If you’ve ever been late to work, to a function, or to dinner with friends; if you knew you wore that same outfit last week or you just couldn’t find something to wear or to pack, then a virtual closet is for you.

A virtual closet app is a way to manage clothes, style outfits, get friends’ opinions on your wardrobe choices & simply save time.  The app requires a set-up investment, but it’s a small price to pay for the big rewards on a day to day basis.  How do you make it happen?

1. Pick Your App  There are a lot of virtual closets to choose from from free up to $19.99.  They are do basically the same thing and a few things differently.  And each has their own look.  Pick the one that speaks to you.

2.Photograph & Upload  Once you’ve decided on an app, photographing is the biggest time investment.  Hang items, one at a time,  on the back of a closet door or lay out on a bed and snap a photo. After you have your clothes photographed & uploaded, you’ll want to do your accessories as well.  It can take some time so plan accordingly.

3.Create  This is the super fun part.  Create outfits & categories of outfits.  Send outfits options to friends for their input.  Go back into the calendar & upload outfits you recently wore and kick-start your fashion history.

4.Maintain  I like to input my outfit at the end of the day.  If I don’t like what I wore, I’ll eliminate the piece or pieces from my wardrobe & virtual wardrobe.  If I received loads of complements, I’ll star the items & outfit.

5.Extras  This is the perfect tool to help you pack.  Not only can you plan your outfits, but now you can actually find your list & remember what you had planned to wear since your list is always on your phone or iPad.  Never get mixed up while traveling again!

Technology typically sucks away our time with unlimited access to games, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and more.  This is technology that will actually save you time & make you into an even bigger Fashionista.  What could be better than that?

I’m here to help you by disclosing my knowledge of how to organize & be prepared for any situation.  I will show you tips & tricks through posts on the Styled & Organized Living Facebook page, @StyledOrganized on Twitter & the Styled & Organized Living Pinterest page.  Some posts will be simple tools while others will be ideas to consider.   But all will show you how to gain a little more control over your life through organization because Life is Better Organized!