Refashion and Reinvent Yourself

While you are cleaning out your closet, consider refashioning an old piece that you are getting rid of, into something new. Cut the sleeves off of a sweater and make leg warmers, shorten the hem on an old dress and wear it with thick tights, hang onto some interesting fabrics and make a shawl. The worst that can happen is that you'll just get rid of it anyway. Might as well have some fun!

Dress made from reclaimed t-shirts (Paloma Navarrete of Hyperclash Clothing)

http://makeitcrafty.blogspot.com/2010/01/old-sweater-becomes-leg-warmers.html

Shake it up

Ready for a little adventure? Shake up your style by picking a new theme to inspire you.

vintage baby doll

20's retro

nerd chic

One more time...

So we're working on cleaning out the closet. Making a fresh start to prepare for the coming year. But sometimes it's hard to let go. Unsure about an item?  Why not take that odd piece out on the town for one last dance. It will give you an excuse to wear something you haven't worn in a very long time, and you will either remember why it is you hardly ever wear it (oh, yeah I spend all night pulling and tugging at it to stay in place), or you will realize what a gem you've been overlooking.

Clean it out!

Ah, it's the new year. Time to refresh and renew. Time to clean out the closet...

Take a fresh look at yourself. What are your goals for the coming year, what qualities are you trying to cultivate in your life? Wanting to be more professional, laid-back, joyous, serene? Let it guide your organizing skills and get to work.