Whistles Bag | Cashmere Jumper* | White Nike Roche | Fossil Purse | All Saints Belt | Armani Exchange Watch* | Whistles Trousers | Marc by Marc Jacobs Sunglasses
When I look at accounts like Shot from the Street and Me & Orla on Instagram, I sigh. I sigh because they just do “minimalism” so well, and well I, I don’t do it all that good. Every now & then I have a breakthrough though, a garment that I firmly place in my wardrobe which I look at and think “yes, you are the one that I’m going to be able to wear all the time & you will never ever let me down now, will you?” and then I stroke it gently for being so good. And, it’s so great because generally do stay in my life – A turtleneck is for life, not just for Christmas. Then I look to my left and then there’s a pile of well, shit.
I don’t want my wardrobe to be dull and boring, that’s not it at all, I just want a little bit of uniformity to it, that I know when I open the doors I will be able to pick out an outfit without having a paddy, complaining that “I have nothing to wear!” (cue stomping feet, pet lip and crocodile tears every time I go somewhere, it’s tiring ya’ know.) So I have picked out a few pieces that will set you on your way to the perfect minimalist dream wardrobe!
For me, a smart outfit can be made pretty street chic by adding a leather or mock-croc rucksack and some killer Nikes. Both of which I own and somehow when I wear these I suddenly feel “cool” and not quite my ripe twenty six years of age. I am down with the kids & all that? I realise how depressing I sound.
Girl cannot go out the house without a classic watch and this silver link bracelet is just that. Bitch, I need to tell the time & I need to prove I can do that without having to look at my iPhone. I have some brain cells left. Everyone knows my fascination with turtlenecks, they made a massive comeback this AW15/16 and to be honest I don’t know what I did with my life before them. All hail the turtleneck. Pair them with a cute pair of ankle grazers and you are going to look mighty on trend.
Accessories, accessories, accessories. They can either send an outfit to all mother of heights and they can also bring them crashing down, so make sure when adding them to any outfit you choose carefully and don’t over do it. I thought a simple leather belt and pair of cat eye sunglasses are the perfect touch. Ps. don’t you just love the marble purse I found. Thank me later!
How would you create the perfect minimalist outfit? For me it’s classic cuts and not overdoing it, but don’t forget to layer up in the winter. I’d love to hear how you would convey it in the comments below.
Bee xxx
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