For today’s Simmer Down Sunday, I want to keep things simple. Here are some fundamentals you need to feel confident in your elimination and optimization journey.
Index:
Mantras
TED Talks
Color Schemes
Capsule Wardrobe Basics
Mantras:
Don’t organize; eliminate.
Clutter smothers; simplicity breathes.
Just in case = never.
It’s not a good deal if you don’t need it.
Strive not to get more done, but to have less to do.
Minimalism is believing there is such a thing as enough.
Work to become not to acquire.
I make myself rich by making my wants few.
Ted Talks:
The Art of Letting Go by The Minimalists
The Ten-Item Wardrobe by Jennifer L. Scott
Sell Your Crap. Pay Your Debt. Do What You Love. by Adam Baker
The Joy of Less by Kim Coupounas
Less Stuff, More Happiness by Graham Hill
Color Schemes: Pick what’s most universal, thus the most functional
Walls in your space
Furniture in your space
Pairings in your wardrobe
Capsule Wardrobe Basics:
Leather Jacket OR jacket that’s impermeable - Short or medium length
Thick coat - Medium or long length
Long sleeve
Short sleeve
Tank/No sleeve
Formal pant
Informal pant
Dress
Skirt
Short
Athletic shoe
Non-athletic shoe
Heel/boot
Socks
Intimates
Scarf
Bag/wallet
Umbrella
Sunglasses pair
Watch
Earning pair
Necklace
Bracelet