Accessory Organization College Edition

One of my friends, asked me to create this post for everyone (shout out to Kaycee) because it is a subject not discussed much online: where to store all your accessories like jewelry, hats, and scarves in your dorm. I have a ton of jewelry, hats, and scarves that I wear on the norm. The problem: there is no space in a cramped residence hall (read as "dorm")! So I have come up with some solutions for you accessory lovin' college girls!

So you have the accessories, but you have the slightest clue of how to transport them without ending up with a mangled mess. Here's some tips to make your travels less of a hassle.

Tip 1:

For your delicate gold necklaces that are super on trend right now (see this one, and this one), loop the necklace through a straw. I'm sure everyone and their mother has seen this trick where you string the necklace through the straw and clasp it shut so it doesn't get tangled up with your other dainty necklaces. 

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Tip 2:

If you already have your jewelry hanging up on something (like the cork board in the storage tips) and you are going to be using it in your dorm or apartment as well, cover the board or box with Glad Press'n Seal to lock everything in place while you move. This tip is great for more than just jewelry too! You can use the Press'n Seal to secure items in a box that you don't necessarily want to reorganize when you get to school.

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Tip 3:

If you don't want all of your earrings floating around in a bag or box, you can always place them into ice cube trays and either cover them with the plastic cover provided (if it's available) or use the Glad Press'n Seal to keep them from spilling out. This tip will also work for rings and delicate necklaces!

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Tip 4:

For those of you who would like a little bit more organization, you can always make dividers in a shoebox with old cereal boxes or any other cardboard. Let me explain... You can cut down a cereal box to little rectangles and use them as dividers in whatever box you choose. If the crazy patterns from the cereal boxes drive you crazy, you can always paint them. By separating everything with the dividers, you can either use the box as-is for storage in your room, or make it way easier on yourself to organize what would otherwise be a mess while you are moving in. 

Tip 5: 

Fold up your scarves and put them into a box or drawer while you're traveling. They take up hardly any space this way and also won't get messed in the case that a box rubs against them and tears them.

Now that you got the jewelry to school safely, how do you store it in your room? These are a few of the ways I am planning on storing my jewelry (if space permits).

Tip 1:

I have been using a hanging jewelry organizer for quite a few years now, and I can safely say that it will be making it's way into my teeny tiny dorm closet because it is so effective at keeping me organized and it takes up only a smidgen of space. Mine only has pockets big enough for earrings, but this one from Bed Bath and Beyond has a ton of different sizes for all kinds of jewelry. 

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Tip 2:

If you have the extra drawer space, you can upgrade the cardboard dividers mentioned in the traveling tips for cut up shoe boxes or any sturdy cardboard (or plastic) and create separations between your jewelry. 

there is a tutorial here, but I think this is pretty self-explanatory!

Tip 3:

My mama actually inspired this tip to use a cork board and push pins to hang your jewelry up. All you have to do for this DIY is cover your cork board with fabric (or keep it plain), push some pins in, and hang your necklaces. You could even take this one step further and frame the cork board to make it more decorative. My mom has been using this tip for years and is still loving it! 

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Tip 4:

Standing organizers are great if you have empty room on top of your dresser or desk (lucky you if you do). I love the functionality and decoration bracelet organizers provide! Plus, bracelet organizers don't have to be limited to just bracelets! You can store your necklaces on them as well.

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Tip 5:

I am a huge fan of using your door as bonus storage space. It is a great location for hanging jewelry, hats, and other various things you reach for often. 

This over the door organizer from Bed Bath and Beyond is super cool because it doubles as a mirror when closed!

Bed Bath and Beyond is killing it with the jewelry organization. This over the door hanger has tons of storage options!

I am going to be using an over the door organizer similar to this one in my dorm! 

Tip 6:

Use a scarf organizer in your closet for your belts and scarves. This will allow you to see your scarves and belts when you want to, and also let you push them out of the way when you don't. Plus, it will keep all of your scarves super organized! 

I love this Ikea organizer because it can store up to 28 accessories!

Tip 7:

I saw this koozie wall organizer and thought it would be perfect to hang up and display hats (and koozies) on your wall! 

I found this inspiration here, which happens to be a great college blog that you should check out! By the way, this girl is in the same sorority chapter that my cousin is in! Small world, right? 

Now y'all should be all set on how to organize and transport all of your accessories in your dorm! I would love to see which ideas you try out. 

I will also be posting how I organized my dorm in my dorm tour coming soon!