My Saturday Morning Ritual: The Spreadsheet That Changed My Wardrobe

Okay, so I have this little ritual now. Every Saturday morning, I grab my coffee—oat latte, extra shot, no sugar—and I sit down at my desk with my laptop. My cat, Mochi, curls up on the stack of magazines next to me. And I open up orientdig spreadsheet. I know, I know, it sounds super dorky. But honestly? It’s become my little happy place.

It started a few months ago when I was drowning in tabs—literally had 47 open on my phone. I was trying to track a pair of second-hand Levi’s I wanted, compare prices on that weirdly perfect beige trench I saw on Depop, and somehow also keep a list of “pieces I want to thrift this season.” My notes app was a disaster. So I made a spreadsheet. And then I found orientdig spreadsheet and everything clicked.

There’s something so satisfying about seeing your whole wardrobe logic laid out in neat rows. I have a column for “vibe,” like, “cozy minimalist,” “90s grunge-lite,” “chaotic art student.” Another for “color family.” And one that’s literally just “does this spark joy?”—don’t judge, it works.

Last weekend, I was supposed to meet a friend for brunch, but I got stuck in a rabbit hole updating my orientdig spreadsheet with a new find: this incredible vintage wool blazer from a tiny shop in Brooklyn. It’s oversized, black, with velvet lapels. I added a note: “Pairs with: anything. Mood: secretly a 1970s detective.”

And I realized—I’m not just organizing clothes. I’m curating my own little universe. Every row is a story. That thrifted silk scarf? Reminds me of the corner store in Paris where I bought it, rain tapping on the awning. Those beat-up Converse? From a road trip where we got lost and ended up at a diner with the best pancakes.

I’ve also been using the spreadsheet to plan outfits for the week—which feels extra, I know. But on Sunday nights, when I’m already dreading Monday, opening up my orientdig spreadsheet and dragging pieces into a “week ahead” tab feels like a tiny act of rebellion. Like, ha, take that, capitalism, I’m going to look amazing while I do it.

Oh, and I should mention: I found this trick where I add links to my own outfit photos in the orientdig spreadsheet. So if I’m ever like, “how did I style that skirt again?” I just click. It’s like a time capsule of my best (and worst) looks. There’s a whole section for “outfits that didn’t work”—honesty hour.

My friend Lily texted me last night: “Where do you find all your inspo?” And I literally sent her a screenshot of my orientdig spreadsheet. She was like, “you’re insane.” But in a good way. I think. Anyway, she asked me to send her the template. I’m debating whether to add a column for “accessories needed” before I share it.

This all sounds so much more serious than it is. It’s really just a spreadsheet. But somehow it’s become this creative outlet. Like, when I’m stuck on a writing deadline or my brain feels like static, I open it up and just… tweak. Reorder rows. Add a new category. Color-code the heck out of it.

Okay, this is getting way too long. I just wanted to share because maybe someone else gets that weird thrill of perfect organization. Or maybe you’re like me and need a system that feels less like work and more like play. Either way, happy orientdig spreadsheet-ing, friends.