7 Steps to a Clutter-Free Closet - How to Organize Your Closet in a Weekend
How many times have you said "I'm going to organize my closet this weekend?" But, when the weekend approaches, you find yourself making excuses to avoid the mess. It's not because you don't want an organized closet. It's because you don't know where to start! Or, maybe you're the type who gets motivated to organize your closet, but by the time you drag everything out, you're ready to hit the sack! Whew! So how do you organize your closet?without giving up? First, start with the right attitude. Don't think of this task as "organizing your closet." Think of this as "discovering the boutique within!" You know those pretty little boutiques where everything is displayed nice and orderly? With a quick scan, you know right where to go for the blouses, skirts, and shoes. Well, your closet can be like that too!Second, commit an entire weekend to organize your closet.
The actual time will depend on how many clothes you have and the size of the closet. If you get done early?great! But the last thing you want is to wake up for work on Monday morning with a half-organized closet. Here are 7 steps to help you organize your closet in a weekend:Day 1:Before you start, determine exactly why you want to organize your closet.?Are you having trouble finding certain pieces??Can you organize the space better??Do you need to get rid of old clothes??Is a significant other moving in with you? ?Other? If you have a predetermined goal in mind, you will know what you're trying to achieve. Next, determine how you would like your items organized. ?By garment ? shirts, pants, dresses, skirts, suits, etc.?By style ? work, casual, athletic, dressy, etc.?By season ? summer, fall, winter, spring?By color ? darks, lights, etc.
?By accessories ? shoes, belts, ties, scarves, hats1.Empty the closet and categorize.As you pull out items from your closet, group them based on the category you selected above. For example, fold your sweaters neatly then stack in piles according to color. 2.Create a "throw away" pile and "give away" pile. Your "throw away" pile should include items that are stained or damaged beyond repair. This pile would include stockings with runs, socks with holes, etc.
As they say, "when in doubt, throw it out!" Your "give away" pile should include anything in good condition, but hasn't been worn in the past two years. Give these items to a charity or organize a "clothes swap" party with friends. For those clothes that are too snug or too roomy, or clothes that are off-season, store them in organizer boxes that can be easily labeled and tucked away under the bed or up on a hard-to-reach closet shelf.3.Clean your closet space.Once your closet is cleared out, clean it thoroughly. Get out your step stool and dust off those high shelves, vacuum the floor, and even apply a fresh coat of paint if you wish!4.Assess the situation.Now that your clothes are categorized and your closet is clear, you can easily assess the amount of space that is available. ?Do you have one long shelf? ?Do you have several small shelves? ?How many clothes rods do you have? ?Do you have room to add rods? ?How much floor space do you have? ?How much wall space do you have? ?Is there a perfect spot for a tie rack??Is there enough vertical wall space for a mounted ironing board??Is there enough vertical wall space for a full-length mirror??Is there enough floor space for a shoe rack??Is there enough floor space for a hamper?Now, take your tape measure and measure the shelves, open floor space, and available wall space.
Write these measurements down. You will need them if you go shopping.5.Make some decisions.Now decide how you'll arrange everything in your closet. Do you need to purchase any new containers, rods, shoe racks, or other supplies? The list below will help you decide what will work best for your closet space.?Shelf dividers ? These keep stacks of clothes separated on shelves and are especially great for heavy sweaters, sweatshirts, and jeans. ?Shelf baskets and boxes ? Available in a variety of material such as wire, wicker, fabric, and plastic. They're great for storing items that you don't use every day, such as such accessories, bathing suits, and hats.
The clear plastic boxes are advantageous because you can easily see inside them. However, if you choose one of the others label them or take a polaroid of the contents.?Floor baskets ? These are handy for temporarily storing clothes that need to go to the dry cleaner, or workout clothes. ?Shoe racks ? These are available in a variety of styles. They can hang on the back of the closet door or on a clothes rod. There are also racks that sit on the floor.
?Tie racks ? Depending on the style, you can mount these on the wall or hang them on the clothes rod.?Rotating floor rack ? These are nice for providing extra hanging storage in walk-in closets. ?Color-coded plastic hangers ? This is a convenient way to keep your clothes in the right category. ?Full-length mirror ?Mounted ironing board Day 2: 6.Load the closet.Once you have all the necessities, start loading up. Take your time. You want to do it right the first time.
7.Add finishing touches.Now that everything is in place, personalize your closet with some finishing touches such as a pretty rug, pictures, a stereo, plants, extra lighting, etc. Voila, a clutter-free, boutique-like closet! Once you take the time to organize your closet, you will feel a great sense of control?and peace of mind.
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Aerodynamics the leading factors in vehicle performance
Copyright 2005 Jason Bibb
Aerodynamics is one of the leading factors in vehicle performance. Car racing has focused on this aspect ever since the 60s, when the first inverted wings were installed on formula cars. In time, the development of aerodynamic devices grew stronger, often borrowing ideas and solutions form the flight industry.
By improving aerodynamics, engineers saw faster lap times and more driver control over the car, both at high and low speeds. The final element that contributes to improved handling and grip is the downforce ? using the underbody of the vehicle to facilitate airflow and "stick" the car to the tarmac.
Since the introduction of aerodynamics, automotive engineers used the distribution of downforce as the major decisive factor in car performance. Because of aerodynamic advancements, some racing cars reach cornering speeds of 4 G (four times the acceleration of gravity).
The same factors that apply to racing cars...
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Celebrity designer, Tiffany Alana Launches a New Luxury Apparel Brand, Tiffany Alana Coterie
Los Angeles, CA (ContentDesk) March 8, 2006 -- Tiffany Alana Wolff launched her first women's collection in 1998 with her signature diagonal stripe skirts and one-of-a-kind brooches.
A former fashion stylist and costume designer,
Wolff achieved notoriety when her designs were seen on the likes of Christina Aguilera, Halle Berry, and Brittney Spears.Wolff was responsible for igniting a fashion frenzy and her signature skirts were named the "Must Have" item for Spring 2004 by "The View"Seen on the pages of People, Us, In Touch, and Star magazines,
Wolff was a sought after designer and her trendsetting collections became a top selling brand for major national department stores including Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, Barneys New York, Macy'd, as well as more than 200 specialty stores in the United States.Like most celebrities, when you have a huge hit, you do a sequel.
Designer Tiffany Alana has done just that, by creating Tiffany Alana Coterie which will...
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School Skirts
Short school skirts are pass?. Following the release of the hit music video featuring pop singer Britney Spears in a micro-mini school skirt, hemlines of school skirts crept up to what many consider to be improper levels. This caused the Scottish Parent Teacher Council to clamp down heavily on retail stores selling miniscule school skirts and subsequently, the sale of school skirts decreased. In 2002, Woolworth's, which sells 10 per cent of the school wear in Scotland, sold 200,000 school skirts and just 4,000 pairs of girls' trousers. But this year, the store has sold 104,000 pairs of trousers and 100,000 skirts.
For those who continue to wear school skirts but prefer a more conservative style, Modest Apparel USA is working on a reticent skirt for school uniforms.
This school skirt is double pleated, and has a back zipper; side inseam pockets, and covers the knee when sitting.
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Aerodynamics the leading factors in vehicle performance
Copyright 2005 Jason Bibb
Aerodynamics is one of the leading factors in vehicle performance. Car racing has focused on this aspect ever since the 60s, when the first inverted wings were installed on formula cars. In time, the development of aerodynamic devices grew stronger, often borrowing ideas and solutions form the flight industry.
By improving aerodynamics, engineers saw faster lap times and more driver control over the car, both at high and low speeds. The final element that contributes to improved handling and grip is the downforce ? using the underbody of the vehicle to facilitate airflow and "stick" the car to the tarmac.
Since the introduction of aerodynamics, automotive engineers used the distribution of downforce as the major decisive factor in car performance. Because of aerodynamic advancements, some racing cars reach cornering speeds of 4 G (four times the acceleration of gravity).
The same factors that apply to racing cars...
Aerodynamics the leading factors in vehicle performance
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Fashion Trends Spring 2005
The spring 2005 fashion trends show clothing and accessories that are very feminine and full of color, style and patterns.
What are the experts forecasting for spring?Fabric ? Romance is in the air. The fabrics this season will be more feminine and light. We will see a lot of soft flowing fabrics such as chiffon and silk. A new trend this season is the big bold prints in wild designs.
No longer dubbed the tacky, the big animal and floral prints will dominate the scene.Handbags ? Handbags are once again going to be designed for use. Bigger is definitely better! Purses will be oversized and versatile, held in the hand or slung over the shoulder. A bag has to hold all of the day's necessities.Color ? White will be all around us for spring and there will be no avoiding it. The color scene seems to be all over the color pallet. Think citrus; alive, vibrant colors of oranges, limes and lemons will be everywhere.
Corals, various shades of pink, blues, aqua, taupe and...
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