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My Minimal(ish) Makeup Kit for All Occasions (Natural or Full Glam!)

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**I’m a makeup lover at heart. This is by no means an ultra-minimalist makeup collection. It’s more of an ultra-curated makeup kit, that contains all the makeup you’ll ever need.**

Save for a super special occasion where you decide you *want* (not need) a glittery eyeliner, or neon yellow eyeshadow, or a black lipstick, this makeup kit has it all.

This is my personal kit that I keep handy on a daily basis. Full disclosure, some of the products I have here aren’t my absolute favorites, but they serve their purposes. Since I am on a minimalism journey, I am working through what I have before purchasing anything new. I will definitely update when I find a new favorite to replace any of the items you see here. Each one of my picks are here to fulfill a specific need. No “willy nilly” makeup clutter here! (P.S. Has anyone noticed that’s been my favorite saying lately? Comment below and make fun of me!)

Whether I’m in the mood for a “no-makeup” look, or am in need of a “full glam” day, this curated makeup collection never lets me down. Follow my specific structure for the perfect balance between minimal and variety. Switch out the products as necessary to work for your skin type and complexion. You *can* have the best of both worlds!

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10 Helpful Tips for Buying Clothes Online (Online Clothes Shopping)

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*UPDATED on 2/13/2019

Online clothes shopping — do you totally love it or do you avoid it at all costs?

I have been in both camps at various points in my clothes-wearing life. There was a time when I refused to order any clothing item online for fear of crushing disappointment. The thought of trying to return my selections brought on more anxiety than thoughts of the dentist.

Alternatively, I wandered through a phase when I wouldn’t ever be caught in an actual store, handing over actual money. I’d just order up a storm, clear (and by that I mean pay off) that “virtual number” on my credit card statement at the end of the month, and hope for the best with my hauls.

Obviously, there are pros and cons for each of these shopping strategies. Yet the idea of sitting on my couch in my PJs and having any item I want basically shipped straight to my outstretched hands was enough to make me “risk it for the biscuit,” perhaps a little too often.

Will I ever swear off of online clothes shopping? Absolutely not! And so I had to figure out the best techniques so that I can enjoy the convenience, while minimizing the risk of disappointment.

This is how I buy clothes online, while staying completely sane! Let’s get started.

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6 Areas in Your Home to Declutter TODAY (Living the minimalist lifestyle in 2019!)

Last updated on February 12th, 2019

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So you’ve decided to declutter your home. But are you ready to do the work?

Near the end of 2018, I prepared to pack up the contents of my 500 square foot apartment and move to a 2300 square foot house. Sounds like a no brainer, right?

“C’mon stuff, we’re all moving!” *Yells and fist pumps and hip thrusts to get all my inanimate objects excited.* I imagined packing being a breeze to be accomplished in one evening along with a glass of ice wine. I was wrong.

I was actually horrified at what I dug up out of my cabinets, closet, and sneaky “storage spaces” I had hidden away over four years of living in my apartment. Needless to say, packing did not encompass one relaxing evening with one glass of ice wine. Try a whole week and a Costco-size bottle of wine.

Wait, if I unknowingly accumulated this much stuff in 500 square feet, imagine what I could do in a whole house…

And so started my quest to live a more minimal lifestyle. That apartment was a learning experience in so many ways, and my lesson in “stuff management” is a big one. I vowed to never let items into my new home that I wasn’t absolutely in love with, and also to get rid of things that no longer served me.

After lots of trial and error and mistakes and successes, these are the places that I firmly believe should be tackled first on your when decluttering your home. Seriously, just getting these spots in order will make you feel like you are in a whole new home!

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I’m a makeup lover at heart. This is by no means an ultra-minimalist makeup collection. It’s more of an ultra-curated makeup kit, that contains all the makeup you’ll ever need.

Online clothes shopping — do you totally love it or do you avoid it at all costs?

So you’ve decided to declutter your home. But are you ready to do the work?

You're Almost There!

**I’m a makeup lover at heart. This is by no means an ultra-minimalist makeup collection. It’s more of an ultra-curated makeup kit, that contains all the makeup you’ll ever need.**