This year’s Winter Capsule Wardrobe post is long overdue. The weather in Dallas has been so random and not wintery, that it was hard to narrow down pieces. Inspired by the new year (decade!), my friends and I have decided to try a low-spend lifestyle. As a recovering fashion blogger, despite efforts…
Minimalism
Summer Capsule Wardrobe 2019
My style mantra for the summer is “cut the crap!” I’m taking my minimalist wardrobe to another level this season with only 13 pieces, a bathing suit, and tunic cover up. It’s too hot outside to care very much about what I’m wearing. Just tried to find easy, BREEZY, pieces that I…
Spring Capsule Wardrobe 2019
Fall Capsule Wardrobe 2018
“Simplicity is not style, it is a state of harmony.” (Naoto Fukasawa) Even though the weather in Dallas is still 90+ degrees, I’ve got my eyes set towards cooler days. Fall and Winter are the best. This former Chicago girl still loves dressing in layers and embracing all things cozy. Perhaps in…
Making Space for Inspiration
“Every person needs to take one day away. Each person deserves a day away in which no problems are confronted, no solutions searched for. Each of us needs to withdraw from the cares which will not withdraw from us.” (Maya Angelou) [dropcap]O[/dropcap]nce upon a time, photography was a creative outlet and stress-reliever…
Spring Capsule Wardrobe 2018
When I started my first capsule wardrobe two years ago, I had no idea how much impact minimalism would have on me. It forced me to be more intentional not only in what I wore and purchased, but also how I spent my time and energy. “Buy less, choose well.” (Vivienne Westwood)…
Cult Gaia’s Ark: The “It” Bag
Spring is just around the corner, and summer won’t be far behind. I’ve slowly started packing my black winter clothes away, making room for crisp whites and light neutrals. While my minimalist Spring/Summer capsule wardrobe is typically pretty basic, I always love using accessories to up the WOW factor… Enter Cult Gaia’s…
Hitting the Reset Button
“Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.” (Theodore Roosevelt) While my blog has gone relatively quiet these past few months, offline life has been a bit of a rollercoaster. The new year and another January Whole30 couldn’t have come at a more opportune time. Having some semblance of…
Winter Capsule Wardrobe 2017
Last year, I planned my very first Capsule Wardrobe. It was an incredibly freeing experience, and I’ve sought to apply the minimalist principles in other aspects of my life. I ended up creating another capsule wardrobe for the following season… unintentionally. After living out of two suitcases for over a month because…
Theory of Change
“It is never too late to be what you might have been.” (George Eliot) This blog post is about my Mulan Moment. Standing in front of the mirror, unable to recognize the reflection gazing back at me. I am clothed in the latest Nordstrom Anniversary Sale merchandise, camera in hand. An Instagram…
Spring/Summer Capsule Wardrobe 2017
After some serious spring cleaning and careful online shopping, my newest capsule wardrobe is finally complete! Click here if you’d rather skip the post and start shopping… What is a “Capsule Wardrobe”? It’s a minimal, interchangeable wardrobe with a finite number made up of clothes you actually love to wear. (Source: Huffington…
A Minimalist Guide to Online Shopping
“The trouble with simple living is that, though it can be joyful, rich, and creative, it isn’t simple.” (Doris Janzen Longacre) Figuring out my minimalist personal style was actually one of the easier things I’ve done. Applying the principles of minimalism to my shopping habits is another story… Consumerism in the age…