Spring Clean your wardrobe...

     March 21st marks the first day of spring - finally!  I don't know about you, but this past week I've been feeling the urge to purge- my wardrobe, my kitchen cabinets, my basement, even my junk drawers. Since this is a fashion blog I won't bore you with my hours spent sorting through my tupperware and furnace room finds (which I did do - it wasn't exactly a pleasure but it did feel good afterwards).  Instead I'd like to share with you my "closet/wardrobe manifesto" - sorting through your clothes, handbags, shoes etc. once (or twice) a year.  

     Make sure you have a decent block of time.  It helps if it is raining, snowing or a bad weather day in general - no anxiety about missing anything in the outside world..
     Supplies:  big black garbage bags, option : a glass of wine or two  ( only if it's after five- but it's probably after 5 somewhere )

•   Do the easy things first- the ratty t shirts, sweatshirts, clothes with stains or the ones that just look past their prime - don't forget your underwear and sock drawer either -  
  
•  Shoes  - the ones that never fit right , the beat up ones that are beyond saving, the ones you got on the sale rack that were never worn but were a really great deal... (If you have to keep the ones from that special first date, your wedding etc., than you have my blessing!  Just put them up top somewhere so as not use up precious closet space..)
  
• Handbags - Here you should be really picky - keep the ones you love and banish the rest! 
  
•  Ok now comes the "hard" part - your clothing.  Don't panic...  

  Start at one end of your closet and piece by piece ask yourself (silently)

• Does it still fit?
• Does it flatter?
• Do I still like it?
• Would this look better on my daughter even though it still fits me?
• Does it suit my current lifestyle?

      If the answer is "no" to any of these questions let it go.  I promise it will feel so good to live with less. Consign your good pieces or just give them to someone who will love and appreciate them - your sister, your daughter or maybe your daughters friends. Call a local charity to haul away the rest - A win win!

Maggie keeping me company while I tackle my closet.

Taking a break!! It can be overwhelming even for me...

     Remember, if you can't successfully reimagine a piece to fit into your current lifestyle, get it out!   If you are still unsure, remove it from your closet to see if you can live without it. 
     And:
     If the task of  sifting through extra clutter in your closet is still overwhelming, contact me...

      The end result:  reward yourself this season and go shopping for a few new things....
  
     Have a wonderful weekend, and thanks for reading, Lori