cleaning & clearing out my closet 👗🛍️

HAPPY #EVERYDAYMAY DAY 6!! Today we are tackling a long overdue spring clean of the closet, and I wanted to pair that with some fun tips & tricks from our clothing lawd and saviour, Allison Bornstein allanalink.it/3IdTEcu ✨ Love you all and thanks for watching! XO
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Edits by my Hubby Dejan the Man Xx
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[@alexandralmeyer]

There’s a buzzing sound in the background when you use the spatula mic 🐝

[@VinoVeritas792]

I thought maybe it was my headphones, so I tried another pair but no dice. Thank you for confirming I'm not crazy.

[@MichaelaMorri]

Same it was seriously hurting my ears

[@alexandra230]

Also why the spatula mic over the clip on? I felt bad watching you do everything with one hand in this video haha

[@shaadfncjl92]

@@alexandra230 You are so right. I really don't get why these mics are so popular now 🤨

[@LizetteBetancourt333]

Lolo! The spatula! Crying! I thought it looked like a paddle brush other vlog…

[@luisescharley1252]

Absolutely loved this video, but did anyone else hear a buzzing noise like there was a permanent fly? Xx

[@user-gc3dr6vr6x]

I thought it was my headphones 😅

[@julielepham]

Not gonna lie, I love you for this confession. I feel so guilty looking at the dust in my closet. I feel comfort knowing there are other people out there who can't get to cleaning out their closet.

[@HannahBMann]

Yessss! 💯

[@LizetteBetancourt333]

There are many of us. I went as far as cutting out my carpet e putting down tiles, myself…yeah, felt like I lost 30 lbs from sweat e Yeup, still get dust.

[@harrietgoodacre]

The vintage Dior blazer, what’s the composition? If you love everything else about it you could investigate getting it dyed to a colour you like so you wear it 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@MissSammieCherie]

I came here to say the same thing 🙌🏻

[@victoriapinsent1337]

YES I dye my clothes constantly when I get tired if them, or make a mess of them because I can't be trusted with white for more then a few wears 🫣🤣

[@holly939]

The black blouse too!

[@ritalynb7070]

Your discussion of your dream corporate wardrobe is basically what I do.... I work in a professional office 4 days a week. I have 4 classic suits, 8 vintage blouses ❤️, a couple classic skirts, 2 dresses and a few vintage silk scarves. It makes dressing quick & easy, while still expressing my personality.

[@elbee711]

I am totally with you on the whole silk blouse of it all...I start screaming whenever anyone says silk is a good fabric to wear when it's hot out. NO! THE SWEAT THE SWEATTTT

[@SinSue84]

That' because it's not silk but satin! At least H&M one she shows at 11:26. Silk is a natural fiber and doesn't make you sweat - but satin is usually polyester, which is basically plastic, so you tend to sweat alot in it... The fabrics look similar but are VERY different! also, silk is wayyyyy more expensive than polyester..

[@payalsandhane3830]

Allana I’ve been following you forever, and always look forward to everyday May but this year the appreciation is on another level. I recently had a baby and you don’t know how fun everyday may has been this time around. I prop up my phone and watch you every time I breastfeed 😂 it’s been such a treat

[@carolekassis1626]

Omg sameeee😂 currently 4:21 am and I’m breastfeeding 😅

[@imamar1603]

Hi Allana, the shirts that you say are silk from H&M are really made of polyester and not real silk. Polyester heats up the body because it’s a man-made material, but real silk does not heat up it cools you down.

[@fiveandfour]

I thought with silk it can heat or cool depending on the weave? Like, silk undergarments were a thing to keep you warm for skiing once upon a time. Now I’m wondering if it was a myth

[@dianarusnov292]

I believe H&M actually does sell some silk pieces. They're just on the pricy side.

[@dandelionDub]

Came here to comment the same. Silk does not make you sweaty. On the contrary, it's the best fabric to wear in extreme heat. That must be poliester shirt, not silk shirt.

[@annamarihiljanen5221]

Actual real silk makes me sweat like crazy! Or maybe I just feel the sweat more bc it won't soak into such thin material.. I have many silk shirts but never wear them because just like Allana, I should wear a tank underneath and it takes away from the look 😔

[@juliewells4282]

For any dark fabrics (like black and dark blue) that have faded there is a laundry detergent called Perwoll that restores the color. Just FYI. 😊

[@Ginmabes]

I did a MAJOR closet clean out recently and have been selling things online and using the money to replace with things I love and fit. It was um....a bit confronting! Many items that don't fit at all, items that had weird memories etc. Felt so good to get rid.

[@guest5167]

I'm in the middle of this now. Can I ask which resell sites you used? I'm trying to figure out which ones to list everything on.

[@VictoriaBC610]

Aw, that defeated "aw I'm not doing a great job here" at 13:35😭🙈 Listen, I FELT that. I feel like I mostly wear scrubs, so I can't always rotate my cloths through a season... So I, too, struggle with parting with my cloths based on how often I wear a piece of clothing.. In the end, any closet clear-out for me ends up being based on "am I still in love with the piece"..🤷🏻‍♀🙈😁

[@jessicajoanhartley]

Oh my gosh I relate so much to the not growing up with means to attain fashion, but also style and I am the same. A HORDER! Love this and all you do ❤

[@hw1777]

The buzzing is brutal!! Do you neeeed this mic?

[@stories1110]

Allana, get some vanish stain remover, the one in the pink bottle. It honestly works on almost any stain 😊.

[@kazzzzz9121]

Ahhh hate the giant mic lol sorry Lanz. The small clip on one was fine. Loving everyday MAY 🩷

[@EnvyBlu]

SAME! Gahh I thought it was just me and I’m easily annoyed lol so I was glad to see I’m not the only one. That giant microphone drives me absolutely crazy 😂. I wanna know why? Why does she use it? The clip on microphone looks, and sounds so much better. The huge microphone is so distracting! It’s like the star of the video 😂 and I can’t see anything else. I also don’t understand why some influencers hold onto their clip-on microphone. It sounds so bad when they hold it.

[@simplyellenxo95]

This is so satisfying just cleaning g out and purging your closet…😊

[@katwestmark2576]

For the stained shirts, try soaking them in Biz for a few days! That's what my mom used for our white oxford school shirts with gnarly teenage sweat stains (lol) and it got them out every time, better than anything else ever could.

[@edasavaseri4406]

This video inspired me to clean and clear my closet. I am also guilty of hoarding clothing and shoes because I'm petite and it's hard to find things that fit and that I really like. But some things just gotta go to make space for things I need. 🥰 As usual I am loving EDM and have been watching it for years now. I appreciate you and Dejan's hard work. Thank you!

[@kendratoy1292]

As a girl who grew up wearing hand me downs from older brothers, i feel the need to hoard womens clothing. I needed this inspo to reflect on my own style. thank youuu

[@stephallen9819]

That's a scarcity mindset 😢 sorry you had to go through that as a child. I hope you can process those beliefs and move fwd xx

[@kendratoy1292]

@@stephallen9819 Thanks sweet girl:) I am actually really good at picking pieces I love now !

[@jenniferj4063]

Wow. It's like you're in my head, lol....I'm in the same boat with spring cleaning and all. At first, I was so overwhelmed that I literally wrote down a "plan" for day to day projects, and once I started, I could feel the overwhelming feeling start to melt away. At first, I felt like there was so much, but my daily goals have helped me tremendously and keep me feeling accomplished. 😊. Thank you for the recommendation of her newsletters!! Xoxo ❤️ P.S. I'm loving all of the vlogs and different content. #EVERYDAYMAY 😊

[@valhoff3]

I find that it helps hold the shape better if I button my blouses at the collar once they’re on the hanger.

[@mariacancello-zi3dr]

Morning Allana, I watched you via the TV today and had no problem with the sound. I’m sure you’ve tried a lot of things to get the tan stain out of your clothes. I use a ‘Vanish’ stick which looks a bit like a deodorant and I paste it over the neck stains and let it soak in. So funny we’re talking about laundry when you’re going through your beautiful wardrobe. You did a good job today 🥰

[@karynayahorshyna1700]

I enjoy everyday may! Thank you, Allana!🎉

[@seenbyluna]

If the Isabel Marant blouse has faded a bit you can always try washing it with a black dye to bring the black to life again 🖤

[@ivanabernal6123]

LOVED this video so much. Thanks Allana❤

[@Cloudpoolio]

You slayed the white tee with the slick hair a jewelry 👌🏼 inspired me for tomorrow and motivated me to switch out my winter/summer clothes since we’re finally getting warmer weather this week in van!! 🥳

[@Pnwcloset]

This was the kick I needed to do my own closet cleaning, super appreciate the actual tips included ❤

[@hartdalma]

I feel like you had a great evolution the last couple of months with your outfits. And I’m loving them! Hoping I’ll get to this point in my life as well soon!❤

[@ro_ses]

I'm dying at the shirt declutter lolol but I would also keep all the ones you kept

[@ronni7167]

I definitely need to do this. Thank you for the reminder. ❤

[@jessicamoonharris]

Loved this video Allana ❤

[@underthetamarindtree]

This is the reminder/motivation I need to this to my own closet this weekend!!

[@a_tots]

Your button up collection!!! 🤩 dreamz

[@chlomo2618]

For the 'How' pieces you don't wear/ want to try to wear more: Take them out of the closet and leave them on the rail, to keep them top of mind as a reminder that you need to challenge yourself to wear them in the next month or so. You have so many clothes that you'll forget about them otherwise and just keep reaching for your regulars.

[@luuyelhsa]

i loved watching this video from start to finish. listening to you yap away in a friendly and excited way. and also feeling relieved and refreshed because you struggle through this in the same way i do. (': the Allison newsletter truly coming out with perfect timing for lots of us.

[@ItsErinLong]

Great video! Motivated me to clean out two of my drawers and my daughter’s wardrobe - so therapeutic! Also heard the buzzing at the beginning of the video but thought it was the construction going on next to my house 🤭😂

[@pinkstartwilight]

Perfect timing! I was seven mins in trying to finish up my steps for the day and girl I was so bored haha time will fly now!! Thank you!!🤍🤍🤍

[@anna5544]

Allana, I totally understand your hoarding problem. I'm in my mid 30's and only recently found my style. Pretty clothing never truly been accessable growing up and as young adult I has different priorities spending money. Now I can actually enjoy some pretty pieces! I feel you thank you so much for sharing this. ❤

[@paigeburton3913]

Love your style. I have so much success removing stains with the soap sticks like Exit Soap 🖤🖤🖤

[@alexrodriguez5370]

I have recently acquired two Nili Lotan trousers and they just WIN!! Please keep that blazer! Love your content. Much love and continued success!!

[@KaijaS01]

"they're just so different" looking at blue shirts is giving Devil wears Prada hahha ❤ love this vid thanks for sharing

[@jowiens32]

I love a good closet clean out! Ever since I started my poshmark store it’s been something I look forward to. It’s definitely work to post things to sell, but I love wrapping it up all pretty with a little card and the idea of it going somewhere it will be worn and loved. I have a goal to LOVE everything in my closet, even if I haven’t worn it in over a year. I don’t subscribe to this “if you haven’t worn it in a year” idea simply because I don’t go out enough. I’d regret that. There are so many classic type things that I keep forever, but the more trendy things I’ll let go. For me I have a pile of things I need to get altered so I’ll wear it. I wish so much I were the same size as you! I peruse your Depop with longing 😍. The fact that you have a sweater vest section makes me love you even more. A gal with a sweater vest collection is such a green flag and I love it!

[@sweetsocietygirl]

Every single time you said oh no I ruined the collar with makeup, I kept thinking boo you need to get yourself a stronger stain removing game. I personally never got white anything or light coloured clothing because I’m messy af yk. But as an adult I was like but I want whites and creams etc so I built myself a mostly strong stain removing game. One of my holy grail stain removers is the ecover branded one that tackles stubborn stains (clear bottle, hot pink twist on cap) and it’s where my journey started but man it’s incredible. Now I’ve built out the stain removing system via much online research but seriously if you hadn’t tried this guy, defo give it a whirl. Usually I leave it on the stain area like 8-24hrs (aka many many hours lol to ensure it really soaks in)

[@NNasdf]

This was the perfect motivation for me to get up and do my closet. It’s been on my todo list for a month

[@daralynnhale1565]

Did you just motivate me to clean out my closet Allana???? My husband will pass out!!! LOL

[@megansmith2818]

Omg I love closet clean outs🤩🤩🤩

[@strawberry1025]

😂Oh Allana..... two and a half years? Try 25....🙄 And mine is all paperwork, journals, letters, photos. I sorted one shelf over days and then lost the will to live and shut the doors. 😎❤

[@aetherskin9701]

Loving this content! Would totally watch a longer version if you tackle the back room too. Style and organization are two of my favorite lifestyle contents!

[@danellhartmann]

love that navy blue jacket with gold buttons....very military inspired

[@jeanettefujikawa]

I completely relate to the hoarding issue not growing up with much. In high school, I had 6 outfits that I would rotate 😬. I do like a good purge every once in awhile though. Thank you for sharing Allison’s tips throughout. I’m proud of you for letting the Dior blazer go. Someone else may get pleasure from wearing it 😊. I did think it was funny about keeping the matching set for another year 😂. I really liked the first blue blazer you had on, wear it!

[@girlinthecity6075]

Can’t wait to watch this one when I get back from work !!

[@l.christine9872]

Loving the earrings!!

[@tgall2013]

I love everyday May!! I can’t believe it’s been almost 7 years I’ve been watching!

[@SharonSmith-vn7wz]

I loved this video and your thoughts mirrored my thoughts over the years. Have you gotten the stains out of your shirts? Try Oxi Clean in the wash.

[@bakura5447]

In home professional organizer here! You did a great job actually 😊. Setting a limit for how long you’ll keep certain maybe pieces is a smart move. It’ll make the next clean out easier.

[@fbmbassist]

It might be too late, but if you want to keep the Dior blazer you can dye it!

[@laurenpickle-smith]

You single handedly inspired me to really immerse myself into menswear and they’re such timeless pieces I feel.

[@DanielleReuther]

I try and do the opposite with my more 'maybe' pieces - I take them out and put them in luggage or with my clothes to sell and then if I find I am thinking about it or want to wear it again I will go into that pile and grab it, but not seeing it really helps give me the distance to assess if I genuinely want to keep it or not!

[@luisescharley1252]

Oh it’s the mic when you’re not using it, it doesn’t have that buzzing noise ❤

[@darlenemahaney1258]

If you have storage room, save the unworn but beautiful pieces. Take it from a 62 year old -- your tastes will change and it can be so rewarding when you find old pieces that are trending again!

[@lygerigor1649]

vanish oxi action is a game changer for the stains!

[@amysteele1135]

I think the 1st closet Clean out I watched of yours was in your apartment with the small closet. I remember how you loved the big oversized sweaters with the high necks. This was before you had started dating your husband. Still loving the closet Clean out videos, now I am inspired to tackle my own!

[@emmavodick6955]

Loved this video!! I’m inspired to clean out my closet now (but also slightly scared 😅)

[@denaboveyri]

Proud of you 😁❤️❤️

[@teresawilliams1201]

Great video! Thanks for the tips. Btw, if your black top is natural fibers you can buy black dye and redye it 🙂

[@officialkimsmith]

Not you keeping mostly everything 🤣 lmao same

[@celinegass9117]

Micellar water works well to get make up out of white clothes! I don‘t think it works on self tan though. I have ruined many a collar on light shirts but with this hack I‘ve been able to get most of rhem clean

[@lottamartin9270]

It's so funny that you say your self tanner stains. It always washes right out for me. Also you need the stain remover SHOUT, it will get out all make-up. I use it on all my reusable make-up cloths. Its magic! ❤

[@sarahendenburg6863]

Dejan has been killing it with the music/sound and edits on all the every day may vids, they always make me lol 😂

[@janeymagee8695]

That microphone is hilarious 😂

[@g.g4647]

Allana! But where do you keep your dresses? And could you walk us through your collection?

[@patriciaramos6655]

OMG I so relate to everything you say! it is almost frightening 😅

[@caralum]

I 😍 your look/style!

[@savannahcoleman5672]

I can’t, I laughed out loud at the “more brain space for our head and more space to figure out what the frick we are going to put on our body.” 25:23 😂

[@rachelmcgovern2006]

Love EDM so far !! you guys are killing it! What is the lip you are wearing in this? is it the prisma Glass or a lip balm? you lips look so natural and healthy!

[@caseysnyder6823]

Can you do a video on how to wash/care for your clothes. I want to buy higher quality pieces but I’m afraid I’ll wash it wrong or it’ll snag like my other nice pieces have

[@misty_michelle3034]

I love that you kept it real and told us how you've never cleaned your closet and how dirty it is. I did a closet clean out recently and it felt so good although I have to admit I still have the bag of clothes I got rid of sitting in my closet waiting to be donated. Also just wanted to let you know there is a buzzing sound in the background.

[@eileenboffo6300]

Remember the tailoring of the vintage blazers, they do look fab on you! Feel you girl, I'm a hoarder too! Btw only Allana does a spring clear out whilst looking fabulous 👌

[@LizetteBetancourt333]

Im so late…so far loving, yes I am very friendly with dust bunnies! Esp with animals! I did try your makeup look, not with same products, but the whole glam blush on forehead, etc. I sweat it off in one hour, but I loved look! Ty… oh I’m in humid climate right now preparing house for hurricane season! Yay! So I just sweat always all day long. Ty for doing this clean out! You are a motivator for me woman! Dig! ty…x

[@dpanchal]

Such a great video! Fellow Canadian here so just wondering what you do with the clothes that you're removing from your closet, trying to find out if there's a good place to sell or donate them!

[@ruthwilliamson796]

I need to go through my closet but I’m on a weight loss journey so feel I need to hold off for a bit ❤

[@vcr6854]

Ooof felt so much of this video. Sighhhh

[@lelu_colleen]

May the 4th be with you!!

[@juelclyne7392]

Allana, I’m with you…the hoarding has got to STOP. I work from home and have had such a hard time parting with clothing that I never wear and will never wear. However, I’ve been slowly clearing out some of them and each time I feel proud of myself only to go back into my closet and it looks like I have gotten rid of nothing 😂😂😂. The jeans are hardest. I parted with so many but yet many remains 😂😂😂. Good thing is that as I get older I realize I don’t need or want as much so it’s just a slow process. ❤❤❤

[@meredithmacmillan8838]

OMG I NEED TO DO THIS! I am terrible about getting rid of things though🙈🙈

[@cindysoowho]

Lestoil is extremely good at removing lipstick and oil stains so I’m quite certain it will work on bronzer. It has a very strong smell so only use sparingly directly on the spot. Hope this helps.

[@VictoriaBC610]

I'm definitely no stylist, but I feel like that light grey suit actually washes you out? At least with the white t-shirt underneath.. Maybe try a coloured shirt (like a pastel pink or blue?), or a black shirt and see how it goes?

[@maybe800]

Would be interesting to see if you could do a colour analysis.. to see which colours suit you best 😊

[@joeytong7076]

Could you do a video of updated bag collection???

[@livinukoldenburglynge4036]

Pleeease do a part 2!!

[@MissAlexoDino]

These are my FAVORITE videos to watch!! Loved this so much but I have also never been more frustrated every time you said “I don’t wear this, I don’t like this, this is uncomfortable - BUT I WILL KEEP IT” 😂

[@cindynorris5983]

Very inspiring! Can you tell me where those earrings are from. They make the white T look cool!

[@dottedwhiteline]

Can’t wait to go through mine, but it will have to wait until I’m almost done my maternity. Manifesting things fit

[@jemforsyth]

I really need to treat myself to some new summer bits. Loving edm so far Lan 😍 Thanks Dejan for the edits

[@lottamartin9270]

It's like you read my mind. Lol. I need to do this soooo bad.😂 Also, I love the Eminem reference.

[@borimichels8828]

This was a last push for me to do my closet clearout and cleaning 😃 The problem is the video is shorter than the process of doing my own! 😂❤️ Thank you for these EDM vids!! ☺️

[@fbmbassist]

What brand of hangers are those? I like the minimal look of them.

[@darrylbannon8933]

Look into dying the vintage Dior jacket:)

[@bdidimful]

The Magda grey suit is gorgeous! Just wear the pants with a white tshirt

[@katiesavard5640]

Hey Allana, the audio on this clip is full of static! Also I think you might have a spelling mistake in the thumbnail. Great video anyways though!! ❤