I’m reading Emily Schuman’s “Cupcakes and Cashmere” a compilation of her fashion blogs. In the one titled “Closet Clutter ~ Clothes Uncovered”, she has some really great ideas. Her list inspired me to create my own twist on organizing a closet: Edit Keep only the clothes that are flattering, comfortable and your style. Sentimental treasures and […]
Closet Cleaning Strategies
No Regrets ~ Part 2
“I Bought This For You!”
In the past I always felt bad about buying clothes that did not work for me. “What a waste,” my mother would always say. “You just can’t throw it away. You got to use it.” My closet was full of perfectly nice clothing for someone.…just not for me. For years I couldn’t bear to clean […]
Closet Cleaning Strategies:
No Regrets ~ Part 1
Fall is here signaling time for change! It is time to clean your closet and to re-assess all the clothes you love and that look good on you. What needs to go? All the clothes that are just taking up space and do not look good on you: Clothes that you put on and then take off […]
WHY WOMEN MIX CLOTHING STYLES THAT DON’T WORK.
When we have a “closet full of clothes and nothing to wear” we know we’re mixing clothing style. If we had a consistent style then those clothes would work well together. We would have fewer clothes in the closet and many more mix and match combinations. How do we get into this situation? New clothing […]
I’ve Got Nothing To Wear ( part 3 of 3)
So now you know what you love and have words and pictures to prove it. You have a style you want to follow. And you still have lots of clothes and not all of it goes together. But it is getting better! Next Step: Pretend you are planning a trip and can’t take the whole […]
I’ve Got Nothing To Wear (part 2 0f 3)
So now you know what you love and have words and pictures to prove it. That’s a great first step. Is there a pattern or theme to what you have collected? If yes, go deeper and really get a sense of what that theme, design or style is… And look for the designers, stores, or parts of […]
I’ve Got Nothing To Wear ( part 1 of 3)
“I’ve got nothing to wear ~ No Really.” “Every woman goes through it: When you open a closet filled with clothes, nothing seems quite right. What influences this —- fashion, celebrities, our DNA? Should we just give in and go shopping? “ says Merle Ginsberg BAZAAR Sept. 2006. You could go shopping and feed the hunger for something […]
Have You Had a Bad Day?
Have you had a bad day lately? Hey, it happens to everyone! But when you feel dreary, don’t let your wardrobe follow suit. Time to clean out your closet and get ready for the change in seasons…and feel better. Just some great tips to help you: 1) LOVE THEM OR LEAVE THEM: Gather up the items that […]
Making Sense in Your Closet
When you open your closet, is it so scary you want to shut it and just wear what you wore yesterday? Is your messy closet blocking you from creatively expressing your best self through clothes? Here are some tips for making sense of your closet so you can be enjoying the daily pleasure […]