Winter 2015 Everyday Capsule

Finally, I actually got to collecting all of the items that are rotating through my closet and share them!

I’m excited for this first one, but I can already tell that I am not fully utilizing all of these pieces, just by reviewing what is in my capsule. This is the first shot, with hopefully many more to come and lessons learned. Links to the exact or similar items included under each collage.

Tops

1. Maroon Tunic / 2. Plaid (similar) / 3. Open Back Tank / 4. Gray Tee (similar)

5. Navy Dolman Sweater / 6. Blue Leopard Blouse / 7. Navy Dolman (similar) / 8. Dark Chambray

9. Green Sweater / 10. Open Back Cheetah Sweater / 11. Black Baggy Sweater (similar) / 12. Leopard Blouse

Bottoms

1. Gray Jeans / 2. Destroyed Jeans / 3. Black Maxi

4. Jean Leggings / 5. Leather Leggings / 6. Dark Wash Skinnies

Jackets

1. Gray Peacoat (similar) / 2. Black Peacoat (similar) / 3. Black Vest (sold out, similar)

4. Black Jacket / 5. Moto Jacket / 6. Rose Blazer (similar)

7. Black and Leather Blazer / 8. Patterned Vest (sold out, similar)

Dresses

1. Black Tie-Waist Dress (similar) / 2. Marled Sleeve Black Dress / 3. Colorblock Maxi

Shoes

1. Frye Paige Riding Boots / 2. Brown OTK Boots / 3. Brown Riding Boots

4. Black Booties / 5. Chestnut Ankle Bootie (similar) / 6. Black OTK Boots

7. Gray Converse / 8. Black Quilted Slip Ons

If you have any questions about these 37 pieces, please let me know! I’m really enjoying my closet and determining my style, likes, and dislikes. Are there pieces in your closet you gravitate to?

Minimalism Movement

I’ve started really working on moving to a more minimalistic life – one not filled with things that don’t bring me fulfillment.

Minimalism is not necessarily getting to a certain number, but creating a life with things that bring you joy, and not wasting time, energy, money and other resources on things that do not fill your life with happiness. It is the removal of clutter, which comes in many forms rather than the old TV screen you haven’t plugged in for two years.

Many items in my life has been sitting in storage bins, closets and armoires without any use for years. My first large task was my clothing closet, and I’m happy to say that I have successfully built my first capsule wardrobe for Winter 2015. I’m very excited to share it once I gain some extra time to properly photograph my pieces. I’ve removed a lot of people on my social media outlets over the past few months. Relationships with people evolve, for better or worse, and I don’t want to connect with those that have gone sour, but rather focus my energies on the ones I am building and enjoying.

I’m working to determine where I want to put my time, and I believe I see it in animal rescues, art, photography, travel, and learning new skills such as guitar and languages.

2015 had no resolutions yet, as I am still working through Whitney English’s fabulous Well Designed Year worksheets. At the end, I will have focused goals, tailored to me and defining what brings me joy and fulfillment in life. 2015 will be a very different year of priorities, and I’m excited to see what they become, because who wouldn’t want a year full of happiness and great memories?

If you are looking into minimalism, I’m linking some great blogs to start with below!

Into Mind (I purchased her Style Workbook)

Un-Fancy

Becoming Minimalist

The Minimalists