New Year, New You...New Closet?

     Ugh, how tired are we of our closets where our wardrobe lies their hopelessly in between our clothes that we have no idea why they exist there and those clothes that we’ve had since the dark ages. I mean we all have those closes that we’ve had in our closets for years that have just sat there for years on end, some of which still have the tag on it. Then there are our clothes that are sooo old that they probably we’re reported out of style with words like jive turkey and no diggity, no doubt. Oh how we hate our once prized wardrobe. Just the looks of it, is a bad start to the day.
With the New Year kicking in, we all have type of New Years Resolution of how your going to become the “New You”. Therefore we’ve decided to make a few wardrobe changes helping you reach your goal this year. While we know change does start within, sometimes outward changes that we can visibly see can inspire us helping the changes that start within. Whether your looking for a more exciting love life, or just trying to get ahead in the work force or trying to lose weight or even just trying to be an all around healthier better you, this is the post for you. We want to help revamp your wardrobe AND here’s the secret…. you don’t need need to throw everything out and head to your nearest mall or shopping center to do it. We’ve put together a few tips and suggestions that we think would be great for the rebirth of your closet:

1. Accessorize! Grab that shirt you hate because it drapes over your body like your on an ad for Jenny Craig. Put it with a chic yet comfortable belt paired with your favorite perfectly-fitted jeans. You can even put that to long flowing dress to work in your closet, just add a belt, cute necklace and some knee-highs for work or a business lunch, or boots for a date night or a chilly day. This is also, great for when you’ve lost a little weight, but not too much where you need new clothes! (Use the tuck&tighten method in order to add a more curvy look to your body and add length to your legs)
2. Hem, Hem, Hem! Hemming can be an easy fix to a good pair of pants or jeans. For pants that are too short, turn them into a crop pant. Crop pants send a message of sophistication, confidence and fun which can go along way when dating, losing weight, or even just a quick fix to make you feel good about what your wearing. For pants that are too long please DO NOT CUFF, cuffs are mostly for guys. Only cuff if your pants are 1”-1 1/2” too long—anything shorter or longer should be hemmed. Hemming a pant that is too long has great advantages too, sending messages of sex-appeal. They easy become your favorite jean as it shows-off your curves in lady-like manner. These are great for a first impression, so be sure to wear them out with the girls to have a few drinks…you never know who you may meet.;)
3. Bleach, Dye & Distort(BDD)! For my edgier fashionistia’s I’m sure this is already on your list of favorites in revamping your closet. But for those fashionista’s who are new too it and are a little if-y I’m hear to tell you DONT BE! There are many DIY’s that show you step-by-step of how to do it without destroying your garments. You can bleach dye and distort or just do one or two of the three, either way its a quick easy way to turn your clothes from drab into fab. While it may seem risky you wont regret it—think about it—the reason your even thinking about BDD is most likely because you don’t like the way it is anyway so go for it!
4. Stud It Up! This has been one of the biggest trends of 2012 and has gracefully carried over into 2013. It all started with the shorts but it didn’t stop there. You can stud up any and everything, its as easy as sowing on a button and allows to be creative with your wardrobe adding edge. If your more of a subtle fashionista, quaintly pop a few studs onto the collar of a drabby button-up, but if your bold create a cute design on one your plan fitted tees. Its quick, fun and easy but most of all its very edgy-chic.
5. Cut It Up! Get rid of all those rules your mother gave you about cutting up your clothes, and cut yourself to a new wardrobe. You know that huge plain white tee you stole from your boyfriend, and only wear to bed or on early morning errands? Cut it into a fashion favorite. You can cut cute patterns or fringe it, making it high-hitter with your favorite acid wash or blue jean. Its simple and also allows you to be creative. Also, try cuting patch holes into a drabby button-up, not only is it trending this season but its also a cute fix, turning your boring preppy shirts into sexy-chic top pieces.

-Bre’Sherrice♥