Road to Minimalism

Stylebook app https://www.stylebookapp.com the stylebook app has made it so easy to track what I actually wear from my wardrobe, I looked at the stats after a month and was shocked that this was all I had worn!   

I've been looking forward to the new year! I've decided its a good opportunity to Konmari my things. I wanted to start on Skincare / Toiletries and Make up rather than Clothing, as i got a lot of bits and pieces for my birthday and christmas. Thought it would be a good idea to declutter and make some sort of inventory of my things. When i laid all of my things out on the floor i felt extremely overwhelmed. I had no idea where to start. I don't want to be wasteful ether so decided to try and get through some of the items that were nearly finished, rather than just throwing them out. Here is a video of me trying to sort through my things and organise them a bit better. I also found i have a lot of samples and sashays so have decided to set myself a little challenge. I have to use a sample everyday of January I don't have to use the sample up entirely but i have to use some of the product some are deluxe size samples so i want to make a bit of a dent in them.

             

Stylebookapp i bought this app yesterday and I'm already in love with it. it keep a track of what you wear, if the item was good value for money, how many times you wear it. i think this will help me massively with my next declutter session and also to remember some of those items that often get forgotten

Purge 7 items every saturday

physical items you can get rid of now with out loosing them 1. CD's - rip your cd's to your computer put them on an iPod, Phone, HDD (can sell the cd's and make some cash) 2. DVD's - we have netflicks, love films, now tv and so much more (if you don't have these there are programs you can download that rip your DVD'S to a computer like above) 3. BOOK's - Kindle is a free app on all devices, phones, computers  4. Documents, paper work, articles - scan them to your computer if important  5. Broken items - you haven't fixed them so your not going to

Stocktake Make-up Here is a list of items My aim is to have two of each product (one in use and one spare) So currently i will not be buying any products                    sep 2014 Primer         4 Concealer    2 Eye Primer   1 Foundation  6 Powder        3 Mascara       9 Eye Liner     6 Perfume      13  (this it the only item i will allow myself to keep more than 2 of) I will look at what i have in a few months, hopeful the figures will go down.

These are some items i've decided i don't need any more So i will be throwing these items 3 Mascaras as they are very old and i will be selling these on ebay (if anyones interested in any items just leave me a comment) Panasonic HDC-HS20 80 GB Camcorder - Black Sennheiser PX 210 BT Headband Wireless Headphones - Bla ck Canon G16 Compact camera - Black - SOLD Apple iPod Classic 160GB - Black - SOLD  Chuffed with the progress i have made with my electronics   

August Empties From Left to Right Alison Claire Remarkable Lavender & Chamomile Body Lotion Alison Claire Remarkable Peppermint & Witch Hazel Conditioner Alison Claire Remarkable Peppermint & Witch Hazel Shampoo (sorry washed the label off) Alison Claire Remarkable Citrus Burst Shower Gel Dove Deodorant Pomegranate & Lemon Verbena Scent Max Factor Face Finity Primer Very pleased with this! Cleared some space in my cupboard. September Goals From Left to Right Weleda Lavender Body Wash Weleda Millet Shampoo Alison Claire Remarkable Orange & Patchouli Hand Cream Nivea Day Cream x2 Nuxe Youth & Radiance Revealing Fluid These are the things i really want gone. Anything else is a bonus!

My Minimalism project My Minimalism project I don’t want to become an extreme minimalist I just want to reduce my possessions and get organised (less stuff less stress) Saving money, with samples, selling on ebay and donating to shops and clothing charity bags. My aim is to set myself months goals and post my progress 1) Empties what I have used up and what 5 items I’m going to work on using up the following month 2) I will do a Stock take of items (what I had /what I now have) on a particular topic e.g. Make up. whilst purging / letting go of things (items I’ve decided I don’t want to keep and will be getting rid of by selling, donating or simply throwing away) 3) Free samples (I still like to try new products and it helps a little with saving money)