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My Dream Closet
I love Instagram and Pinterest. They allow me to live vicariously through those living the lifestyle I aspire to. A minimal home, financial security, and great style are all things I hope to someday lay claim to.
When MakeSpace asked me to describe my dream closet for their new series I was really excited to make a vision board of sorts for my very own minimal and beautiful closet.
Why don't you come along for a virtual tour?
I love Instagram and Pinterest. They allow me to live vicariously through those living the lifestyle I aspire to. A minimal home, financial security, and great style are all things I hope to someday lay claim to.
When I recently came across MakeSpace and their new "dream closet" idea, I was really excited to make a vision board of sorts for my very own minimal and beautiful closet!
Why don't you come along for a virtual tour?
Colour Scheme
You know me, black and white all the way. White walls, an industrial concrete floor, and a plain white rug set the stage for my closet dream.
I don't dream of a massive space - a medium size room will do nicely.
High ceilings and a wall of windows along with some vintage lightbulbs bring the industrial minimalism together.
image from who what wear
Of course, I always love a little hint of life - so a large plant or two bring in that tiny touch of colour which is otherwise absent.
And an oversized mirror leans on one wall, reflecting the space.
image from who what wear
Storage
I love to look at my clothes. I spend the time curating my capsule wardrobes and they become an external representation of where I am in my life. The clothes I wear on a day to day basis would be displayed on two simple clothing racks, in a gradient from light to dark.
image from remodelista
A simple chest holds my off season clothing, and a small modern chest of drawers holds my undergarments and accessories.
A small white vanity by the window displays my favourite makeup and jewellery pieces and is the perfect place to get ready in the morning.
Wardrobe
My clothing pieces are all ethically sourced and vegan, from fair trade factories and made with sustainable materials. They are made to last.
Simple cuts in black, white, and gray are matched in infinite combinations.
A classic white tee. Black skinny jeans. A chunky grey sweater. White sneakers.
A black pencil skirt, a white blouse, and black pumps.
Pieces are timeless, with an Audrey Hepburn feel, yet somehow current.
Equally feminine and masculine, the clothes are structured and soft, form fitting and relaxed.
Want to see more of my favourite outfit inspiration? All of these outfit shots come from my 'Style' Pinterest board!
Vibe
High quality speakers play my favourite music (the beatles, the beachboys, hamilton the musical) while I get ready under the watchful eyes of my two kittens.
My fiance sits at the small chair and table where I did my morning pages and drinks his coffee as we chat about the day ahead.
A green smoothie in hand, I pick out my outfit for the day and touch up my lipstick.
I get my man to take a couple shots of my outfit with our Fuji for my Instagram, and head out the door to take on the day.
Now, I realize that this minimalist lifestyle doesn't work for everyone. I mean, even I still have trouble parting with more colourful clothing that I just don't wear anymore! An awesome option for that is to store your off-season clothing (or clothing you're just not too sure about anymore, but aren't ready to donate) off-site with a storage company like MakeSpace. They're a new full-service storage facility that can be managed from your phone! (So much more convenient than storage companies I've dealt with in the past.) They make it super easy to have your items picked up, stored, or delivered back to you, with just a couple of taps. Check out their self storage locations here!
I hope you enjoyed today's post and I would LOVE to hear about your dream closet in the comments below!
Until next time,
Thinx, House of Lashes, Vegan Cuts, Spring Collective Haul + My Wedding Shoes!! // Vegan & Cruelty-Free
I'm so excited to show you all my wedding shoes! I won't be able to share much of my wedding look ahead of time, but Jason helped me pick these out so all bets are off!
I'm so excited to show you all my wedding shoes! I won't be able to share much of my wedding look ahead of time, but Jason helped me pick these out so all bets are off!
Things I talked about...
bujo video… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=My1-peZWHZw
summer capsule wardrobe cookbook video… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNrIbS8N79g
house of lashes… http://houseoflashes.com/
vegan cuts box… http://caurl.co/r/kr2rv/g2r8
think period panties… http://fbuy.me/dUcZh
quay australia… http://www.quayaustralia.com.au/
melissa x jason wu wedding shoes… https://www.shopbop.com/charlotte-jason-sandal-melissa/vp/v=1/1568769108.htm?fm=search-shopbysize&os=false
marie kondo… http://plantbasedbride.com/blog/konmarimethod
Music: Clap Along by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Artist: http://audionautix.com/
Do you want a review of any of the products I talked about in the video?
Would you be interested in a low-waste and vegan period routine video?
Let me know in the comments!
Until next time,
Summer Capsule Wardrobe Lookbook
It's time for another lookbook video - this time for my Summer Capsule Wardrobe!
It's time for another lookbook video - this time for my Summer Capsule Wardrobe!
Please forgive the lighting, my office is currently in a big transition mode (yes, this is the room that used to be bright purple!) and I haven't quite figured out my filming set up yet. If you have any tips for me I would LOVE to hear them!
Watch it here or on YouTube!
If you have a capsule wardrobe I'd love to see it! Leave a link in the comments and I'll check it out :) If not, let me know which outfit was your favourite!
Until next time,
Bullet Journal Update
I'm excited to finally do the much anticipated bujo update post! Bullet journalling has become an integral part of my life and organization strategy. I never go anywhere without my planner, and I am constantly thinking of new uses for it and ways to make it better!
I started a brand new bullet journal while I was on the ship (my third to date! See my first one here) and got to introduce some friends to the concept - as exciting for me as it was for them!
I can't wait to share my most recent iteration with you! I've put my heart and soul into it (yes I know it's only a planner and this is ridiculous but BUJO IS LIFE) and I'm so pleased with how it's turning out!
Ok, enough blabber. Let's go!
I'm excited to finally do the much anticipated bujo update post! Bullet journalling has become an integral part of my life and organization strategy. I never go anywhere without my planner, and I am constantly thinking of new uses for it and ways to make it better!
I started a brand new bullet journal while I was on the ship (my third to date! See my first one here) and got to introduce some friends to the concept - as exciting for me as it was for them!
I can't wait to share my most recent iteration with you! I've put my heart and soul into it (yes I know it's only a planner and this is ridiculous but BUJO IS LIFE) and I'm so pleased with how it's turning out!
Ok, enough blabber. Let's go!
If you're new to the concept of a bullet journal I suggest you check out my post on how to build your own first to get the basics!
Ok, you can either watch the video (here or on YouTube) or go through the post I've put together, full of pictures! Or, you know, do both. I'm 100% enabling your bujo addiction.
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For my notebook I am using a hardcover moleskin, which I reluctantly chose over the May Designs notebooks I have been using from the start of my bujo journey. As I mentioned in the video, May Designs notebooks just don't have enough pages for me. I would create some gorgeous spreads and then run out of pages for weekly planning and have to start all over!
So far I'm loving how durable this notebook is, and I don't mind the classic black over a more loud pattern as I've had in the past. It has 200 grid pages, which are my favourite for bullet journalling along with dot grids!
On a day to day basis I only carry my journal and my 4-colour bic pen for writing in my calendar and weekly pages. I leave the gorgeous Staedtler coloured pencils that Jason bought me at home for relaxing colouring when I get home from my day (and night) jobs!
The first page you see is my 2016 year at a glance. It was important to me to be able to see dates in advance for long-term planning, especially with my wedding coming up in September!
On the opposite page is my index for easy reference.
Then we come to the key (across from an empty page on hold to be page 2 of the index at some future date). My key has morphed quite a bit since I started, though the bones are still there. I feel very comfortable with the format now as I've found the sweet spot - not so many icons as to get confusing, but enough to keep things separated and organized.
And here is my very first attempt at a mandala (be kind!)
The next spread is all about life goals and tasks...
I loved the rainbow banners I used for the titles so much I used them again for the next spread!
Next up is another spread for my blog - a list of blog post and video ideas on the left and a simple editorial calendar on the right.
I write out all of the posts and videos for each week in pencil until they're published, then I rewrite them in pen. This way I have more flexibility to move things around!
Next up is one of my absolute favourite spreads - my wedding planning timeline! This is the same one in my wedding planning timeline post, if you're interested in the specific tasks!
My second favourite spread is my reading list! A bookshelf that gets filled up and coloured in as I read...
Next up is mine and Jason's cleaning schedule for the house, and my blog and social media publishing schedule!
One of my favourite parts of using a blank notebook for my bullet journal is spreading my monthly calendars throughout my bujo. Having only a page or two to flip to get between the week and month views rather than returning to the front repeatedly is a nice change, and drawing the calendar myself is oddly relaxing!
Lastly there's my habit tracking spread. I love this one since it allows me to keep up with daily tasks without having to rewrite them every day!
There you have it, my newest bullet journal as it stands today!
Want more bujo inspiration? Check out my Pinterest board!
Do you have a bullet journal or another type of planner? Tell me about it in the comments!
Until next time,
