refreshed.

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Every six months or so I go a little O.C.D and do a major PURGE. I go through all my clothes and shoes and put everything I haven't worn in the last six months into a pile to be donated. But, this time I have made a pact with myself to really pare down and try to find my style. I have a tendency to buy things that I really love while in the store, and then I get them home, and said items don't go with any of my other pieces. During today's wardrobe search and purge I paid attention to which pieces I really wear over and over again and I have come up with the answer! I love all of my black, white, and gray clothing, as well as my pieces that are muted in color. I love to buy prints.... but, usually wear them once, if that, and I tire of them quickly. Except STRIPES, I love stripes. I love texture and sequins in moderation. And I'm obsessed with little structured blazers and jackets. Once and for all I'm going to streamline my look and get rid of all the fussy one wear pieces. So, in 2009 fashion it's time to start rebuilding my wardrobe with pieces that I love and will wear day after day. My closet now has some space to breathe, I can see a clear picture of my wardrobe and I know where I need to fill in the gaps. I feel refreshed and renewed! Now if only I could get my hands on these Phillip Lim pieces....