STYLE CONSULTATIONS

Closet Sweeps, Audits and Organization

 

Because our focus is on sustainable, clean fashion our closet sweeps come with an unexpected twist.  Our goal is to help you identify all the toxic garments in your closet.  We identify synthetic fabrics, explain how they affect your health and share the chronic illnesses and diseases that have been linked to the hazardous chemicals used to create them. These chemicals in clothes not only affect your well being, they can also pollute indoor air quality through the off gassing of VOC's (volatile organic compounds).  Textiles are the second largest polluter on the planet creating water, air and soil pollution.  Seeing first hand how personal fashion choices may be contributing to such pollution often changes one's  perspective, empowering clients to better understand the impact of their buying choices and the negative life cycle of fast fashion.  The process is highly motivating for anyone seeking to do the right thing.

 

Clients are encouraged to interact and engage throughout the process, creating a connection to establish mindful and conscious behavior that’s lasting. By taking the time to ensure clients understand they have the power to change the way they view fashion, consumption habits and the psychology involved with why unused and unwanted clothes are left hanging in their closets for years offers a sense of liberation. 

 

Our closet sweep is based on FACTS:

 

• Fit​ is the foundation to achieving  great style.  If the garment no longer fits  for  whatever reason the decision to toss or alter must  be made  and implemented.

 

• Appropriateness is essential and must adhere to your lifestyle needs.  The clothes you wear to the office are not appropriate for a black tie gala and you wouldn't wear a beach dress to attend a  botanical garden charity event. Women with great style always dress appropriately for the occasion.  Most often our closet sweeps are based upon lifestyle organization instead of color.  

 

• Closet presence is necessary to create great style.  Everything in your closet should coordinate or compliment at least five more garments allowing you the ability to easily put together outfits.  Stand alone garments you haven't worn in a while are distracting, creates clutter and takes up valuable space.  Knowing what you own and pairing items with other garments expands the life of the piece making the space they take up more functional and less stressful. 

 

• Technical issues can ruin any great closet. Garments that are stained, torn with missing buttons are never going to be worn until repaired.  Make the decision to toss or repair.  Scuffed and damaged shoes are a killer of great style.  Clean them up, donate or toss.  Accessories in need of repair should also be addressed.  Chipped beads, broken latches, missing stones, tainted metals, etc.  are extremely unflattering when paired with any garment.  

 

• Create your Signature look one that says you are unique and fill your closet with it.  A signature is something that brings it all together it could be scarves, hats, a special accessory item (thin belts), sweater sets, cardigans, a color combination or a particular jacket style. Signature pieces endure even as your style evolves with the times and the seasons; it's a common thread from outfit to outfit that demonstrates confidence, self esteem, a deep self-awareness and a carefully constructed image. These items should be highly accessible at all times as you will use them often. 

 

 

All remaining services follow traditional closet organization.  

When the service is completed your closet is:

 

       

        Filled with styles that fit and compliment your body type.

 

        Organized according to your lifestyle needs.  

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Stocked with sustainable, organic and natural fibres.

 

        Void of all unwanted, unused, damaged, stained, unflattering, and incorrect colored items.

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        Designed based on FACTS.  Clean, uncluttered and welcoming.

 

Disclaimer:  Please note we do not provide hard build out or construction services to create closets.  However, we can refer service providers to help you build your dream space if needed.  We work with existing space and can only add portable items such as cabinets, shoe racks, book case shelving units, baskets, containers and other  decorative items  to enhance organization and visual presentation.