Quotes About Minimalism

Quite a few books about decluttering are published in a year.

I'd been thinking I'd have to learn how to play really well, but obviously the message of punk was that you just learn three chords in a week and you're away.

I think there is always a need for pure design. With pure design, you don't need so much decoration.

Just as pure abstract art is not dogmatic, neither is it decorative.

The type of work I like is pure and simple and profound.

I purge compulsively. I'm constantly shedding things.

Original Monkees' songs were produced very thinly, on purpose.

I am a person who goes out without a purse.

I would say that if the idea of decluttering pushes some kind of a button in you, it may be a sign to give it a try.

I don't go for the flash and panache.

I don't like flashy things.

A roll-neck and some flat shoes is about as good as it gets.

When I shop, I only do it when I really have to do it for something. I don't like to try on clothing like that - as much I love looking fly.

When you do everything to make the very best product, it also means you're very focused on just a few products.

Folk is bare bones music.

I have never used makeup in my life. I'm not fond of it at all. I love myself the way I am, and I try my best not to use it - the only things I use are sun screen and eyeliner.

I'm actually a ridiculously basic person when it comes to make-up, and I pretty much wear the same things I did when I started my company 22 years ago, apart from a few differently textured foundations.

I don't shop. I haven't shopped in about four years.

Don't overpack your carry-on. You're never going to read that second book or that fourth magazine.

I don't use a hairdryer when it's not necessary; I try to look after my fragile hair.

No one's playing records anymore, so find your favorite and frame it, then get rid of the rest - try selling or donating them.

I think French women tend to keep it simple. I'd say try the less-is-more approach, which is not always easy to get right.

I consider myself to be a 'reducetarian.' I try to consume less and be aware of the decisions I'm making. Not just food, but single-use plastics, and fossil fuels and energy.

The drone is a very fundamental part of my music, although it's not always present.