[Music] this is how I look when I attend a wedding when I relax at home when I go for a walk in
the park when I have a date with my husband when I clean and when I attend a work event
this is how I look in the summer and this is me in the winter
I think you get the idea that I don't own a capsule wardrobe nor do I want to have one
with minimalism becoming so popular I think that's a notion that being a minimalist means
you can only own a very bare wardrobe and a very limited selection of colors
that's not the way I Define minimalism and I definitely do not obsess about numbers I simply
see it as a way to find the perfect balance between self-deprivation and over consumption
even identical twins don't live identical lives nor do they share exactly the same interests or
preferences so I think the first step in creating a functional and dynamic order is to recognize
the fact that our wardrobes don't need to resemble anyone else's it just has to work for you I think
social media is a great place for Inspirations but sometimes we forget to look beyond the surface
and consider the not so obvious things like climate personality budget Lifestyles and so on
I personally wear cashmere a lot therefore having a small selection gives me more variety it also
means I can spread out the wear and tear plus it allows me some flexibility for my laundry schedule
on the other hand I do not own or wear any high heels therefore owning even just one pair would
really be one pair too many I think this is quite a prime example of how a number is really just a
number sometimes 9 is not enough and other times even one is too much it all depends
on the context and the person [Music] some of you know I really enjoy my designer handbags
the Birkin especially is my all-time favorite this is something I used to struggle with for a
while after all not many minimalists out there or on social media talk about having designer pieces
however my mindset has changed quite a lot since I no longer think I need to feel invalid just
because I own what I truly enjoy for me having a curated handbag collection makes dressing
up so much more fun because they add a huge element of Versatility to my simple outfits
jewelry is something else that I find a lot of Joy from in fact I might not use my designer handbags
every day but I always have some pieces of jewelry on me for example I wear my diamond necklace every
single day same goes with my Cartier love ring even when I'm just home relaxing jewelry are
always my pick-me-ups I especially love earrings because they are small sparkly and they are never
in the way I have a collection of idyl Diamond pieces which I've been enjoying thoroughly
if you prefer something really simple and classic you will love the idyl diamond studs I personally
love having my earrings as the statement element which is why they are add-on pieces are right
up my alley to be honest I actually can't decide which one is my favorite but I have been wearing
the Lucia the Emma and the Gia I also prefer the Luna whenever I feel like dressing up a bit more
Idol is the only jewelry brand I've worked with in the last two years I love the brand
the designs and their ethos all I do jewelry pieces feature lab grown diamonds this means
they are a lot more sustainable seeing there's no mining involved I think they're
worth looking into if you're trying to build a solid and Timeless fine jewelry collection
generally speaking the idea of having a capsule wardrobe is to basically
streamline your entire closet to only those pieces that you love and nothing more
I used to have a very drastic approach for downsizing but in the last two years I've come to
the realization that trying to create a perfectly curated wardrobe it's a bit like attempting to hit
a moving Target the reality is things change in life so do our preferences and lifestyles
there are several items in the wardrobe that I didn't use much at one point but
eventually they started to really grow on me one of them is my Rolex datejust 31.
I never thought I was a watch person but here I am enjoying this watch more than ever
and let's not forget how obsessed I used to be
with my Hermes leather bracelets but now I don't wear them as much
admittedly I have more than I need but I think that allows a degree of flexibility
obviously we are not talking about excessiveness but sometimes having a
bit more than just your Bare Essentials can actually be more sustainable in the long run
for example I keep certain just in case items in my wardrobe these are the things I don't
use much but they each serves a purpose whether it is a dress for a special occasion or about I
only wear once in a while or a pair of over the knee boots which only make an appearance whenever
I feel dressy on a very cold day for me at least this is more sustainable than keeping my wardrobe
really tiny but then having to buy a new dress every time I'm invited to a party or a wedding
I do however try to keep this category to a minimal percentage in my wardrobe
so I think it's not hard to see how a capsule wardrobe is not always the answer the way I
see it a capsule wardrobe is only capsule if the content doesn't change every few months
put another way you might have an impressively small wardrobe but if you're constantly buying
and replacing just to keep to a certain number that's not actually sustainable fashion another
reason I'm not interested in having a true capsule wardrobe is because I don't want to
be constantly thinking about my clothes the idea of having to always select the
best 40 pieces to work interchangeably is not only limiting it's also very draining
now I've been shopping quite mindfully anyway but I don't want to feel like I was breaking the rule
every time I want to add something to my closet even when I'm doing it very intentionally [Music]
now that my wardrobe is a lot more curated than it used to be I also make sure to take a luxury
price increases into account whenever I adjust my wardrobe take my Hermes Kelly 28 for example it's
not my most used handbag because I generally prefer smaller bags at one point I was really
close to selling it but eventually I changed my mind for several reasons first of all I don't
desperately need the cash or the space secondly my preferences might change thirdly an Hermes Kelly
bag is quite hard to come by especially without a purchase history fourthly my handbag collection is
fairly manageable in terms of Maintenance and insurance coverage and last but not least the
price is only going up when I look at things this way I don't declutter just for the sake
of decluttering now I'm not suggesting that you should buy yourself 10 Chanel classic flaps today
because the price is only going up this is more about how I manage what I already have mindfully
I should mention that if you own so much to the point you
feel suffocated or overwhelmed like I once did then there's plenty of value
in downsizing in a more drastic manner but once you've done the heavy lifting
there's nothing wrong in embracing a bit of moderation going forward
on Pinterest and YouTube there's often a lot of focus on looking good and building a versatile
wardrobe but not many people talk about what goes behind the scene the truth is everything
we own needs maintaining especially if you intend to use them for a long time comfortable as they
are cashmere eventually has pilling jewelry pieces need polishing leather jacket needs dry cleaning
sealed pieces need steaming luxury handbags might even need a professional Spa at Paris one day
when you take Aftercare into consideration it will give you
a more realistic perspective about the kind of wardrobe you actually want to have [Music]
making the decision do not have a true capsule order it's not an excuse for indulging in
excessiveness for me it just means giving ourselves some flexibility and leaving some room
for self-expression there are certain things I do routinely to keep my wardrobe to a reasonable size
for example I really value versatility therefore a lot of things I own can be paired with most other
things in my wardrobe this way I can create more varieties without having to own too much I'm also
more drawn to neutral colors because they suit my personality wow Comfort is another really
important element I look for with everything I own because life is too short to wear uncomfortable
shoes or clothes I now also have a very clear idea about my own personal style therefore I
don't chase Trends blindly when I Implement these routines in my daily life maintaining a curated
wardrobe is achievable and very effortless so there's really no need for me to obsess about
numbers let me know down below if you have a capsule wardrobe and do you think a capsule
wardrobe could potentially work for you thank you for being here take care and I will see you soon
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