In a Nutshell
other blog: fabulously broke in the city
minimalist since: 2007 -- why minimalism?
talk to me: contact me here!
current location: canada/usa
home: hotel room
owns: 3 suitcases 2 carryons of stuff
# of items: more than 100!
furniture: 1 japanese futon
works: business consultant
gadgets: macbook pro, ipod touch (pda)
drinks: earl grey cream tea
practices: rebel yoga and de-cluttering
loves: minimalism, $$ management, traveling
quirk: must prep my food before eating
Wardrobe Archive
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Being a minimalist doesn’t mean you have to give up style and fashion
Posted on 1 April , 2013 | 3 CommentsThe most common (and negative) comment I get about any kind of wardrobe post is: You don’t need that much as a minimalist! You’re crazy/psychotic! You’re just pushing people to... -
My 10 Essential Wardrobe Pieces
Posted on 25 March , 2013 | 1 CommentThese 10 essential pieces are otherwise known as my powerhouse items mentioned in my 10 Steps tp get your wardrobe to where you want it to be. If I had... -
Tips Towards A Minimalist’s Shoe Wardrobe
Posted on 27 April , 2012 | 9 CommentsThis is a tricky one for me I tell you! It all depends on the weather you live in and what your lifestyle is like. The tricky part comes when... -
Cataloging my Clothing onto my iPod Touch
Posted on 18 April , 2012 | 15 CommentsAfter my 2010 shopping ban, I came up with the idea of cataloguing my clothing onto my iPod Touch for easy access. Before I started the process, I didn’t realize... -
The Maximum You Should Have in a Wardrobe
Posted on 30 September , 2011 | 46 CommentsI always talk about minimizing, minimums for wardrobes and minimalism. How about the MAXIMUM you should have in a wardrobe? I say the number is 25 at a maximum. 25... -
Focusing on style: Mixing styles, trends and making pieces work by shopping your own closet
Posted on 14 September , 2011 | 29 CommentsThis is a follow-up post to: 10 steps to get your wardrobe to where you want it to be. I had a couple of readers tell me that they knew... -
The 10 steps to get your wardrobe to where you want it to be
Posted on 7 September , 2011 | 35 CommentsOne of the most frequent questions I get are from women asking how they can pare down on their wardrobe and figure out what to keep and what to toss.... -
Minimalist Accessories
Posted on 28 February , 2011 | 39 CommentsHUGE BIG FAT NOT-A-MINIMALIST IN THIS DEPARTMENT DISCLAIMER: Angela asked for a post on Minimalist Accessories, and to be totally honest: I am really the worst person to ask for this... -
Using Packing Cubes to Stay Organized
Posted on 18 February , 2011 | 20 CommentsWhen I pack my suitcases, I am always annoyed when I want to wear a specific blouse (don’t judge) and I have to root through mounds of perfectly rolled, neatly... -
The Zip-Up Tuxedo that is No Muss and No Fuss for $299
Posted on 11 February , 2011 | 14 CommentsThey call it a Fuxedo which I think is either a brilliant Freudian slip, or just a bad name like iPad. (Think of how you pronounce Tuxedo and change out... -
Minimalist’s Shoe Wardrobe
Posted on 5 January , 2011 | 35 CommentsReader Angela wrote in asking about a post on basics of a minimalist shoe wardrobe: My first thought was: Oh no. My second thought was: Wait. I don’t have an... -
A Minimalist Wardrobe for Children
Posted on 22 September , 2010 | 21 CommentsWhen Reader Angelina asked me to first write about this, I thought: What am I getting myself into? I don’t have kids aged 3 – 6!! But I do have... -
A Minimalist Wardrobe for Men: Part Three — Inspiration
Posted on 28 July , 2010 | 4 CommentsIn general, you will notice that each of these guys sport something in common: confidence. They’re comfortable, happy, confident people, and it shows through. You can wear the nicest things,... -
A Minimalist Wardrobe for Men: Part Two — The Bare Basics of a Minimalist Man’s Wardrobe
Posted on 27 July , 2010 | 50 CommentsBefore we begin, here are some basic rules: Always, buy quality garments on important elements such as suits and shoes Quality also means you won’t look disheveled, because the colour &... -
A Minimalist Wardrobe for Men: Part One — What To Avoid
Posted on 26 July , 2010 | 16 CommentsAs requested by reader, Eric, he’d like to know how to look like a rockstar on the barest of bare, minimalist wardrobes. MEN VS. WOMEN’S FASHION This is going to...