Capsule wardrobe: Fall

It's raining outside. Rain is one of those things that just make me happy. It's my favorite type of weather. I'm instantly energized and productive. (Hence the reason that both bathrooms and master bedroom were clean before noon, thank you cleaning schedule).

 I'm soaking up the gray, cloudy bliss by drinking a cup of Earl Grey tea and working on my capsule wardrobe for the Fall. What is a Capsule Wardrobe, you ask? According to Susie Faux, the owner of a London boutique back in the 1970's and who coined the term, a capsule wardrobe is a collection of a few essential items of clothing that don't go out of fashion.

I think that definition can be interpreted by individuals, but I like the idea of a small, wearable wardrobe. I'm pretty terrible at walking into a store and putting pieces together in my mind. I will walk out with 6 or 7 shirts and a couple pairs of pants and not be totally in love with any of it. So I sat down with Pinterest and a few favorite capsule wardrobe instagrammers and built my whole wardrobe. Before purchasing anything! I figured out how I wanted everything styled, which brands and stores to buy from, and how much everything would cost. Now I'm slowly making the purchases and storing them in my closet. My rule is that I can't wear anything until the whole wardrobe is complete, which is pretty easy. It's still hot here most days.

Sneak Peak:  Biker Jacket

I have made 4 purchases so far. We are working to streamline all of our possessions. Minimalism is another thing that can be individually interpreted. I don't desire cold, sparseness. I want a visually appealing, clutter free home. This sentiment extends to my closet. I want useful pieces that I love. That I will actually wear. Having less helps me value what I have more.

Want to know what I'll be wearing this Fall? Follow along as I continue collecting, and see how I put everything together!

Sneak Peak: White Sweatshirt

Currently reading: The Complete Sherlock Holmes Vol. 2 by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle