Have you heard people say, “instead of going shopping, shop your closet?” But then you go into your closet & think, “now what?” So here’s a quick reframe. Instead of ‘shopping your closet’, approach it like ‘playing in your closet' - because it gives you permission to just try things out and see what works. So, here are 3 ways you can play in your closet and wear more of what you already own.
Read More3 fall style resolutions
Do you love fall style? You may love it so much that it feels like your style ‘new year’ (and you’re not alone!). So, how about you make some fall style resolutions? I’m not talking about anything serious – just some intentions that you’ll prioritize as you go through the season. And things that will help you enjoy your fall style for the next several months. Here are 3 intentions that you can focus on as you shift your wardrobe to fall.
Read More5 ways to shop your closet
“When you’re bored with your wardrobe, shop your closet.” Sounds easy, right? Nope. Shopping your closet can actually feel harder than shopping. Because you’re trying to think of a new way to wear something (that you’re already used to wearing one way). So, you go into your closet. And you sit there. And you’re not inspired. So, what can you do when you’re bored with your wardrobe (and you don’t want to go shopping)? Here are 5 ways to shop your closet - so you can create something fresh and new (from what you already own!).
Read More5 ways to wear more of what's in your closet
If you’re like many of my clients, you have things in your closet that you wear a ton - and things that you barely wear. The general statistic is that most people wear 20% of their wardrobe the majority of the time. Which means that 80% of your wardrobe often goes unworn (which honestly seems like a lot!). So, how can you wear more than 20% of what’s in your closet? And get more use out of things you want to wear more? Here are 5 quick tips (that you can start implementing today).
Read More3 ways to clean out your closet (without doing a big closet clean out!)
Did you clean out your closet in January? Me either. I tend to deal with my closet when the seasons shift. Because you’re already switching out some things in your closet, so why not figure out what is (and isn’t) working at the same time? But if you’re not ready for a big closet clean out, you can still streamline what’s already in your wardrobe. There are a few things you can do, that require much less time and energy than a full clean out. So, here are 3 ways you can clean out your closet – without doing a big closet clean out.
Read MoreWhat to buy someone who loves clothes (without buying them clothes)
What kinds of gifts do you like to give and get? I think one of the hardest gifts to give is clothes, especially to someone who loves clothes. Because you need to understand their taste, know their size and ideally give something that they don’t already have. And I can tell you firsthand from being in hundreds of closets – many clothing and accessory gifts go unworn. So, what can you buy someone who loves clothes, without buying them clothes? Here are my ideas.
Read MoreTHE TIP: Do this in your closet before summer ends
Do you feel like summer is almost over? Or are you still enjoying the balmy weather? Either way, now is a great time to take stock of your summer wardrobe. And you don’t need to do a full-fledged closet clean out. You can take a half hour and look at two main categories in your closet – the things you’ve been wearing the most and the things you’ve been wearing the least. Because you can learn a lot from both of these categories. Here are key questions to ask yourself as you go through your closet (and a few things you need to do before summer ends).
Read MoreTHE UPDATE: 5 things to toss from your closet
I’ve been in hundreds of closets. Which means I’ve had hundreds of conversations with clients about what to keep and toss from their closets. The decisions on what to keep are usually pretty easy, but some clients get stuck on letting go. So here’s what I tell them: the unworn items in your closet are not just taking up physical space in your closet. They’re taking up mental and emotional space, which can be overwhelming. So, if you’re ready to take a serious look at your wardrobe, check out 5 things that my clients have a hard time letting go - that you might have a hard time letting go, too.
Read MoreTHE TIP: 5 quick steps to transition your closet to spring
Has spring sprung where you live? The calendar says that spring started weeks ago – but your weather may not. But at some point soon, you’ll want to trade your winter wools & chunky sweaters & boots for lighter weight fabrics & thin knits & slip on shoes. So, it’s time to get your closet ready. And I’m not suggesting that you do a major overhaul – but what I am suggesting is that you make a few shifts so that it’s easier to get dressed for the season. So, here are 5 quick steps to get your closet ready for warm weather (and why you need to do them).
Read MoreTHE TIP: 3 steps to organize your closet for a pandemic
No, the pandemic isn’t a new thing - but a lot of us pushed through last year, and I mean PUSHED. And now, it’s time to take a breath. And it’s also time to accept that you’re at home for a while longer. And as part of that, you can set up your closet so that getting dressed and feeling good in what you’re wearing is actually EASIER while you’re at home. Read my 3 steps to organize your closet for the pandemic so that you can shift getting dressed from something stressful into something fun.
Read MoreTHE TIP: 3 steps to figure out the holes in your wardrobe
Ok, so you’ve cleaned out your closet. Congrats! You’ve weeded through what’s working and not working in your wardrobe. Everything that doesn’t fit your body or your lifestyle (and the things that you no longer like) are gone, and you’re left with what fits well, what works for your life and styles that are not only versatile, but that you love. But if it feels like some things are missing, what should you do?
Read MoreTHE UPDATE: 3 reasons why you can't let go of things in your closet
Have you cleaned out your closet yet? Between the Marie Kondo craze of 2019 and being at home during shelter-in-place, social media has been closet-crazy for a while. But I guarantee you - everyone that says they’ve done a big closet clean-out still has at least a few things that they don’t wear, but can’t let go. So, if you’re one of the many who has styles that she doesn’t wear (but can’t let go), check out the top 3 reasons why people can’t let go of things in their closet, and what I recommend to do about it.
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