Maximize Your Closet Space

I will be moving this May and I couldn't be happier. I will be moving into a townhouse and will have sooo much more space EXCEPT for my closet. Now I will be getting a walk-in closet, however, I will have to share my closet. The apartment I'm in now I have the whole closet to myself which allowed me to acquire a enormous amount of clothing and shoes. I am definitely not happy to share my closet *major side eye as I type this* but I want to be fair LOL. Being that I will know have less closet space I have to utilize space saving tools to get the most out of my side.

I want to share with you the things I will be using to maximize my closet space so you can maximize your space if you need a little help doing so. Once I move and get my side of the closet in order I will make a video about it to show you. Everything below I found at Target, but I will shop around to find the lowest price to save some money.

P.S. I will also do a closet audit before I move to limit the amount of clothing and shoes I bring with me. That is a great way to start when you want to organize your closet.

For the top of your closet....

Use bins like below to keep items organized and in place to save space and avoid unnecessary messiness.

Room Essentials: Large Tapered Basket $14.99

Badger Basket: Folding Basket $11.99

To expand the amount of clothes you hang up....

Rod doublers are the best. The allow you to have a second clothing rod for more clothing to hang up. Hanging organizers also allow you to put more clothing in the closet that would take up space elsewhere.

Honey-Can-Do: Adjustable Closet Rod $19.99

6 Shelf Organizer $18.99

Where am I going to put my shoes???????

Ok so if you are a shoe fanatic like me you have to think long and hard about where you will put your shoes. The first option is a shoe rack. Usually a basic shoe rack will do just fine for most. I have decided to get bookcases for my shoes. I have too many for a regular shoe rack. Whatever the shoe amount there is always a solution

Seville Classics: 3 Tier Shoe Rack $28.49

Room Essentials: 5 Shelf Bookcase $32.99

I hope this helps you get your closet in order. I will share my finished result after everything is completed.

My Top 10 Non Black Dresses to Bring in The New Year

We don't have to always reach for that black dress in the closet to look fab for the holidays. I have found 10 (well I narrowed it down to 10) dresses that are perfect to bring in the New Year. Chop them below!!!!

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Champagne Taste With a Beer Budget...How to Look Fab for Less

Many plus size clothing brands can be expensive, specially for high fashion look a like pieces. I, like many others, cannot afford many fabulous fashions. However I don't let that keep me from looking fabulous. I stretch my small budget very far to accommodate my needs and wants. Here are a few tricks of the trade.

Thrift Stores

Thrifting is very popular in the plus size world. Being that we have limited options you can find really cool pieces for really cheap prices. The best thrift stores are going to be in areas that are more expensive to live in. Think fancy suburbs and similar areas to score amazing pieces. Make sure you look for any defects, stains, etc.





Stores Like CW Price, Ross, Burlington Coat Factory

These stores fall between thrift stores and stores like Marshalls. They carry unused items and some are brand name and some are not. There prices can be as low as thrift stores, which is a plus. I've gotten a lot of Ashley Stewart work pants from CW Price. Just make sure you look for any defects, stains, etc.






Outlet Malls

I shop at the outlet mall near me from time to time and you can find really good sales there. There clearance and sales racks can have some amazing items so make sure you really look through the racks. Granted the outlet mall doesn't carry the latest that's in there store fronts, but you can find staple pieces like skirts and etc.





Marshalls, TJ Maxx, Khols

These stores carry major clothing brands for very low prices on some things. They still can be a little pricey, but compared to what the retail price is you get a great deal. I love the ones that have a huge shoe department because they always have great prices.






Revamping New Clothes From Your Own Closet

Finding items you don't wear anymore and doctoring them up is a great way to save money. Remove the sleeves off a top or turn pants into shorts. That is a very easy and cheap way to get new items. Don't worry you don't have to be a seamstress to do this. Sewing stores have great items like fabric tape to help you along your way.