5 Tips to Cleaning your Closet just in time for Spring!

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With all the empty promises of “new year – new me” out of our systems and the fact that spring is right around the corner, what better reason to refresh our wardrobe… Out with the old to make room for oh-so-more fashionably new! Here are some tips at how to update your closet without breaking the bank.

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Tip #1: If you haven’t used it within a year… you’re not going to!

This is my rule of thumb! Realistically, you’re not going to start wearing something it in the next 365 days that you forgot you even had. It’s taking up precious room in your closet/drawers that could be filled with much newer and season appropriate items!

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Tip #2: Donate it!

Let’s be honest… often times I hesitate getting rid of some articles of clothing because i feel like i haven’t gotten enough wear out of them so it makes me want hold onto it a bit longer to try and get all the mileage I can out of it, but just think… it can go to someone who will really need or appreciate it!

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Tip #3: Like you would proofread an essay… take a second look at what you’re keeping & giving away.

      This can allow you some time to think it through. Am I keeping this because I like it, or am I keeping it for sentimental value that’s going to take up space? Honestly, we’re all guilty of holding on to stuff, but keep it minimal, maybe in a (small) box and tuck it away in a corner of your closet.

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Tip #4: Once you’ve made the decision… commit!

  I put all my donations in black garbage bags: out of sight, out of mind. I separate them by item so: clothes, shoes, purses & coats. That way you can bring them to the appropriate place, which will in turn ensure that the items are going to be separated properly and not be thrown in the trash.

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Finally, tip #5: Purging is addictive!

I always start with my closet, but something about having so much more space feels extremely liberating and addictive, and like an addict you just want more. This usually leads to me then moving on to my drawers, then my skincare, nail polish and even makeup.

I like making it a habit to do this at least twice a year, usually in the spring and the fall (conveniently my favorite fashion seasons) and it just makes me feel more refreshed and confident when it comes to putting together my #ootds! I hope these tips help you give a little facelift to your fashion and let me know what your favorite thing about spring fashion!

xoxo,

beingbrittney

 

Oscars 2017 Fashion Highlight

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As you may already know, considering social media has probably already bombarded you, last night was the 89th Academy Awards, and let me say… the fashion did NOT disappoint.  So if you’re still a little hungover by the frenzy of any potential viewing parties last night, have no fear (or #fomo) I’m here to outline the crème de la crème of Oscar fashion.

Before I get to the anticipated best dressed, let’s talk about the Top 3 fashion statements that I noticed while watching all the celebrities walk the red carpet:

1. Belts

Yes, you read that right! The fashion accessory that added the most elegant je ne sais quoi to amplify an otherwise elegant look to give it that edge! So here are the celebrities that highlighted just that.

2. Side Parted Old-Hollywood Hair

This choice of hairstyle was matched perfectly with these ladies respected outfit choices. The ensemble of the look was put together so beautifully and elegant, all while classically pairing it with a beautiful red lip.

3. Funnel Necklines

It was projected that one-shoulder dresses were going to be big this Oscar season, but just like that, in swoops the funnel neck in the most S-T-U-N-N-I-N-G way! It was so refreshing to see this different take on “sexy” but these ladies NAILED it and happen to be some of my favorite looks of the night!

Now, the moment you’ve all been waiting for (*drumroll*)… my 3 best dressed of the night:

I’m always a fan of the more under the radar designers, and if I had some fancy-shmancy event to attend to this year (highly unlikely), my go-to designer would most definitely be Ralph & Russo. As I had previously mentioned, this Oscar year has been my personal favorite and even the so-called “worst-dressed” lists were still stunning to look at, but these 3 celebrities were my absolute favorite and they were just BREATHTAKING!

xoxo,

beingbrittney.

Using “I’m getting married” as an excuse for, well… EVERYTHING!

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So as the first post in my wedding week series, I’m going to let you in on the reality of using the sentence: “but I’m getting married” as a way to rationalize pretty much anything.

Let’s be honest, anyone who’s planning their wedding, whether engaged or not, has a Pinterest board titled “My Dream Wedding” or something of the sorts. Even though you keep finding all these good ideas that are said to be DIY… that stuff all adds up to a pretty penny regardless, but you keep adding them to your board and conveniently whipping out your phone when you meet with the cake decorator, the florist and the hall coordinator to make sure everything is picture perfect because you only get married once.

It first started with makeup and as some of you know, I’ve been really into products and tutorials in the past year and a half and not to toot my own horn, but I’ve gotten quite the handle on it. So it started with me buying products wanting to do my own makeup on my big day, so trying multiple foundations, lipstick colors, highlighters, primers… you get the gist of it. Safe to say that walking into Sephora with that mindset was DANGEROUS!!

The icing on the cake had to be the day before my wedding. My Maid of Honor and I went to go get our nails done, and I’m feeling fresh and pretty and that was the last thing on my checklist before feeling ready for the big day. So I pulled out all the stops (which also comes with that extra price tag) good thing the nail technician was nice enough to throw in the little extra sparkle I opted for, so I’m feeling good. So we leave, and we don’t even get to the corner when I see flashing lights in my rear view mirror and think OH MY GOODNESS… NOT TODAY. So I see the cop pull up to my window and I was like “nah, he’s not going to give me the ticket, first off I did nothing wrong and secondly he can’t give me a ticket… I’m getting married tomorrow”. So I’d have to say that the most ridiculous time I ever used that excuse was when I was trying to negotiate with the police officer and as it was coming out of my mouth, I realized how silly of a rationalization that sentence was… for the whole time I was planning my wedding.

I never realized how much I would both be relieved that I wouldn’t have to use it again and miss it now that I don’t have it as a crutch anymore… (especially when Jaclyn Hill’s new highlighter collaboration is being released haha).

xoxo

beingbrittney