Shop Til You Drop Wednesday: 6 Essentials For Your Closet!

Hi Everyone! After a short break, I am back!! While I have been gone, I have been spending more time with my family, babysitting my little loves, and having some great one-on-one time with my husband. Life is fabulous! I am happy to be back and I will try to post once or twice a week to my blog! This is a great outlet for me and I hope you enjoy it too!

As you all know, I LOVE to shop, but I also LOVE a good deal. I've been finding a lot of them lately and want to share some of my favorites with you! I have found 6 essentials that MUST be in your closet this spring and summer. They are from two of my favorite boutiques: Nobella Grace and Teale! Not only do both of these boutiques have great prices, fast shipping, and the sweetest owners you will ever meet, but they both currently have promotions going on!

Current Nobella Grace Promo: 20% OFF! Use Code: BLESSURHEART
Current Teale Promo: 15% OFF! Use my Rep Code: JENNAREP

You can use these promotions on their already LOW LOW prices so check them out!

6 Essentials for your Closet this Spring/Summer:

1. Flowy Boho Tank: 
This tank has a beautiful pattern and the colors are amazing! Wear it with hi-waisted denim shorts or a maxi skirt! Add wedges for a chic nighttime look!

Lucy in the Sky Tank: http://www.nobellagrace.com/lucy-in-the-sky-tank/

Originally: $26 (ONLY $20.80 with promo code: BLESSURHEART)

2. Easy Breezy Romper: 

Rompers are the perfect option this spring and summer! One piece, perfect if you need to travel/pack light, and can be dressed up or down! Add some fun accessories, a top knot, and you are set! This coral romper fits the bill...must have spring color, amazing fit, and so versatile!

Coral Romper: http://www.nobellagrace.com/coral-romper/

Originally: $28 (ONLY $22.40 with promo code: BLESSURHEART)

3. Colorful Maxi Skirt: 

Maxi skirts work for all seasons, but I LOVE colorful maxi skirts for spring/summer. The colors in this particular skirt are OUT OF THIS WORLD!! How beautiful and effortless is it? Just add a simple tank (you can even tie it to the side!), some bangles, and sandals! Outfit is complete and you are sure to look great!

Kiki Maxi Skirt: http://www.nobellagrace.com/kiki-skirt/

Originally: $36 (ONLY $28.80 with promo code: BLESSURHEART)

4. A Day AND Night Maxi Dress: 

Maxi dresses are always chic, but how great is it to get more bang for your buck with a maxi dress that looks chic during the day AND at night. Seems difficult right? Not with this dress! The floral pattern is amazing and the color scheme makes it appropriate for a day at the office (with a cardi) or a night out on the town! Add some flats during the day and spice it up with some heels or wedges at night!

Floral Boho Maxi Dress: http://www.nobellagrace.com/floral-boho-maxi-dress/

Originally: $44 (ONLY $35.20 with promo code: BLESSURHEART)

5. Special Occasion Dress: 

Spring and Summer are two seasons that are always filled with weddings, baby showers, bridal showers, and lots of other fun celebrations. It's always good to have a dress on hand to wear to these types of occasions! This one is a beautiful pale pink color with gorgeous lace and a pleated skirt. Another must have for every closet!

One Sweet Day Dress: http://www.shopteale.com/collections/newarrivals/products/one-sweet-day-dress

Originally: $36.99 (ONLY $31.44 with promo code: JENNAREP)

6. Patterned Kimono: 

I'm so happy that kimonos have made their appearance for spring/summer. I've been seeing beautiful ones everywhere I go! This particular one I just snagged the other day. I can't wait to receive it! It combines my two favorite colors: pink and mint. It will go with so much and it's lightweight enough to wear during Arizona's summer heat wave! Perfect with a simple tank underneath, a maxi skirt or skinny jeans. Accessories should be kept simple so the kimono can be the star of the show.

Time is Love Kimono: http://www.shopteale.com/collections/newarrivals/products/time-is-love-kimono

Originally: $26.99 (ONLY $22.94 with promo code: JENNAREP)

Which of the 6 Essentials will you be adding to your closet soon?

Until Next Time

xoxo,

J.

Spring Cleaning: Organizing Your Closet!

Spring is here and that means...SPRING CLEANING! Seriously, I think people think I am cuckoo for cocoa puffs, but I LOVE to clean. I'm so not the type of person that holds onto things I don't use. I am the "purge" type of person. If something is just sitting there collecting dust, it's out of there.

My favorite place to organize/clean is my closet! I think it's because I'm super obsessed with my clothing, accessories, and shoes! I find myself organizing/cleaning out my closet daily. That's why I post multiple items for sale each day. A lot of people are like "Why are you selling that?" My most common answer is "I don't wear it anymore." or "I bought it and never wore it." It's not that I don't like it anymore. Maybe I bought it for a specific occasion or maybe it doesn't fit anymore. Whatever the case, I'm not going to use up prime closet space for things I don't wear.  Here are a few tips on how I get my closet to stay in tip top shape!

1. Remove any and all emotional attachment from your clothing, shoes, and accessories. They are things, not people. If you become too attached, you will never get rid of anything and hold on to everything. Don't be surprised when you find yourself looking at items that are 10+ years old...or even worse on the next episode of "Hoarders". Not pretty you guys...let those items GO.
2. Organize your closet by type of clothing: Spaghetti straps, tank tops, short sleeve tops, 3/4 length tops, long sleeve tops, vests, sweaters, cardigans, short skirts, maxi skirts,  strapless dresses, spaghetti strap dresses, tank dresses, short sleeve dresses, 3/4 sleeve dresses, long sleeve dresses. <- This is how my closet is organized. I keep leggings, undergarments, camis, and jeans all folded in my dresser.
3. Now that your closet is organized by type of clothing it will be easier to look through it and decide what you DO NOT need. I go through my closet section by section and purge any and all items that have one or more of the following criteria: 1. Haven't worn in 1 or more years. 2. Don't fit correctly. 3. Aren't flattering to my body. 4. Too similar to another item I have. 5. Won't wear again (most likely a special occasion item).
4. Have THREE bags ready for these items to go into. Bag One: Sell, Bag Two: Garage Sale, and Bag Three: Donate. You can also have a bag for items that need to be stored. I don't like storing my items. I like all items to be available at all times.
5. BAG ONE: Items should go into this bag if they are brand new, worn once, or like new condition. If you sell these items, you will want to price them accordingly. For example: If you are going to sell a maxi dress (originally $48) and it is brand new, take 75% of the original price, so you could sell that brand new maxi dress for $36. If the same maxi dress was worn once, you can sell it for 50% of the original price, so you could sell for $24. If it is "like new" condition, you can sell it for 40% of the original price, so you could sell it for $19. Now of course items vary and so do the conditions of items. Always be open to negotiations :)
6. BAG TWO: Garage Sale. Items should go into this bag if you would like to sell them, but you don't mind getting only a few dollars for them. They are normally well loved items that people who frequent garage sales will appreciate. For example, your old favorite tank top, workout pants that you really put to work, jeans that are pretty worn in, etc. As soon as items are going into this bag, you will want to start planning WHEN your garage sale will be. Don't just put together a bag for it and let it collect dust.
7. BAG THREE: Items should go into this bag if you'd like to donate to a local shelter. Make sure you do research before you donate. A lot of places that accept donations have listed on their website what they need. Make sure the items aren't falling apart and still have some use in them. Also it's important to make sure the items are going to a good cause and not just to resell.
8. Last, but not least...a final rule I have for myself since I shop...A LOT. For every item I buy, an item must come out. For example, if I buy 6 new items, 6 old items must come out of my closet. I'm pretty good at sticking to this rule, but sometimes it can be hard. It also makes you reevaluate the purchase you are about to make. Do you really need that item? Do you have anything similar? Look at your closet before you buy new things. Just because it's a good price or on sale doesn't mean you need to buy it. But sometimes you do...like 60% off sales...those are REALLY good and don't happen too often. Just kidding...sorta.

Feel free to leave comments about any closet trouble you're having...I'd love to help!

Until next time

xoxo,

J.