Abstract:
A make up case or kit comprises two hingedly connected compartments, a flat dividing element inserted between the compartments which is hingedly held in place, and a plurality of magnetic holders of the cosmetics supplies removably insertable inside the first compartment. The case is opened and closed by rotating either of the compartments about the hinge and the dividing element is rotatable about the hinge to cover either of the compartments.

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS  
       [0001]    The present document is related to and is a Continuation-in-Part of the copending patent application document entitled: “Make-Up Case and Kit,” Ser. No. 09/884,271, filed on Jun. 19, 2001. The contents of this related application are hereby incorporated by reference herein. 
     
    
     
       BACKGROUND  
         [0002]    1. Field  
           [0003]    This invention generally relates to a field of cases or kits for housing and carrying a plurality of individual cosmetic containers. More specifically, the present invention relates to an improved compact case, which can be worn around the user&#39;s wrist or neck, wherein removable inserts, each containing a predetermined shade and/or type of cosmetic, can be securely held in place thereby providing the user with a variety of cosmetic materials from which to choose.  
           [0004]    2. Description of the Related Art  
           [0005]    Cosmetic materials available to the consumers in the market place are very numerous. The particular cosmetic assortment which an individual consumer purchases is entirely dependent upon that consumer&#39;s subjective preferences. A typical consumer of cosmetics normally desires an assortment of cosmetics which includes the desired colors, tints and hues to satisfy the consumer&#39;s preferences, in particular to fit and complement that consumer&#39;s facial characteristics, skin and hair color and condition, and even clothes. Additionally, various types of cosmetics may be desirable, for example, shadows, mascara, foundations, lipstick, powder, blush, lip gloss and so on.  
           [0006]    A typical packaging of cosmetics supplies traditionally comprised pre-selected, fixed containers of cosmetic materials having a variety of both colors and types. However, individual users&#39; tastes and needs vary widely, as noted above. Consequently, the cosmetics materials which do not suit a particular user&#39;s needs or taste would be inevitably wasted. This, of course, is costly to the consumer since the unused and wasted cosmetics are purchased together with desired cosmetics.  
           [0007]    It is, therefore, highly desirable to ameliorate such squander, to alleviate the prodigal practices and to ensure that consumers will have at their disposal a complete array of only desired cosmetics. To accomplish this advantageous result, there is need to provide a cosmetic compact case wherein a matrix configuration is provided to accept a plurality of individual removable cosmetic inserts so as to establish a cosmetic palette.  
           [0008]    There is, therefore, a need that the individual cosmetic inserts can be offered to the consumer independent of the compact case into which they will be positioned. Should such device be provided, consumers will be able to choose only those preferred cosmetics which are desirable for purchase and assemble them in a compact case so as to establish a personal and unique arrangement of cosmetics.  
           [0009]    In order to securely hold the inserts in their predetermined matrix position, it is very beneficial to use the inserts made of magnetic materials.  
           [0010]    Furthermore, it is desired that the case also include a centrally positioned divider, which can be a mirror. The divider would separate a powder section of the case from the section containing other supplies, such as eye shadows, lip color concealers, etc. Such design is especially desired by professional users of cosmetics, like professional actors and actresses, entertainers, musicians, and the like. Moreover, it is further beneficial to have a cosmetics case which can be worn around the user&#39;s wrist or neck, so as to be immediately available. A belt attached to the case, for example, a VELCRO® belt, can be used for this purpose.  
           [0011]    U.S. Pat. No. 1,808,961 to Lyhne describes a compact and puff holder for vanity boxes. The Lyhne device has two sections each capable of holding containers with cosmetic supplies. The two sections are separated by a mirror serving also as a divider between the two sections. Yet, the Lyhne device comprises no VELCRO® fastener, and it cannot be worn around the user&#39;s neck or wrist, but only in a handbag. Furthermore, the Lyhne device does not have magnetically held inserts. Instead, the trays in Lyhne are held in place by mechanical means, which is less efficient and less reliable than the magnetic holders.  
           [0012]    U.S. Pat. No. 4,421,127 to Geer also describes a cosmetic case having interchangeable cosmetic inserts. This device also comprises a divider. However, the divider in the Geer device does not really separate different kinds of cosmetics. In Geer, they all are on one side and the purpose the lid serves is not to separate the inserts on either side of the lid, but rather to hold them in place and to prevent them from shifting. Geer uses no magnets to accomplish this goal.  
           [0013]    U.S. Pat. No. 2,264,300 to Davies describes a case having two halves. The first half is designed to hold cleansing disks, wafers and the like, which have to be kept moist. The second half is for holding cosmetic supplies. The two halves are separated by a mirror which also serves as a divider. However, in Davies, just as in Geer, all the cosmetic are located on the same side and no magnets to hold the cosmetic inserts in place are used. Davies does not even teach that those inserts are replaceable.  
           [0014]    U.S. Pat. No. 5,813,420 to Sussman describes a make-up kit having replaceable inserts. Each kind of cosmetic is held in a separate module, the contents of each are replaced upon exhaustion. However, this patent does not disclose any kind of a divider in the middle. Furthermore, Sussman does not disclose any magnets for holding the cosmetic modules in place.  
           [0015]    U.S. Pat. No. 5,005,697 to Jimbo, et. al describes a make-up case containing a number of cosmetic pans. The bottom of each pan is provided with a magnet and the pans are held in place magnetically. However, there is no divider of any kind described in this patent.  
           [0016]    U.S. Pat. No. 5,135,012 to Kamen, et. al. describes a compact case and is somewhat alike the above-mentioned Jimbo patent. Kamen also uses magnets to hold cosmetic containers in place. In addition, the magnets are used to seal a joint between the lid and the base of the compact case. However, like in Jimbo, this patent describes no divider.  
           [0017]    U.S. Pat. No. 3,006,350 to Grünfeld describes a vanity case. It is designed to be worn around a person&#39;s wrist thus simultaneously being a bracelet as well. However, Grünfeld does not teach using a divider inside the case. Nor is there any use of magnets to hold the cosmetic in place.  
           [0018]    U.S. Pat. No. 5,655,553 to Giese, et. al. describes a cosmetic compact with cosmetic pans which can be removed, and with a mirror. The pans are held in place mechanically and are removed by applying pressure using mechanical means. This patent does not describe any magnetic devices for retaining the pans in place nor does it have a divider.  
           [0019]    U.S. Pat. No. 2,601,158 to MacGillivary describes a combination of a wristwatch and a vanity case. The relevancy of this patent lies in the fact that this device can be worn around a woman&#39;s wrist. However, the make-up portion of the MacGillivary device has no magnetized receptacles and no divider in the middle and no provisions are described for replacing the contents of the cosmetic bins.  
           [0020]    U.S. Pat. No. 1,788,399 to McAtree describes a vanity case having a centrally positioned mirror serving as a separator between two parts of the case. However, McAtree describes no various replaceable receptacles for different kinds of cosmetic nor any magnetic means for keeping the cosmetic in place.  
           [0021]    U.S. Pat. No. 1,777,027 to D&#39;Arlet describes a vanity case worn on a woman&#39;s wrist. D&#39;Arlet describes a case with compartments for a few kinds of cosmetic accessories.  
           [0022]    However, this device has no divider and does not provide for replaceable trays holding cosmetic and held in place with magnets.  
           [0023]    U.S. Pat. No. 1,774,171 to Coons describes another vanity case having a circular shape. This case comprises two similar circular portions, one serving as the cover and another—as the body of the case. Each carries powder compact. There is a mirror, but it is attached directly to one of the portions and is not in the middle of the device separating the portions.  
           [0024]    There are no compartments for other kinds of cosmetic, no central divider of any kind, no provisions for wearing the device and no magnetic devices for securing the cosmetic.  
           [0025]    U.S. Pat. No. 1,607,985 to Johnson is similar to the above-described D&#39;Arlet patent, and likewise describes a vanity case worn on a woman&#39;s wrist. Johnson describes a case with only two compartments for cosmetics. The case has a mirror on the lid. However, like in D&#39;Arlet, this device has no divider and does not show replaceable containers holding cosmetic and held in place with magnets.  
           [0026]    U.S. Pat. No. 1,601,892 to Thralls describes a vanity case having two portions—one for cosmetic supplies and the other—for carrying, for example, business cards or paper money bills. The two portions are separated by a mirror-divider. The presence of this mirror is a feature making the Thralls invention relevant. However, this divider is not used to separate different kinds of cosmetics supplies. Rather, it separates cosmetic supplies from non-cosmetic items such as cards or bills. Moreover, the Thralls invention does not describe features allowing the use of replaceable trays for various cosmetic held in place with magnets.  
           [0027]    U.S. Pat. No. 1,515,812 to Lindon describes a powder puff in a shape of oval. It comprises a lipstick holder. However, Lindon has no centrally located divider and no multiple receptacle for various cosmetics. The Lindon device is designed just for carrying powder and lipstick.  
           [0028]    U.S. Pat. No. 2,017,122 to Magnus describes a combination of a cigarette case and a vanity case. It shows a device with two compartments, an upper compartment and a lower compartment. The lower compartment serves to hold powder, while the upper compartment contains cigarettes. This device is somewhat relevant because, when the case is open, a mirror separates the two compartments. However, the mirror separates cosmetic (powder) and non-cosmetic (cigarettes) items, similar to the device described in the above-mentioned patent to Thralls. And finally, there are no replaceable cosmetic bins or magnet-based elements to hold them in place.  
           [0029]    Finally, U.S. Pat. No. 4,917,130 to Sweder describes a make-up kit mounted on a steering wheel of a vehicle using VELCRO®. The Sweder patent only describes a way the kit is mounted on the steering wheel. It does not disclose any features describing how the kit itself is built.  
           [0030]    Therefore, the review of prior art reveals that no known invention describes a make-up case having the following features:  
           [0031]    1) a divider, which divider is preferably, but not necessarily, a mirror;  
           [0032]    2) a belt securely attached to the case so that the case can either be worn by the user on her wrist or around her ankle or as a pendant on her neck. In order to allow for wearing the case in such manner, the terminal portions of the belt comprise a hook and loop fastener material, such as VELCRO® material;  
           [0033]    3) magnets for holding cosmetic supplies in the case. Yet a need to have a device comprising all these features is acute.  
           [0034]    The device of the present invention, unlike all prior related art, shows all these features and satisfies all the needs discussed above.  
         SUMMARY  
         [0035]    Embodiments of the present invention are directed to make-up cases or kits comprising two sections. The first section includes a plurality of replaceable and interchangeable inserts-holders containing cosmetics supplies, such as eye shadows, lip color concealer, mascara, foundations, lipstick, blush, lip gloss, and the like (except powder). In the first section, a brush holder is also provided to keep a shadow brush, or a lip brush, or a combination brush, one side of which is a shadow brush and the other side—a lip brush. The inserts are made of a magnetic material and are attached to the bottom of the case magnetically.  
           [0036]    The second section comprises a compartment for holding pressed (compact) powder. This compartment is also removable and can be replaced when the powder is used up. The second section is separated from the first section by a divider. The divider preferably, but not necessarily, comprises a mirror.  
           [0037]    The bottom of a make-up case according to an embodiment of the present invention includes two slots in which a belt is secured. The belt is made of an elastic material and comprises hook and loop fastener (such as VELCRO®) portions, allowing the user to wear the case around his or her wrist or neck.  
           [0038]    Embodiments of the present invention comprise three features: the magnetic replaceable compartments for cosmetics, a central divider, and a belt so that the case can be worn around the user&#39;s wrist or neck thus-maximizing the convenience of the use. No previously known device has all these three features.  
           [0039]    According to a first aspect of the invention, a case for carrying and storing cosmetics supplies is provided, the case comprising two hingedly connected compartments, a flat dividing element inserted between the compartments which is hingedly held in place, and a plurality of magnetic holders of said cosmetics supplies removably insertable inside the first compartment, wherein the case is opened and closed by rotating either of the compartments about the hinge and the dividing element is rotatable about the hinge to cover either of the compartments.  
           [0040]    According to another aspect of this invention, the case further includes a belt secured to a bottom of either of the compartments the belt allowing to wear the case around a user&#39;s wrist or neck, and in order to facilitate wearing of the case in such manner, the belt includes hook and loop fastener sections.  
           [0041]    According to another aspect of the present invention, a case for carrying and storing cosmetics is provided where the case comprises: a first compartment; a second compartment disposed within the first compartment, the second compartment having an outer perimeter smaller than an outer perimeter of the first compartment, wherein the second compartment comprises a base portion and a upper portion hingedly coupled to the base portion, the base portion adapted to hold cosmetic powder; a plurality of cosmetic holders disposed along the outer perimeter of the first compartment and extending from the outer perimeter of the first compartment to the outer perimeter of the second compartment, wherein each cosmetic holder has at least one recess adapted to hold cosmetic supplies; and a plurality of cosmetic holder covers, each cosmetic holder cover covering a corresponding cosmetic holder and extending from the outer perimeter of the first compartment to the outer perimeter of the second compartment. Preferably, the cosmetic holders are removable and are magnetically attached to the first compartment.  
           [0042]    Still another aspect of the present invention is a cosmetics purse comprising: an internal first compartment; an internal second compartment hingedly connected to the internal first compartment, the internal second compartment having a mirror disposed on a surface of the internal second compartment; a plurality of magnetic cosmetic holders removably disposed inside the internal first compartment; an external lower section, the internal first compartment attached to the external lower section; an external upper section, the external upper section attached to the external lower section at a fold; and a fastener disposed around a portion of a perimeter of the external lower section and the external upper section, the fastener adapted to fasten the external upper section to the external lower section. 
       
    
    
     BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS  
       [0043]    The features and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with regard to the following description, appended claims, and accompanying drawings where:  
         [0044]    [0044]FIG. 1 is a schematic picture showing a perspective view of a square embodiment of the make-up case of this invention (when opened);  
         [0045]    [0045]FIG. 1A is a schematic picture showing a top view of the bottom of a compartment of a square embodiment of the make-up case of this invention;  
         [0046]    [0046]FIG. 1B is a schematic picture showing a cross-section view along the line A-A of the bottom of a compartment of a square embodiment of the make-up case of this invention;  
         [0047]    [0047]FIG. 1C is a schematic picture showing a magnetic insert which is able to contain the cosmetics supplies (not shown);  
         [0048]    [0048]FIG. 2 is a schematic picture showing another perspective view of a square embodiment of the make-up case of this invention (when opened);  
         [0049]    [0049]FIG. 3 is a schematic drawing showing a belt used in the make-up case of this invention;  
         [0050]    [0050]FIG. 4 is a schematic picture showing a bottom view of a compartment of a square embodiment of the make-up case of this invention;  
         [0051]    [0051]FIG. 5 is a schematic picture showing a perspective view of an oval embodiment of the make-up case of this invention (when opened);  
         [0052]    [0052]FIG. 6 is a schematic picture showing a top view of a compartment of an oval embodiment of the make-up case of this invention;  
         [0053]    [0053]FIG. 7 is a schematic picture showing a perspective side view of a round embodiment of the make-up case of this invention (when opened);  
         [0054]    [0054]FIG. 8 is a schematic picture showing a top view of a compartment o a round embodiment of the make-up case of this invention;  
         [0055]    [0055]FIG. 9 is a schematic picture showing a pouch that can be attached to the make-up case of this invention;  
         [0056]    [0056]FIG. 10 shows a top view an alternative embodiment of a make-up kit according to the present invention which has a mirror that slides out of the make-up kit;  
         [0057]    [0057]FIG. 11 shows a side view of the make-up kit shown in FIG. 10;  
         [0058]    [0058]FIG. 12 shows a top view an alternative embodiment of a make-up kit according to the present invention which has a mirror disposed on one of the two compartments of the kit;  
         [0059]    [0059]FIG. 13 shows a side view of the make-up kit shown in FIG. 12;  
         [0060]    [0060]FIG. 14 shows a top view of an alternative embodiment of a make-up kit in which cosmetic holders are disposed at the perimeter of the kit and around a compartment disposed at the center of the kit;  
         [0061]    [0061]FIG. 15 shows a top view of the make-up shown in FIG. 14 where all covers for the cosmetic holders are closed;  
         [0062]    [0062]FIG. 16 shows a side view of an embodiment of a cosmetic holder sued in the make-up kit shown in FIGS. 14 and 15;  
         [0063]    [0063]FIG. 17 shows a top view of a cosmetic purse having a make-up kit in an open position;  
         [0064]    [0064]FIG. 18 shows a top view of the cosmetic purse depicted in FIG. 17 with the make-up kit in a closed position; and  
         [0065]    [0065]FIG. 19 shows the cosmetic purse depicted in FIGS. 17 and 18 with the purse in a closed position. 
     
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION  
       [0066]    [0066]FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 illustrate a square embodiment of the make-up case of this invention in an open position. In this embodiment the case  100  is generally rectangular in shape, and preferably, a square. It comprises two compartments  1  and  2 , connected with a hinge  3 , so as to allow a reciprocal movement therebetween.  
         [0067]    The compartment  1  is designed to hold inserts  4  preferably containing eye shadows, lip color concealer, mascara and other cosmetic supplies, except powder. Compartment  1  further comprises a brush holder section  5  designed to hold any kind of brush used in applying cosmetics. For example, section  5  can be split in two parts: one for an eye shadow brush and another for a lip brush, and a clip can be provided in the middle of section  5  (not shown) to hold the brush or brushes.  
         [0068]    The combination of the supplies, as well as the choice of particular brushes can be made according to particular tastes and needs of the user. Those skilled in the art will choose a proper combination of inserts and brushes.  
         [0069]    Compartment  2  comprises a tray  6  designed to hold compact powder. Any kind of powder ordinarily used can be placed in tray  6 . Those skilled in the art will select proper powder which best suits their particular needs.  
         [0070]    Compartments  1  and  2  are separated by a divider  7 , connected to the make-up case by using the same hinge  3 . At least one side of the divider  7  is preferably a reflective surface and either side of the divider can serve as a mirror. When the kit  100  is opened, compartments  1  and  2  are moved relatively to each other around the hinge  3 , until they are positioned in the same plane, as shown on FIG. 1.  
         [0071]    In such position, the divider  7  lies flat against the top surface of either compartment  1  (when the powder from compartment  2  is used) or compartment  2  (when the supplies from compartment  1  are used), as the case may be.  
         [0072]    When the user applies the supplies from either compartment, she uses one surface of the divider  7  as a mirror. When the user has completed using the supplies from a compartment, she rotates the divider  7  on the hinge  3 , covering this compartment and opening the other compartment (previously covered by the divider  7 ), followed by using the cosmetics from the other compartment. The other surface of the divider  7  can again be used as a mirror.  
         [0073]    Compartments  1  and  2  can be made of any size as selected. However, the sizes of compartments  1  and  2  should be preferably substantially identical to allow the kit  100  to be safely closed.  
         [0074]    In order to allow the divider  7  not to be smudged by the cosmetics supplies, recesses are preferably provided in compartments  1  and  2 , so that when the divider  7  lies flat against a particular compartment  1  or  2  (or against both compartments  1  and  2  when not in use), it remains above the top surface of the supplies in inserts  4  or of the powder in the tray  6 , respectively. Thus, by not touching the supplies, the divider  7  stays clean and free of marks, smudges and the like. Likewise, the brush section  5  is also provided with a recess, so that brushes in that section do not prevent the kit from being closed.  
         [0075]    The bottom of compartment  1  is lined with a thin layer  1   a  of a magnetic material, for instance, preferably stainless steel, or another suitable metal, as shown on FIGS. 1A and 1B.  
         [0076]    Each of the inserts  4  is a magnetic insert, substantially in a form of a parallelepiped, as shown in more detail in the enlarged partial view of FIG. 1C. Any suitable magnetic material can be used to make the inserts  4 . The bottom surface  4   a  of each insert  4 , therefore, sticks to the magnetic layer  1   a  on the bottom of compartment  1 . Only the bottom surface  4   a  of the insert  4   a  needs to have magnetic properties.  
         [0077]    Each insert  4  is filled with a particular kind of any desirable cosmetics (except powder) and is open from the side  4   b  allowing access to the cosmetics. Any number of inserts  4  can be used, depending on the size of the kit. Preferably, between six and nine inserts  4  are used. When the contents of an insert  4  are exhausted, the insert  4  is removed and disposed of, and a new filled-in insert  4  is put in the place of the used one.  
         [0078]    Similarly, the tray  6  in compartment  2  is replaceable and when the powder in the tray  6  has been used up, the tray  6  is likewise removed and disposed of, and a new powder tray is put in the place of the used one.  
         [0079]    [0079]FIG. 2 shows perspective view of the kit  100  from the top (when opened). The kit further comprises a belt  8 , so as to enable the user to wear the kit  100  on her wrist or her ankle or pendent around the neck.  
         [0080]    The belt  8  comprises elastic sections  8   a  and hook and loop fastener sections  8   b , such as VELCRO® sections, as shown in more detail on FIG. 3. As shown on the bottom view of the kit  100  of FIG. 4, which shows the kit in a closed condition, the belt  8  is inserted into two slots  9  formed in the bottom of compartment  1 . The outer surface of the bottom of the compartment  1  comprises a hook and loop fastener section  8   b ′ for matching with the intermediate section  8   b  of the belt  8 . The slots for the belt can be also made in the bottom of compartment  2 .  
         [0081]    Other, equally preferred, embodiments of this invention comprise an oval and circular make-up cases. They are designed in way similar to that of the square embodiment with the differences described below  
         [0082]    A side view of an oval embodiment  200  of the make-up case is shown on FIG. 5. It comprises two compartments  201  and  202  connected with a hinge  203  and divided by a divider  207 . Both compartments  201  and  202  and the divider  207  are oval-shaped. The purposes of the compartments  201  and  202  and the divider  207  are the same as in the square version of the make-up kit  100 .  
         [0083]    The compartment  201  in the oval embodiment differs somewhat from its counterpart  1  in the square embodiment. The difference is shown on FIG. 6. Instead of one brush section, the compartment  201  is provided with two separate brush sections,  205  and  205 ′, for the shadow brush and for the lip brush. Otherwise, the structure of the make-up case is the same as for the square version, preferably including magnetic inserts  204  and magnetic lining on the bottom of compartment  201  (not shown).  
         [0084]    A side view of the round embodiment  300  of the make-up case is shown in FIG. 7. Again, it comprises two compartments  301  and  302  connected with a hinge  303  and includes a divider  307 . Both compartments  301  and  392  and the divider  307  are round-shaped. The purposes of the compartments  301  and  302  and the divider  307  are the same as in the square version  100  and oval version  200  of the makeup kit. The hook and loop fastener section  8   b  of the belt  8  inserted in slots  9  is also shown.  
         [0085]    The compartment  301  in the round embodiment  300  is very similar to the compartment  201  in the oval embodiment  200  but differs somewhat from its counterpart  1  in the square embodiment  100 . The difference is shown on FIG. 8. Instead of one brush section  5  of the square embodiment  100 , here, just as in the oval embodiment  200 , there are two separate brush sections,  305  and  3051  for the shadow brush and for the lip brush. Otherwise, the structure of the make-up case here is the same as for the square version  100  or oval version  200 , including magnetic inserts  304  and magnetic lining on the bottom of compartment  301  (not shown).  
         [0086]    Optionally, a pouch  10  shown in FIG. 9, can be attached to any embodiment of the make-up case of this invention. The pouch  10  is intended for keeping money, keys, and similar items. The pouch  10  is made of leather or other suitable material and comprises a zipper  11 , or alternatively a VELCRO® strip, in order to be securely closed.  
         [0087]    The pouch  10  also comprises two slots  12  enabling the wearer to insert the belt  8  and thus to attach the pouch  10  to the make-up case. A key ring  14  is also optionally provided. The pouch  10  can be of any color to match that of the make-up case.  
         [0088]    Another embodiment of the make-up kit according to the present invention is shown in FIGS. 10 and 11. FIG. 10 shows a top view of this embodiment and FIG. 11 shows a side view.  
         [0089]    [0089]FIG. 10 shows an embodiment of a make-up kit similar to the oval embodiment shown in FIG. 5, but those skilled in the art will understand that the embodiment depicted in FIGS. 10 and 11 may have other shapes, such as a circle, square, rectangle, etc.  
         [0090]    [0090]FIG. 10 shows an embodiment  200  of a make-up kit according to the present invention comprising the first compartment  201  and the second compartment  202  connected with the hinge  203  and divided by the divider  207 . The second compartment comprises a recess  206  for holding pressed (compact) powder and a recess  205  for holding a brush. Alternative embodiments may have multiple recesses for holding powder and/or multiple recess for holding brushes.  
         [0091]    The first compartment  201  has a plurality of magnetic inserts  204  which have recesses  204   c  in which cosmetic supplies are disposed. FIG. 10 shows the magnetic inserts  204  as having shapes of sectors of a circle so as to maximize the usable area of the first compartment.  
         [0092]    Those skilled in the art will understand that the magnetic inserts  204  may have other shapes according to the overall shape of the first compartment  201  and the desired utilization of the space available in the first compartment. As previously discussed, the first compartment  201  comprises or is also at least partially lined with material, such as stainless steel, to which the magnetic inserts  204  are magnetically attracted so as to hold them in place.  
         [0093]    As shown in FIG. 11, the first compartment  201  also additionally comprises a receptacle  213  holding a mirror  211 . The mirror  211  slides out of the receptacle  213  when in use and is then slid back into the receptacle  213  after use. The first compartment  201  may also have a belt  8  attached to the bottom of the compartment  201 . The belt  8  may be permanently attached to the compartment  201  or attached to the compartment  201  by attachment means such as hook and loop fasteners.  
         [0094]    As noted above, the embodiment depicted in FIGS. 10 and 11 also comprises divider  207  that separates the first compartment  201  and the second compartment  202 . The divider  207  prevents the materials in one compartment from spilling into the other compartment. The divider  207  may comprise plastic or other material that is relatively stiff. FIGS. 12 and 13 depict another embodiment  200  of the present invention similar to the embodiment depicted in FIGS. 10 and 11. The embodiment  200  depicted in FIGS. 12 and 13 does not have a mirror  211  that slides from a receptacle  213  disposed beneath the first compartment  201 . Instead, the mirror  211  is disposed in the second compartment  202 .  
         [0095]    Thus, the embodiment shown in FIGS. 12 and 13 eliminates the use of the separate receptacle  213  shown in FIGS. 10 and 11 for the mirror  211  that may complicate the manufacture of the embodiment. However, the mirror  211  may have a reduced size, due to the need to place it in the second compartment  202  with the powder receptacle  206 .  
         [0096]    Another embodiment of a make-up kit according to the present invention is depicted in FIGS. 14 and 15. As shown in FIG. 14, a plurality of cosmetic holders  904  are distributed around the perimeter of a circular or oval shaped first compartment  901 . A second compartment  902  is disposed in the center of the first compartment  901 . FIGS. 14 and 15 show eight cosmetic holders  904 , but those skilled in the art will understand that alternative embodiments may have more or less than eight cosmetic holders  904 .  
         [0097]    Each cosmetic holder  904  is covered by a hinged cover  907  that extends from the outer edge of the first compartment  901  to the outer edge of the second compartment  902 . FIG. 14 shows an outer cover  907  that is fully closed, outer covers  907 ′ that are partially open, and outer covers  907 ″ that are fully open. As shown in FIG. 14, each cosmetic holder  904  has at least one recess  906  that is used to hold cosmetic supplies, such as eye shadow, concealer, mascara, foundation, lipstick, blush, lip gloss, etc. Hinges  908 , connected to the hinged covers  907 , may be disposed on the outer edge of the first compartment  901 , such that the covers  907  are directly attached to the first compartment  901 . The cosmetic holders  904  may be individually removable and may be held in place in the first compartment  901  by magnetic means where either the first compartment  901  and/or each cosmetic holder  904  comprises magnetic material and the first compartment  901  and/or each cosmetic holder  904  comprises magnetically attractable material.  
         [0098]    Alternatively, the hinges  908  may be directly connected to the cosmetic holders  904  as shown in FIG. 16. In this alternative embodiment, the cosmetic holders  904  are preferably removable and held in place in the first compartment  901  by magnetic means, as described above.  
         [0099]    As shown in FIG. 14, the make-up kit  900  preferably also comprises a slide-out portion  910  that has one or more recesses  905  for brushes. The brush slide-out portion  910  is disposed at the bottom side of the first compartment  901  and is slide back into the first compartment  901  when access to the brushes is not needed. A belt  8  may also be fastened to the first compartment  901  to allow the make-up kit  900  to be worn on a wrist or on a leg like a garter belt.  
         [0100]    [0100]FIG. 15 shows the make-up kit  900  with all cosmetic holder covers  907  closed and the second compartment  902  open. Preferably, the base portion  920  of the second compartment  902  holds powder  921  and the upper portion  922  holds a mirror  923 . A hinge  925  connects the base portion  920  with the upper portion  922  and allows the second compartment to be opened and closed.  
         [0101]    The body of the make-up kit in any embodiment is preferably made of a sturdy and durable plastic to be selected by those skilled in the art. The belt  8  can be chosen of any color, and a holograph or a piece of jewelry can be optionally attached to the case. The belt  8  may be further decorated with glitter, rhinestones, lace, or other decorative features. Those skilled in the art will understand that the embodiments of the make-up kit described above may also be attached to a necklace, chain, ribbon, or other such attachments to facilitate wearing these embodiments around the neck so that certain embodiments may be considered as a fashion accessory as well as providing easy access to make-up materials.  
         [0102]    As described above, the make-kit embodiments described above may be attached to a belt to facilitate carrying the kit. Alternative embodiments of the present invention provide a cosmetics purse used to hold and carry a make-up kit. FIGS. 17, 18 and  19  depict an embodiment of cosmetics purse for a make-up kit.  
         [0103]    [0103]FIG. 17 shows a cosmetics purse  1000  holding a make-up kit  1100 . The make-up kit  1100  comprises a first compartment  1101  having multiple magnetic inserts  1104 . The magnetic inserts  1104  may be the same as the magnetic inserts described above. That is, the magnetic inserts  1104  are sued to hold cosmetic supplies and may be discarded or refilled once the cosmetic supplies in the insert  104  are exhausted. Either the first compartment  1101  or the magnetic inserts  1104  or both may comprise magnetic material such that the inserts  1104  are held in the first compartment  1101  by magnetic attraction. The first compartment  1104  may also hold make-up pencils  1108  that also comprise magnetic material. The make-up kit  100  further comprises a second compartment  1102  that has a mirror  1121 .  
         [0104]    The make-up kit  1100  is attached to a lower section  1100  of the cosmetics purse  1000 . The make-up kit  1100  may be attached to the lower section by a snap fastener or a hook and loop fastener or other fastening means known in the art. The cosmetics purse  1000  further comprises an upper section  1020 . The upper section  1020  preferably has a credit card holding section  1022  and a pouch  1021  for holding currency. FIG. 18 depicts that the lower section  1010  is coupled to the upper section  1020  at a fold  1015 .  
         [0105]    [0105]FIG. 18 further depicts the make-up kit  1100  in a closed position to show the hinge that couples the first compartment  1101  and the second compartment shown in FIG. 17. A clasp  1009  for fastening the two compartments  1101 ,  1102  is also shown in FIG. 18. A zipper  1050  disposed around the perimeter of the cosmetics purse  1000  is preferably used to fasten the upper section  1020  to the lower section  1010  when the cosmetics purse  1000  is closed.  
         [0106]    [0106]FIG. 19 shows a top view of the cosmetics purse  1000  when the cosmetics purse  1000  is closed. FIG. 19 also shows that additional pouches  1060 ,  1070  may be disposed on an external portion of the carrying case  1000 . The pouches may include a phone pouch  1060  for a cell phone and a key pouch  1070  for house and car keys. FIG. 19 also shows a portion of a strap  1040 . Preferably, the strap  1040  may be a shoulder strap or a hand strap that facilitates carrying the cosmetics purse  1000 . Other embodiments of the cosmetics purse  1000  may have no strap.  
         [0107]    Preferably, the cosmetics purse  1000  comprises cushioned leather. However, the cosmetics purse  1000  may comprise other materials, such as durable nylon, canvas, or even plastic or metal.  
         [0108]    Those skilled in the art will understand that the cosmetics purse  1000  shown in FIGS. 17, 18, and  19  may hold and carry other variations of a make-up kit, such as the other embodiments of the make-up kit according to the present invention described above. As such, the cosmetics purse  1000  is not limited to the specific embodiment of a make-up kit depicted in FIGS. 17 and 18.  
         [0109]    Having described the present invention in connection with several embodiments thereof, modification will now suggest itself to those skilled in the art. As such, the invention is not to be limited to the described embodiments except as required by the appended claims.