Get your Closet Spring Ready

With these simple tips…

Do you feel like you have too many clothes, but you have nothing to wear? If your answer is YES, than read on. Because this means it’s time to reorganize your closet! Because probably you do have lots of clothes, but they are hiding in the back of your closet. Waiting for you to finally use them!

Tip 1: Empty your closet

Make sure your closet is completely empty before you start sorting your clothes. Create three piles:

1. Give away/sell
2. Not for this season; these you’re going to hide somewhere in your closet or any kind of stock space.
3. Spring clothes; these you want to keep in sight.

Tip 2: Be hard on yourself

Everything you didn’t wear last spring, you probably won't wear this spring either. Stop thinking certain pieces will come in handy sometime. Because usually they won’t. They will only fill your closet with no other purpose than to determine that you have a closet full of clothes, but nothing to wear (Carrie Bradshaw Ref.)

Tip 3: Put on some music

Listening to music makes most things easier. Especially cleaning! Here you have my go to Spotify playlists for when I’m cleaning. J

• Teen Party 
• Old School Party 
• Who Run the World? Girls. 

Enjoy!

Tip 4: Be creative

Try to redesign.

Example: transform an old/worn pair of jeans to a true fashion piece by creating cut-outs, ruffles (you can do this easily with a razor), bleach stains, …

Tip 5: Use your space efficiently

Create space.

Use thin clothing hangers, you can find them on Amazon. It’s also recommended to use only one certain type of hanger, this will create unity and rest. Another tip is to use velvet hangers, they will prevent you clothes from falling off the hanger.

  

Place your shoes front to back. By having one shoe facing forward and the other backwards, you will create space and it will give you a glance at both sides of the shoe.

Get a free standing rack (like this one from Ikea). This will again create space, but you can also use it in order to put certain pieces in the spotlight. You’re more likely to wear something if you see it a lot.

Hopefully you find these tips useful. If you have some additional tips, please share them in the comments below! J

Love This Store: STORY

Hello lovelies,

So I came up with a fun idea for a segment on the blog when I was in New York last week. I want to add blog posts about fun, local stores to the blog and introduce them to you.

I was wandering around New York City (in my opinion, the best way to discover this city) and I stumbled upon this cute store called STORY. So I went in, not too sure what to expect. As soon as I entered the store, I saw that they literally have a little bit of everything: books, clothes, a bike on the wall (yes, you read that right. A bike. On the wall.), phone gadgets, ...

This store changes like a gallery. And another part of this store is that it gives this magazine-like vibe. So that means it can look completely different the second time you visit the store. They change everything from design to the product they sell. Cool, right? Every 4 to 8 weeks, they sell products that are related to one theme.  This can go from "Good" to "Making Things" to "Love" and so much more.

Some STORY wisdom for y'all: eat chocolate, lose weight

 I love the idea of having one particular theme every few weeks and to change it up according to that theme. It's so refreshing finding stores like this who think outside of the box to find new and revolutionary ways to offer products to people.

You can find more information on their website: http://thisisstory.com/ and find pictures that are prettier and more artistic than the pictures from my phone :-) If you're in New York, go check out the store at:

144 10th Ave. at 19th St. New York, New York 10011

So nice, they named it twice

Please let me know in the comments below if you like this new segment! Thank you for reading!

Love,

Molly

Swishing: Student Edition

A couple of days ago I went to Molly’s Swishing event. For everybody who doesn’t know what Swishing is, here a short explanation: Swishing is an organisation that does events all over Flanders where you can come in with the clothes that are too small/big, or that you don't wear anymore and you can "shop" for other clothing.  

Student-like, girly, yummie, ... PERFECT.
So today I wanted to write about it because more people should know about these events. I’ve been to several clothing swap events before and also some of Swishing. I liked the Student Edition the best. It’s perfect for, let’s say, girls from 16 years old til mid twenties. You’re almost 100% sure that you’ll find something that fits you and is like your style. Creepy grandma skirts are not allowed! 

Swishing offers everything a girl needs. There was food (the cookies were soooo good), a makeup artist, a hair stylist, and of course there were CLOTHES! 

Have patience girl!
When you go to a Swishing event it’s important to have patience. Don’t just go in, get your points and spend them right away. No you don’t want to do that, because a girl with the PERFECT clothes may come in three hours later. 

That’s why it’s fun to have someone who gets your makeup, nails and hair done. It gets you through the day and you learn a lot from those artists. The two girls at the makeup table gave me so many tips, it was just amazing. I also loved that you could choose from brands like Benefit, Urban Decay, M.A.C. etc.

Get to know people.
Another thing I love about these kind of events: everybody is in for the same reasons; they love fashion, are in for some fun and are not planning on leaving soon. Perfect to get to know more people, I say! 
I made some pictures, find them below!

Spotted brands; Zara, H&M, Bershka

The cookies were by Maison Dandoy

Eva's Makeup

Tiana's makeup

The makeup table

Vanida, the makeup artist!

Would you consider going to one of these events? Let us know in the comments below – Amal <3

SWISHING: Student Edition

Now this one is for all our Belgian readers...

Amal and I are communications students and we are graduating this year. Since my minor is Events & Entertainment, I'm organising an event. A Swishing Event. Now for people who don't know what Swishing is: Swishing is an organisation that does events all over Flanders where you can come in with the clothes that are too small/big, or that you don't wear anymore and you can "shop" for other clothing.   The best part is: it's student edition. This means these are clothes that you will like! No old lady jumpers that smell like mould or something that is so passé that even a dinosaur wouldn't wear.

Now why is secondhand clothing better?
- it's cheaper
- it's vintage
- unique
- better for the environment
- ...

How does it work? 
You come in with your old clothes. The clothes that don't fit, clothes that you bought without thinking and you don't really like them, clothes that you're tired of wearing, ... we'll take them! You get points for each clothing item. With those points you can go through all the other clothing and trade them for your points. All the clothes that have not been traded, will go to a charity.

This is not all though! We are planning loads of other stuff. There are nail art and make-up artists coming. There will be a live act: Stresspa, a producer that will do a live set. Here is his page, if you want to check it out. There are goodie bags, there are snacks and drinks ... Sooo much going on, I can't think of any reason NOT to come.

Important information:

- The event will take place at: Muntpunt - Munt 6, 1000 Brussel
- It's on 17th MAY 2014 from 12:00 to 17:00
- The entrance is 4 euros
- You can bring a maximum of 15 clothing items

Don't forget to sign up here!

If you want some more information, go check out our Facebook event here

Hope to see you there


Molly