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closet inventory, aka mission blackhole



I got bit by the spring cleaning bug and felt the need to empty out every single item in my closet, throw stuff around the room, organize into keep/donate piles, and then put everything back in the closet. I took inventory of everything I had, starting with laying all my shoes out in a pretty lineup, then moved onto bags, etc. The pictures attached to this post are mostly after all the ‘controlled chaos’ happened because most of the before images are quite frightening. haha

I’m pleased to say that I ended this little adventure with a pretty good size donate pile. I really should try to sell some of my clothes online or something, but that seems like a hassle at the moment. I’ll save some things for my younger cousin who is about my size, take some things to the gals at work and take the rest to local goodwill or thrift store. Feels good!


*There was a bigger mess and many more donations that what is pictured above.

Things I’ve discovered from taking inventory. (all bad discoveries for my wallet)
1. I need to step outside of my flat shoe comfort zone and get a little more adventurous in that department.
2. I need a stripped t-shirt or something else stripped. I have one thing in my closet with stripes, yet I LOVE stripes
3. Could always use more dresses!
4. Need to also step outside of my skinny jean comfort zone. How about high-waisted or wide leg jeans for once??
5. HATS! I feel stupid saying this, but I own ZERO hats! ( I have a child size head that makes hats hard to find.

Curious about something not shown, like where I keep all my belts or how I store my pants?? I took more pictures, but didn’t post them all. Just let me know.

8 comments on “closet inventory, aka mission blackhole

  1. That poppy skirt is epic! You made spring cleaning look so easy and fun with this post. I have to do a massive wardrobe weed-out before I move in with my boyfriend in June (he’s terrified of my closet now!) I’d love any wardrobe organization tips that you have. I’m the worst when it comes to cleaning out my dresser/closet, I never know when to let go of pieces.

  2. I cannot wait to see that skirt in its full glory! It looks beautiful! And that scarf is gorgeous, as are the shoes! Congrats for taking the plunge and organizing! It all looks great!

  3. I really need to clean out my closet as well. I’m also planning on transforming my wardrobe into something prettier and better, but also afforable .

  4. Good for you – I need to do this (again). I did it last month and alas, its a mess again. Might need to work on the inventory part more. hehe.

    That printed poppy skirt looks so fun. rock it out for us in a blog post, pls? 😉

  5. Loved this post 🙂 Been meaning to do the same thing for a while now (except for me it’s autumn-cleaning in preparation for the Winter Wardrobe of 2011!) and I think your pics have just inspired me to quit my procrastinating and get on it!

  6. Ooo this is sweet 🙂 Yeah I really would like to see your extra pictures. I get so excited about tidying sometimes.. Though it’s quite surprising how much of a mess you make your room when trying to tidy it! haha.
    I love organizing things though, strangely enough and can’t wait to be out of a university so I can have a bigger room to store things rather than a little broken wardrobe with one drawer. I love your poppy skirt too!! It wouldn’t suit me because I’m not very daring with bright colours etc. Can’t wait to see more photo-blog-ness 🙂

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