There is nothing more defeating than opening up your closet doors and feeling a giant wave of overwhelm. Life is overwhelming enough, why does your closet have to add to your stress too?! Listen, I’ve been inside some rough-looking closets. I’m talking clothes everywhere, mismatched hangers, random Halloween costumes, dust, dirt, and god knows what…
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posted on Wednesday, August 21st, 2019
by Lauren Messiah Posted in Uncategorized
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Your closet should be a reflection of who you are. It should tell pleasant stories of your past and give us a glimpse into your beautiful feature. For most women, this couldn’t be further from the truth. Psychologist William James says, “Serious development of the personality takes place at the closet door.” The truth is…
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posted on Thursday, November 8th, 2018
by Lauren Messiah Posted in Style How-To's, The Science of Style
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A few things happen when the seasons change. For one, I start craving soups, stews, and chili … and perhaps a baked good or two. The second thing that happens is that I start craving a cozy new winter wardrobe – a much more dangerous craving if you ask me. In all seriousness, the “changing…
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posted on Tuesday, December 9th, 2014
by Lauren Messiah Posted in Style How-To's
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It happens to the best of us, we go all “hoarder” when it comes to our closets. I clear out other people’s closets for a living and often times I fail to take my own advice. So do as I say and not as I do and clear out your closet! STEP INSIDE MY CLOSET…
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posted on Friday, August 23rd, 2013
by Lauren Messiah Posted in Style How-To's
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Ready for more of my closet/dressing room action? Step inside my favorite room in the house to see where all of my clothing lives and how I attempt to keep it all organized. If you missed part 1, click here – you don’t want to miss out on any closet-y goodness. Denim + hanging short…
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posted on Saturday, November 24th, 2012
by Lauren Messiah Posted in Fashion Randomness
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If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook you have probably spotted parts of my closet, which is really a room that I converted into a closet/dressing room. This is my favorite room in the house (obviously). The room came equipped with a built in vanity and two closets with sliding doors. I ripped off…
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posted on Friday, November 23rd, 2012
by Lauren Messiah Posted in Fashion Randomness
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Change is hard. It’s uncomfortable, it’s scary, it’s different, and for the most part no one really enjoys the very thought of it. The one thing I do know about change is that once the change is completed – it’s freaking awesome!! Over the past few years I’ve changed a lot of things in my…
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posted on Monday, October 1st, 2012
by Lauren Messiah Posted in Fashion Randomness
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OK, to be fair I pretty much already have my dream closet but there is always room for improvement! Which is why I gather tons of closet images on my Pinterest board. I just love seeing how different people organize all of their beautiful clothing and accessories. Here are some of the closets that I…
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posted on Friday, September 14th, 2012
by Lauren Messiah Posted in Fashion Randomness
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John Gripenholm photography Q- I notice you wear a lot of black in your wardrobe (as do I). The other day I was looking for one item in a sea of black and it took me half an hour to sort through my various blacks to find one black turtle neck. My question is this:…
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posted on Monday, December 28th, 2009
by Lauren Messiah Posted in Style How-To's
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