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The Limited is still alive!

The Limited is still alive!

In the ever-challenging search for ‘what to wear to work on my budget’ I want to give you a little tip that seems to be a secret. For many years, The Limited was in almost every mall and was the go-to for budget office wear. You went in there when you needed an interview suit or a top that would meet a dress code at a reasonable price. You know, clothes that communicate “I mean business” in the first glance. And then, due to changing norms, they went away - gone from all t

Have you Marie Kondo’d your closet yet?

Have you Marie Kondo’d your closet yet?

You know, throw out anything that doesn’t “spark joy”. Her new show on Netflix covers her quirky ‘tidying up’ system. Well, apparently women in New York ARE and the thrift stores are brimming with fresh cast-offs (some with the tags still on). But the real winners are those who are willing to take the time to SHOP in those thrift stores. Who knows what gems might be there that were tossed in a fit of kondoing? So if this is happening in New York, what about here in Housto

Hang those tote bags so you can see them

Hang those tote bags so you can see them

I’m always on the lookout for new organizing products and these chrome metal tote hooks from The Container Store impress me. Finally, a way to hang your purses and totes in an organized and neat way. Hanging them will keep their handles straight and preserve their body shape. For a little extra preservation of shape, stuff the bags with something, especially the corners or anywhere they’re trying to collapse on themselves. And then zip or fasten the top to sustain the st

Save closet space with uniform hangers

Save closet space with uniform hangers

Here's an easy way to save closet space - uniform hangers! Take a look at your closet and see if you have a random assortment of clothes hangers, plastic or wire or otherwise. The width of the hanger steals valuable closet space. And the visual aesthetic of all these random hangers is off-putting to the enjoyment of your wardrobe. I'm not a fan of these plastic ones, but at least they're all alike. The 'velvet' hangers are the slimmest, wooden are the thickest. Oh, and pants

Anatomy of an organized closet

Anatomy of an organized closet

To make it easier to get your head around, I thought I’d just analyze the elements of an organized closet. That is, what we always see in a photo once a closet re-org has been completed. So here goes: Space between clothes so you can see what you have (and clothes won’t wrinkle) ‘Like’ clothes hang together Uniform (identical) hangers – they are all alike and/or in a system. Perhaps hanging hooks were used to create a system. Pieces or accessories that are alike but won’t

It's a New Year! Organize -- Don't agonize

It's a New Year! Organize -- Don't agonize

It’s a NEW YEAR, so don’t waste another precious moment in your closet trying to find a piece you just ‘know’ is there. Now’s the time to finally organize your closet into the effortless haven of style you’ve always wanted. Imagine, walking out the door every morning feeling confident, polished and professional! Let me help you edit and organize your closet based on your lifestyle needs, not just a prescribed single idea or formula. Where ARE your business professional clo