Cleansing that cupboard can give you a totally new attitude towards fashion. And what better time to do this than NOW. The top resolution on any fashionista's list should be to get that cupboard organised - before the shopping spree for the year's new, must-have pieces. This is a fairly easy process and sounds more complicated than it actually is. Start by making a pie chart of your life.

Armed with your pie chart, turn to your wardrobe and pull everything out. Take a good look and check if your cupboard reflects your lifestyle. If not, write down what you have too much or too little of. Now, when you shop, you will know exactly what you need. When attacking the latest spring collections, make sure you buy the pieces that fill the gaps.

Next, put your clothes into five piles…

• Things you love and wear all the time.
• Clothes that don't fit you anymore.
• Clothes you have not worn in six months.
• Clothes that just need simple alterations and can be worn again.
• Clothes that you know will increase in value - a Chanel jacket is a must keep. A

Tahilani or Abu-Sandeep couture design should also be stored and never be given away. These are fashion heirlooms.

For the rest of the article, pick up VERVE’s January-February, 2005 issue