If you’ve never tried or stuck to a small capsule wardrobe, then you’ve never watched your wardrobe degrade quickly from weekly wear and laundering.  It’s very challenging to maintain the look of a small wardrobe.  Shopping high quality pieces makes a huge difference, but distinguishing high quality clothing for your daily wardrobe can be challenging versus high quality pieces for… Read More

I’ve boasted the benefits of using henna for years on Minimalist Beauty.  If you’re going to color you hair, I believe that using organic henna is the BEST way to go.  The damage I’ve experienced using traditional hair color in the past just isn’t worth it. Unlike traditional hair color full of toxic chemicals, organic henna strengthens your hair, and… Read More

I never thought the simple act of decluttering + intentional living could completely change EVERYTHING in my world, but it has.  My home is much neater and cleaner even with a little one, and I have joyfully downsized my wardrobe and personal possessions more than I thought was possible.  Yet these benefits are only superficial.  The amazing thing is I’ve… Read More

I put my first capsule wardrobe together five years ago.  I was tired of never being satisfied with what was in my closet and the constant shopping.  At the time I didn’t understand how to create a cohesive wardrobe.  Instead I bought separates that I liked without much thought or planning at all.  Because of this I didn’t have many… Read More

This year I decided to try the #10ItemWardrobe concept from the book Lessons From Madame Chic versus the traditional capsule wardrobe which can vary greatly in number.  Although I’ve been creating capsule wardrobes for the past five years, I’d complicated the process and began including too many pieces. With the 10 Item Wardrobe the focus is on only ten core… Read More

(I’m working on my next long overdue article, yet this is such an awesome reread that I wanted to republish it.  I hope you beauties are enjoying your summer!)   With every new phase in life, I find it so interesting that friendships can dramatically shift.  I’ve finally learned not to mourn these shifts, and to just roll with it…. Read More