Steering Clear of Consumerism

To fully simplify your life, you’ll need to rid yourself of consumerist ideas…in the way of consuming materials at least. Just flush them down the toilet, because they are dookie anyway.  If you want to buy gas, hotel rooms, and experiences, then by all means, do that. If you struggle not to buy the latest...

Practical Minimalist Wardrobe Guide for Females

2 pairs of shorts 3 pairs of jeans 1 pair of nicer pants/palazzo pants/dressy black pants 2 dresses 3 t-shirts (nice ones) 3 long-sleeved shirts 5 pairs of underwear 5 pairs of socks 1 sports bra if you're active 3 regular use bras of different types (preferably ones that are really efficient, a.k.a. the straps...

Ways to Pare Down

From where I stand, there are three approaches you can take to beginning your journey toward minimalism, a.k.a. to get rid of your shit. You can sell your stuff, give your stuff away, or just, you know, throw it in the trash/recycling. Selling your stuff:  I attempted to do this with at least some of...

A Practical Minimalist Wardrobe Guide for Men

5 underwear 5 pairs of socks 3 t-shirts 3 long-sleeved shirts 2 pairs shorts (preferably one that doubles as swim trunks) 3 pairs pants 2 pairs dressier pants 2 outfits for working out 1 or 2 pairs dress shoes 1 pair workout shoes 1 pair all around casual use shoes/tennis shoes 1 pair casual or...

A Minimalist Makeup Bag

A TRUE minimalist might go without makeup and be stoked to embrace their natural beauty. I wear makeup about 50% of the time, and have compiled this list for anyone who still wants to wear makeup, but still be able to fit it into a travel-sized makeup bag. I include the specific natural products I...