The 5 R's to a fabulous wardrobe

Kia-ora...hello from New Zealand. Last month found me back in New Zealand training image consultants. I had my mum and my sister there with me so I managed to merge business and pleasure.

Over the past month my focus has been on keeping up with everything that is coming my way. Thank goodness I took the time to create some space in my life last month. The highlight for me after last months article was being in New Zealand and having two of the speakers at the conference that I was attending mention my last article. First there was Samantha Hannah, who is a fabulous image/consultant stylist over there, sharing her thoughts from reading my newsletter and then Catherine Smith an amazing wardrobing and space expert. If you live in New Zealand you should see if you can get either of these women to help you.  It was during Catherine's session I attended at a conference here that I came up with a great system for resurrecting your wardrobe. I am going to share that with you in this newsletter as well as some Christmas gifts ideas.

Last month I recommended that you create SPACE in your lives and wardrobes to allow more life, energy or even things to come into your life.

This month I am going to share with you my 5 R's for making space in your wardrobe.
Take everything out of your wardrobe and designate it into one of the following 5 piles.

Return - if you like the piece, it fits you well, it still looks fresh, it goes with many other pieces in your wardrobe and the colour suits you. So basically it is a perfect wonderful piece that has loads of value left simply RETURN it back into your wardrobe.

Relocate - you find a piece that means a lot to you. It may have been an outfit you wore for a special occasion that you no longer wear every day, or something that even though it does not fit you nay more or it is too young for you, you simply cannot part with it. There will always be such pieces in many wardrobes. Especially if you are a very sentimental type.
 
Renovate- times change and fashion moves and therefore so must your clothing. Many times an item of clothing does not need to be discarded. It just needs a little zhooshing,  revamping or renovating. It is always best to go shopping in your wardrobe to see what you have that can receive a new lease on life sin ply by shortening, lengthening, dyeing or just new buttons.

Recycle- so you have a piece in your hands which is in great condition, it doesn't fit, it isn't your Colour or even your style. In short it is wasting space and reminding you of wasted dollars. Allow yourself the freedom to let it go onto another home. You have the option of selling it through a recycle boutique, give it to a charity store or donate it. Just because it isn't perfect for you doesn't mean it has lived it's life.

Remove - aah, the final place. These items don't suit you now, have no emotional attachment, are useless to anyone else so they are only good for the trash or as cleaning cloths. Get them out of your closet and out of your life. Unless as I mentioned they can be reused as as something other than clothing.

Your wardrobe is the place you go to every morning to set the tone of your day. It is important that everything inside this space speaks to you, makes you feel fabulous and works for and not against you daily.

Take the time to ensure that your wardrobe represents you. It is your ambassador of style.

Look at their lips to seal your gift

When buying for a woman, look towards her lipstick for inspiration for a Christmas gift.

Women who wear distinctive red or hot pink lipstick, are quite dramatic. They will love very feminine gifts, perfumes, style consultation or strong distinctive pieces of Jewellery.

Women who wear a sheer light gloss are delicate types. If they wear a pink or apricot shades they will appreciate anything which makes their home more welcoming, like candles, delicate Jewellery or oils. A Colour consultation will also a very welcome gift.

Women who wear a lipstick in a mid pink, mauve tones love scarves, books and a dinner for two. A shopping excursion will also make them feel special.

Women who wear deep browns will love new handbags, rustic or gold Jewellery. A copy of Lattes, Laughter & Lipstick.

Lastly women who don't wear lipstick will either like handcrafts or cooking books. Someone else to shop for them.

Before you ask, is there any science behind these suggestions? Now that is for me to know and for you to ask. Just remember your girlfriends just love to catch up so anything you bring is an extra gift.

Look out for news of my new space in Port Melbourne in January 2011.

Dates have been set for Image Consultant training in 2011.
Melbourne Feb Style 7th - 12th, Colour 14th - 19th
New Zealand June Style 6th - 11th, Colour 13th - 18th
Melbourne Sept Style 5th - 10th, Colour 12th - 17th

For an outline of my training courses go to www.InternationalStyleAcademy.com.au

The Finding Joy and Personality workshops will recommence in the new year.

May the Festive Season be filled with lots of love and happiness for you and your family.

Thank-you for your support and wishes through out 2010. I wouldn't be doing this without the wonderful support of my friends, family and clients.

Happy Holidays