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Lifestyle · 16 May 2012

Closet Cleaning: Keep it clean!

The donation pile
A happy face
So now we have taken out all the bad seeds it’s time to think about how we can keep our closets squeaky clean. In other words: how do I prevent bad buys. Hopefully this post can be of some help for some of you! 

♥ Make a wishlist. What are your favorite trends? What things do you like? What inspires you? Make a moodboard or a wishlist of all the items you would like to have to complete your wardrobe. Take this list with you when you go shopping and (this is the tricky part) stick to it! Pinterest is a great way to get an idea of where you want to go.

♥  Know your inventory. Before you go shopping, take your wishlist, go to your closet and search it from top to bottom. You might be suprised of the things you can find in there! By looking through your wardrobe you will see what you already have and what you still need.
♥ Use your imagination. When shopping, don’t buy anything that doesn’t blend in well with what you already have. Try the rule of 3 before you take something home with you. It will make styling outfits with your newest purchases so much easier!

♥ Regular cleaning. Each three to six months I try to figure out what my essentials were that past season and which items I did not wear at all. I never throw out my basics, but “may fly” items really have to go. Also get rid of anything ripped, broken or in generally bad condition. Don’t skip your shoes and jewelry boxes!

Selfrestriction is key here ladies! I’ve had a hard time learning these rules but I can promise you that they have  saved my life, style and wallet. 

Thank you for reading!

Nikki

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Comments

  1. The Bookness says

    16 May 2012 at 20:00

    I agree with you!

    Reply
  2. Bespoke Biddie says

    16 May 2012 at 21:54

    i need to do this too -________.-

    Sunnie
    (.=

    Reply
  3. Devin says

    16 May 2012 at 23:42

    Closet cleaning sounds like such a great idea! I feel like mine is about to explode haha

    After I read this post, I immediately started working on a "wishlist".. such a wonderful idea!!! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  4. Outside Looking In says

    17 May 2012 at 01:23

    I'm printing all your tips out so I can stick to your plan. I desperately need you to come and clean out my closet….or just organize it!

    Reply
  5. bridget anne says

    17 May 2012 at 01:31

    oh my! it's so hard to do. my big rule is that there can be NO such thing as a maybe pile. if it's a maybe, it's a no. end of story! i've got a really pickle of a time with using my imagination…it sort of bites me in the bum because i'm TOO creative about it & can rationalize keeping everything! but it has saved me from throwing a gem out a time or two! xo.

    Reply
  6. Sara Shoemaker says

    17 May 2012 at 02:16

    wow look at you organize girlfriend! Good for you! I need to do this..Cleaning and organizing is the best, it's like de-cluttering your mind!

    The House of Shoes

    Reply
  7. kristen. says

    17 May 2012 at 05:04

    I definitely need to clean out my closet again. I'm getting too attached to my clothes! Even the ones I hardly wear!

    Reply
  8. Dorien says

    17 May 2012 at 08:05

    Ik heb mijn kast ook eens opgeruimd, en nu ligt er dus een hele stapel klaar om gefotografeerd te worden en te verkopen, maar het komt er dus nooit van! Nu heb ik dus in principe gewoon meer rommel dan ervoor, haha!

    Reply
  9. Cecylia says

    17 May 2012 at 10:10

    this is awesome advice!! It's so true, we need to work out exactly what our closet is missing before we head out to the shops because the variety will just confuse us. And detox…ahh I need to do that too! xx

    Reply
  10. Annie says

    17 May 2012 at 10:14

    I love the feeling of cleaning my closet – it's the best 🙂

    Annie
    The Other Side of Gray

    Reply
  11. Gioia says

    17 May 2012 at 10:31

    Wat een interessante post! Moet hier eens dringend werk van gaan maken 😀
    xo

    Reply
  12. Estilo Hedónico says

    17 May 2012 at 11:30

    So cool!!

    http://estilohedonico.blogspot.pt/

    xoxo

    Reply
  13. Cady says

    17 May 2012 at 13:09

    Awesome advice, I need to stick to that "only buy what you need" rule! Haha 🙂 xo!

    Reply
  14. Chloë says

    17 May 2012 at 13:16

    Leuke post!Ik heb pas veel kleding verkocht,op koningenmarkt!Maar nog steeds te veel kleding!haha!

    Reply
  15. Kathleen Lisson says

    17 May 2012 at 13:50

    It is so funny that you mentioned searching one's closet for wishlist items. I needed a top for my first riding lesson and I made it all the way to the store before realizing I could just use one of the tech fabric tops I wore on vacation to India last year! I agree with these tips, especially the one about making a Pinterest board.

    Reply
  16. Kyla says

    17 May 2012 at 15:55

    I could definitely benefit from a spring cleaning in my wardrobe 😉 I haven't done that in a while…doing it a few times a year is a great idea!

    Reply
  17. Corina Nika says

    17 May 2012 at 17:52

    Great great post!!

    This was very helpful, i'm an organized person myself and love everything to be in place!

    Coco
    http://www.cocorrina.com

    Reply
  18. The Love Hanger says

    17 May 2012 at 18:56

    I actually really love purging my closet! Getting rid of what doesn't fit or isn't my style anymore really helps me focus on what I actually want to shop for. Great post! <3

    toni

    Reply
  19. Allison says

    17 May 2012 at 19:18

    Sometimes it's so nice to clean your closet! I love organizing & cleaning!

    🙂
    Allison
    afashionfiles.blogspot.com

    Reply
  20. Kelly says

    18 May 2012 at 00:26

    LOVE the new layout! At least I hope it's new. Either that or I'm crazy. I love those tips. I use the rule of three all the time. If I can come up with multiple outfits then the item is a winner 🙂

    Reply
  21. El says

    18 May 2012 at 06:56

    Your blog is amazing! So inspirational!
    Following you 🙂

    Don't forget to enter ESSIE GIVEAWAY I'm hosting on my blog!

    xo

    Reply
  22. Madeline Quaint says

    18 May 2012 at 10:08

    Great advice, Lovely! 🙂 I always-always end up buying stuff that are not oe the (mental) list! I'm like "oh, I need this, only I didn't realize when I compiled my list in my head… Let's just add it before I walk out with it from the store… Ok, now it's on the list, I' can buy it! " 😀

    Reply
  23. Kel says

    18 May 2012 at 13:28

    Wish i could adhere to these rules!!

    Whimisically,

    Kel

    Reply
  24. Megan says

    18 May 2012 at 13:44

    The hardest part of cleaning my closet is keeping it that way, and I have a hard time getting rid of items!

    Reply
  25. The Jones says

    18 May 2012 at 14:19

    This might sound crazy, but when I go shopping, I always take a list of every skirt, top, dress, and sweater in my closet…just so I make sure to buy items that match and work with my wardrobe. That keeps me from buying repeats or things that I can't really style too!

    <3 Cambria
    jupefashion.blogspot.com

    Reply
  26. Mary Jo at TrustYourStyle says

    18 May 2012 at 15:00

    I like to clean out my closet all the time–most people can't believe how minimal it is, but a wish-list, now that's something I need to spend some time on especially with fall coming up!

    xo Mary Jo

    Reply
  27. Caitie Schlisserman says

    18 May 2012 at 17:59

    I do a good clean through my closet every 2 months or so… I usually donate a huge bag of things and then have a list of items that I need more of! Great tips 🙂

    xxx
    http://www.ladyalamode.com

    Reply
  28. Siel says

    18 May 2012 at 20:10

    Goeie tips! Doe je geen closetsale? 🙂 xx

    Reply
  29. FashionFreak/Mihaela says

    18 May 2012 at 20:35

    Great post.

    canon and something new♥mfashionfreak

    Reply
  30. Shes Dressing Up says

    18 May 2012 at 23:56

    Lovely, informative post! I am so terrible at wardrobe clearouts, especially regarding shoes. I still own shoes I haven't worn in years and years, it's quite ridiculous!

    Reply
  31. Mica says

    19 May 2012 at 11:49

    Great tips! I wish I could stick to my shopping list! I've gotten even worse with online shopping, haha. Always get everything other than the things I had on my list!

    AwayFromTheBlue.blogspot.com.au

    Reply
  32. Ruth and Nans says

    19 May 2012 at 17:08

    i'm currently in the process of cleaning out my closet. so thank you.

    Reply
  33. Eskimo Kisses says

    19 May 2012 at 20:16

    such good ideas! i ALWAYS go into a store looking for one thing i absolutely need and come out without it but with 5 things i didnt need instead. I am going to make my wishlist now! 🙂

    Reply
  34. Tria Zaluska says

    20 May 2012 at 08:19

    nice post!

    Reply
  35. Dearest Lou says

    20 May 2012 at 08:58

    Such great advice girl! I started cleaning out my closet for the first time in years right before we got married. Now I feel like I have hardly any combinations but I'm wearing a lot of items I feel I wouldn't have if I didn't clean out my closet in the first place! Thanks for all the great tips! Love your blog!

    xx
    Cecilia
    dearestlou.com

    Reply
  36. Marianne M. says

    20 May 2012 at 19:43

    Great post, really helped me pick up some tips. thanks for that girl.
    i hope that you find some time to check out my newest post and let me know what you think about it
    http://lureofthedarkside.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  37. Sara says

    21 May 2012 at 03:50

    Thanks, Nikki! Taking this advice into action as we speak. Partially unsuccessful because I'm so attached to my clothes, but I'm hangin' in there. 😉

    Reply
  38. Kathryn says

    21 May 2012 at 23:58

    Ah these are such good tips. My closet definitely needs to be cleaned out soon!

    Reply
  39. Kristian says

    23 May 2012 at 12:47

    Great advice!

    Reply
  40. Je suis Sophie says

    24 May 2012 at 18:19

    Amai dat moet ik ook eens doen! ik draag superveel niet maar ik denk steeds 'goh dat zal ik ooit nog wel is kunnen aandoen' 😀

    Reply

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