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"I am convinced that you don't need to spend a fortune to look like a million."

(via GQ.com)

The Everyday Minimalist is giving away a copy of The Joy of Less.

I've just submitted my entry and I do hope to win a copy. :)

The book is basically about de-cluttering your life to get more out of it.

You can read more about it here.

An interestring read to help us not want more & enjoy the simple things in life. (via RowdyKittens)

The most enlightening part of the article for me:

"The act of creating increases our capacity for enjoyment. When you make something, build something or imagine a new idea, you understand its nuances, its intricacies, its complexities. This knowledge increases your appreciation of the art and the satisfaction you derive from enjoying the final product."

The evolution of The Third Place.

"At its core, Minimalism is about being aware that every decision you make is a value proposition, and that you need to judge how the consequences fit with your goals."

(via This Window: Close It)

1. Reduce body fat & add muscle
2. Travel to a new destination
3. Invest
4. Spend more time in the kitchen
5. Revive iPhoneography & street photography
6. Produce 30 second movies
7. Read (at least 2 books a month)
8. Learn a new skill
9. Reduce spending on wants
10. Have shutdown days (1 weekday per week, 1 weekend day per month)

Inspired by Courtney Carver and her readers, I'm ready to take on Project 333.

The Basics (via Courtney's blog Be more with less)

• When: January 1 – March 31, 2011
• What: 33 items including clothing, accessories, jewelry, outerwear and shoes.
• What not: these items are not counted as part of the 33 items – wedding ring or other sentimental piece of jewelry that you never take off, underwear, sleep wear, in-home lounge wear,  and workout clothing (you can only wear your workout clothing to workout)
• How: Choose your 33 items, box up the remainder of your fashion statement, seal it with tape and put it out of site.
• What else: consider that you are creating a wardrobe that you can live, work and play in for three months. Remember that this is not a project in suffering. If your clothes don’t fit or are in poor condition, replace them.

The other rules can be found here.

My 33 Items:

1. Black sneakers
2. Brown high-cut sneakers
3. Black leather shoes
4. Brown leather shoes
5. White high-cut sneakers
6. Dark blue loafers
7. Black slip-on sneakers
8. Grey straight-cut jeans
9. Dark blue skinny jeans
10. Blue khaki pants
11. Dark green khaki pants
12. Light grey pants
13. Dark grey pants
14. Black pants
15. Light-checkered pants
16. Dark pink shorts
17. Denim shorts
18. Striped t-shirt
19. Blue t-shirt
20. Black t-shirt
21. Dark grey t-shirt
22. Light grey polo shirt
23. Dark blue polo shirt
24. Red polo shirt
25. Light purple polo shirt
26. White shirt 1 
27. White shirt 2
28. Off-white shirt
29. Grey-striped shirt
30. Blue shirt
31. Dark grey shirt
32. Dark brown shirt
33. Dark grey chambray shirt

My Threebies (exceptions)

1. Accessories (belts, watches, other jewelry) - During the process, I've managed to clear or donate about 80% of my accessories. I'm left with the 'must-haves'.
2. Out of the country clothes (sweaters, jackets, ties) - Stuff I don't wear in Singapore due to the weather. I'm just too lazy to take them out of the storage box when I have to travel.
3. Occasional clothes (board shorts, running shoes) -  Rarely worn.

Do read more about Project 333 via their website and Facebook page.

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Simplfy your wardrobe.

It saves you time & money.

It's effortless & timeless.

It's simple & classic.

"Style is a simple way of saying complicated things." ~Jean Cocteau

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