Hello! Let's start 2020 with a big challenge - a low buy. Inspired by Signe from Use Less, I am embarking on a low buy for 2020. What is a low buy you might ask? Well, it's basically buying less, reducing my consumption, buying consciously and let's be honest, saving money. I have devised my … Continue reading Low Buy 2020
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Summer Capsule – 10 x 10 Challenge Update
Hey guys! As promised, here is my update on the 10x10 challenge I did a few weeks ago. I'm going to rate it an 8/10. One point off for choosing a skirt that I don't fit anymore...that was a fun surprise...and has gone to charity. I ended up replacing that skirt with my gingham, wrap, … Continue reading Summer Capsule – 10 x 10 Challenge Update
Summer 10 x 10 Challenge – Capsule Wardrobe
Hello! I love the idea of the 10 x 10 challenge - where you pick out 10 items of clothing and mix and match them over 10 days. However, last time I tried this challenge I failed miserably. I'm hoping to redeem myself in this challenge. I think it will be easier because we are … Continue reading Summer 10 x 10 Challenge – Capsule Wardrobe
No Buy November
Challenge for the month: buy nothing. It's (hopefully) as simple as that. By doing this challenge I want to save money, use items and products I already have and think really hard about what I will be buying for people for Christmas. Once November is over it will be time for buying Christmas presents, so … Continue reading No Buy November
10 x 10 Challenge – Minimal May
Hello! Welcome to my blog and a very exciting post. As part of Minimal May I have decided to give the 10 x 10 challenge a go! The 10 x 10 challenge involves picking 10 pieces of clothing and only wearing them over 10 days. It is supposed to challenge you to choose from a … Continue reading 10 x 10 Challenge – Minimal May
Minimal May – Declutter Challenge
Hello! Welcome to Minimal May! I thought I would focus my posts around a theme this month. My sister told me about a declutter challenge she was doing where she threw out one item on the 1st, two on the 2nd, three on the 3rd, etc. I thought it was a great idea and decided … Continue reading Minimal May – Declutter Challenge
3 Little Pick Me Ups
Here are 3 things I do for a little pick me up. They are simple, take little to no time and just make me feel that bit better. No matter what kind of day I'm having, doing these things always lift my mood. Spritz on your favourite perfume. Nirvana Black from Elizabeth and James is … Continue reading 3 Little Pick Me Ups
Autumn Capsule Wardrobe – Work Edition
Hello! Welcome to my blog. Today's post is a follow up from a couple of weeks ago when I talked about changing over from my student wardrobe to my new work wardrobe (if you want to read about that, click here). I finally got around to cleaning out my wardrobe, letting some things go, adding … Continue reading Autumn Capsule Wardrobe – Work Edition
Changing from a Student to a Work Capsule Wardrobe
Hey guys! So I've been procrastinating doing my capsule changeover from summer to autumn because I'm trying to transition from a uni student wardrobe to an office/work wardrobe...and it's proving to be quite the challenge. I think I'm getting there. It has taken some planning and new purchases. The only thing left to do now … Continue reading Changing from a Student to a Work Capsule Wardrobe
How to Avoid Impulse Buying
We've all been there...you're standing at the sale rack, or perhaps you've even made it to the changing rooms, you've got a white blouse, or blue jeans or red t-shirt in your hand and you're not really thinking as you make your way to the counter to pay... We live in a world of consumption, … Continue reading How to Avoid Impulse Buying