We already have some similar topics that could help you out regarding this topic...
Basically if you have enough space to keep all the shoes you have in shoeboxes, taking polaroids of them and sticking them on a visible area of the box is a great idea... if not, clear rubbermaid boxes are great too..
Color coordinating is also good, but it's such a pain to keep in order, esp. when you're picking an outfit and you're short of time..
Also, storing your seasonal clothes is good to save up space and makes it easy for you to go through your clothes that you would wear in whatever season you're in.
Handbags are good to be put in their dustbags, or at least store them in some cloth bag or something so they don't get ruined while sitting on the closet, and taking a polaroid pic and sticking it on the dustbag is also great for you to figure out what you have there...
That's all I can think of for now...