Spring Cleaning Process: The R Factor

The R Factor by madameq featuring denim shorts

A few years a go I came up with the R Factor which means, reuse, to revamp to be reworked. Yessss! While going through the spring cleaning process you will find things that can be saved. Like an old pair of pants can be made into an awesome pair of shorts. An old skirt can reworked as a fabulous shirt and the ideas are limitless. Hopefully some of you have started the S.P.C and have your things sorted to what you'll use, save and donate.

There is always another pile of belongings that sticks around and we all know it all too well. The MAYBE pile! You know.. maybe it will fit in a week, maybe I'll like it again, maybe this trend will return. I crack myself up sometimes at all the possibilities I come up with just to keep a certain item. Thanks to the R Factor some of my 'maybes" becomes fabulous yeses and the rest you'll add to the donate pile. More than anything we'll save money and some old favorites.

xoxo Madame Q

Oh No... I Can't Find Anything to Wear!

When ever the seasons change I have a hard time narrowing down what I want to give away, keep or store. Not to mention finding something to wear spontaneously is impossible because my closets always look like they're at war. With that said, ladies and gentlemen I think it's time for some serious spring cleaning. I did a little but need to get on with the process.

 It's always good to go through this matter with a friend someone who understands you're ever evolving style and keeps it real. You know it's easy for us to keep everything even when we know its a tragedy to our style, too small or worn out. So I call over my old time friend,  the fabulous Julissa Escobosa, a stylist and blogger, to help me get right for the season.

We came up with some steps for the Spring Clean Process (S.C.P) but decided to give you two at a time. That way your thoughts don't go all over the place and trust me doing too much at one time will overwhelm you and you'll never want to finish.

First Think about you're style and what it is you want to focus on this spring. It can be edgy chic, tribal boho or classic. What have you, narrow it down so you'll know what to donate, keep and store.  This will help you fill in the gaps with new pieces after your process is complete

Second Look at your closets and other storage spaces to see if you need to add or take away. Keep in mind less is more so be very selective.

Later this week I will post some of springs must have looks to help you with your selection process. Everyone has different styles so all looks may not work for you but I'm quite sure you'll find a piece or a few you may want to keep or add to your wardrobe.

Let us begin!

Stay tune for more on S.C.P!
xoxo Madame Q