GUIDE TO SPRING CLEANING YOUR WARDROBE.

I am pretty sure I would be considered a hoarder if anyone was to see the condition of my closet. In fact, I would like to think that most of my pay check help feed my shopping addiction (after makeup of course). This year, I am determined to ween of this habit of excessive shopping and in order to be one step closer to that, I NEED to de-clutter my wardrobe. So, here I share with you my tips and tricks to help you spring clean your wardrobe.

1. Set the mood: As this is going to be quite a task, it's always a good idea to make a good playlist that you can jam out to while doing the hard errand at hand. Maybe, even invite over a friend, not only will it make for a great hang out session, they can help you decide what to keep/toss out. Here are some playlists I found on 8 Tracks to get you in mood for some spring cleaning.

2. Purge: Before you even get into full cleaning gear, do a quick scan through your closet and remove anything that stands out to you right away.

3. A grand Dump: Dump everything out of your closet so that you can visualize the clean space and how you would want to organize it. Also, it's important to think about your current dressing style, job etc. This will help make it easier to decide which pieces to keep or toss the ones that no longer fit your style.

4. Make piles: Go through each piece of clothing and make a Yes, No and Maybe piles. Here is a great chart to help you make decisions on which pieces should stay and which ones to bid adieu to.

3. Ask the tough questions: I like to use the One-year rule. If you haven't worn something in the past year, or it still has the price tag on it, chances are you won't wear it now. So, go through and get rid of anything you haven't worn in the past year.

4.Get organized: The key to staying organized is good storage. Stores like Bed Bath & Beyond or Ikea sell great storage units to help better organize your closet. I like to organize my closet based on activities. For example: all my clothes are organized based on :work, going out (day/night), comfy stay-at-home clothes, and active wear. This comes in really handy when you are having trouble deciding what to wear. You don't have to go through your entire closet to decide on something, you can simply just go to the section that pertains to your planned activity.

5. Toss, Sell or Donate: Organize anything in the "No" pile into three sections: Toss, Sell or Donate. Toss out anything that is worn out, ripped etc. If there are pieces that you would like to sell, check out these apps where you can trade or sell clothes you no longer wish to keep. Another no brainer is to donate the clothing to a local charity shop.

What are some of the tips you find helpful for spring cleaning?

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