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 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: 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 OBSESSION: 6 steps to sustainable & slow fashion
Sustainable fashion, slow fashion – what does it all mean? Slow fashion is an overall approach to how you buy and wear your clothes, with a specific focus on purchasing better quality, longer lasting clothes. I sometimes like to think of slow fashion as simply slowing down - in how you shop for clothes, how you review what you have and how you care for clothes. Here are 6 simple steps you can use to start practicing slow fashion, so you can begin to minimize the impact your wardrobe has on the environment.
Read MoreTHE OBSESSION: A guide to self-care with your wardrobe
Self-care – we all need some, right? But have you ever considered self-care with your wardrobe? Do you shop to find new things, but you’re not sure what to do with them? Do you want to organize your closet, but it never actually gets on the to-do list? In order to make mornings easier and support you loving your reflection in the mirror, I’ve compiled a few actionable steps you can take to make getting dressed a more enjoyable experience, and practice a little self-care with your wardrobe.
Read MoreTHE UPDATE: 3 mistakes you're making in your closet
I spend a lot of time in closets – and by that, I mean A LOT. Between closet audits and styling sessions, about two-thirds of the time I spend with clients is in their closets. And after having been in 200+ closets, I’ve discovered a few common mistakes that many people make – ones that can damage your clothes, get in the way of your seeing what you have and encourage you to possibly buy more than you need.
Read MoreTHE UPDATE: How to love your closet more
Many of us have love/hate relationships with our closets - it's all giddy and fresh when we get something new, but it's often a drudge when we're in a rut (or the closet's a mess). Luckily, there are a few simple things you can do to love your closet more and make getting dressed an enjoyable experience!
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