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1. The little black dress.
This should be a simple black dress that can work for many different occasions. For the office, wear with a scarf, for a night out, add a piece of statement jewelry.

2. Black blazer.
The key is finding one that is flattering for your body. If your waist is one of your best features, go for a more fitted look. A black blazer with jeans and a button-down is a very chic and timeless look.

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4. Well-cut trousers.
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5) A big black bag.
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Here are some painted closets to inspire you:

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* Tie taper candles, pens or pencils together with a pretty ribbon or fat, brightly colored rubber band.

* Put miscellaneous keys, matches and rubber bands in shallow baskets, small bowls, boxes or organizing trays (I like these bamboo inserts from The Container Store).

* Buy items like Q-Tips, cotton balls, tampons on sale, discard their packaging and store them in pretty and generous sized jars. I like these from IKEA because the lids come off easily or use the jars from a food (like spaghetti sauce) that you use frequently.

* Chalkboard, whiteboard or magnetic boards inside a cabinet that you open frequently can hold to do lists, dry cleaning slips, printed tickets.

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A closet filled with tangled tops and mismatched shoes is tough to navigate in the morning. If you’re tired of the hassle and disorder, put a stop to it with these easy habits.

* Where to begin: Hold your own once-a-year fashion show. Empty the closet, then try on each garment in front of a full-length mirror. Does it fit? With what outfits and on what occasions will you wear it? Does it need mending? Will you ever be able to get out that ink stain? Separate pieces into four piles: keep, mend, donate, throw away. Follow the same steps for shoes. Now you can start organizing the keepers, eking out extra space with over-the-door storage and hanging shelves.

* Toss mismatched hangers: Their irregular shapes take up more space, and the wire ones that dry cleaners use are hard on your clothes.

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* Keep your clothes stored by outfit: For example, store cardigans with matching slacks, blazers with skirts, rather than by type. Then return hangers to the closet so the hooks face out. Once you’ve worn a set, hang them the other way (with the hook facing in). At the end of a year you’ll be able to tell which clothes you haven’t worn — it’ll help streamline next April’s fashion show/spring-cleaning.

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With the days and weeks moving faster than ever, now’s the time to get a jump on a seasonal closet clear out. It’s really the best way to make the most of what you’ve got from spring and summer seasons past. No need to dread: here’s four easy steps you can do anytime in the next month.

Step One: Leaving all your winter things as is, divide all of your seasonal (spring + summer) and season-less (everyday tanks, tees, jeans) clothes, shoes, bags and accessories into three piles: 1. wearable pieces, which go back in the closet; 2. good items in need of some TLC (dry-cleaning, a new button, a bag with broken zipper, etc.); and 3. the ugly things that are no longer flattering which can be swapped with girlfriends, given to charity or sold on Craigs List or to a consignment shop.

Side note: this month is the best time to sell your gently worn spring and summer pieces and make some cash to replenish your closet.

Step Two: Only put the wearable items back, this time storing your spring and summer wardrobe separately from your current winter pieces. It makes it much easier to see what you have as of now – and where you can possibly fill in. You should have two piles left.

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Whether it’s your New Year’s Resolution to become a more organized person or just something you want to do to help yourself save time on a daily basis, becoming organized doesn’t happen overnight, but with a little bit of effort, you too will be on the path to a less stress induced life.

Determine whether to toss or keep?

Ask yourself the following questions:

* Have I worn this item in the last year? In the last 2 years?

* Has this item lost its shape (stretched or shrunk)or has the color faded?

* Am I waiting for this trend to come back before I wear it again?

* Am I waiting to lose weight before I can fit into this item again?

* I am keeping this item because it was an expensive impulse purchase?

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Once you’ve decided what you should part with, move on to the following:

Keep items that you wear on a regular basis, or that you intend to wear on the right occasion.

Toss items that have rips or stains that cannot be repaired. For those items that are still in decent shape but you know you’re not going to wear, do the following:

Donate: You will feel better about tossing items knowing that someone else can use them. Another incentive is that most donations offer a tax write-off.

Sell: This will help ease your mind if you’re concerned about tossing items that you have invested a lot of money in. You can get rid of items, but still profit by selling online, local newspaper or thrift stores.

Swap: You aren’t the only one who has clothing to get rid of, why not check with friends or co-workers and see if you can swap your unwanted items? It’s like receiving a whole new wardrobe!

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Do you have a wardrobe full of clothes but nothing to wear? Fashion expert Jill Martin, who has a new book out called “Fashion for Dummies”, has come up with a list of essential items that every woman needs in her closet. The key is to opt for classic pieces that never go out of style. That way you can pair them with your It item of the moment and your wardrobe dilemmas will be a thing of the past!

1. The little black dress.

This should be a simple black dress that can work for many different occasions. For the office, wear with a scarf, for a night out, add a piece of statement jewelry.

2. Black blazer.

The key is finding one that is flattering for your body. If your waist is one of your best features, go for a more fitted look. A black blazer with jeans and a button-down is a very chic and timeless look.

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3. Speaking of white button-down shirts…

Invest in a new one every season. This one item can make you look crisp and clean. You can never go wrong when you pair it with jeans, dress pants or a skirt.

4. Well-cut trousers.

If you are only buying one pair of winter-weight trousers, pick one in black or navy. You can wear them paired with so many different options. Make sure you match the length of the pants with the height of your shoes.

5) A big black bag.

Often called a “schlep” bag because it holds everything, whether you’re chasing toddlers or contracts, your bag should fit your needs. The right shoes and bag can make an ordinary outfit look like so much more.

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Stuck with a teeny-tiny closet in your apartment? Here are some tips to help you manage the tiniest closet spaces.

1) Select your best outfits. The bottom line is that you have to get rid of as much as possible. . Keep a bag hanging from a hook inside the closet for things that you don’t think you’ll wear again.

2) Hang almost everything. The less bins, shelves and folding you have to do, the better.

3) If everything has a place, then you’ll never have clutter again. If you need to, designate an area, bag, box or bin for things that don’t have a place yet. If you get dressed in front of your closet, then you should have your laundry basket right there. Don’t let clothes get piled up or it will feel less organized every day. You have to commit just a little bit to keeping your closet neat.

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4) Utilize unused space. There may be space where you haven’t noticed it before. Can you move back your closet rod and free up some space in the front corners for shelves? What about moving the bar and shelf up so that you have room for a second bar down low for pants? Get creative. If you see some square footage not being utilized, figure out how you can use it.

5) Get seasonal storage out of there. Do you have a dress coat that you only wear on special occasions? What about sentimental clothing, Christmas decorations, or sports equipment? All of these things can easily clutter up your closet space and make it unusable. Consider putting risers on your bed so that you can store these things underneath in airtight containers. Or, seal them up and store them in a garage. Keep only what you need in your everyday closet and ban the rest.

6) Use stackable bins. Baskets and bins are wonderful, especially if you have some shelves to dedicate to holding them. If your closet is truly tiny, you may be better off going for some inexpensive stackable bins. They take up less space, don’t require shelves, and they’re usually clear so that you can easily see what is inside.

7) Choose hangers wisely. There is no reason to have a closet full of mismatched hangers, flimsy plastic or wire hangers. There are so many high-quality space saving hangers on the market today, that there is no excuse for keeping your closet in the dark ages of crossed up necks, damaged clothes, and clothing lost to the floor mountain. Use slim velvet hangers to keep clothes neatly close together, wrinkle free, and securely on the hanger. Cascading velvet hangers are wonderful space saving hangers that allow you to really maximize space. Velvet hanger accessories also let you piggy-back pants and shirts, getting your wardrobe ready to wear in a tiny amount of space.

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Organizing your bedroom is a matter of selecting the right storage options to take advantage of every available space. Decorative chests or baskets may accessorize your bedroom while hideaway storage organizes occasional necessities. Your bedroom closet is the optimal place for accessible storage that can be decorative as well as functional. Here are some ideas for maximizing your bedroom’s full organizational potential:

Decorative Storage
Organize your bedroom with stylish storage pieces to match your room’s décor. Furnishings like an armoire, a dresser or a bench help organize your clothes, linens and personal necessities as they coordinate with your other bedroom furniture. You can place decorative baskets on bookshelves for easily accessible storage that accents the décor in your bedroom. Organize everything from toiletries to socks and magazines in small, medium and large baskets. Wicker hampers help organize laundry or hide toys.

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Accessible Storage
Racks and shelves in your bedroom closet provide accessible storage and help organize clothes, shoes and other essentials. Organizing your bedroom closet is easy if you have a specific place for everything. You can find specialty hangers that will hang six pairs of pants on one tier or a row of ties, belts and accessories on another. These space savers expand and help organize your bedroom closet quickly and easily. Consider a professional closet organizing system for accessible storage with many options. Slide out racks and shelves can increase your storage capacity while organizing your bedroom closet beautifully.

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Closet space is a precious commodity in most homes. Taking the time to get organized will give you more storage space, help you save time and give you a sense of accomplishment.

When your closets are organized, you can find the things that you are looking for in the blink of an eye. You’ll know exactly what you have in your closets and you won’t make the mistake of buying something you didn’t think you already had.

By following these tips, you’ll be able to get any type of closet organized and clutter free.

1. Remove everything from the closet.
Whether you are organizing a clothes closet, a linen closet or a craft closet, you need to know exactly what you’re dealing with. Take everything out of the closet and then clean down the shelves or vacuum the carpet. Cleaning the closet while it’s empty is important to cut down on dust and grime.

2. Sort your items into 3 piles: “Keep,” “Give away,” and “Throw away.”
Once you have taken everything out of the closet, look through your items. You probably have a lot of things stuffed in there that you don’t even need. Sort your items into three different piles. The first pile is for things that you want to keep. The second is for items that you no longer want but that are still in good condition. These items can be sold at a yard sale, given to charity or given away on a freecycle website. Finally, there are the items that are broken or stained, which wouldn’t be good for anyone and that you can just throw away.

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3. Organize what you have left.
The “keep” pile needs to fit back into your closet, so you will need to organize it so that like items are together. For example, if you’re organizing your clothes closet, group similar outfits together so that you can find them easily. In your linen closet, fold all of the sheets and put them together, put the pillowcases together and group the blankets. Once you see all of the items you are going to keep, it is time to decide whether or not you need some additional organizational tools.

4. Buy some closet organizers if necessary.
If you have a lot of things that need a place to be stored, you may need to invest in some closet organizers. These can take the shape of multiple item hangers, shoe organizers, boxes, clear binders, shelves or baskets. Once you decide how many you need and purchase them, make sure that you assign a place for these items and what you will store in or on them.

5. Place the items back in your closet and stay on top of your organization.
Once you’ve eliminated your clutter and organized your closet items, it’s time to put everything back into its new home. Take note of where things belong. Each time you take something out of your closet, be sure to put it back where you found it. This way you’ll never again have overflowing closets.

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