Simplify,
Simplify. Yes, I talk a good game to you all, but am I doing enough to simplify
my own life or do I just like to give (good) advice? If I am going to talk the
talk I am hereby committed to walk the walk & share my findings.
Well, in the spirit of back to school and
getting all those ducks in a row I decided to walk the walk with a baby step.
And with any worthwhile creative project (yes, even simplifying employs
creativity to do it authentically) comes an 'inspiration piece...
When preparing to simplify you must choose a
small area of your world at a time (yes, the baby step). Otherwise, the
overwhelming task may just put you in a stupor where you just reach for a glass
of wine and the remote instead. This is where an inspiration piece comes in.
For this area of my life, my makeup cleanout, my inspiration
came in the form of a new eye shadow pallet from Maybelline, The Blushed Nudes.
It had all the colors that flatter my skin tones and could replace all the
small ones I had. Yes, the AHA moment!! So I went from eye shadows/pencils to
lip to nail products and it is cathartic at minimal. The pics I show here are
the fruits of my labor. Remember to be tough because you truly will not miss
them when they are gone! They are things not people! So enjoy the process &
revel in the results.
So if you check out my photos to the left, if
may seem to be an organized purge; yes it was. So what was my ever-important criteria?
For eyes: all old mascaras go (now that I have the perfect one - Maybelline's Lash
Sensational- piece of cake!) Eye shadow singles/quads: If you only wear one
color from these you can do better. There are many expanded palettes now that
are just waiting for you - remember not too shimmery. The lips: If it isn't staining
with moisture it was tossed. I kept a few top layer glosses & lip balms
(spf15 encouraged) Nail Polish: Well, gloppy was surely gone. Similar colors,
ones not worn in a while - gone. I still have a few but it is better! A few eyes pencils & concealers that
really never did it for me (Try Cover Girl's Tru-blend concealer stick, pretty
amazing stuff!)
For
other areas of your life you may just need a cool organizational tub or basket.
The nicest stuff is out there for the buying or upcycling. Remember there are ways to
move your stuff along without tossing in the trash heap. I have blogged before
about a girls night swap event, upcycling, selling at a garage sale,
donating... there are endless avenues to move your stuff along. The important
thing is to handle a small area of your life at a time, have fun with it, and
be strong. You really can truly feel more authentic with less! I will
continue to walk this walk & share my findings and inspiration pieces
throughout the coming months.
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