Get your life in order... or at least your wardrobe!

Well, it's about time!

It's been quite a while since I have posted something, 

partly because I've completely ignored my "goals" for all of last year, 

and partly because... well I guess it's just the one. 

But I'm back and since the "year" doesn't start until Spring (in my book anyway) 

I am right on time! 

I've been back in school for two or so years 

and one of the most common comments I get from people is that they like my style 

and questions on how they could "look put-together" all the time. 

So I am here to share my tips for getting your wardrobe back on track in the new year. 

Now as I've said before, 

I consider my style fairly minimalistic and conservative. 

But you can take the general concepts and apply them to your style. 

That being said, let's get started:

You might want some caffeine before you start off on this adventure! 

Prep:

- Wash all of your clothes and hang them up or fold them 

so you can see what you have to work with.

 Take a shower (without washing your hair if it's long because it will get all of your collars wet)

- Turn on a fan and start the fashion show! 

(no seriously, turn on a fan or you'll be hot and frustrated within the first three outfits)

I'm always running late so keeping the top part of an outfit on a single hanger saves time, and closet space!

Organize:

When I'm in full-on adulting mode, I will have all of my clothes hung-up by the outfit. 

It also helps to check the weather report for the next day
and choose your outfit the night before just in case
you have to get ready in a hurry. 

But before you can organize your outfits, you'll need to see how your clothes fit you 

and what items complement each other:

- Try on your clothes and pair different items
until you find something comfortable and pleasing to the eye.

*psst, I mostly wear black and white with a pop of color,
but if you're having a hard time figuring out what goes together
colors that are across from each other on the color wheel make a great pair!

My outfits generally consist of an undershirt and a sweater, 

or a shirt with a cardigan /kimono  

- Put your newly formed outfits on a hanger for fast fashion.

I will place skirts and shorts together with the shirt I like to pair it with.

But since I usually just wear skinny jeans I do not pair them on hangers with the tops

(although there are some outfits that I like to wear specific jeans with). 

- Note that you may not always have a fully put together outfit, 

some of my outfits took time to make just right for my style.

- Set the oddballs off to the side for a rainy day, or laundry day, whichever comes first!

I will generally use these stray shirts for when I know I'll be wearing 

a heavy coat for the majority of the day so I don't "waste" a cute outfit.

I like adding this bird scarf to this so it's not so plain and it compliments the "V" pattern

Accessorize:

Along with picking out tops and bottoms that go together 

- plan ahead what shoes and accessories fit the style best. 

Since I generally wear flats it's just a matter of choosing the color. 

- Likewise, pick out which necklace or scarf and/or earrings to pair them with. 

It is unlikely that I will pair a necklace and scarf (since the necklace will be hidden)

or a necklace and earrings (because like I said, minimalist). 

I also rarely wear rings, bracelets, belts or hats so I don't incorporate them in my outfit planning unless I know I'll wear them for sure. 

But choose whatever works for you!

For example, I love wearing a cat-eye with red lipstick for this outfit!

Glamorize:

I do not wear daily make-up. 

My reasoning is that when I do wear make-up, 

I want it to give an extra oomf and grant me compliments, 

rather than having to hear, "You look tired" on the days that I don't. 

That being said, there are some outfits that I know I want to wear make-up with.

For some, it is because the outfit is dressed down and I want to dress it up,

in other cases, it's because I want to be extra girly. 

- If you're into it, take time to find what make-up looks you like with your outfits, you do you!

- If you're into nail polish, get your nails done or paint them yourself for a finished look.

Or if you're like me and don't paint your nails very often*, 

just give them a trim and a swipe of a nail file to even them out.

Most importantly have fun finding new ways to express yourself and above all remember: 

Confidence is Key!

Want to know what I use to wear? Check out the video on my style through the ages!

*I used to paint my nails quite often but when I got back into art I would get frustrated when I went to brush away eraser dust and a semi-circle of my nail polish would appear on my page!