LOVE TO USE THIS LOOK IN MY BEDROOM…THANK YOU FOR SHARING
beautiful room marlena:) can you please tell me where u got your lights. the lights u use for your tutorials? and how many watts
Love, love, love the studio Marlena! The colors, the furniture, the decor pieces…you have great taste!!
You have awesome videos!!! What kind of camera do you use? Do you use a mic? Love your studio!
Johanna
love love pink!!and love your make up trail!!!!even i come from greece and probably its difficult to find sth like that!
I love your room! it looks like our new wet seal here in Hawaii! with the chandaliers and stuff!=) i think it’s great you kept your curtains! It’s how we know its really you! lol. its a make-up geek original! Also, you probably already know this but I’d like to share it with you anyways, to store my single eyeshadows from MAC, i use the single portable compartment boxes from the fishing tackle box. lol. it has individual squares where you can organize all the single eyeshadows.=) I’ve found great organization for that=) anyways, love the new studio! love your tutorials! you’re awesome! bye=)
Makeup HEAVEN!!! Love you, girl!!! Good luck on everything you do.
p.s…i just watched your colorful arabic makeup tutorial and tried it on on left eye…LOOVEEE IT!! I’m Syrian
so I love anything arabic <3
I can tell that it is a room which every girl can dream of…Good Luck on the way you chose to bring happiness for your life and other people’s lives. Keep Going!! you will be so successful and we will wait for your own makeup line which is not so far from now.
I love the new studio! I am an aspiring make-up artist and would like to know how do you really get started? Like getting clients, established etc. Thanks.
Your studio is just amazing!!!! ima a huge fan from Uruguay, just to let you know i adore your tutorials , now that we know your studio i need to know what you take on your necesaire when you go out? just the basics favourites to take on your bag.
kisses
Woowww.. they are fantastic!! the room, the colour combination, the organizer adn everything. you just an inspiration.
Love love LOVE ur room!!!!!!
Im glad u r going to chat about ur CASE i have been on a hunt for one but cant make up my mind i only find them online and I just have to see in person what it looks like befor i buy one
im from Michigan to the big D but moved to a really small town and its so hard to find anything i mean everything shoes, GOOD makeup , fashion in my size, hair things
so i love ur site u keep me HIP LOL
keep up the great work LOVE it all
OMG!!!!!!! I Luv your Room I wish I could have I luv Luv Pink your room so me Luv Your room Girl!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So. I Just Wanted To Tell You That You’re The Cutest Thing Around!! I Share a Love for make up with you. I Can’t Remember how i found your Youtube Channel But You Explain EVERYTHING so well & in such detail that everyone elses channel that I watch just seems like crap. Thank you for the tutorials & I hope that you keep posting.
? Shaina
ps. I’m your newest follower on Twitter :”) Adamo Venusta
Hi
I just started to follow your blog, by finding you on Youtube and I am loving your tutorials and all the advice that you are offering. I am still working on getting my makeup great. I love your studio. Can’t wait till I can get that organized.
Wow!!! Its look so fancy and cool!!
I just watched this video with my boyfriend and he almost couldnt stop laughin and teasing me coz i was almost drueling all over my computer *lol*
i’m loving the powder room omg all that make up heaven i tell ya ! can’t wait to design my own congrats marlena!
I think this is every gurls dream!!!!
Marlena you are so funny!
Now I really want my OWN makeup studio, Marlena style!
I love it, its so adorable and mann, you have A LOT of makeup.
Wow I love your studio!! I’ve been watching your videos a lot and you have definitely turned me into a makeup geek!
WHAT ABOUT THE CHANDELIER???
WHAT ABOUT WERE DID YOU BUY THE CHANDELIER?
I WANNA KNOW I DIDN’T GET THE NAME WERE YOU BOUGHT IT LOVE YOUR MAKEUP OFFICE A TRUE WORKING WOMEN
i want to know do you do makeup for parties?
I love your Studio and you are wonderful *_*
PLZ, What kind of camera do you use? Do you use a mic or without it ?
You are so creative & beautiful! Im loving the new studio! You inspire me so much. Thank you so much for all the great tutorials and I’ve already told 10 of my friends about your website. You’re amazing and keep on rock’n girl! I look forward to more great tutorials. bye!