Five Simple Ways to Organize Your Closet Today!
Do you have an overstuffed, bulging closet (or two) full of clothes, and yet wear the same three or four outfits repeatedly? Do you have few clothes and despair every time you put something on because you know it just does not look quite right? Would you like to be able to wear EVERYTHING you have in your closet? And know that you look good every time you do?, a certified image consultant and the owner of Flair Consulting in Philadelphia, PA, works with men and women to help them put their best personal face forward in social or corporate settings. Renu teaches her clients how to organize their closets and shop smart so that they always have the right clothes to wear for the right occasion. Renu teaches five easy steps that you can follow today to organize your closet so that you can understand what you have and what you need to purchase to complete your wardrobe! FIRST ? Prepare! Set aside at least three to four hours for the task, and make sure you have access to a full-length mirror. Wear neutral undergarments, as you will be trying on everything you own. All hangers should be of the same size and type (all plastic, or all wooden) and made for specific clothing items ? top/dress hanger, pant hanger, etc.
This will save you precious space in your closet. Hangers.com is a wonderful website (www.hangers.com) that sells all types of hangers at less than one dollar apiece. SECOND ? get organized! Dump your entire closet out onto the floor of your bedroom and be brutal with yourself. Those bell-bottoms from 1973 ? get rid of them! The shoe with the broken heel that you never got around to fixing? gone! You will be surprised at how much you can get rid of, and how little you really need it. One rule of thumb that Renu always use is that if you haven't used it in at least one year, YOU DON'T NEED IT.
Some of you might think, "Well, it's got sentimental value ? I have to keep that old sweater that I got in fifth-grade band camp!" Well everyone understands sentimental value but it doesn't belong in your closet. Put it in a box with your scrapbooks and old photos and put it in the attic. Now you will have room for the key things that you are always going to wear, and always going to feel good about. Wear clothes that make you feel radiant, not reasonable!THIRD ? Divide what you have kept of your wardrobe, into business, casual and evening wear. And if you are one of the lucky ones who actually got that long-promised Caribbean vacation, make a section for vacation/resort wear.
By organizing your clothes this way, you will know what section to turn to in a snap. When you are dividing your wardrobe, pay attention to your "comfort zones"? do you wear only black slacks and sweaters to the office? Do you have sixteen white button-down shirts? Make notes for yourself so that when you next go shopping, you are aware of what your comfort zone is, and resist purchases within that zone. Stepping outside your comfort zone will help you expand your wardrobe and experiment with other styles.FOURTH ? Try on each item? this is the most important step! Make sure it still fits well, with no pulls, tears, or unseemly tucks or threads. If it's too tight, too bright, or just plain outdated, even if it's in mint condition, get rid of it! Make notes of what you no longer have in your wardrobe and need to purchase. For example, if you've gotten rid of every old pair of chinos you had, put it on your list of new purchases.
If you had one black sweater (a staple item that goes with everything) that was completely worn out, make sure you replace it. Put aside the items you want to keep that need to be mended or cleaned, and make an agreement with yourself to have that done within one week of your personal closet overhaul. FIFTH ? put everything back in your closet and dresser. Renu's rule of thumb is to hang pants, skirts, shirts, thicker sweaters and jackets. Fold very heavy items like jeans, and very delicate items like undergarments and cashmere or other loose knits, which will lose their shape if hung.
Hang your clothes according to business, casual and evening wear. Within those categories, you can further hang all pants together, all shirts together, all skirts together, etc. Hang pants and skirts on clip hangers; folding them over a wire hanger will cause them to wrinkle and become prone to tearing at the bend. Don't worry if your closet suddenly looks empty to you. You are just creating the space to build the type of wardrobe you've always dreamed of having.
Now you can make knowledgeable purchases by understanding what you already have, what your comfort zones are, and what items you really need.A bonus: feel good while you organize ? donate your clothes to any of the many great organizations in your area. In the Philadelphia area, some organizations include:City Team Ministries - http://www.cityteam.org/philadelphia/Career Wardrobe - http://www.careerwardrobe.org/Junior League of Philadelphia - http://www.juniorleaguephila.org/fund.htmlPhiladelphia Cares - http://www.philacares.com/donate.htm.
Actress Anna Maria Horsford Joins Sofistafunk and Sofistafunk Girl Skirt Co. In Celebration of Their 2006 Fashion Week Debut
New York NY (ContentDesk) January 30, 2006 -- In celebration of Sofistafunk and Sofistafunk Girl Skirt Co. Fashion Week debut,
Actress Anna Maria Horsford will host a private Evening Tea Party and collection showing at an exclusive South Street Seaport loft in Manhattan. The celebrity event also will also pay tribute to 4 phenomenal women from New York and New Jersey's Law Enforcement Agencies. On Wednesday, February 8th, 2006, Sofistafunk Skirt Co. will present a buyer and press only fashion presentation featuring both the women and girls Spring/Summer 06 and Fall/Winter 06/07 collection from 12:00 noon - 6:00 p.m.
The Invite and RSVP only events will be held at 34 Cliff Street beginning with a Buyer and Press Only presentation from 12noon - 6 p.m. followed by a Cocktail Reception from 7 - 8 p.m. The Evening Tea Party and Collection Showing will begin at 9 p.m. Sofistafunk is the collaboration between Arlinda McIntosh and her daughter-in-law, Cheshire Mickens. This designing...
Actress Anna Maria Horsford Joins Sofistafunk and Sofistafunk Girl Skirt Co. In Celebration of Their 2006 Fashion Week Debut
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Actress Anna Maria Horsford Joins Sofistafunk and Sofistafunk Girl Skirt Co. In Celebration of Their 2006 Fashion Week Debut
New York NY (ContentDesk) January 30, 2006 -- In celebration of Sofistafunk and Sofistafunk Girl Skirt Co. Fashion Week debut,
Actress Anna Maria Horsford will host a private Evening Tea Party and collection showing at an exclusive South Street Seaport loft in Manhattan. The celebrity event also will also pay tribute to 4 phenomenal women from New York and New Jersey's Law Enforcement Agencies. On Wednesday, February 8th, 2006, Sofistafunk Skirt Co. will present a buyer and press only fashion presentation featuring both the women and girls Spring/Summer 06 and Fall/Winter 06/07 collection from 12:00 noon - 6:00 p.m.
The Invite and RSVP only events will be held at 34 Cliff Street beginning with a Buyer and Press Only presentation from 12noon - 6 p.m. followed by a Cocktail Reception from 7 - 8 p.m. The Evening Tea Party and Collection Showing will begin at 9 p.m. Sofistafunk is the collaboration between Arlinda McIntosh and her daughter-in-law, Cheshire Mickens. This designing...
Actress Anna Maria Horsford Joins Sofistafunk and Sofistafunk Girl Skirt Co. In Celebration of Their 2006 Fashion Week Debut
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Skin cancer
Skin cancer is another common type of cancer. As the name suggests, skin cancer is a cancerous condition of skin.
Types of skin cancer
There are three types of skin cancers: basal cell skin cancer, squamous cell skin cancer and the dangerous malignant melanoma. Since skin cancer is very closely associated to skin pigmentation, the fair skinned people are more at risk of developing skin cancer as compared to the dark skinned ones.
The cause of skin cancer
Prolonged contact with direct sunlight is what causes skin cancer. The main culprit in the direct rays of sunlight is the UV radiation (i.e.
Ultra violet rays). Thus most of the preventive action against skin cancer is concentrated on avoidance of UV rays.
Protection against skin cancer
Protection against skin cancer is probably easier than the protection against other types of skin cancer....
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Andy Anand Releases New Line of Prom Dresses
Trends for this year prom and are being set by leading designer Andy Anand who has come up with a new line of exclusive head turner prom fashions at $49?Well, maybe when you don the prom 2005 fashions you find on-line at www.shopshop.com, someone will want to take you out for a great evening. It sells gorgeous cocktail dresses, eveningwear and other prom stunners.Visit this site's home page and you'll be invited to prom dresses, prom gowns, and bridal gowns. You won't be able to leave the address without drooling over the feminine laces, gorgeous chiffons, embroidered silks and other spectacular fabrics you see on the pages of shopshop.com prom 2005 collection.www.shopshop.com carries hot designer Andy Anand who is one of the best known designers and is known for sexy, stunning and exclusive gowns. These uncommon designs will stand you apart from the crowd...
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Women's Fashion Footwear: 9 Shoes You Must Have
If you're like most women, you have dozens upon dozens of sandals, sneakers, loafers, flip-flops, boots, and other footwear. But how many of them do you love? Really love? How many fit well, complement your fashion sense, and are versatile enough to serve multiple purposes? Moreover, how many of these shoes do you really need? You may be surprised to learn that the following nine must-haves are the only styles required to create a shoe wardrobe so all-encompassing, so perfect, that no matter what the occasion is, you'll have just the right shoe.
1. Two or three pairs of expensive-looking shoes for a work.
Study what your boss is wearing then get yourself two great-looking pairs of similar shoes.
Not only will you always look appropriate and stylish. you'll always have a pair clean and ready should one need
to go to the cobbler.
Need style suggestions? Go with pumps. Not only are pumps flattering and easy to wear, they are the quintessential...
Women's Fashion Footwear: 9 Shoes You Must Have
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