More From Closet Cleanout

$125 vintage armani silk blouse size 38

$95 balanciaga pumps size 38

$85 kate spade party flats size 6

$75 anya hindmarch sandals size 36 1/2

A few more things to show you guys to check out.

Closet Cleanout

$500 silk lanvin dress size 38

$85 helmut lang tank dress, size P

$250 zac posen silk dress, size 38

$75 burberry booties, size 36

$85 belle by sigerson morrison, size 5 (more like a 6 - 6 1/2)

I did a little closet edit, as did a client of mine who works in fashion. Before I bring them to my favorite local consignment shop, I figured I'd give you guys first dibs.

The complete selection can be seen here. Since you cannot sell anything via Flickr, it's just pics. Shoes are size 6, 6 1/2 and 8, prices $75 - $95. Clothes are XS, 4-6 (US sizes), $50 - $500 though the $500 is the Lanvin dress. Most things are under $100.

Please comment or email me directly for a complete price and description list. Thanks!

5 Easy Everyday Things To Make Your Home Nicer

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(design by albert hadley via lonny mag)

(image by stuart mcintyre)

- MAKE YOUR BED(s). if it takes you more than 2 minutes (per bed), consider simpler bedding. i have a fitted sheet and comforter, takes me 15 seconds.

- KEEP THE TOILET SEAT/COVER DOWN. seriously, who likes looking into the toilet?

- TAKE OUT TRASH + RECYCLING. i don't understand the storage of garbage, it takes up so much room and quite frankly it smells!

- DO THE DISHES. even if you do it before you go to sleep, it's so nice waking up to a new day with a clean, empty sink.

- OPEN THE WINDOWS. i don't have to explain this one do i?

Few More Ikea Shots....

(photos by wendy goodman, nymag.com, ikea bookcases and console)

(photos by wendy goodman, nymag.com, ikea wall organizer)

(the selby, ikea bookcase)

The Ikea Debate

(eddieross.com, ikea sofa with DIY slipcover)

(andreas apt via apartmenttherapy.com. the floating console are ikea kitchen cabinets)

(client entry, ikea dresser. progress shot, ignore the plant that hasn't be re-potted ;O)

(my apartment, ikea bookcases)

(interior designer michael bargo's apt in domino magazine. ikea dining table)

My feeling about Ikea is that 92% of it is crap, but the remaining 8% is great. When people say they're 'too old' for or 'above' Ikea I think it's a little silly. I see their products in beautiful designed spaces all the time.

The bottom line is setting up an apartment can cost a lot of money and the best way to get a beautiful and affordable result (even when you understand that 'affordable' is a relative term), is to do a careful mix of high and low end pieces. As a renter for over 10 years, I chose to spend money on accent furniture and decorative things, things that I've been able to take with me and successfully use in each space.

Do you have Ikea pieces in your home?