Pre Gaming...

I've been cleaning my closet for about four days now & it feels like that Sheryl Crow song... the first third cut is the deepest... This third cut is horribly hard.  I've already reduced my white v neck tees from thirteen to six, what more do you people want from me??!!??? Until now I didn't realize how much of an attachment I had to clothes and actually stuff in general.  I have waaaaay more than I use and I'm growing sick of that lifestyle.  It's a feeling that has been lingering for a while but I have let shopping become so much of who I am that I'm actually a bit worried I won't be myself without it...

Fear can be immobilizing.  It can keep you stagnant and movement/change is the only way to break free.  The fact that I have an issue with reducing my white v neck tees from six to maybe four or (gasp) three is a huge wake up call.  It's fear holding me back.  The kind that I can't quite describe but maybe someone also relates.  I gotta keep pressing on with this third cut...

Once I get my closet clutter under control I will be ready for my year of no new clothes.  The plan is to establish a basic uniform kinda like Michael Kors.  Though I despise his handbag line, I've always admired his personal style, or maybe lack thereof.  My uniform will consist of: blazer/cardigan, blouse/tee/light sweater, jeans/pants.  Realized earlier this last year (gosh that's going to take some getting used to) that the right assessories can make/break any outfit.  The right bag/shoe/baubles can turn any outfit from "blah" to "yes honey!"

After this last swipe I will be one step closer to living the minimalist lifestyle that I want.  Excess is sooooooo 2014.  New year, new plan.  Let's get it... or let's not get it.  Let's just use what we have & put it away when we're done...