The May 30×30 Challenge started yesterday!
Similar to the 10×10 Challenge, this is a style challenge where you choose 30 pieces to wear over 30 days. It’s hosted by Jasmine from The Pleb Life and Sara from Petra Alexandra.
2020 May 30×30 Challenge
May 2, 2020
Low Buy Challenge Check In
April 20, 2020
When I announced a low buy challenge on New Year’s Day, I thought that resisting the urge to shop would be the most challenging thing I faced this year.
2020 Winter 10×10 Challenge
February 19, 2020
Before the winter ends here in California, I’m sharing my favorite cold-weather outfits with a 10×10 Challenge. This is when you choose 10 items of clothing and make 10 different outfits.
Creating a mini capsule wardrobe helps you get creative with what you already own. Perfect for someone like me who is doing a Low Buy Challenge and trying to shop less.
Here are the ten pieces and outfits!
Low Buy Challenge
January 1, 2020
It’s been years that I’ve been curating my minimalist wardrobe and spreading the whole “less is more” message. But then, life got tough and I went back to using shopping as a way to cope.
All of a sudden my minimalism got really maximalist and in two short years I spent more than $5,000 on 120 items. That’s a lot of money spent on a lot of clothing!
This year I’ll be doing Low Buy Challenge as a way to (hopefully) take back control of my closet and wallet.
Best and Worst Clothing Purchases of 2019
December 23, 2019
Shopping for clothes can be so fun yet so frustrating. I love finding the perfect item to add to my minimalist closet but sometimes things just don’t work out.
Today I’m sharing my best and worst clothing purchases from 2019 along with some of the lessons I learned along the way.
Honest Review: The Everywhere Bag by Away
November 11, 2019
When it comes to anything made by Away, there certainly is a lot of hype. The brand is known for creating aesthetically pleasing suitcases and travel bags that are on the expensive side.
Earlier this year, I purchased The Everywhere Bag by Away. It’s gone on a quite a few trips so far including a camping trip, weekend getaway, a long two-week vacation, and quick work trip.
Today I’m sharing my honest opinion about this bag and will reveal if it’s truly worth the investment.
2019 Fall 10×10 Capsule Wardrobe and Outfits
October 14, 2019
The other week I went joined in on another 10×10 style challenge where you make 10 outfits from 10 pieces.
Aptly named the #fauxfall10x10, this challenge celebrated the fact that fall weather can vary greatly depending on where you live. Most participants counted tops and bottoms in their count but let shoes, outerwear, and accessories flow in freely.
Here are my ten pieces and ten outfits!
8 Tips for French Style in the Summer
August 24, 2019
It’s tough to be chic in the summer but French women manage to pull it off even on the hottest days. You too can keep it effortlessly cool with these eight style tips.
2019 Summer 10×10 Capsule Wardrobe and Outfits
July 23, 2019
Summer is in full swing and it’s time for another 10×10 capsule wardrobe.
As a refresher, the 10×10 is when you make 10 outfits from 10 pieces. The count includes tops, bottoms, and shoes but everything else can flow in and out freely.
I can’t wait to share this chic summer style with you!
2019 Spring 10×10 Capsule Wardrobe and Outfits
March 31, 2019
It’s official! Spring has sprung and it’s time for another style challenge.
The 10×10 Style Challenge pushes you to get creative by making 10 outfits from 10 pieces that you wear over the course of 10 days. The count includes tops, bottoms, and shoes but your accessories, outerwear, pajamas, and work out clothes can flow in and out freely.
This time around the Spring 10×10 Challenge is hosted by @buyfrombipoc and @selltradeslowfashion, two Instagram accounts that focus on slow, ethical, and sustainable fashion. They have invited participants to include any shoes, garments, or accessories made by Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color.
Minimalist Shoe Collection
January 22, 2019
Since I’ve shared different variations of my minimalist wardrobe throughout the years, I thought I would do a deep dive into my shoe collection.
2018 Fall 10×10 Capsule Wardrobe and Outfits
November 1, 2018
Did you hear about the Fall 10×10 Challenge?
This is a style challenge where you create 10 outfits from 10 pieces that you wear over the course of 10 days. It’s a fun way to get creative with your clothes and take a minimalist wardrobe for a spin.
2018 Minimalist Wardrobe
September 24, 2018
Today I’m sharing my minimalist wardrobe.
These are stylish workhorses that I wear on an regular basis. They take me from work at the office to wine dates with my girls, dinner parties on the weekends, and everything in-between.
The Ultimate Guide to Being a French Girl
June 27, 2017
This French Girl thing is wildly addictive! Since I’ve combed every corner of the internet looking for the key to eternal chicdom, I thought it was time to share the fruits of my labor. Here is the ultimate guide with a link that will help you do anything (or nothing at all) like a French Girl. Enjoy!
Describing My Minimalist Style
May 16, 2017
Though I hate to admit it, I think about my personal style quite a lot. What to wear, where to buy it, why I wear it, and what it all means. These are the thoughts that run through my mind.
A while back Rubyellen from Cakies wrote a post about her personal style, which inspired me to write about my own minimalist style.
My Minimalist Makeup
May 2, 2017
As a minimalist, it’s probably no surprise that my makeup is pared down.
Most days I go with a natural look with a light foundation and some bronzer. When I want to dress up a bit, I’ll go with a bold red lip or a cat eye look.
Here are the few makeup items that I own and why I wear them:
French Girls Aren’t Perfect
January 4, 2017
Being obsessed with the French is a full time job, or at least a very busy part-time job.
During my free time, you can most likely find me a) reading about something French, b) watching something in French, or c) hanging out with some French person and creepily trying to usurp their identity.
Okay, I’m kidding about that last part, but I will admit that I unknowingly file away the super Frenchie things my friends do and end up writing about it later.
Minimalist Wardrobe for Fall and Winter
September 27, 2016
French Girl style is a thing. Believe me, I’ve read every single article, blog post, and book about it. It’s the striped shirt, ballet flats, and trench coat all wrapped up in a little bit of je ne sais quoi.
Five Ways to Dress Like a French Girl
June 7, 2016
French girls are effortlessly chic but you can be just a stylish by following these five rules.
What’s in My Minimalist Bag
May 24, 2016
As a chic minimalist, the stuff I keep in my Reed Krakoff Atlantique bag is practical yet stylish. A leather wallet with no logo, wear-everywhere sunglasses, some chapstick, travel-sized perfume in a signature scent, and a few other essentials in black, bien sûr. continue reading
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