<p>Fashion Makeover Part One was supposed to take place on Day.  I originally intended to acquaint myself with "what's hot now" and quickly became sidetracked by another sort of smutty "hot" in Cosmo. </p>

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<p>I ultimately decided that it would be easier for me to arrange for a personal shopper at Nordstrom because she'll actually know what she's doing and won't get sidetracked by articles on untamed va-jay-jays.  (You'll need to go back and read Day for the latest and greatest on retro "hairstyles".  If you've invested in laser hair removal, then you're SOL.  Oops! ) </p>

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<p>And yes, a personal shopper at Nordie's is FREE.  Can you believe it?!?! </p>

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<p>Oh, Nordie's, Nordie's, Nordie's.  How do I love thee?  Let me count the ways! </p>

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<p>On another day.  I need to focus on Day 59. </p>

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<p>Before the Nordie's Fairy Godmother makes me over, I needed to make room in a closet overbrimming with unworn clothing. </p>

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<p>You may be asking, "How does cleaning out a closet serve as a Day of Living Curiously?  Aren't you supposed to pick something 'soul-scintillating', as you like to call it?" </p>

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<p>Fair question, dear reader.  Fair question. </p>

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<p>When you are born in the month of September, then there is a very good chance that you are a Virgo.  And if you are a Virgo, then there is a very good chance that you like to organize and clean.  And if you like to organize and clean, then there is a very good chance that reorganizing and cleaning a closet gives you a cheap thrill. </p>

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<p>I am guilty all of the above. </p>

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<p>So on Day 59, I couldn't wait to get in the trenches and toss clothing and shoes that met the following criteria:</p>

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<ul>
	<li>Not worn in a year</li>
	<li>More than 7 years old (call it my 7 year itch)</li>
	<li>Outdated</li>
	<li>Uncomfortable</li>
	<li>Anything that would cause my sister to taunt me with, "You're ugly and your mother dresses you funny."</li>
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<p>I present to you the embarrassing "Before" photos.  Granted, it could be worse (the closet is still fairly color coordinated), but it is still enough to drive a Virgo to the edge.  I'm not Mommy Dearest, but the dry cleaner hangers need to go.  And look at my hamper!  Or more specifically, the floor surrounding my hamper!  You would think a bachelor lived here!!!</p>

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