Spring Clean

It is such a satisfying feeling when we finally rack up the courage and the energy to hit those long awaiting cupboards, closets, garages, basements and spare rooms to purge and de-clutter items that are no use to us anymore.
You may need to call your dearest and closest friends, or perhaps the local priest, to help you lay to rest those things you know that “just have to go”.
My suggestion is have a final word of prayer in memory of such things that once gave you pleasure and bury all items and know they are going to a better place. Wipe your tears of grief and then enjoy the fact that those great pieces that remain can be put to good use by enhancing and updating your look for this season.
Let me help you go where you don't really want to go. Trust me, you will thank me for it later!!
How To Create Harmony Out Of Closet Chaos???
1 Items to keep
Those that require no alterations
Those that are in harmony with your personality
Those that flatter your figure and make you feel good
2 Items that need attention
Those with missing buttons
Those that require alteration
Those that require another item to be purchased before it can be worn
3 Items that need to be given away or discarded
Any item that is too small or too large
Any items that no longer fit well
Any items that have dated
Any item that has not be worn for over 12 months
Any items that are an uncomplimentary style on you
Anything you like in theory, but hate when you put it on
4 With the clothes you have left
Remove those not in season and either store or pack them away until next season. This will give you a clearer view of what have to wear and allow the remaining clothes to breathe and not get crushed.
Remove clothes from wire hangars and replace them with high quality padded or curved hangars. These allow garments to hang in their natural lines and minimise the need to re-iron your clothes… gotta love that!
5 Make a wardrobe inventory of what you have left
Make an inventory of the clothes you have remaining. List each garment in your wardrobe, then add to the list all the items that it co ordinates with, including your accessories.
Try on all the combinations ensuring they all look good on the body.
Explore all possible combinations you have with remaining garments and place them back into your wardrobe.
Determine what items you need to buy in order to expand your options and update your look.
Buying an accessory like a new handbag, a pair of shoes or the latest costume jewellery is the easiest way to update a not so current garment, giving a fresh look to your existing wardrobe.
Be brave and hop to it, you’ll be glad you did.

Jane Allen
Professional Image Consultant
Styledge Image Consulting
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Spring has Sprung!!!

Spring is here at last! Time to sift through our wardrobe and get rid of the dead wood. Garments that do not represent who we truly are should be swiftly removed so that the clothes we choose to wear on a daily basis are a reflection of our inner selves.
When we establish our personal style we learn to shop with purpose and discernment. Garments that have hanger appeal will have to pass the style test. Seriously when it comes down to it does the garment speak our language?
Personal style is a journey of self discovery and it is important that we own our style and that it gels with our personality, goals and lifestyle!

Slimming Strategies

There are many slimming strategies which work wonders. Dressing is all about accentuating the good and mitigating the not so good. Once you put the rules of line and design plus the power of colour into practice, your clothes will become your friend and not your foe.
Here are 3 slimming strategies for you to apply:
1 Great underwear!! Don’t laugh but Nancy Gance can save hours of slaving in the gym when it comes to hiding those nasty lumps and bumps. There are many undergarments around, and they can be miracle workers. Please don’t forget a well fitted bra. When was the last time you were fitted? It really does make a difference.
2 Monochromatic dressing. Wearing colours in the same hue but of different value can take kilo’s off. Not only do you look slimmer but taller too!
3 The one size fits all syndrome. This is such a common mistake often made. Buying oversize garments creates the illusion that you are bigger than you are. Embrace your shape and show me your waist!
STYLEDGE Image Consulting
Jane Allen
Professional Image Consultant