essentials – Holly Whittlef

September 19, 2017 — Comments are off for this post.

Fall Wishlist

Unless you're a monster, fall is your favorite season like me, and even better?

THE FASHION.

Cozy sweaters, scarfs, long dresses, scarves, layers on layers, you know the drill.

I'm in the midst of a self-imposed shopping ban, which I'll perhaps talk more about later, so my fall style wishlist is a mix of things I already own (jeans, glasses, sweater (similar), t-shirt) with things I'd one day like to own (boots, midi dress, earrings). The mix feels like a natural fit for my closet — both approachable and attainable.

Also, if there is one thing I need in my life, it is honestly folk-printed ankle boots to pair with my apple cider donut and pumpkin oatmeal, obvs.

Published by Holly Whittlef in essentials, fashion

August 2, 2017 — Comments are off for this post.

A Few Lovely Summer Things

Yesterday was August 1st which means today is August 2nd, and these are two very real facts my brain cannot seem to process. Summer is whooshing by in one humidity-laden swoop, and I suppose, this is just the way of it.

But, I digress.

It's SUMMER. And for the first time in many months, I have not one lick of travel on my agenda. Normally, this would give me anxiety (I prefer having a trip to look forward to), but I feel content—dare I say happy?—to lay low for a bit. Save some money. Hang out with my family + friends. And spend the month in Minnesota, a state I haven't called home in many years.

In stark contrast to the thick Midwest humidity, these summer things feel light and airy. Just the thing for the hot, hot month of August. Bobby pins to reign in my frizzed out curls. A linen dress that promotes good air flow for the underbits. Turkish towels and woven rattan purses for the beach (don't forget a book). Gorgeous serving bowls for large salads, grilled peaches + ice cream, and any favorite summer recipes you desire. And finally, ice cream. Because ice cream. Always.

(Also, this summer bucket list of a 35-year-old woman. LOL.)

pins / earrings / dress / purse / towel / ice cream / bowls

Published by Holly Whittlef in essentials, Random

April 21, 2016 — Comments are off for this post.

Essentials / Spring Wishlist

Spring seems to have finally sprung in Wisconsin.

While the summer-like temperatures are due to El Niño and the fact our planet is warming at an accelerating, anxiety-inducing pace; I'm still thankful we're moving into a new season. The promise of change and growth feels hopeful, despite it's always uncertain outcome.

I have a lot to talk about since my last closet minimalism post more than seven months ago. What I can tell you is that I'm currently in the midst of another shopping ban. Partially because of a larger than expected tax bill ( UGH ) and upcoming trip ( YAY ), but mostly because I've been researching how to shop responsibly. I've been reading all the articles about it ( which are mostly depressing ), but this blog post left me inspired. Until I can form coherent sentences about how I'm going to put all my newfound knowledge into action, I'll leave you my spring wishlist. The light fabrics, flowy silhouettes and pops of that orangey-rust color are making me seriously happy.

*Interesting side note: I've discovered that putting clothes + items into pretty Photoshop layouts brings me an almost equal amount of satisfaction as purchasing them. In other words, get ready for LOTS of Photoshop layouts here on the blog. You've been warned.

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Published by alphablossom in closet minimalism, essentials