Spring is a time for renewal, growth, and expansion; we feel it in the air. Even though we can do this at any time during the year, it feels just right to do it during Spring. We seem to have that extra energy and focus to get physically active, take action, and create change. Once you get your rugs vacuumed and your bathroom floors scrubbed, there’s one big task on your cleaning to-do list left. It’s the task of tasks, the peak of the tidiness mountain: Spring cleaning your closet. Time to get rid of the old and bring in some new lighter, brighter colors. As we transition into Spring, have a look at the pieces you still want to wear and the ones you are on the fence about, just bag them up.

In our opinion, it’s about the worst chore there is to do. It’s time-consuming, requires quite a bit of effort, and there’s no way to cut any corners—but the reward makes it all worth it. There’s nothing like opening your closet to a space that’s organized and has all of your clothes on full display, and nothing you don’t wear anymore in the way of what you want to grab.

The key to the closet of your dreams starts with cleaning out the one you already have. It’s go time. Thus, “The Ultimate Guide to Spring Cleaning” by The EveryGirl

Step 1: Get in the zone - Before you dive in, take the time to set yourself up for success. Queue up a playlist that you love to sing along to, light a candle, and make yourself a coffee. Also, have whatever you’re planning on putting your “to be donated” and “to be tossed” clothes in handy and clearly labeled—be it a garbage bag or cardboard boxes. Also, keep storage handy so you can pack away your seasonal clothes that you won’t be wearing for a while.

Step 2: Start purging - When you’re in this phase of cleaning, it’s so important to actually try things on during the process—especially things you’re unsure about. You know the jeans that fit you like a glove and the ones that tend to sit at the bottom of the pile consistently untouched, which means a try-on could help you make your final decision. The same goes for things you haven’t touched in a while. You could have every plan to wear that top that still has the tags on that you bought two summers ago, but could try it on and realize that it doesn’t even fit you anymore.

Step 3: Put seasonal items in storage - It’s important to put your seasonal clothes into some perspective while you’re purging. However you choose to store your seasonal clothes, wait until the very end to actually put them in storage—you never know what you’re going to decide to add or subtract from the pile until you’re actually done sorting through everything.

Step 4: Consider the one-year rule - We have big hopes and dreams for many items in our wardrobe that unfortunately just never come to fruition. It’s painful to have to get rid of things that we feel haven’t lived up to their potential, but the reality is this: If you haven’t worn something in a year or more, you aren’t going to (save for special occasion wear, obviously). For the future, a good rule of thumb is to begin the year with all of your clothes hung on a hanger facing away from you. Every time you use something, flip the hanger around. Then, it’ll be obvious which clothes you touched throughout the year and which you didn’t, because some hangers will be in their original position.

Step 5: Organize the keepers - Once you’ve decided which pieces are staying and which are going, decide which method would be best for organizing them. Maybe you need to order some organization items to put them in later, and that’s OK. For now, fold everything neatly and hang things in a logical order. Since you now have less to deal with, organizing everything in a way that’s accessible and easy to see will make you feel like you have a whole new wardrobe.

After you have done some Spring cleaning, you’ll want to see what’s new at Meadow Boutique so you can add some lovely new pieces to your wardrobe.

DOUBLE ZERO, BE COOL, DOE & RAE and JEN & CO are bringing you new hues for Spring. This week we have some light jackets and cardigans that will become a new staple in your wardrobe. There are some button up short sleeve tops that can have double duty as an add on for a sleeves dress, jumpsuit, etc. The wallet handbags are back in an array of hues; perfect for a pop of color with any outfit. We still have some amazing pieces from previous weeks that are Spring-like that you might not have been quite ready for…still here and waiting to be added to your Spring collection. There are many styles of jeans and they just keep coming, so stop in and get yourself a pair while supplies last.

On a happy note, we have been so thrilled to see your faces again, all smiles with a “Spring” in your step. (pardon the pun, I couldn’t help myself). It’s been so long since we have seen each others full, beautiful faces. You all look stunning and you have weathered the pandemic very well. We see that some of you are wearing masks and some are not. If for any reason you would like us to wear a mask while you are in the store, please let us know as we are happy to oblige. Our goal is to always make sure our customers feel safe in our presence. That’s it for this week! We look forward to helping you add to your Spring wardrobe when you are ready. Until then, break out that pink lipstick and keep smiling! xoxoxoxox

“Growing up, I didn’t have a lot of access to fashion. But as far as I could remember, fashion has always been my defense mechanism. Even as a child, I remember thinking, She can beat me, but she cannot beat my outfit.” —Rihanna

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