tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7589727970044632991.post7537425574356012793..comments2024-03-28T05:49:21.414-04:00Comments on Rocaille Writes: Minimalist Monday: Into the Heart of DarknessAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10222921812909264644noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7589727970044632991.post-5907898936728193982015-04-29T23:26:25.340-04:002015-04-29T23:26:25.340-04:00I've just ordered that Japanese book on tidyin...I've just ordered that Japanese book on tidying up (sorry the name eludes me) and Im looking forward to reading it. I'm toying with the idea of minimalism, but not too sure where to start. I recently purged my wardrobe and now I literally have nothing to wear and fear I might have gone too far. Except with my purses, I cannot for the life of me practice minimalism there. And you need more than one cocktail dress. <br /><br />ahhhsoNeohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11308961353635087232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7589727970044632991.post-21467518776774693592015-04-27T21:53:31.827-04:002015-04-27T21:53:31.827-04:00That's it, Monika. I think you nail it: minima...That's it, Monika. I think you nail it: minimalism is more of a mindset, not so much about how little possession one can own. Everyone has their own set-point. <br /><br />I also look at this minimalism more of a journey or finding what I am comfortable living with. It differs with different stages in my life: when my son was born, it was maximalistic to the max. Now we are able to pare down a bit. Yes, to think of it as a cycle may be true.. everything in life is a cycle of birth and death, ups and downs, etc. I really enjoy this post & discussion -- let's keep it going!Clairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18179420902933819052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7589727970044632991.post-15971313241764315272015-04-27T15:04:07.457-04:002015-04-27T15:04:07.457-04:00I think that maybe minimalism is having a bit of a...I think that maybe minimalism is having a bit of a trend moment, and I see terms like clean, streamlined, and well-curated being used all over. And I totally agree about the sheer number of products a blogger must build up over time. I've got too much stuff and I don't even have a blog! While I'm not really interested in having the bare minimum of belongings, I am trying to own my stuff as opposed to having it own me. And I think that no matter our available space or personal aesthetic, we should be aware of what we're buying, consuming, and putting back out there. <br />And glad I'm not the only one driven to distraction by H&M, hahaha.rachlovespenguinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07586017212990636816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7589727970044632991.post-8172431780839110672015-04-27T12:41:28.462-04:002015-04-27T12:41:28.462-04:00Thank you for your thoughtful comment, Liz! You...Thank you for your thoughtful comment, Liz! You're completely right saying that fashion and beauty bloggers have been amassing things for a good couple years now, so it's only natural even they, with their enormous closets and beauty rooms, are reaching the point where they cannot possibly acquire new things without getting rid of something first. But that's just it - clearing out the old only to replace it with the new, without stopping to think why all these things were purchased in the first place, and the consequences that constant turnaround may have for their lives and surroundings.<br /><br />I think one of the most interesting things I took away from my 'minimalist research' is that being a minimalist can mean completely different things for different people, it's an incredibly personal thing how much of anything is just right for you. It's good to take a step back when you're feeling overwhelmed (like I often do), but if it feels just right to collect things lovingly, then you do you.<br /><br />Also, I completely get you with H&M; actually, after purging my closet and dresser, I vowed not to purchase clothes at certain stores anymore, and H&M was pretty high on the black list :DAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10222921812909264644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7589727970044632991.post-6047645198535175722015-04-27T12:18:10.272-04:002015-04-27T12:18:10.272-04:00Your concluding sentences are so true -- we go thr...Your concluding sentences are so true -- we go through stages of massive purges and just end up refilling the spaces that we took pains to make with new things. I loved hearing about your progress. Good for you for standing strong!<br /><br />I've been making the slowest of purges lately so that I don't impulsively get rid of things and regret later, and it's really difficult to stop the habit of instantly scouring for something new to replace the old stuff with. About purging being a trend: I think part of it is that fashion/beauty blogging has been going on for a while now and people are just completely overwhelmed by the amount of things they own at this point. City developers are also creating smaller condo units and such, so space is also a big issue, as you know first-hand from multiple experiences. I'm lucky to have the space that I currently do, but should I move somewhere smaller, I'd have to get rid of at least 2/3 of my belongings. It's a funny thing because a part of me loves the hoarding and accumulating and collecting shamelessly, but sometimes I'd also be disgusted with the amount of excess spilling out of my room and out there in the shops. (I was at a particularly disheveled H&M yesterday and completely turned off by everything in sight.) I do want to make a change to something that sticks but maybe I'm just not there yet, even now. <br /><br />Anyway, lots of food for thought in this post. Thanks!Liz (Beauty Reductionista)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12248806073054637457noreply@blogger.com