Can I get an AMEN for hectic A.M.s!!!!!

Ok so I really don't know about hectic mornings (yet!)...I'm not running around getting my kids and myself dressed and ready for the day.  But I do know that I like a smooth morning when we do have to be out of the house early.  The one thing I hate dislike the most is staring at the clothes in my {too small} closet, debating about what I'm going to wear.  Just seems like such a waste of time and yet I want to look [somewhat] stylish! ;)

What ends up happening is that I wear the same thing over and over again.   I'm not sure if it's because I don't have (or take) the time to put together an outfit or I've simply forgotten about the cute top I just bought.  So the other day when I came across something in my closet that still had the tags on...I knew it was time to take action.

Enter "My Look Book" (not to be confused with the Neiman Marcus Look Book!!)...

All you need is a scrapbook and your camera - oh and a little patience wouldn't hurt.  Over the span of a couple of afternoons I took pictures of different outfit combinations, dressing and undressing the hanger several times!  Turns out I really have some cute stuff that no one has ever seen!  Scarves were my starting point for inspiration...putting them with different tops and jackets.  Then I used my jewelry as inspiration.  Different outfit combinations started abounding!  It was so exciting!!  See the thing is, often we go out and buy something new because (a) we don't know what we have in our closet or (b) we can't find it.  Being organized can help you not only save money but the precious commodity of time too!

I actually shot pictures of my shoes too - because I forget what I have - plus they serve as inspiration too!

Now the fun begins!  Each week (usually Sunday) I look at my calendar for the week to see what I will need to "look cute for" (i.e. meeting, church, lunch with friends, date night) and just pop open My Look Book and make the decision for each event.  Can I just say that it is so nice to not have to worry: "what will I wear?"  And if I'm honest, My Book is kind of a little work of art that brings me joy!

Oh and 1 more thing...I would take this a step further and pick your kids clothes out for the week too...especially with school starting soon!