How I Don't Get Bored With A SMALL COLLECTION |minimalist designer wardrobe luxury shopping haul

[@penelopevilallonga1610]

Whenever I want to go shopping, I organize my closet. Seeing all my clothes again makes me want to wear something I own and forget about the new piece I thought I needed 🙂

[@ColourfulNoir]

Love that! Thank you for sharing xx

[@myhubbyislouisvuitton4218]

I love this! I recently made a list of what was missing and I noticed that I needed more neutrals and a few more dresses because jeans became my uniform. I focused on adding only those things. It feels so much better as I was always just adding whatever took my fancy and I have far too much!

[@BagznBirdz]

This is genious! Will have to start doing this 👍👍

[@pisomadridful]

“Adore the Chanel bag we already have, instead of the bag that is in the Chanel store” - words of wisdom! Thank you so much, Eileen, for another helpful and inspiring video. Can’t agree more with your view on Instagram and social media - it is designed to make us feel that our lives are not enough, and that if we look like our favorite influencers and mimic their style, our lives will mimic theirs as well. I used to spend lots of money to have the same pieces as mu favorite Instagrammer, and as you’ve said, once I got one piece I was immediately busy looking forward to getting another. I’ve removed Instagram from my mobile phone and I have got so much more time now - and feel happier with what I already have. I’ve reduced internet consumption. But there’s something I won’t remove from my life - your KZbin channel 🥰🥰🥰. It’s so good to me! It makes me feel I’m in the right path now ♥️. Thanks again, have a wonderful week ahead!

[@ColourfulNoir]

I'm really honoured to have you here! It really is an amazing community we have here xx

[@jenniferalbert910]

Oh my goodness, the sentence about buying new things not being able to make us happy if our existing belongings didn’t was so powerful. Thank you for your perspective on this - it really is helpful.

[@ColourfulNoir]

Glad you liked the video! Thank you, Jennifer xx

[@missmegs37]

i definitely think this whole fast fashion is so exhausting! i agree with slowing down and getting creative with our closets. thats what true style is!

[@Panda299]

Hi Eileen, I love watching your videos, it's always calms me and brings me back to responsible shopping. When I watch luxury videos I want to buy, but when I watch minimalism videos, I want to chuck everything away haha. Thanks for the wonderful advice in this video xoxo

[@ColourfulNoir]

That means a lot, thank you xx

[@fashiondiary6217]

I’m definitely this way when it comes to clothes and shoes.

[@ColourfulNoir]

Less is more xx

[@nae4830]

Really like the direction you’ve taken with your content. Please continue 🙂

[@ColourfulNoir]

It means a lot to me, thank you xx

[@MY-kh9hx]

I came across your channel years ago but I didn’t like it or subscribe. I felt that was just another consumerism channel making me to feel bad about not having all the Chanel handbags. Lately, I found your channel again in a completely new direction and theme. And I can feel that you are so much happier after adopting minimalism. Many KZbinrs keep buying things but all I can see from their eyes are emptiness and discontentment. I am so happy for you. I also came across minimalism 2.5 years ago. Even though I was not a shopaholic before then, I gained so much during this journey of minimalism. I adore the concept of curated wardrobe and a curated and small collection of luxury handbags. Mine handbag collection only contains 3 pieces from luxury brands and 2 frequently-used ones from middle-priced brands and a few occasional bags (like travel bag / baby bag). I am happy with my collection. I do admire new handbags but I don’t want to get them. When I want to get a new one, I sell one. We don’t need to have every beautiful piece in the world. And more importantly, we don’t want to work so hard to acquire and maintain them.

[@ColourfulNoir]

I'm so glad we crossed path again and you joined this amazing community! I find your journey very similar to mine. For me, nothing is more important than my freedom xx

[@suzannehall5200]

This was really good. I enjoy watching KZbin fashion videos mostly because they inspire me to use my existing pieces differently. Even something as simple as putting a favourite pendant on a different chain can completely change an outfit. I really enjoy hearing people ask if I am wearing a new outfit when I am wearing only one new piece and everything else is smoke and mirrors and I am a complete mixture of new, vintage and preloved.

[@sylvanaclaassen9312]

I really like your video’s and sincerity. You changed my view on luxury shopping.

[@ftnkeek]

What a refreshing take when everyone else is saying BUY BUY BUY! thank you Eileen :)

[@ColourfulNoir]

Aww thank you so much xx

[@nikkil764]

I remember when I was little my mom had a beautiful black dress that she wore to parties with her pearls. Some of the other ladies criticized her because she wore it often. The truth was mom looked incredible in that dress rather than wearing something new that was a lesser quality like the others. Because my parents had lived in France they were accustomed to the French way of dressing. Where quality is valued over quantity. Mom always looked beautiful.

[@moderndayfamilyof6]

I had to giggle a bit watching this. You had featured a few outfits prior including the black jeans and lovely beige sweater. What did I immediately do--bought the sweater :-) I guess for me it's going to a one day at a time challenge. On the plus side, I completely adore the sweater, wear it regularly and will have it for a long time. Thank you for the taking the time to share your lifestyle because it truly does help many.

[@AdrienneMint]

Such wonderful advice, Eileen. This is my goal too. Less buying and more enjoyment of what I already have.

[@ColourfulNoir]

I'm sure you'll do well! xx

[@AdrienneMint]

@@ColourfulNoir ❤️

[@Buttercookiesssss]

Thank you Eileen, watching your video literally neutralised whatever other videos I watched today. Wish you and family Happy Lunar New Year! 新年快乐！🎉☺️

[@ColourfulNoir]

新年快乐! xx

[@Lifeisbeautiful-ri2tb]

Thank you for sharing your perspective on appreciating and enjoying the things we already have. I stopped doing impulse buys and I am planning to stick to my low buy year for 2022. 💖

[@ColourfulNoir]

Thanks for sharing!! Wishing you a smooth low buy year xx

[@premeyumlife443]

Look in our closets first before adding more. 👍🏼 thanks for sharing my lady. 🙏🏼😘😘😘Sandy

[@ColourfulNoir]

Thank you xx

[@discod]

Wonderful tips! I totally got in the trap of pandemic shopping and not even giving myself the chance to enjoy a new bag before buying another. Much more mindful this year (so far).

[@ColourfulNoir]

Thank you for dropping by xx

[@aniesarangua777]

Love your luxury minimalism journey! Totally agree and I’m also in my own journey now. Thank you for sharing 🌟🌟

[@ColourfulNoir]

Thank you for your support xx

[@vivistar_1]

Love this chat! Low buy👍🏼 very peaceful thought😉

[@linhl2352]

🧧Happy CNY Eileen! Wishing year of the Tiger bringing good health, many happiness, and many success to you and your beautiful family 💕🧧 Thanks for all your inspiration as I’m learning to do mindful shopping and family/health is my priority❤️.

[@ColourfulNoir]

Wishing you a wonderful year of Tiger too! xx

[@JasGillLifestyleLuxury]

Thanks for the great video Eileen - so helpful. I have definitely struggled with being too impulsive and this year I am going to steer my spending towards a more minimalistic, intentional spending style. Also I LOVE the colour your living room is painted in your cutaway shots!

[@ColourfulNoir]

Thank you! I think the interior design did a lovely job xx

[@thealiceedit2153]

You're so right about being comfortable wearing the same thing over and over again. When i started really practicing that by having a style uniform for work, it felt really liberating and i think i was more confident in my personal style, and dressing was effortless.

[@ColourfulNoir]

Love that! Thank you for sharing xx

[@anas.6870]

I like Chelsea too😁 And you are SO right about not caring what others think about your style. No one can tell YOU what to wear. Be yourself, it takes courage sometimes, but who else are you going to be?

[@ColourfulNoir]

Love that! xx

[@stephen4805]

This was very well written, appreciate your videos!

[@ColourfulNoir]

Glad you liked my insights xx

[@conniepleasantnails]

So many good points in this video. I recently took a harder dive into reducing my closet (it’s pretty small) and only keeping things I love. I have a few things I am testing and if I don’t continue to reach for them I will donate. I am down to 9 pair of shoes and I have made a list of what I want to replace when my current item wears out. I took the time yesterday to switch out a small wallet to a medium size wallet in my purse to fill in the space of the main bag I use. I wiped my bag with a very lightly damp cloth around the hardware and I made sure there was no lint or debris in the crease of the bag. I added everything back in and felt very grateful that I had made a good “sale” purchase on this bag. So for me really appreciating and caring for what I have makes me feel really good about my purchases. I can’t wait to say I am happy with everything in my closet. This is one of my most fulfilling journeys. Thank you for all of your insight ❤️❤️❤️

[@ColourfulNoir]

Gratitude is definitely the secret to a happy life xx

[@mindbodysoul8214]

Oh, I Still have an issue wearing the same thing over and over. But it's getting so much easier now that I mostly wear nudes/neutrals. That Dior Bag you're wearing in this video, I would Not have a problem wearing it everyday for an entire month...heck, make that 2 or 3 months straight. It's a dream piece of mine. BTW, the Best Shopping Ever is shopping My own closet and I Love it. Another Wonderful video. Have a Beautiful Week.🌺

[@ColourfulNoir]

Thank you so much for sharing! The Lady Dior is definitely a beautiful piece xx

[@elaineoverturf9918]

Loved this video! Your outfits make sense...good quality and fit and I love your color pallet! You are so right, we should always dress for ourselves, if it makes us happy that's all that really counts! As usual, thank you for your pearls of wisdom and food for thought. Looking forward to your next video💗

[@opalbeach9626]

Thanks for sharing. People just need extra activities in their lives then they won't have all that time to go shopping and be on IG. Spend time with your children if you have them. Learn a new language, i am 360 days non stop in learning French. Start reading some investing books....so much to learn and do. Have a safe week Eileen.

[@burberryclaretred6676]

Yes and exercise

[@ColourfulNoir]

Absolutely!! xx

[@warningshoes8986]

Your feet are so down on the ground, we need more channels like yours ! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ColourfulNoir]

Thank you so much 🤗 xx

[@petitestylesbygem3058]

Eileen! Im jusg a half way on your video and i just want say that I love love love to hear your opinions! Thanks so much for all the videos! They help me stick with my goal!

[@ColourfulNoir]

I'm so glad! Thank you so much xx

[@NottheotherAmber]

Hello Eileen. Long time watcher, finally a subby and now commenting. :-) Totally agree! I know people who have 30-50 bags and a lot of clothes that are mostly trendy or have do not have significant resale value. And how many SLGs does one person need? Thanks to you, I'm working on my minimalism. When I purchase luxury, there's peace of mind knowing my daughter and grand-daughter will have timeless classics. Even my daughter can wear my shoes so I don't feel bad when I splurge on them. Thanks for the video.

[@ColourfulNoir]

Aww welcome to my YT family! I'm so glad you hear I inspired you to take on minimalism, you won't look back xx

[@Biaduka]

You are sooo inspirational. Thank you!

[@ColourfulNoir]

Wow, thank you! xx

[@ladyfrance3]

« Like a headless chicken 🐓🍗🐔 ». Ahahah dead 😂😂😂. Thank you Eileen, you made my night 😁. Take care and kisses from France 😘.

[@ColourfulNoir]

Merci! xx

[@jacquelinego6786]

Your videos are so helpful Eileen! I love them! Keep them coming. 🙏🏻✨

[@heeyabbott9838]

This was such excellent advice Eileen! I find myself getting more and more turned off by giant luxury hauls and those channels that keep promoting them. I don't feel satisfied watching the constant consumerism anymore, and am looking to find ways to be content, feel grateful and appreciate what I already own. Thanks again for this!

[@JMilansJourney]

I absolutely loved this ! I am on my luxury minimalist journey and while I’ve made great strides there is still more work to do and this helped me tremendously! I am saving this on my playlist so I can always go back and remind myself if I feel myself drifting! You’re such a gem 💕 new subbie!

[@Bebesangchu]

I was a shopaholic, too. As I travelled abroad so often I always thought I should buy something that I can't buy in Korea or anything that is cheaper abroad. I learned minimalism while I was living in Manhattan for 2 years as I lived in a tiny 1 bedroom condominium. I had a very limited storage space. Sadly Iwent to too many sample sales and bought more than I needed. Now back in Korea, I realised how good it is to have a small closet only with items I love. I agree with you that I was also too busy to fully enjoy things I already. Thank god, I do now.

[@ColourfulNoir]

One of my favourite things to watch on YT is tiny house movement-- good way to learn how to downsize for me for sure xx

[@mylifemyjourney1]

Your videos are always refreshing. I have been thinking of selling (decluttering) some of my handbags but these price increase is making it hard to let go. I will do a low buy this year. Great video.

[@ColourfulNoir]

Wishing you a smooth low buy year xx

[@iamjulia9458]

Hi Eileen, 👋 Great video and yes, I agree that we should buy responsibly and use it. I don't understand how satisfying decluttering videos are as I see it as a waste of money in the process of buying and selling other than the 3 top brands which one may recuperate most of the initial investment. The rest are lost in the process. But when one limits their collection to the 3 top brands to preserve the value, it's kinda boring. All of the same bags in a rainbow of colors. 😆I prefer buy what I would use, keep a couple for collector's items and buy more contemporary brands, focusing on designs rather than prices

[@ColourfulNoir]

Great points! I think the best investment pieces are simply those we use the most xx

[@iamjulia9458]

@@ColourfulNoir 👍 Agreed. After all bags are just leather which will disintegrate over time if without constant care for it. Cold hard cash is more carefree. 😅

[@pmmers]

I think this can be applied to collecting anything in general. With a small collection you will appreciate it much more.

[@cup_o_TMarie]

You are always a lovely & inspiring presence, especially in this high consumption, fast fashion world💝 When I feel tempted to shop I can come here for reinforcement😹💪 Namaste🙏

[@ColourfulNoir]

Thank you so much xx

[@fashionandluxury101]

Great advice !This spoke to my heart, thx.

[@ColourfulNoir]

Glad it was helpful! xx

[@anthorpology]

love your videos x have you read any books about this? I recently did a digital detox by deleting instagram and Facebook, and im doing it now for luxury shopping. you're advice is really helpful!

[@ColourfulNoir]

No I haven't really read any books about this topic to be fair, just my two cents. I'm currently reading about cryptocurrency though xx

[@yulianagonzalez2428]

This video is for all people want to be good at shopping I try my best and I promise my self no more bags for me I really don’t need more bags no more SLGS no more shoes no more jackets or sweaters no more boots No more makeup. Thanks for sharing babe I really need this after I saw a cute bag in the store today I can’t take it out of my mind until now I realize I don’t need it YES IS CUTE but I have more bags fits the same amount of items so I don’t need it. I feel so good I didn’t buy it.

[@ColourfulNoir]

Glad my video was helpful xx

[@princeeverlove]

Eileen Sweet New Year🎊🎉🐯🐾Thank You!

[@ColourfulNoir]

Happy Tiger Year! Roar lol xx

[@princeeverlove]

@@ColourfulNoir 😺🐾😺🐾😺🐾😺🐾😺🐾

[@josellep374]

Well-said this is timely nowadays! :) I hope I can do this hahaha.

[@anneliberntsson3023]

Eileen - the YT voice of reason! xx

[@ColourfulNoir]

Thank you xx

[@josiegomz2350]

I just finished mirror3 shoe shine my Christian Louboutin booties.. How fulfilling!!

[@wwong1899]

Hi Eileen, thanks for your video! You have inspired me to spend less so that I can regain control over my life - with a lower spending level, I hope I can soon quit my job (which is too demanding for me physically and mentally)

[@conniepleasantnails]

How cool

[@ColourfulNoir]

I'm so happy for you! Life is too short to be stuck in a job we don't like. Wishing you all the best, Winnie xx

[@jennyfromtheblock9484]

i agree buy what we like what fits our lifestyle and budget always do it for ourselves not the jones :-)

[@vannaeldwijk7075]

As an experienced minimalist i have now discovered the Wow factor that's needed in order not to end up with a dull style which is the danger of minimalism. So i always make sure that i wear a wow piece of jewelry, bag, scarf or umbrella ☔ to complete my look. My two cents 🌹

[@ColourfulNoir]

😇thanks for sharing xx

[@ginnygeiken2625]

A big part, for me, of finding a more minimal lifestyle was to separate my real life from my fantasy life I thought I wanted. I don’t go to trendy bars and restaurants, I don’t go to cocktail parties every weekend, and I don’t do tea with high society ladies. Once I quit buying for a life I don’t really live, my consumption went way down and my happiness went way up!

[@ColourfulNoir]

You put it so well! Once I decided to be honest with my own lifestyle, it's a lot easier to be mindful with shopping xx

[@crepezryummy]

Can you do a video on all the different pieces in your small collection and show how you use them for different occasions?

[@lydialogy]

Hi eileen, love the earrings you were wearing. The link you provided is broken, is there another link?

[@ColourfulNoir]

Hi those earrings are completely sold out it seems, I've left some links for some similar ones xx

[@carmynavy]

Thanks for this 💕

[@elisebashan7060]

Love this ❤️

[@lth7023]

Eileen, you're not "Bored" with a small amount of Luxury Items, bc you've taken Control of the "Want" part of your Life & changed it into a "Practical Part" of Life! It's not "Practical" for ANY of us to have so much money tied up in "Things" that we don't even use, or may use so Seldomly! For instance a Chanel Bag could run £7-10k! That's "Want" but Practical says "I could remodel my Closet for that, or buy a Whole New Wardrobe of things I need to Wear Often!" That's not just Practical, it's taking Proper Control of your Life!

[@ndoucette9676]

Yes it’s so ridiculous what we are bombarded with. I need to give myself a break

[@littlebean8856]

I concur. 😊

[@ColourfulNoir]

Thank you xx

[@sherrysimon2331]

I agree with what you are saying. However I find it fun to purchase new things. That is something I can’t give up.

[@rene7362]

🥰

[@malaikarrr7239]

How many bags do you have now?

[@רפאל-ק1ו]

I think before going shoping , i should watch you and then go out and enjoy life. and not from buying material pieces.

[@ColourfulNoir]

Aww thank you! I must say I feel so much more alive after embracing minimalism xx

[@רפאל-ק1ו]

@@ColourfulNoir you are soo clever ! Learning from you! Thank you!

[@mybagoftheday1722]

Outfit repeating is so normal to me it the thought of trying not to wear the same clothes over again would be strange. However. I think ”the minimalists” who are happyly wearing just ablack (or grey) T shirt in my opinion are just lazy dressers who don`t know how to dress better, and if they emphasize always wearing the same outfit, that is just pure arrogance.

[@burberryclaretred6676]

I want to lose weight buy letting go

[@islandgirl220]

Lack of money keeps my purse collection minimal 😂😂😂😂....😢😭