I don’t do resolutions. When I’ve attempted them in the past, and inevitably failed at them, I’d always feel bad. So, a few years ago, I decided to stop setting myself up for failure. Instead, I like to take some time in December to think about intentions for the new year. “Intentions” feel much less restrictive than “resolutions” and they can be a great way to start living more intentionally. One of the intentions…
Isn't that all we really want? Don't we all wish that we could stop shopping and spending less money on things we don't need? Don't we want to be happy and content with what we already own? Imagine all the money we wouldn't be wasting on stuff? Maybe we could use that money to pay off debt, save for an emergency fund, or travel more. Maybe, with time, and some careful planning, we could…
A little while ago, I wrote about 7 questions to ask yourself as a conscious consumer. But today I want to be a little more specific and introduce you to 2 questions to ask yourself before you buy more clothes. An item of clothing that is not a necessity. I’ve been thinking about this a lot over the past month, especially since it feels like Black Friday and holiday advertising is everywhere. While it’s…
I decluttered my entire wardrobe. Again. And then I created a capsule wardrobe. Again. What can I say? I just can't quit them. This capsule is a little different than my previous capsule wardrobes because it’s not a season specific capsule. Instead, it’s a cold weather capsule wardrobe that will see me through the rest of fall, the entire winter and part of spring. By all minimalist accounts, I still have a lot of…
As someone who has struggled to find the perfect pair of jeans, I am convinced that they don't exist. But, I have come pretty close with a pair of black jeans that I found last year. They're 100% cotton and hold their shape really well. Plus, they fit me pretty much perfectly. But they're 100% cotton, and if you've ever worn 100% cotton jeans, you know that while they are perfect when standing, sitting…
I'm done with my seasonal capsule wardrobe. At least for the foreseeable future. It seems weird to write that only a week after publishing my fall capsule wardrobe post. But it doesn't feel right. I should be excited about it but I'm not. If anything, I feel really uninspired and restricted. Maybe I got too far ahead of myself. I wanted to start my capsule on September 21st. But, aside from a few cooler…
Right on the heels of unveiling my colorful fall capsule wardrobe, I thought it would be good timing to also show you my fall shoe capsule. Brace yourself...there's a few pairs of platforms. Shocking, I know. I don't typically include shoes or coats in with my clothing capsule wardrobe count. While some people love handbags or sweaters or jewelry, my main weaknesses are shoes and outerwear. I'm pretty good at resisting buying another dress…
34 items. That's the final count on my fall capsule wardrobe. A collection of dresses, blazers, shirts and pants that will see me through the next 3 months. After putting together my preliminary fall capsule last week and then sitting with those choices for a week, I settled on 34 items. I put my emotions aside, especially for those things that I was most excited to wear, and I analyzed what my life would…
I think I identify mostly with the description "casual chic" in terms of my personal style. No matter what types of items I'm wearing, or how much color/pattern, I think there's a casual and comfortable element to the majority of my outfits and I feel like they can be applied across a lot of situations as well. I definitely have a pretty casual lifestyle but I also like to dress up and wear fun…
It's that time of year again...that glorious time of year when I plan my fall capsule wardrobe. Allow me to play my broken record and say that fall is my ABSOLUTE favorite time of the year to plan outfits. It's cold enough for layers, but not so cold that you need ALL the layers. Say "no" to capsule wardrobe rules I don't have a strict protocol for planning my capsule wardrobe. In the past,…
I have a fairly small wardrobe, especially if I compare it to my wardrobe when I was in the throes of my shopaholic addiction. I currently have just shy of 100 pieces of clothing spread across 4 seasons, although this doesn't include jackets and shoes. I have light summer dresses, linen pants, shorts and tank tops for the hot spring/summer seasons and I have a lot of heavier dresses, cozy sweaters and jeans for…
Have you ever found the perfect belt, only to have it be too big? It's happens to me a lot while vintage shopping, so knowing how to properly resize a belt is something that is pretty important to me. I bought a vintage leather belt earlier this summer that was too big for me. When I found it, I loved the details so much and it felt like a really special piece! It was…
