WORDS Chandler Hines
It’s a new year and there are resolutions to work on.
Let me guess: You want to start fresh, lose weight, find a new job, keep that job, find a man, dump him and find a better man, maintain goals, and be your most fabulous. Well, I’ve got an idea, but it may scare some of you.
Dig deep into that closet of yours and be honest about what you see! You probably have a couple of shirts or pants that haven’t been worn in a while. Take a closer look and ask yourself why you’re still holding on to them. Maybe they’re your “skinny” pants and this is the year they make a comeback. Or, maybe they are just out of style and you need someone like me to help you get rid of them. Whatever the reason, it’s time to do a little pre-spring cleaning!
I helped a friend out recently and the results were quite refreshing! You may even realize that some of the old stuff you’re hoarding can be used in new and multiple ways. So roll up your sleeves and get busy because this is the time to donate the items you don’t need anymore or dust off those shoes you keep saying you’re gonna wear. Don’t be afraid to get honest opinions from your friends.....or from me! I’m not saying this won’t hurt a little, but the worst that can happen is parting with a few items and helping someone else out that might need them more than you.
Now that you’ve gotten my lecture, I want to show you something I like to call “Closet Invasions.” A few brave ladies have agreed to let me come in and shake things up! Not only do I show them what to part with, but we “play” in the clothes and figure out a few ways they can be worn. For example, that cute mini dress you’ve been holding on to can be tucked into some skinny jeans as a fab new blouse! Or, that blouse you can’t figure out what to wear with can simply be unbuttoned and voila!...You have a new cardi to wear over a strapless dress for work or play.
As an incentive to get those closets in order, Elizabeth Mazyck agreed to let me in her fabulous closet, so I can show you what an organized closet can look like. Once I asked her if I could move in, we decided the invasion was over…
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