See these pieces in store or online. Watch our live sale from last Saturday to see different ways to mix and match!
Here at Fashion Crossroads, we have a secret weapon when it comes to providing our customers with classic yet stylish clothing that stands the test of time – Habitat. With its fantastic fabrics and well-crafted designs, Habitat has become a beloved staple in our store, and for good reason.
Classic Styles with a Modern Twist
Habitat offers classic styles with a new spin, making them perfect for every occasion and every season. Whether you’re dressing for a casual day out or a special event, Habitat clothing has you covered. And the best part? Their pieces can be worn year after year, ensuring that your wardrobe remains effortlessly chic and on-trend.
The Perfect Travel Wardrobe
As a travel line, Habitat excels at creating wardrobe capsules that are versatile, functional, and easy to pack. Their pieces are designed to be mixed and matched effortlessly, allowing you to create endless outfit combinations with minimal effort. Plus, you’ll love the fabrics that don’t wrinkle and are lightweight, making them ideal for your next adventure.
Introducing Our Newest Collection
Exciting news – we’ve just launched our newest collection of Habitat clothing, and it’s better than ever! Featuring fresh designs, vibrant colors, and the same fantastic quality you know and love, this collection is sure to become a fast favorite.
Shop the newest Habitat collection online at https://fashioncrossroadsinc.com/collections/habitat-fcr-04-27-24 , or visit us in-store at our downtown Casper, Wyoming location. Can’t decide? Give us a call at 307-237-9221 – our team is here to help you find the perfect pieces for your wardrobe.
Experience the Habitat Difference
Discover why Habitat has become a customer favorite season after season. Shop Habitat clothing today and elevate your style with ease and elegance. Don’t miss out – your perfect travel wardrobe awaits!
Are you tired of constantly reapplying your lipstick throughout the day? Say hello to Senegence LipSense – the lip color that’s about to change the game. As someone who does photoshoots each week, I know the struggle of trying to keep lipstick from smudging or transferring onto clothing. That’s why I fell in love with LipSense – it’s the ultimate solution for long-lasting, smudge-proof lip color that stays put no matter what.
Why Senegence LipSense?
LipSense is not your average lipstick – it’s a revolutionary lip color system that delivers unparalleled staying power and vibrant color payoff. Formulated with advanced technology, LipSense sets to a beautiful matte finish that won’t smudge, budge, or transfer, even after hours of wear. Say goodbye to lipstick stains on your coffee cup or smudged lips – with LipSense, your pout will stay flawless from morning to night.
My Love Affair with LipSense:
As someone who’s constantly on the go, LipSense has become an essential part of my beauty routine. Whether I’m running errands, attending meetings, or posing for photoshoots, I can trust that my LipSense color will stay put and look perfect throughout the day. Plus, with over 30 different LipSense colors in stock at Fashion Crossroads, I always have plenty of options to choose from. And the best part? I never have to wait – I can grab my favorite color right off the shelf and go.
Join Us for Senegence Saturday:
If you’re as obsessed with LipSense as I am, you won’t want to miss our Senegence Saturday event on [date]. During our live makeover event, I’ll be trying a new LipSense color perfect for your summer makeup palate. Plus, every Senegence purchase during our Senegence Saturday event will automatically enter you to win a free LipSense and gloss combo – talk about a win-win!
Don’t Miss Out:
Mark your calendars and join us for our live makeover event on [date] on our Facebook and Instagram business pages. Be among the first to discover the magic of Senegence LipSense and find your perfect shade for summer. Trust me – once you try LipSense, you’ll never go back to traditional lipstick again.
Location and Contact Information:
Fashion Crossroads is located at 228 East 2nd Street in downtown Casper. Have questions or want to learn more about Senegence products? Give us a call at 307-237-9221 – our team is here to help you achieve your beauty goals.
Get ready to unleash your perfect pout with Senegence LipSense. See you on [date]!
Excitement is in the air at Fashion Crossroads as we prepare to unveil the latest addition to our beauty arsenal: Senegence LashSense FiberExtend Mascara! As someone who has been a loyal user of Senegence’s Volumetense Mascara for over four years, I can’t wait to try this new product for the first time during our upcoming live makeover event on Saturday, April 20th, on our Facebook and Instagram business pages.
Why Senegence LashSense FiberExtend Mascara?
Senegence has a reputation for delivering exceptional beauty products, and their LashSense FiberExtend Mascara is no exception. Formulated with innovative fiber technology, this mascara lengthens and volumizes lashes, creating a dramatic, eye-catching look that lasts all day long. Whether you’re going for a natural, everyday look or a bold, statement-making style, Senegence LashSense FiberExtend Mascara is your secret weapon for stunning lashes.
My Experience with Senegence Mascara:
As a longtime user of Senegence’s Volumetense Mascara, I can attest to the incredible quality and performance of their products. For over four years, I’ve relied on Senegence mascara to enhance my lashes and elevate my look. It’s truly the best mascara I’ve ever used, and I can’t wait to see how LashSense FiberExtend Mascara takes my lashes to the next level.
Join Us for Senegence Saturday:
If you’re a fan of Senegence makeup or skincare products, you won’t want to miss our Senegence Saturday event on April 20th. Join us for product demos, including the new LashSense FiberExtend Mascara, and a chance to win a Free LipSense and Gloss combo. Plus, we’ll be giving away a makeup brush set valued at $70 to one lucky viewer during our live makeover event!
Don’t Miss Out:
Mark your calendars and join us for our live makeover event on Saturday, April 20th, on our Facebook and Instagram business pages. Be among the first to experience the magic of Senegence LashSense FiberExtend Mascara and discover the secret to stunning lashes. Trust me – you won’t be disappointed!
Location and Contact Information:
Fashion Crossroads is located at 228 East 2nd Street in downtown Casper. Have questions or want to learn more about Senegence products? Give us a call at 307-237-9221 – our team is here to help you achieve your beauty goals.
Get ready to elevate your lash game with Senegence LashSense FiberExtend Mascara. See you on April 20th!
Senegence Saturday is a one day event at Fashion Crossroads
Are you ready to enhance your beauty routine to the next level? Look no further than Senegence, the renowned brand that has been revolutionizing the beauty industry for years. At Fashion Crossroads in downtown Casper, Wyoming, we’ve been proud carriers of Senegence products for nearly a decade, bringing you the expertise you need to choose the perfect beauty essentials for your unique style.
Why Senegence?
Senegence is more than just makeup – it’s a lifestyle. With a focus on high-quality, long-lasting products, Senegence empowers women to feel confident and beautiful every day. One of the key ingredients that sets Senegence apart is their patented SenePlex® Complex, a proprietary anti-aging formulation exclusive to Senegence. All SeneDerm, SeneDerm Solutions, and creamy SenseCosmetics contain SenePlex Complex, a kinetic enzyme that affects the way cells grow from the bottom layers of the skin to the top. From skincare essentials to makeup must-haves, Senegence offers a wide range of products designed to enhance your natural beauty and take your look to new heights.
Features and Benefits:
Long-Lasting Formula: Say goodbye to constant touch-ups! Senegence products are formulated to stay put all day long, ensuring your makeup looks flawless from morning to night.
Skin-Loving Ingredients: With ingredients like vitamin E, shea butter, and the patented SenePlex Complex, Senegence skincare products nourish and hydrate your skin, leaving it looking and feeling its best.
Versatile Shades: Whether you’re going for a natural, everyday look or a bold, statement-making style, Senegence offers a wide range of shades and finishes to suit every skin tone and preference.
Cruelty-Free: Senegence is committed to cruelty-free beauty, so you can feel good about the products you’re using on your skin.
Senegence Saturday: Live Makeover Event
Join us on Saturday, April 20th, at 9 a.m. for our exclusive Senegence Saturday live makeover event! Tune in to our business pages on Facebook and Instagram for a chance to win a free makeup brush kit from Senegence valued at $70. During our live makeover, we’ll demonstrate the skincare and makeup products you need to achieve your dream look.
Can’t make it to our live event? Don’t worry – stop by Fashion Crossroads any time on Senegence Saturday for product demos all day long. Plus, take advantage of our special offer: every Senegence purchase will automatically enter you to win a free LipSense and Gloss combo, which we’ll be giving away at the end of the day. Check out our Event info too!
Location and Contact Information:
Fashion Crossroads is located at 228 East 2nd Street in downtown Casper. Have questions or want to learn more about Senegence products? Give us a call at 307-237-9221 – our team is here to help you look and feel your best.
Don’t miss out on the beauty event of the season – mark your calendar for Senegence Saturday at Fashion Crossroads and discover the beauty of Senegence for yourself!
Are you tired of eyeshadows that fade and crease throughout the day? Look no further than Senegence ShadowSense – the game-changing eyeshadow that’s about to revolutionize your makeup routine. As someone who has tried countless eyeshadows over the years, I can confidently say that ShadowSense is my absolute favorite. Why? Because it doesn’t rub off and stays put all day long, giving me the confidence to rock my look from morning to night.
Why Senegence ShadowSense?
Senegence ShadowSense is not your average eyeshadow – it’s a beauty essential that delivers long-lasting color and staying power like no other. Formulated with innovative technology, ShadowSense glides on smoothly and sets to a velvety matte finish that won’t budge or smudge, even in the hottest weather. Say goodbye to creasing, fading, and touch-ups – ShadowSense has got you covered.
The Power of SenePlex Complex:
What sets ShadowSense apart from other eyeshadows is its unique blend of ingredients, including the patented SenePlex Complex. As someone who values skincare just as much as makeup, I love knowing that ShadowSense is not only beautifying my eyelids but also helping to keep them looking young and vibrant with every application. It’s like skincare and makeup rolled into one – what more could you ask for?
Join Us for Senegence Saturday:
If you’re as excited about ShadowSense as I am, you won’t want to miss our Senegence Saturday event on April 20th. During our live makeover, I’ll be talking about ShadowSense color palettes and demonstrating a palette perfect for your summer makeup look. Plus, we’ll have product demos available all day long, so you can experience the magic of ShadowSense for yourself.
Don’t Miss Out:
Mark your calendars and join us for our live makeover event on Saturday, April 20th, on our Facebook and Instagram business pages. Be among the first to discover the beauty of Senegence ShadowSense and learn how to create your perfect summer makeup look. Trust me – you won’t be disappointed!
Location and Contact Information:
Fashion Crossroads is located at 228 East 2nd Street in downtown Casper. Have questions or want to learn more about Senegence products? Give us a call at 307-237-9221 – our team is here to help you achieve your beauty goals.
Get ready to elevate your eyeshadow game with Senegence ShadowSense. See you on April 20th!
One of the most frustrating parts about shopping is understanding fabrics and how to care for them. In our new world of fast fashion, a lot of manufacturers of cheaper clothing automatically recommend to hand wash and hang to dry their garments. This is to prevent them from being held accountable when the fabrics perform poorly in a washing machine. In my experience, the only time you should have to hand wash a garment is if the fabric is cheap or it has embellishments like sequins, grommets, and embroidery. But, to safely NOT follow the manufacturer’s washing instructions, you need to understand fabrics. That is what this blog post will help you to do.
Cotton: This fabric is made from the cotton plant. According to the masterclass listed above, “Cotton is primarily composed of cellulose, an insoluble organic compound crucial to plant structure, and is a soft and fluffy material. The term cotton refers to the part of the cotton plant that grows in the boil, the encasing for the fluffy cotton fibers.” These fibers are then spun into a yarn and woven into fabric. The cotton fibers are uneven. In better cottons, the fibers are combed which removes the shorter fibers and makes the resulting fabric softer. Cotton can be machine washed and dried, but it will shrink so unless your garment tells you the fabric is pre-shrunk (washed and dried before production), you will need to take care to prevent shrinkage. I usually recommend hanging it to dry and then using a machine dryer for a 10 minute permanent press cycle to remove any stiffness in the fabric. Cotton is durable, soft, and breathable. It is always a great choice in clothing.
Georgette: This fabric can be made from silk or from Rayon, Viscose and Polyester. Obviously, the price of the Georgette will reflect which source fabric was used. Georgettes are often crinkled, sheer and have a non shiny finish. Care of georgette will depend on the source fabric. If silk was used, you will need to take greater care in laundering. Synthetic fabrics like Rayon, Viscose and Polyester can often be machine washed, but Rayon will shrink so you need to be aware of that possibility.
Jersey: This fabric is a soft, stretchy knit fabric that is made from cotton, cotton blends and synthetic fabrics. Sympli, as an example, uses Jersey that is made with polyester. The fabric can be light to medium weight. Jersey can pill and snag. For this reason, it is not recommended that you wash it with zippers, velcrow, items with grommets, etc, as these can catch and snag the fabric. Sympli recommends their jersey be washed in cold water in the machine and then hung to dry. Because jersey is wrinkle resistant, it will usually dry wrinkle free.
Linen: This fabric comes from the Flax plant. It is known to be strong and lightweight and breathable. It is often used in clothing for hot and humid places because it allows air to flow through and helps regulate the body temperature as a result. Linen should be washed in lukewarm or cold water and gently dried. It is important to use medium heat when drying your linen.
Modal: This is a, “semi-synthetic fabric made from beech tree pulp that is used primarily for clothing.” It is a form of Rayon but is stronger. You will often find Modal in fabric blends, and it is considered a high end fabric because it is soft and luxurious feeling. It is important to point out that Modal is more expensive than cotton or viscose.
Polyester: This fabric is man made and originates from petrochemicals, including coal and petroleum. It is durable and doesn’t shrink, making it very useful in clothing. It is often blended with other fabrics, as it can be used to strengthen more delicate fabrics. The big downside to polyester is that it is not breathable and can become smelly when it absorbs sweat. Polyester can be blended with other natural and more breathable fabrics to help with this. It also acts to stabilize fabrics that are prone to shrinking when it is used in blends.
Rayon: This fabric, like Viscose, is a semi-synthetic fabric that is made from wood pulp. It also requires chemicals which keep it from being considered a “natural” fiber. According to Who, What, Wear, “one of the most common types of rayon is viscose rayon, which has a lot in common with cotton. It’s breathable, moisture-absorbent, and a popular choice for casual and athletic wear. It also shows up in dresses, blouses, and outerwear. Secondary types of rayon include modal rayon (typically made from beech trees) and lyocell (seen in everything from denim to dress shirts).” This website also notes what we all have experienced in that Rayon is not durable and machine washing can cause it to shrink, loose its shape and bleed https://www.whowhatwear.com/what-is-rayon/slide4. As a result, clothing with Rayon or Rayon blends will often require hand washing and line drying.
Satin: The word “satin” refers to a weave and not a fabric, just like twill. Satin is elastic, soft and silky with a beautiful drape.
Silk: Silk comes from the fiber produced by Silk Worms to make their nests and cocoons. It is known for its strength, sheen, and luxury. It is often used in formal attire.
Spandex: This fabric name is interchangeable with the words “Elastane” and “Lycra.” It is a synthetic fiber that is used to add stretch to clothing. It can also be blended with other fabrics for this same purpose.
Tweed: Tweed is usually made of wool and is woven into a stiff and durable fabric that is characterized by warmth. This fabric is usually used in jackets and slacks, particularly suits. It is typical for this fabric to be made with different colored strands that are woven to create different patterns.
Twill: The word “twill” refers a weave rather than a fabric. It is characterized by a diagonal pattern. They usually have a darker side and a lighter side. It is durable fabric that is not see through. Twill is typically used in denim and in chinos.
Velvet: This fabric is known for its soft and luxurious feeling. It is shiny and soft and is often used for dressy fabrics, especially those for holidays. Velvet can be made from Cotton, linen, wool, mohair, and synthetic fibers, but it was first made with silk.
Viscose: This fabric is part synthetic and part natural. It resembles silk because of the wood pulp that is used in its creation. This wood pulp gives it a very similar look and feel to silk. It is often used in clothing items that might have been made from silk like blouses and dresses, but it is much less expensive.
I hope this has helped to demystify fabrics for you to some degree. Understanding fabrics helps us to know how to care for them properly so they last a long time. It helps us choose fabrics based on the environment we will be in and the level of care we are willing to be subject to. It also helps set our expectations of how fabrics will perform. Additionally, when we comprehend the pros and cons of certain fabrics, we are able to understand the fabric blends that we often find and how those blends might perform in our day to day life as well as in the laundry.
Typically, less expensive clothing will be made of synthetic fabrics, semi-synthetic fabrics or fabric blends whereas more expensive clothing will have more natural fabrics or a greater quantity of the natural fabric in the blend. For example, if you have a Rayon/Cotton blend, the fabric will likely be more durable than a Rayon/Viscose blend.
Personally, I have a cold water dirty clothes basket and warm water dirty clothes basket. My only clothing that goes into the warm water basket is underwear, pajamas, yoga wear, denim jeans, sweatshirts and tee shirts. Everything else gets washed in cold on delicate and hung to dry. If the fabrics dry stiff or wrinkled, I put them in a permanent press cycle just to soften the fabric and release the wrinkles. I always put a 1/4 of vinegar into my washing machine. Not only does it clean the machine and act as a natural softener, it also helps set fabric dye so I get less fading of colors.
If you’d like more information on this topic, you can watch me live on Wednesday, March 6 2024 at 6 p.m. Mountain Standard Time for a live video on this topic. Watch that video here. If you miss the live video, it will be added to my YouTube channel as well.
My February Wednesday Wardrobing Series is focused on the latest style trends for the upcoming Spring/Summer 20245 season. Last week, I covered the key color trends, and this week I am focusing on the most important style and fabric trends.
Mini Skirts: Skirts are getting shorter this year with the mini skirt trend. Whether you are dressing up with leather or sequins or keeping it casual with denim, make sure for professional settings that your skirt length is below your finger tips when your arms are hanging down.
Floral Prints: 3-D flowers, especially rosettes rocked the runways for this season but so did floral prints in everything from tops and dresses to pants and skirts.
Classic Button Up: Blouse lovers celebrate – blouses are still SO in! For summer, look for classic white, menswear blue, and linen and cotton styles.
Bows and Ribbons: Get feminine with bow details this season! You’ll find bows on blouses, accessories, waists and more. You’ll also see ribbons being used as embellishments.
Bermuda: Long shorts are back! Wear them paired with a suit jacket for a summer suit look and dress them up with heels and a blouse. Wear them casual for running around too!
Luxury jumpsuits: Monochromatic jump suits or tops and bottoms paired together as a set are trendy this season. This look is expensive and minimalistic. Expect full pants and long sleeves.
90″s Inspired: From baggy mom jeans cinched with belts and paired with ribbed tops to short and long overalls, the 90’s grunge vibe is back.
Modern Femininity: In addition to bows and ribbons, look for eyelet, lace, silks, and semi sheer fabrics.
In addition to these themes, you will also see short shorts, more low rises waists, and capris length pants.
If you’d like to see examples of these trends, tune into my live video tonight at 6 p.m. MST. You can watch on either on Facebook or Instagram. You can also catch last week’s video on YouTube.
I hope you have enjoyed your newly organized closet! If you missed my Closet Clean Out Challenge Step One: Part II and Part II, you can watch the video for those on our Facebook or Instagram pages. Tonight, I will be recording Step Three: Refresh and Renew.
I performed step 1 on my own closet Sunday, and it felt good to get things organized. I totally enjoyed walking into my closet this morning and putting my outfit together. Everything looks so organized, and I am wearing a new outfit today that had gotten lost in the chaos!! ! I eliminated about 20 items that I knew I would never wear again. They were cluttering my closet, and having the extra space feels good! Heck, now I have the room to buy more…smile!
For those of you who are ready for step 3 in our Closet Clean Out Challenge, 2024, this week’s step is called refresh and renew because we are going to take a hard look at what you kept. I am guessing there were some items that you didn’t pull out because you just can’t bring yourself to get rid of them or because you rationalized their value in your wardrobe and the potential that you will…someday…wear them again. I know you did this because I did the same thing. This week, I have challenged myself to wear some of those “sacred cows,” as I call them. If I can create an outfit that I like with them, they get to stay, but if not, they have to go.
As I have analyzed the top 10 rationalizations I used to determine which items to keep, I think they are probably some of the same ones you use too. For me, these are the main arguments for hanging on:
I might lose weight and be able to wear this again.
If I would just take this to a tailor and get it altered I would wear it again.
This is still fashionable, and I still love it, so how can I let it go?
I wore this item for my anniversary with my husband so I should keep it for sentimental value.
I might need this for a party, vacation, or special event some day.
I wouldn’t be caught dead in this any more, but I could wear it around the house or when I go camping.
I can’t have too many sweaters, vests and coats; I live in Wyoming!
This is a classic that never goes out of style.
I can’t fit in this anymore, but I will use it as “motivation” to lose weight.
I just bought this item last year, so it is a waste of money to get rid of it.
Do any of these excuses seem familiar? Building from this, I think we can create a list of corresponding questions that will help you determine if the items you kept really do need to stay in your closet another year. So, here is what I want you to do: go through your closet and gather up all your “sacred cows” (the items that you have probably considered letting loose before now but always talk yourself out of) and every other item you did not wear in 2023. Take them out of your closet into another room and then, one by one, answer the following questions for each item:
I might lose weight and be able to wear this again. Is this item either my current size, ONE size bigger, or ONE size smaller than I wear today? If the answer is “no,” it goes.
If I would just take this to a tailor and get it altered, I would wear it again. Can I take this item to a tailor in the next 10 days? If the answer is “yes,” put this date on your calendar and keep it. If the answer is “no,” it goes.
This is still fashionable, and I still love it, so how can I let it go? If the item is still in fashion and you still love it but haven’t worn it in a year, you need to evaluate why. Take a minute now and try it on. Maybe there is just a fit issue that you don’t like. Perhaps it clings too much in the wrong places. Maybe it is itchy. Maybe it drains the color out of your face. If you discover any issue with the item that has been keeping you from wearing it, it goes.
I wore this item for my anniversary with my husband so I should keep it for sentimental value. This one is tough. We tend to attach sentimental value to items we wore for special events, and we hold on to them for that reason. For me, the decision to keep these items is really about space. Do you have the space to hold onto items that you will probably never wear again? If the answer is no, it goes. Is there another place that you could store them, say perhaps a cedar chest? If the answer is yes, move it.
I might need this for a party, vacation, or special event some day. So I am particularly bad about number 5. I had dresses I hadn’t worn in more than a year (and that I didn’t wear on my last beach vacation) that I was saving for my next beach vacation. I had a hard talk with myself and they ended up in the “donate” pile. After all, part of the fun of a vacation is buying something new for it. Do you know for sure that you are taking a vacation or having a special event in 2020 that you would wear the item to? If the answer is “no,” it goes.
I wouldn’t be caught dead in this any more, but I could wear it around the house or when I go camping. Do you already have enough “wear around the house” or “painting” or “cleaning” or “camping” items? (I’m guessing your answer will be “yes.”) Are any of those worn out? (probably yes again.) Consider adding these items to your comfy group after you have thrown some others out.
I can’t have too many sweaters, vests and coats; I live in Wyoming! Yes, hoarding coats and sweaters when you live in a state that has 6 months of winter seems to make sense, however, how many coats do you really need? Let me help you out: 1 long dress coat, 1 3/4 length dress coat, 1 casual coat, 1 sport coat (like a skiing jacket), and 1 spring coat. Okay, okay…maybe you can add 1 trendy coat, but I’m giving you that one, coat hoarder….I’m speaking to myself here. Coats are especially needed by the poor and disadvantaged, so that is even more incentive to get rid of them. As far as sweaters go, if you didn’t wear it last year….guess what….it goes.
This is a classic that never goes out of style. Another particularly tempting rationalization for me is the “you should never get rid of a classic” argument. Well, here’s what I know about clothing from having been in this business for over twenty years. Even when manufacturers and designers bring back a classic like the blazer, they change it just enough to make the older ones seem out of date. The changes are small things like length, number of buttons, collar style, sleeve length, etc., but they are just enough to cause your “classic” item to become “vintage.” Here’s my rule for “classic pieces:” if you haven’t worn it in the last TWO years, it goes. Oh, and just in case you need to know what items qualify as “classic,” here is a list: blazers; solid collared, button up blouses; layering pieces like tanks, turtle necks and light weight sweaters; suit skirts in neutral colors; slacks in neutral colors; basic black dresses.
I can’t fit in this anymore, but I will use it as “motivation” to lose weight. Okay ladies, I’m going to be in your business a little here. Pardon me. I have your best interests at heart, I promise. Our bodies change as we age. At 52, I am going through this very thing myself. There are certain aspects of my body that will never look the same as they did five or ten years ago. I am a BIG advocate for staying active and healthy, however, I am also realizing that I need to let some expectations about my body go. Size 4 is gone for me, and I desperately trying to hang on to a size 6, but sometimes I wear a size 8. If it is too tight or too small for me to get into, it goes.
I just bought this item last year, so it is a waste of money to get rid of it. We ALL make buying mistakes. Who knows why we do it? Maybe we were influenced by a shopping partner or we were in the mood for something new or out of the box that day. Whatever it was that caused us to buy it, we have questioned that decision ever since. As an example, I pulled a pair of floral wrap pants out of my closet during the first step of this process that I just bought last summer. I wore them once and then passed them up the rest of the season. Why? They really weren’t me. If it’s new, but you keep passing it by for other things when you get dressed in the morning, it goes.
Okay, that’s it. These are the top 10 rationalizations I have made (and I’m guessing you have made) and my answers for them.
If you want to watch my video explaining this process, watch my live video tonight at 6 p.m. MST on either Facebook or Instagram. I will also be announcing our winner from last week’s challenge as well as sharing this week’s challenge. Our challenge winners get a $20 gift certificate to the store. Participating in just one challenge gets you entered into our big drawing of $100 at the end of the four part process. You only have two remaining chances to get in that big drawing, so get started now!!
I have curated a closet clean out system that is effective in getting an organized closet that saves time in the morning when you are putting together your look for the day. This is done through a systemized approach to organizing your clothing and your accessories. Each year in January, I host a Closet Clean Out Challenge for our Facebook and Instagram followers. I call it a “challenge” because each week has “homework” that needs to be completed so you can break your closet clean out into four separate chunks, making it less overwhelming. BUT, I also incentivize you with the chance to win $20 gift cards to our stores. Each week, you will have the chance to win if you complete the challenge. Completing just one of the four challenges will get you entered to win a $100 gift card at the end. Sound good?
Last week during my live Wednesday Wardrobing video, I covered step one of the system called Get Organized, Part I. In it, I taught you how to organize your clothing by type. If you missed it, please watch that video before proceeding.
Now that your clothing is organized by type, the next step is to organize by color. To help with this, I use the acronym ROYGBIV. This is a nifty way to remember the colors of the rainbow and stands for red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet.
Within each group that you created, you will organize them by putting all the reds together, all the oranges together, all the yellows together and in this order. So, for example, if your first category is sleeveless tops, you will color organize them. Then, for your next category, short sleeve tops, you will color organize them also. You may not have a representative for every color in the acronym, so if you need to, just skip that color and go onto the next. Once you get through violet, next add your grey and black, then your whites, creams and browns.
Why, you ask, would you go through all of this trouble? Believe me, it is worth it!! When you are finished, you will clearly be able to see what you have and what you have too much of. This will also make mixing and matching outfits in the morning infinitely easier!! You will naturally put together items that you have never matched before, creating even more looks from your closet and maximizing your wardrobe.
One thing you will run into is variations of a color. The ROYGBIV is focused on PRIMARY colors, so you will have pink, coral, turquoise, lavender, etc. Just put these with their closet primary color. For example, pink would go with the reds. I usually put lighter colors first and then darker colors.
Another thing that may trip you up is prints. When you come to a print, ask yourself what the dominant color in the print is and add it to that color family. You will amazed by the fact that once you are done, you will easily be able to see if something is in the wrong place. That is the beauty of this system.
Also a part of this step is organizing your accessories. There are many different ways to do this, but the same principles apply. First separate by categories and then by color. For example, put your short, medium and long necklaces together in those categories. Then, organize each section using the same color acronym ROYGBIV. I like hanging my necklaces and have a fixture in my closet where I can do that. In previous closets, I have used a peg board for this purpose.
I organize my shoes in two ways. I have shelves where I put some and I have a shoe organizer where I have others. I separate them by type. My shoe boots are together; my long boots are together; my tennis shoes are together; my sandals are together.
I like putting my scarves in my dresser drawer, and I roll them around my hand to create little circles and then set them inside the drawer. This way I can clearly see what colors they are. I start at one side of the drawer and go to the other using the ROYGBIV acronym.
For my handbags and wallets, I use baskets for my smaller items and then line up my larger handbags on the top shelf of my closet next to my folded sweaters. This allows me to clearly see what I have. I also use baskets for my belts and create circles with them like I do my scarves. I try to separate my wide belts from my skinny belts.
I also only hang the clothes I wear to work or for dressed up casual. I fold all of my exercise wear, pajamas, sweatshirts, etc. and put them in my dresser or the drawers in my closet. This keeps my closet from being overcrowded and keeps it focused on when I need to be able to mix and match and layer easily.
If you would like to see me demonstrate the color organization or any other part of this blog post, you can watch me in tonight’s LIVE Wednesday Wardrobing Video at 6 p.m. MST. I will also be announcing the winner of last week’s challenge as well as the challenge for this week during this video.
It’s a New Year. How about a New You? With a year full of possibilities ahead, why not shake off that dead weight? I don’t know about you, cleaning out the old and bringing in the new feels like a great way to start the year. That’s why I am doing a Closet Clean-Out Challenge.
Best yet, this year I am incentivizing you not only to START but also to FINISH this process! There are four videos in the series, one video for each of the four parts. Each video will have a CHALLENGE attached to Everyone who completes the challenge will get entered to win a $20 gift card. There are four opportunities to win! Everyone who completes ONE of the challenges will get entered to win a $100 gift card. You get an entry for every challenge completed, so you can have up to four entries to win the big gift card!! to someone who completed at least one challenge!
The Step One, Part I Video aired Wednesday, January 10th. You can watch that here: Closet Cleanout Challenge 2024; Step One, Part I. You have until Wednesday, January 17th at 5 p.m. MST to complete the challenge and get entered to win the $20 gift card.
There is something about getting organized that is so refreshing. Shedding clutter makes me feel lighter, what about you? One of the most important places to get organized is in your closet. We all know the frustration of searching for an outfit in the morning and pulling out item after item that is worn out, too big, too small or out dated. Ugh.
I have a four-step system that I use every year in my own closet that is very effective in weeding out the items that I don’t wear and identifying items that require a match or another item to make them work more efficiently in my wardrobe. I also find that when I take the time to apply these four simple steps, when I am finished, I can clearly see what I have and what I need. Suddenly, I see new outfit options that I hadn’t noticed before because everything is organized in a way that makes sense.
This blog post is the first in a series of four Closet Clean-Out tutorials that will take you through this process, and hopefully, have you feeling lighter and de-cluttered as well as excited about your closet and shopping opportunities again.
So let’s dig in.
First, do me and yourself a favor. As you complete the following steps, if you come across an item that you KNOW you will never wear again, pull it out now. Don’t get bogged down yet in trying to decide about those scared cows…you know, the things you just can’t seem to let go of even though you haven’t worn them in 3 years. We will deal with those in our next video.
Now, down to business. The first step is to organize your closet by type. First, separate your tops from your bottoms. Put dresses in a separate section. Now, organize your tops by sleeve length – short, ¾ and long. Next, separate your tops by type. Within the sleeve length grouping, separate the collared blouses from the pull overs. If you have more than one season in the same closet, also separate summer from winter within each of the groups. When you are finished, you should have your sleeveless tops grouped together. Next should come your short sleeve tops and then your long sleeved tops, summer together and winter together.
Now do the same thing with your bottoms. Start with shorts and move to capris, ankle pants and long pants. Then, within each group, separate by fabric. Put your denim together, cottons together, slacks together, etc. Then tackle your skirts, and organize them from shortest to longest.
I bet you feel lighter already!
Now, go have a glass of wine! You did it!
Watch for my next blog post and video called Closet Clean Out Challenge Step One, Part II. In this next tutorial, we will build upon Step One and color code your categories as well as look as some nifty ways to organize your accessories.
To watch my weekly Wednesday Night Wardrobing live videos where I will explain in more detail each of the steps, follow and like my Facebook Business Page, Fashion Crossroads Inc., and tune in Wednesday night at 6 p.m. MST.
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