Clear the chaos

A friend of mine just requested me to help organize her closets. She said hers was in constant disarray and she couldn’t find things when she needed them. How true it is for all of us. Even those who are organized sometimes struggle to find things.

It’s because often when we are in hurry, we just put things wherever we find a space and then forget about it. Or we make a special place to keep them ‘safe’ and then forget. So now they are ‘safe’ but so safe that even we cannot find them.

Summer is here and we just want to be outdoors so we think we will organize later which of course never comes. So what to do?

A couple of tips. One, hang your clothes with colour coding. Put all the pinks together, then the yellows and blues and so on. This way, you can put a piece of clothing back in its right place even when you are in a hurry.

Second, buy small baskets from dollar store and put these in your chest of drawers. Place your scarves, undergarments and slips organized.  Do the same for your lipsticks, lip liners, blushers and other cosmetics.

Third, Don’t try to make pairs. Keep all your capris at one place and tops in another heap. You can then mix and match. Better still, plan at night what you are going to wear next morning and take out those clothes. This will save you time and effort I your busy mornings.

Last and the most important, throw out something you have not worn in one year. It is just taking up your closet space. I threw out 4 pairs of shoes yesterday. It is your turn today.

Try these small steps and see the difference.

So be it!!!