Shave 15 Minutes Off Your Morning Routine with these 5 Organizational Tips

Our focus the next two weeks is taking care of YOU when you’re pressed for time! We’ll share useful insight to take some of the burden off your back. After today’s crash course on next-level tips for simplifying and organizing, you can be sure to shave 15 to 20 minutes from your morning routine.

You won’t find the traditional layout your outfit the night before or don’t hit snooze on the alarm advice here.  We’ve made the rounds and compiled this advanced article providing realistic time savers to deflect fights between you and your rushed morning routine.  Here is what we’ve learned from some of the most organized people.

Organization is a key component for time efficiency…period!

• You don’t want to waste time looking for things.
• You do want to make items visible for quick decisions and easy access.

If handbags are your Achilles heel, trying to find just the right handbag as you are rushing out the door, one of these easy to implement ideas may be right for your space.

Use empty wall space to hang your purses on a curtain rod.

 

 

Place strap bands on empty wall space or a closet door to utilize vertical door space.

 

 

 

How much time is spent deciding how to accessorize with the perfect necklace and bracelet! Save precious moments every morning while eliminating tangles and messy piles with one of the following solutions. You may even find that favorite piece at the bottom of a drawer after you thought you had lost it months ago!

 

 

 

Create a jewelry display by adding hooks to your favorite frames.

 

 

 

Hang jewelry on a peg board with individual hooks that are easily spaced to suit your needs. Personalize it with a simple frame or paint it with a soft, inviting color.

 

 

 

When you’re rushing to leave on time, hair and makeup application are the most common delays. Speed up your routine and get out the door on time with these ingenious finds.

 

 

Organize makeup with magnets. Glue magnets to your daily favorites and stick them on a magnet board for quick access.

 

 

 

Create a hair station by affixing small bins with adhesive strips on cabinet doors. This is perfect for convenient access to brushes, hair ties, and hot tools. A magnetic strip keeps bobby pins and tweezers from getting lost at the bottom of a drawer.   

TIP – Set a limit to the number of grooming products you use on a daily basis. Between all the moisturizers, hair products, deodorants, perfumes and dental hygiene products, it is easy to get carried away.   

Fall is just around the corner and too much time is wasted trying to iron out the creases in your sweater or attempting to fix the shoulder bumps left from the hangers. Follow the steps below to avoid both situations.

 

Step one: Fold sweater in half. Lay hanger as seen in photo.

 

 

 

Step two: Fold bottom half over top first bar and under second bar

 

 

Step Three: Repeat step two with sleeves

 

Looking for some cute sweaters this season?!? Check out this sweater and others here!

 

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How to: Eliminate Packing Anxiety

Watch the above video for tips and tricks to eliminate packing chaos. Find our full Spring Break packing list here.

More packing tips:

• Wear your bulkiest items on the day of travel! This can really save space in your suitcase.
• When packing a beach bag, pack items inside and then pack the bag in your suitcase
• If you’re wanting to pack a sun hat and don’t want to wear it on the way to your destination, make sure to pack small items (like socks) in the center of it to keep it from getting squished. Then, pack items around it to keep it stable.
• Are you packing for a humid climate? Add dryer sheets inside your suitcase to keep your clothes fresh and smelling clean.
• The last step before you close your suitcase is to cover the top of your clothing/items with a plastic dry cleaning bag. This helps ward off wrinkles.

PLUS blogger Carylee from More Pieces of Me breaks down how to pack efficiently for going through airport security. With her tips, you’ll be on the beach in no time! Check it out!

How to: Clean out your closet

2016 is less than a week away! You know what that means– New Year’s Resolutions are in the forefront of our minds! What better way to start fresh than with a rejuvenated closet? Get rid of what you don’t wear and make room for exciting new clothes, or just save space!

Begin the clean out process with four categories: 1) keep 2) resale shop/giveaway 3) donate/Goodwill 4) Trash

I like to use a different trash bag for each category and just leave the keep items in my closet/dresser. But make sure you take everything out and look at it!

Ask yourself these questions:

1. Does this fit? Ladies, it’s time to do away with your “skinny” clothes that will only fit once you lose 10lbs! That motivation never works, get rid of it! Also, I know I have a pile of clothes at home that are too big and need to be altered, and yet I never take them to get fixed! Perfect for resale shops or donation.
2. Have I worn this in the last 12 months? This is a great rule to go by because it helps eliminate a lot! If you say no, then get rid of it!
3. Is this currently in style? If you say no, don’t keep something just because you think it MIGHT come back in style one day!
4. If the piece is damaged in any way, will I make the effort to get it fixed?
5. If I was shopping right now would I buy this? One of my personal favorites since I love to shop so much! Approach your closet clean out like you’re at your favorite store shopping. If you wouldn’t re-buy it, then it’s time to get rid of it.
6. Do I feel confident in this? We all know we won’t wear something if we don’t feel good in it!
7. Could this use a replacement? I always wear tanks underneath tops, so I always check for pulls, holes, and discoloration. This is a good hint that it’s time to buy new and replace my staples.

Lastly, and MOST importantly…you should be able to think of at least 3 different ways to wear every item in your closet. If you can’t, seriously think about getting rid of it.

Good luck ladies! Nothing feels better than a cleaned out closet. Plus, I bet you will discover clothes you forgot about!

Now that you’ve made room for new, shop our Year End Blow Out Sale!

Buyer Remorse Be Gone! Four tips for never making another shopping mistake

I hate when I get home from a shopping spree and immediately start doubting my purchase decisions! Or even worse, when you buy something and then it sits in your closet forever unworn. Here are some expert tips to avoid this dilemma.

1. Assess your closet before going out on a shopping trip

Arrange your closet into categories, like tops, skirts, dresses, and pants. Next, arrange by color within each color. It’s a great way to see visually what is missing or what could be updated. Also, you can see what you have too much of!

Shop the look here

2. Look at outfit inspirations

Do you have an item in your wardrobe that you aren’t sure how to pair with other things? Pinterest is your new best friend! It isn’t just for recipes and DIY crafts. For example, if you have a fur vest that you like but don’t know how to wear, type “fur vest outfit ideas” into the search box and tons of styling ideas will pop up.

3. Inspect your go-to items

Do you need to replace your favorite denim skinny jeans because they’re showing age? Or is your 5 year old cashmere sweater all pilled up? Allow yourself to splurge on classic and timeless pieces that you an wear over and over again and pair with many different items.

4. Wait to rip

Don’t take the tags off of new items right away. Try it with items you already have in your closet. My favorite is the rule of three. If you can’t make at least three different outfits with it, it’s not worth it! Return it!