Closet Cleaning

FIVE TIPS TO A FASTER AND MORE EFFECTIVE SPRING CLEANING

It’s springtime! In case you didn’t know, because you don’t have one of those awesome calendars that tells you when each season starts. Well, spring starts tomorrow.

There’s something about spring that makes people think of a fresh start, to change their style and begin new projects. One of those projects is spring cleaning, and I have just found myself doing it last weekend (mainly because I’m moving in with my BF). I have to admit that I started very enthusiastic, but after a while I just got tired. So, thinking back to that moment, I decided to put together a short list of how to Spring clean your closet in a fast, easy and effective way.

 Illustration: Pinterest

Before anything... put on some music.

1. Start with a clean slate! Remove clothes, shoes and other items. Dust all shelves and bars then vacuum or mop the floor.

2. While your closet is empty, visualize how you’d like the space to look and function. Invest in supplies: Woven baskets, shoe racks, hocks, and wood hangers! (Please, no more wire hangers, they ruin clothes).

3. Before you get started on a wardrobe overhaul, take some time to really think about how you define your personal style. Getting a better sense of what your look is can help you figure out which pieces to get rid of and how you can build a wardrobe you'll love. If you're not sure what your style is, just select the 10 pieces you wear the most and analyze what they say about how you like to look.

4. Be honest, unless a piece has sentimental value, always follow the two-year rule: If you haven't worn it in two years, get rid of it. Put aside your clothes and shoes that will go back in your closet, storage any out-of-season wear that you still want to keep and donate the rest to a second-hand shop or charity.

5. As you get your clothes back in the closet, try to put new outfits together and make a shopping list of any item that you’ll need to buy to complete the look your are going for: a new pair of jeans? Bright color sandals? A new tote bag?  This way you’ll buy exactly what you need and will have a closet full of new outfits for the season.

Colorblocking

Ok, let’s talk about color blocking. As a girl that prefers to wear dark colors - most of my clothes are black - color blocking is the easiest way to bring some color to my outfits in a more creative way.

There are different ways to color blocking. One of them is to combine no more than 3 colors into one outfit, just like I did in these pictures.

More combinations:

Hue on Hue

Go for bold and wear similar hue on hue on hue. Pick a shade and wear it head to toe in differing tones.

Mix In A Print

Neon and citrus colors are the perfect sparring partners for patterns. Pick a graphic motif and build your outfit around it. Just keep accessories neutral.

Clash For Maximum Impact

Pairing an orange silk blouse and a hot-pink jacket? wear them together with an earth tone piece. Is the perfect neutral shade to ground the brighter hues — and allow them to pop.

Play With Pastels

Toughen up pale, powdery hues by teaming them with dark wintery shades.

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-C-

Happy Fabulous 2014!

With 2013 almost gone I just want to thank you all for being part of my little dream (A thing for stripes). Cheers to a fabulous 2014 filled with health, love and lots of fashion! 

-Candy-

The beauty of giving thanks

Even though I'm from a country where Thanksgiving is not celebrated, as a girl that have been living in the US for almost 10 years (wow, almost a decade already!) I have adopted this very special holiday.

I believe that we should take a time everyday to be thankful for everything we have in our lives and that what makes Thanksgiving even more special is that we get the chance to do so while been with our families and friends.

And as important as it is this season to give thanks, prepare the feast and get together with your loved ones, it's important to know what to wear for this special occasion. Here are some outfit combinations, to make this important task a lot more easier for you.

 1. Lady-like blouse + jeans + high heels + simple coat

 

 

 The attire for a Thanksgiving dinner is slightly less dressy than what you'll wear for Christmas, so it's a perfect time to wear your jeans while having some family time.

 2. A simple top + interesting skirt + cute flats

 

This outfit would be great if you are the host of this celebration. The flats will help you be comfortable all day.

3. A simple jumpsuit

 

Jumpsuits will always be one of my favorite options, very comfortable for when you have to get on the floor to play with the little ones.

4. Light long dress + ankle boots + leather jacket

 

It's flirty and chic enough to be around your loved ones, specially your +1. This also looks great on a pregnant woman, just wear shoes that you feel more comfortable in.

5. short sleeves sweater + comfy pants + ankle boots

 This outfit can be comfortable enough to stay up all night for Black Friday!

6. A simple short dress + dressy flats

 

 You can still be sexy around your family with a short dress, just try a long sleeve version with very cute flats to tone it down.

At the end been surrounded by friends, family and loved ones is the most comfortable feeling you could ever have, and there's no style for that.

Be happy, be thankful.

xoxo

>candy< 

Images from Pinterest and Elle.com