On the 10th day of Christmas…

Submitted by Lisa Steadman on December 23, 2007 - 12:25 pm

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In addition to gift giving, holiday parties, and mistletoe kisses, the end of the year brings about much self-reflection, especially as we stare into our over-stuffed closets and utter the famous phrase “I have absolutely nothing to wear!” Wouldn’t it be great to say sayonara to that tired phrase? Well, in 2008 you can — and without breaking the bank on a new wardrobe.

Enter Closet Control, a smart, savvy, stylishly-designed book by wardrobe consultant to the stars, fashion journalist, and style guru Barbra Horowitz. With expert guidance and extremely practical how-tos, Horowitz shows how simple it is to send your fashion-happiness quotient into the stratosphere. She outlines the personality traits common to all clothes hounds, describes her unique fashion philosophy, and introduces her core concept of “eco-selfishness:” working with what you already have to get what you really want by revamping, recycling, and reselling. Throughout the book, there are easy instructions for restyling clothes along with sidebars packed with streamlining tips and case studies of real-life wardrobe renovations. Plus: the book includes a full-length DVD of a real-life closet therapy session — it’s like having a personal wardrobe consultant in your very own closet!

What I absolutely love about Barbra’s approach to a woman’s wardrobe is that it’s not about how much you spend or who you’re wearing, but how you can breathe new life into your closet with a little creativity and green-mindedness. So ladies, if you’re sick of staring into your closet and feeling defeated, 2008 is your year to take closet control!