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(Photo: Amazon.com) The fashion industry is the prime example of an activity dedicated to using up resources, not to create satisfactions, but to create dissatisfactions with what people possess—in effect to create obsolescence in otherwise perfectly satisfactory goods. It’s hard to believe now, but [...] Photo via Icebreaker I was planning to write a deep, philosophical post on minimalism this week…but to be honest, I just wasn’t in a pensive mood. I am once again “between homes,” and the burden of dragging around my possessions between various hotels and sublets has inspired musings of a more practical nature. I’m going [...] One of the most frequent questions I’m asked is how to create a minimalist wardrobe; and boy, do I love to answer it! I devoted an entire chapter of my book, The Joy of Less, to the topic; however, some readers have expressed the desire to see my tips in action. Ask, and you shall receive [...] Sometimes people ask me if minimizing your wardrobe involves ditching all your old clothes and buying sleek new ones. Certainly not! In fact, some of the oldest items in my closet are my favorites. For example, this little number here. I purchased it from J. Crew in…{drumroll, please}…1998! This little black dress is the closest thing I [...] I’ve decided to start a new series here on Miss Minimalist called “100 Possessions.” My intent: to feature each item I own, and explain why I chose to include it in my minimalist life. Sure, it may seem ironic to be talking about stuff on a minimalist blog. However, given that the majority of us are [...] (Photo: Mzelle Biscotte) When I decided to pursue a minimalist lifestyle, one of the first areas I tackled was my closet. I had too many clothes that I didn’t wear, and too little space in which to keep them. I wanted a wardrobe that was simple, elegant, and functional — and I wanted to [...] (Photo: Breibeest) I’ve noticed something funny. I can wear an ensemble that someone has seen me in multiple times; yet if I pair it with a scarf, unique necklace, or interesting pair of earrings, they’ll invariably comment on my “new outfit.” Such is the power of accessories. They freshen up an “old” look in no [...] I recently received an email from a reader named Elise, who wrote: “You mentioned that you are married. I’d love to know what you have done with your wedding dress and other keepsakes.” Great question, Elise! After the big day, many women struggle with how to store the “dress of their dreams”—as well as all the [...] (Photo: +Angst) Every once in awhile, I like to analyze a category of my possessions. I list what I own, and the reasons I own it. This exercise helps me gain perspective on exactly what I have—and more importantly, why I have it. This week, I decided to take a look at my shoe wardrobe. [...] |
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