Out with the old and in with the new. Twice a year I review and edit my wardrobe before packing it away until next year to make room for some fresh new fashion faves. I’ve set aside this Saturday afternoon for my bi-annual swap.
These are my tips for a seamless closet cleanup:
1. Don’t rush. Turn up the music. Turn on the lights. Try things on. Make it fun.
2. When removing last season’s wardrobe, sort everything into three groups: Consign/Donate, Repair, and Keep.
3. Looking ahead to Fall 2012, be sure to hang onto anything red, orange or gold, faux fur or leather. You’ll thank me in September!
4. Be sure all your clothing is laundered and in good condition before storing.
5. Do a review of all the spring clothes you’ve held onto from last year. Does everything still fit and look fantastic? If not, don’t be afraid to edit again.
6. Assess what’s missing and make a note of key pieces you want to purchase for the season ahead. For example for Spring 2012, do you have something with stripes, a nude shoe and dress, a cold-shoulder top, wide-leg jeans or bold bottoms? Peplum-style waists are also big for Spring and that’s a trend that’s staying for Fall 2012.
7. With what you have, plan a few go-to outfits, right down to the accessories, to make the mornings ahead a little easier on yourself.
8. Everyone has a different idea when it comes to actually organizing their closet. Some like to do so by colour, or by grouping all pants and jackets together. That parts really up to you. But do ensure your clothes have room to breath and don’t get crumpled. Do you really have time to iron?
9. Repeat these steps with your shoes and boots.
Designer Sancha Tatlock of Sancha Jewelry Design is thrilled to reveal her latest love: introducing Love Love Project by Sancha Jewelry Design. Love Love is dedicated to raising funds and awareness of international water related crises through the sale of jewelry and the discussions that brings about.
“I believe in the power of all natural elements – from the gemstones and precious metals that I work with every day to the incredible healing properties of pure water,” said Tatlock. “The Love Love Project was inspired by the work of Japanese scientist, Masaru Emoto who studied water’s response to positive and negative emotions, and is dedicated to aiding water related causes around the world.”
To begin, all profits from Love Love Project jewelry will be donated to Oxfam Canada in aid of the drought in East Africa.
The Love Love Project collection is comprised of three pieces, each handmade in copper, an element noted as a positive conductor of energy. The Love Love Bangle ($114) features three organically shaped bangles, interwoven, and held together by the signature Love Love water drop charm, and a hand stamped Sancha brand tag. The bracelet is available is small, medium and large to accommodate all wrist sizes. The Love Love 18 inch necklace ($94) features the rain drop charm, as well a plate inscribed with the word love, plus the Sancha brand tag interspersed on the chain. The, Love Love pendant ($130) features both the large (2.25 inches long) and small Love rain drops (1.5 inches long), and Sancha brand tag, dangling from a 30 inch copper chain.
All Love Love Project pieces are available in tarnished or rose gold copper. The rose patina is maintained with a wax that was developed by The British Royal Museum to preserve artifacts. Love Love Project pieces, as well selections Sancha’s current and permanent collections, are available at these independent Vancouver boutiques: Dream, Little Dream, Spill It Sister, Body Politic, Tenth & Proper, and Dr. Vigari Gallery.
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About Sancha Jewelry Design
Sancha Jewelry Design is noted for its sophisticated and luxurious hand crafted designs featuring raw gemstones, crystals, antique relics and roughly cut precious jewels in a whimsical organic fusion. Designer Sancha Tatlock’s pieces are inspired by her journeys both local and global, and by her bohemian childhood spent reading french fashion magazines surrounded by nature in the British Columbia wilderness. Quickly becoming a favourite jewelry designer amongst stylists and wardrobe designers, Sancha’s pieces are frequently seen on screen. Highlights include The CW’s Life Unexpected, The Secret Circle and The Haunting Hour, as well as See if I Care starring Patricia Arquette. All Sancha designs are issued in limited editions, handcrafted in Canada, and no two pieces are identical.
Media – for images, prices, or more information, please contact:
Tanis Tsisserev, T2 Communications Inc.
604.841.8095 / tanis@t2communications.ca