Ladies, ladies, ladies. Did you really think we were going to point the finger at the men for being the only ones unorganized?? Think again. Even our good friend Giuliana Rancic is trying to help women get rid of some things to make their relationships better. Men, CAREFULLY forward this email to your girl. Women, if you are ready to accept that you are indeed part of the problem, but you do not know where to start, here are the, “Three C’s” of what women hoard.
#1 Women Hoard Clothes
We know that clothes is the obvious choice here, but lets be serious… nine times out of ten women DO hoard clothes! Hanging on to clothing that you no longer wear makes it hard to see what you do wear. Over time your style is naturally going to evolve, so ask yourself, “what is my style?” Some items in your closet are not going to fit into that category so get them out! One fantastic idea is to host a clothing swap with your friends. Break open the bubbly and see if you can find new treasures. Inevitably there will be many items at the end of the party that are unclaimed and they can be brought to Goodwill.
#2 Women Hoard Cosmetics
Your purple eye shadow is from 1980 and if it is not….well then get rid of it anyways. Women tend to purchase makeup and then hang onto it FOREVER. InStyle did a fabulous article regarding this matter that every woman should read. Even the NEAT team had to say goodbye to a few things after learning about the expiration dates of different cosmetics (See! We’re not perfect!) Keep in mind as you look through your old cosmetics, most men prefer women with a fresh, natural face.
#3 Women hoard cards
Women tend to be more sentimental than most men. We cry during commercials and are easily offended when our significant other does not like something that we own. With this sentimental feeling comes the endless pile of greeting cards. Card offenders, you know what we are talking about. Every holiday season the cards come in and by February, you have them still stacked in a pile, hiding behind something else. Every birthday you display your cards on a mantle or shelf but then weeks later you quickly put them in a drawer because you do not want to throw them away. We completely understand the attachment but you must learn how to wrangle your emotional side. We suggest finding a desk tray that you love and using that as a “catch all” for your cards. To add a cute touch, tie the cards up with twine to give it an organized look. Once the tray is full, take some time to look through the cards and decide which ones you can part with.
Alright ladies and gents, it is time to ORGANIZE. Acknowledging typical problem areas is a great way to freshen up your space AND avoid an unnecessary argument. Let us know how you do!
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by admin on August 4th, 2011 | 3 Comments »
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Remember the times when you would put on dress up clothes, a crown was a must, and prance around the house pretending to be Queen? Well, even though those time are long gone, let’s be honest… who hasn’t been living vicariously through the Queen-to-be, Kate Middleton? We’re OBSESSED!
Not only has she been our recent inspiration for fashion, hair, makeup, poise…well, let’s just say everything… we’ve even taken it a step further and found our favorite Kate inspired dream closets. We LOVE how each one shows the simplicity of living NEAT and we are certain that Kate would agree!
Take a peek and enjoy our fantasy world…
The glass doors allow for easy viewing of all your shoes, from your everyday sandals to glass slippers (wink)!
Mirror, mirror on the wall! The use of mirrors gives the illusion of a larger space and lets you make sure you are prim and proper.
Hooks or valet rods allow you to display your outfits for the many wardrobe changes.
by admin on July 19th, 2011 | No Comments »
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With only two short weeks until the official start of summer, it’s time to get a jumpstart on the season by giving your closet a fresh summer look. Summer is a time where bright colors, fun florals and carefree dresses hold precedent over boots, sweaters and hats. If your closet looks more like a spring tornado hit, it will be hard to find your favorites and flaunt those great summer trends. Here are five quick tips to give your closet the visual appeal it deserves and to make your clothes feel new again.
Tip Number One: Purge
The best place to start freshening up your closet is to get rid of the things that you no longer wear. Did you wear it last year? If the answer is no, it is time to part ways. Not only do these clothes take up valuable hanger space, but they also distract your eye from picking the clothes that make you feel great. A tip that NEAT gives all of their clients is to pick a place to donate that inspires you to get rid of all unnecessary items..
Tip Number Two: Store Out of Season Clothes
Even the summer months can have some cold weather days but that is not an excuse to wear your favorite wool sweater and corduroy pants. Storing out of season clothes can accomplish two important things. First, it can help you to wear only what is appropriate for the season. Second, when clothes are stored in bins for the season, they tend to feel new again when they are brought back out. Nothing beats that “new clothes” feeling especially when it is with clothes that you already own.
Tip Number Three: Matching Hangers
NEAT insists that every client have matching hangers in their closet. It is important to make your closet a place that you are proud of and enjoy opening. The right hangers can have a larger impact than most people think. We prefer, “Huggable Hangers” because they are thin and their velvety texture keeps clothes hanging. When all clothes are on matching hangers it begins to give your closet an unbeatable visual appeal.
Tip Number Four: Color Code Your Clothes
Color coding your clothes may seem like an over the top type ‘A’ thing, but it will help you to find your favorite green shirt much faster than before. NEAT prefers to have whites first, then the good old ROY G BIV and finally grays, browns, and finish with black. If you are really feeling good about the way your closet looks after your color-coding, take it one step further and organize within the color. For example, put tanks first, then t-shirts and finish with long sleeves. NEAT prefers to keep all dresses, suits, and pants separate so that clothes that are typically the same length stay together.
Tip Number Five: Treat Yourself
When NEAT organizes a client’s closet, nine times out of ten the client finds something that they either forgot they had or swore they lost. We hope that by organizing your own closet, you rediscover your favorite top that you haven’t seen in a while. After some hands-on organizing, the NEAT team LOVES to get a good manicure. We suggest you put on your favorite outfit from your newly revamped closet and treat yourself too! Have dinner with friends, go out for a drink, get a manicure, you look good, and you deserve it!
For more information on where to find some of NEAT’s favorite organizing solutions, follow the links below. To learn more about NEAT San Francisco, please visit our website at www.neatsanfrancisco.com
Places to Donate
www.goodwill.org
http://www.soles4souls.org/
http://www.use.salvationarmy.org/use/www_use.nsf
To Store Your out of Season Clothes
http://www.containerstore.com/shop?productId=10000166&N=&Ntt=container+Store+brand+storage+bins
For the Hangers NEAT Loves http://www.containerstore.com/shop?productId=10023850&N=&Ntt=huggable+hangers
If you are a Costco member, they can also be found for a great price in boxes of 50 www.costco.com
by admin on June 13th, 2011 | 1 Comment »
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This past weekend, NEAT enjoyed the sites and sounds of the Union Street Fair in San Francisco. While wondering in and out of stores and tasting the amazing food, we found a little gem that we just HAD to share with you!
While working with clients, NEAT finds that most women have a lot of jewelry but cannot afford the drawer space to store it all. Many times, jewelry can end up stored in boxes where our clients cannot actually see what they have. When you cannot see what you have, you end up buying duplicates which is obviously something we all would like to avoid J
A vendor we met had the perfect solution to all of our jewelry woes – The Izzy Jewel Box.
These attractive, and functional boxes are priced amazingly well and will keep you organized. Depending on how much jewelry you have, you can chose from a small, medium or large box. Since the boxes are completely custom, you can also chose one with more pegs if you have lots of necklaces and bracelets or more earring holders if you prefer your bling to be on your ear (can you tell we are obsessed!?) Check them out now – they are a NEAT must have!
xx
Molly & Ashley
by admin on June 8th, 2011 | 2 Comments »
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