https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/changing-my-organizational-system Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 10 Apr 2026 03:37:01 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/changing-my-organizational-system#post-2362212 Fri, 07 Jun 2024 14:21:37 +0000 Carol 2362212@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mary Beth--thanks! Well, at least if you use your stuff, that's what counts.<br />Bamboo earrings...as far as I can tell, are a bit of an urban classic fashion item. I've wanted some for a long time, but didn't pull the trigger. There are really nice versions of these, which cost hundreds and hundreds of dollars. These are cheapies. There are also versions made of actual bamboo.&nbsp;</p> <p>Not a lot of white women wear them, so I wasn't sure if I would get them. In the end, I love hip-hop style so much (Kangol hats, bright sneakers, etc.) that I realized they really were "me."</p> <p>Here's a mention in a 1990 LL Cool J song, so you can see how far back they go:</p> <p><div>You got me shook up, shook down, shook out<br />On your loving, on your loving</div><div>I want a girl with extensions in her hair<br />Bamboo earrings, at least two pair<br />A Fendi bag and a bad attitude<br />That's all I need to get me in a good mood<br />She can walk with a switch and talk with street slang<br />I love it when a woman ain't scared to do her thing</p> <p></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/changing-my-organizational-system#post-2362028 Tue, 04 Jun 2024 14:52:59 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 2362028@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like this!&nbsp; &nbsp;Alas, I have magpie tendencies, and so everything is loosely organized by type and theme, inside closed storage.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p> <p>And my inner magpie is chattering and won't shut up:&nbsp; what <i>are</i> those bamboo-shaped hoops? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/changing-my-organizational-system#post-2361902 Fri, 31 May 2024 13:08:23 +0000 Carol 2361902@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Firecracker--maybe a big, beautiful tapestry on the wall that you hook all the earrings to? All I know is, I feel better now that I organized them.<br />April--that is a great principle, and counterintuitive for most people. We want to put "all the tools together," and "all the cloth items together." Well, if you use the cloth napkins every day, why not just plop them in a pile in your cabinet next to your drinking glasses, instead of trek to the formal hutch in the next room to grab them where they're stored with the tablecloths?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/changing-my-organizational-system#post-2361893 Fri, 31 May 2024 11:31:53 +0000 April 2361893@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another champion of the basket idea. Also, by hanging the earrings that get used least, you make use of a time-honored organizing principle: the things you reach for often should be the easiest ones to reach.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/changing-my-organizational-system#post-2361847 Thu, 30 May 2024 18:40:00 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2361847@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nicely done. I like your clever use of the basket. My organizational system for jewelry has been bugging me a little bit for a while, but I am not sure how to change it. Mostly it's the earrings that are out of control. I have too many! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/changing-my-organizational-system#post-2361845 Thu, 30 May 2024 17:35:47 +0000 Carol 2361845@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jaime--I am like that, too. My most worn earrings were scattered towards the front of my dresser, but like I said, that had limited effectiveness, when I could not find the other one. Thank you!<br />Suz--thank you!<br />unfrumped--good point about "curating" and moving towards a certain style. I think I did that with my earrings. By carefully culling them over the years, I was able to find out I like bold, geometric, sometimes colorful ones.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/changing-my-organizational-system#post-2361844 Thu, 30 May 2024 17:32:32 +0000 Carol 2361844@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie--thanks! that's the idea.<br />ChristelJ--I'm glad. It was a happy accident I found that basket in storage the same day.<br />lyn67--yes, satisfying. As for my "no organization" philosophy--maybe I'll write a book! :)<br />Irina--I think in certain circumstances, I will still use "no organization." It is great for professor/artist types who throw everything everywhere.<br />Aquamarine--jewelry is one of those things hard to get rid of, because of sentimentality or practicality, or like me...because "maybe I'll find that other earring." It must feel better to have a neat collection.<br />Runcarla--I have seen egg cartons, small dishes, etc. for compartmentalization. I have never seen ice cube trays. Good idea. Thanks for liking my basket!</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/changing-my-organizational-system#post-2361843 Thu, 30 May 2024 17:25:37 +0000 Carol 2361843@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b></b>Joy--sounds good.<br /><b></b>slim cat--thanks. I'm lucky I found that basket in storage at the last minute.&nbsp; It sounds like you have a lot of&nbsp; jewelry, and a mischievous cat. I am lucky to have had mostly cats not interested in that sort of thing. Moxie, however, is very interested in scratching my mattress box...<br />Star--I can see that...yes, statement earrings need to be a "statement," and don't work with every outfit. I like the idea of the cutlery piece--it probably is one of the more practical. Additionally, it stays in a drawer, so doesn't get dusty.<br />Roberta--thanks, I happened to unearth that basket from an old storage box the very day I set up this jewelry.&nbsp; It is nice to have everything on display, isn't it?<br />Sal--thanks! it was.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/changing-my-organizational-system#post-2361639 Tue, 28 May 2024 13:38:54 +0000 unfrumped 2361639@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am using some metal “ pegboard” type wall thingies, actually pushpin- holes , from Container Store , on a bit of wall in closet. Uses pushpins and those small cylindrical magnets. For necklaces which are generally chain-like or at least the links at the back fastener. Makes me much more likely to add a necklace to a casual top. Also, I’m paying attention to which ones I’m wearing and where put one in, then look at outfit and take it off. I used 2 slim rectangle ones , which can hold quite a few such items, maybe up to 20, but still limited, plus don’t want to be a crowded jumble, so curating over time is good. Plus, wearing/ not wearing stuff helps show me what types of jewelry I actually like or may be moving toward. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/changing-my-organizational-system#post-2361515 Mon, 27 May 2024 17:59:37 +0000 Suz 2361515@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very pretty -- it's like walking into your own shop!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/changing-my-organizational-system#post-2361336 Sun, 26 May 2024 01:11:40 +0000 Jaime 2361336@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am generally a creative mess sort of person, but my most worn earrings are in a hanging organizer on the door of my bedroom for easy access. Your new organization looks amazing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/changing-my-organizational-system#post-2361329 Sat, 25 May 2024 20:48:08 +0000 Carla 2361329@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have one of those dresser dwarers with a narrow top drawer for jewellery. &nbsp;Earrings, pins, and other small items are kept compartmentalized in two plastic ice cube trays! &nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>@ <b>Carol&nbsp;</b>- the open basket is not only effective, but attractive! &nbsp;</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/changing-my-organizational-system#post-2361325 Sat, 25 May 2024 20:06:04 +0000 Aquamarine 2361325@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Out of sight, out of mind—always a problem. This is better!&nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>I did it differently not too many months ago. I donated SO MUCH and just kept a few things (better quality, meaningful gifts, and inherited pieces). It now fits neatly in one jewelry box. We’ll see if it grows yet again :-)</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/changing-my-organizational-system#post-2361324 Sat, 25 May 2024 19:35:27 +0000 Irina 2361324@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I must admit that “no organization “ organizational system would drive me mad I like everything very organized and love your new system :)<br />I don’t have a lot of jewelry and keep mine in trays inside of a drawer.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/changing-my-organizational-system#post-2361322 Sat, 25 May 2024 19:29:16 +0000 lyn67 2361322@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very satisfying! And I loved the ideea of</p> <p>&nbsp;"no organization" organizational system...:-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/changing-my-organizational-system#post-2361270 Fri, 24 May 2024 23:46:18 +0000 ChristelJ 2361270@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How satisfying! I might steal the wicker basket idea; it is a perfect solution and so attractive. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/changing-my-organizational-system#post-2361251 Fri, 24 May 2024 21:28:06 +0000 Angie 2361251@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>More applause from me! :)</p> <p>In sight and ready to be worn.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/changing-my-organizational-system#post-2361247 Fri, 24 May 2024 21:22:47 +0000 Sal 2361247@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well done! I bet it was fun too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/changing-my-organizational-system#post-2361238 Fri, 24 May 2024 21:11:57 +0000 Roberta 2361238@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also have to see everything or I won't wear it. I thrifted two jewelry boxes for earrings and brooches, have my necklaces on one of those Shaker peg rails much like you have done, and for bracelets and watches, I got one of those black velvet display stands that you see at art and jewelry fairs. That is my favorite because it is mostly vertical and doesn't take up much space on my dresser. I love your wicker basket though! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/changing-my-organizational-system#post-2361189 Fri, 24 May 2024 15:59:30 +0000 Star (Lise) 2361189@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love all your earrings, the gifts and own choices, and your cuffs.&nbsp; I feel naked without earrings and I always wore large bold statement earrings but once I started wearing specs daily instead of contact lenses it seemed a bit too much for me, and I wear more simple earrings now.&nbsp; &nbsp;I put all my jewelry into a cutlery drawer sorter in a drawer which kind of works.&nbsp; Not as well as I would like it to but not too serious seeing that my choices are more limited nowadays.&nbsp; I had a beautiful wooden Balinese jewelry box with many small drawers for my earrings in South Africa but I gifted it to a friend when I moved continents.&nbsp; I like the idea of them hanging on display, easy to see. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/changing-my-organizational-system#post-2361184 Fri, 24 May 2024 15:36:51 +0000 slim cat 2361184@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I organize jewelry by metal and color - like gold with green, silver with turquoise, mixed metallic earrings. Now I have a kitty again in our apartment and try to hide most of my jewelry in drawers with current favorites kept in small black box - safer that way ( even if she is not interested in it for now ). Granted I love earrings/bracelets and my collection is much bigger &nbsp;;-) &nbsp;( &nbsp; I have trouble getting rid of my older pieces - lol ) .<br />Very cute basket! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/changing-my-organizational-system#post-2361141 Fri, 24 May 2024 14:03:25 +0000 Anonymous 2361141@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I even pack away some seasonal accessories with decorations. Pictures I will work on.<br /> One dresser drawer has jewelry in small plastic bags organized by type and color. All pearls are at one end, fuzzy bag ornaments at the other. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/changing-my-organizational-system#post-2361139 Fri, 24 May 2024 14:00:57 +0000 Carol 2361139@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Joy--wow, I love that idea. I can particularly picture all that spring, floral jewelry, now that it's spring. Pictures, please!</p> <p>I never thought of jewelry as seasonal, but I guess it really is. Besides the obvious holiday snowflakes, snowmen, etc.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/changing-my-organizational-system#post-2361131 Fri, 24 May 2024 13:44:11 +0000 Anonymous 2361131@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I now organize jewelry besides what is always out, by seasons I have a couple of hanging clear plastic things with pockets on both sides..too big, buts that is ok. I am organizing by color and by motif. Spring is bright pastels and flowers. Summer is brights and insects. Ism finding that I can use more for Fall is earth tones and leaves, Fourth of July. Fall is earth tones and leaves, Halloween and Thanksgiving . Winter is snowflakes and neutrals and red and green..,Christmas and winter holidays. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/changing-my-organizational-system#post-2361129 Fri, 24 May 2024 13:29:00 +0000 Carol 2361129@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Staring at my piles of scattered jewelry on my dresser, none of it hung or laid out, I got a sudden urge to organize it yesterday.</p> <p>Don't get me wrong--it was a "no organization" organizational system that had worked for years. Though many people toss things anywhere, I like to think I'm the first person who consciously acknowledged this as a valid system.</p> <p>("No organization" works for a set of items where there aren't too many. Like if you have a pantry with a few&nbsp; cans, a bottle of olive oil, and a few grains and baking ingredients, there is no need to organize it. Because no matter where you put anything, you can always open the cupboard and immediately see where the flour is.)</p> <p>And&nbsp; since I don't have too much jewelry, "no organization" worked here, too...until it didn't. I'd reach for the same things, because maybe a pair of earrings I liked had one earring over here, and another buried under a necklace...and I wouldn't get to it for a month.&nbsp;</p> <p>So yesterday I realized it would be nice to "see" everything I had all at once, like the fancy walk-in&nbsp; closets with all the shoes lined up on social media.</p> <p>This did not take long--maybe a half hour. A signature item for me is earrings. The ones hooked to the basket are gifts. My own style is actually more bold and graphic--the 4 colorful ones laid out in boxes are my own purchases.</p> <p> </p>