AmaZe Plus Size Magazine - Spring Cleaning With Angela Howell

OVER FORTY AND FABULOUS
by angela howell

AIR OUT YOUR CLOTHING

Install a hook on the outside of the door. Use it to air out the clothing you wear before returning it to the closet. Doing this will save you money on dry cleaning.

USE A FULL-LENGTH MIRROR

Install one on the inside of the closet door, or use a free standing mirror. You need to see your clothing in its entirety to see if an item is really working for you.

YOU NEED LIGHT

It is absolutely necessary to have a bright light installed in your closet. You need to see what you have in order to wear it.

TAKE CARE OF YOUR SHOES

Take your favorite shoes to be re-heeled and resoled.

Get rid of outdated shoes. Nothing can date an outfit faster.

Toss any shoe that is uncomfortable. Realize that over the years, your shoe size has changed. Your foot has gotten bigger or wider, and it's not going to shrink!

Invest in shoe trees or keep shoes in shoe boxes. Stuff shoes with tissue or newspaper to hold their shape. Take a picture of the shoe and staple it on the box so that you won't have to open every box to find your shoes.

Hope these little tips do help you. Remember, if you haven’t worn it, donate it or throw it out. Many organizations are always looking for clothes, keep them in mind. At least by donating them you know someone out there may wear it and love it.

Be organized...you may even find clothes that you forgot you had! The benefit? Now, it feels like a new outfit!

about angela howell

Angela resides in the “peach” state of Georgia and has been successfully competing in pageants for about four years. Her most recent titles include Ms. All American Woman Plus 2005 and the 2005 Mrs. Georgia Classic Beauty title. She not only competes, but is a judge and pageant director.

Angela is also a motivational speaker, owner of Beautiful You Consulting and is the founder of the Delta Nu Service Sorority which does community service projects for various charities throughout the US. In January 2005, Angela was honored with Georgia’s prestigious award, Volunteer of the Year. She also received several national awards from the White House including the President of the United States Achievement Award and the Life Time Achievement.