Productive Pixie: February 2019

I am super excited to be writing this post! When I started my blog at the beginning of last year, I never would have imagined that it would be what it is today.

Side Note - This post may contain affiliate links, which means if you buy something from one of these links, I may receive a small commission at no cost to you. For more information, you can read my privacy policy. Thank you for supporting my blog. :)

Updated for 2024 - I'm leaving this post up, so people can see that not all blogs grow quickly. I now make money every day with my blog, and it has reached well over a million views!

1 Year of Blogging (Statistics + My Journey)

Okay. So technically my blog anniversary isn't until tomorrow, but I always post on Saturday, (got to keep to a schedule you know 😄) so I am just celebrating one day early.

This is going to be a long post, so sit down somewhere comfy and get ready to read!

Blogging is an ever-changing journey, and it does go slowly at times, but that is when you have to remember why you are blogging in the first place.

Are you blogging because you love writing and connecting with other like-minded people... or is it because you want to see how much money and followers you are earning?

How it All Started (A Timeline)

First, I wanted to give you some background on how this blog started, with a timeline.

February 24, 2018, I started a blog called Dancer's Dream Design (I change my blog's name later to Productive Pixie) and published my first post, which has now been deleted.

Why was my first post deleted?

When I first made this blog, it was to promote a fitness and bullet journaling store on Zazzle. Now I have taken this blog in a new direction.

NOTE - I didn't start tracking my blog growth until August of 2018 when I started turning this blog into an actual blog and not just a promotion site and so the only reason I know when I started this blog is from that first blog post.

August 2018

15 Subscribers
41 Pinterest Followers

September 2018

39 Subscribers
49 Pinterest Followers

September 23, 2018 - 10,000 total blog pageviews!

October 2018

65 Subscribers
69 Pinterest Followers

October 18, 2018 - 50 blog subscribers!
October 24, 2018 - My first guest post was accepted. :)

November 2018

74 Subscribers
82 Pinterest Followers

November 18, 2018 - I change my blog name to Productive Pixie!
November 24, 2018 - My first guest blog post was published, and I have a guest post published on my site too!!!

Recommended - How to Plan for the Little Things While Getting the Big Things Done (Guest Post)

Recommended - How to Find the Organization/Planning System for Your Lifestyle (My Guest Post!)

December 2018

This month, I slacked off on posting to take a little break, so I didn't track how many subscribers or Pinterest followers I had.

So, let's fast forward to February because I am sure that you will get tired of seeing all of these blog statistics.

February 2019

I now have over 100 Pinterest Followers and over 100 Subscribers.

My Goals for Blogging

This year, I have so many goals for my blog, but I am going to remember that it is okay to not reach all of my goals. There is always the year afterward too!

300 Subscribers
150 Pinterest Followers
Work With a Brand
Guest Post on at Least two More Blogs
Reach 100,000 Total Pageviews
Sell 10 Items From my Shop (Now Closed)
150 Blog Comments (Leave a comment below to help me reach this goal 😊)

These are just a few of my goals, and I hope that you will help me to reach them.

Earnings

I haven't actually monetized this blog yet. You always see those pins on Pinterest that say, "How I earned $300 dollars my first-month blogging", but that isn't why I am blogging. I blog because I want to share what I know with others.

I might start monetizing my blog this year though.

What I Have Learned from Blogging

I have learned so much from blogging, that I don't even know where to start. I have learned how to correctly use SEO, how to design pins for Pinterest, how to take blog photos, set up email sequences, and so much more.

If you have a question about blogging, then leave a comment below.

Blogging is so much more than just writing the post and hitting publish. After you hit publish, then you have to start promoting, promoting, promoting.

Blogging is hard work, but it has been a great experience, and I can't wait to see what next year will be like! :) Thanks for sticking with me and reading this post.

I would love to hear what you think about blogging in the comments below!

Please pin this post so others can read it too. :)

February 23, 2019 3 comments

How is your capsule wardrobe going?

Your Guide to Purses + How to Add Them Into Your Capsule Wardrobe

Updated for 2024

How to Pick Purses for Your Capsule Wardrobe

You need at least one purse in your capsule wardrobe because you have to carry things around in it. Right?

Well, don't worry because I have you covered. In this post, I will walk you through the steps to choosing and then buying your purse.

The steps to picking and buying a purse are relatively easy to follow, and so you should have no trouble picking the perfect purse for your capsule wardrobe.

1. Pick the Color of Your Purse

To do this, look through your wardrobe and see what your base color is. If you have a capsule wardrobe, this should be easy because you probably already know what your base color is.

You should have one purse in your base color, and then you can get a little bit more creative. Black is also a safe color to go with.

My base color is black, so I have a purse in black and then another big color in my wardrobe is navy blue, so I have a navy blue purse too.

Think about how clean the purse will be in a few months. It is best to go with darker colors because you are going to be carrying your purse around with you a lot and setting it down etc. It will be not as clean as it first was a few months later.

I would not go with a white purse unless it has a big print on it like floral or gingham because if not it will start turning grey. You can't wash a handbag! :)

2. The Accent Colors

Accent colors are important. Accent colors are usually the zipper and the other metal components on your purse.

Do you have more silver or gold in your capsule wardrobe?
What color jewelry do you usually wear?
What type of metal is your favorite?

Below are some common types of metal used for accent colors.

Gold
Silver
Bronze
Brass
Rose-Gold

3. The Print and Texture on Your Purse

I would say to have one purse with no print on it, but after that, your purse can become a little bit more fun. When looking at a purse with print on it, the most used color in the print should be one of the colors in your capsule wardrobe.

If you don't know what I am talking about, you can read some tips on creating a color palette for your capsule wardrobe.

Make sure that the print doesn't look too big or too small on the purse. To figure this out, you can find a mirror, and then stand a little back from it, and see if the purse looks out of place.

Do I need texture on my purse?

Not necessarily, but if you don't have any other textured items in your outfit, then it is a good idea.

A little bit of texture always adds to your outfit! :)

To figure out if the texture on your purse is right, you can do the same as with the pattern. Stand back a little bit from the mirror, and see if the texture stands out from the outfit too much.

4. The Size of Your Purse

Have you ever boughten a purse, and then found out that what you wanted to carry in it doesn't fit?

Yep, it's a big hassle. So to make sure that this doesn't happen to you, when you are shopping for a purse, bring a few items, which you think you might want to carry in your purse.

Sunglasses
Wallets
Notepads
Your Planner

These are a few things you might need to carry around with you in your purse, so you want to take them all into consideration when buying.

5. The Shape of Your Purse

Depending on what you are carrying in your purse, should help determine the shape of your purse.

If you want to carry your planner with you, it might not be a good idea to get a circle-shaped purse. And if you always want to carry your sunglasses with you, it might not be a good idea to get a small wristlet.

If you don't want things to fall out, remember that you will want a zipper or flap going over the top of your purse.

A few different types of purses you might consider getting are...

A tote bag
A handbag
An over the shoulder handbag
A wristlet

Those are all five of the steps to picking a purse, and now I have a few tips for when you are picking out your purses.

When going shopping, wear an outfit which you want to wear with the purse you are hoping to buy. That way when you find one you like, you can find a mirror to see how it looks. :)
Look inside the purse before you buy it. To see how much will fit inside and how many pockets are inside too! The outside of the purse may look like it is bigger on the inside than it actually is so now might be a good time to see if some of those accessories you brought with you actually fit. Just remember to take them out again so you don't lose them!

Common Questions About Picking Purses for Your Capsule Wardrobe

How many purses do you think I should have in my Capsule Wardrobe?

I would recommend having three purses. A big one (Maybe a tote bag), a medium-sized one (an over-the-shoulder handbag is a nice pick!), and a small one (a wristlet works great).

That way when you have a lot to carry you can use a big purse. When you just need the essentials, you can use the medium-sized one. And when you just want to add a little style to your outfit, you can use the small one.

How much would you pay to get a quality purse?

I definitely wouldn't pay over $400 dollars for a purse. You can always find a nice buy for under $200 dollars.

If you are on a budget, then you can probably find something for less than fifty dollars at one of your favorite stores.

How to Pick Purses for Your Capsule Wardrobe

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If you have any other questions about adding a purse to your Capsule Wardrobe, then leave me a comment below.

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February 16, 2019 3 comments

Do you want to look wonderful, but can't find the clothes that you know you own in your closet because it is too cluttered?

How to Unclutter Your Wardrobe + 3 Day Challenge

Updated for 2024

How to Unclutter Your Wardrobe in Just 3 Days

Are you tired of never finding that one item you really wanted to wear?

Hmmm. Maybe it is time for a closet makeover.

If you need help uncluttering your closet, then you are in the right place.

In this post, I will give you actionable steps and tips to unclutter your closet so that next time you open it to find your outfit for the day, you can find it right away.

Day 1 - Decluttering

1. Start by opening your closet door and drawers and pull out all of your clothes. Yes, this will actually make your room look messier, but trust me. Your closet will look a lot better afterward.

2. Try each piece on and decide if it still fits. Put all of the clothes that fit in one pile, and all of the clothes that don't fit into a separate pile. In doing this and the following steps, we are going to pare down your wardrobe to fewer pieces so you can get rid of all the clothes you don't wear.

3. Put all of the clothes that don't fit to the side, and we will deal with those later. Make sure that this pile also includes clothing that you hope will fit later. :)

4. Now go through that clothing that does fit and look for holes that can't be repaired, socks without matches, and clothing with stains that won't come out. All of those, you don't need any more so you can put those in a separate "get rid of" pile.

Day 2 - Organizing

5. All of the clothing you have left should fit and should not have holes, stains, etc. But... do you really like them? Well, that is what this step is for. Go through each item and ask yourself if you like it. If you don't like it, then why would you want to wear it? Every piece you don't like, you can stick in the "get rid of" pile.

6. Now you should have three stacks of clothing: the items that I like and fit well, the clothes that are holey or stained, and the clothes that don't fit. Let's deal with the clothing that doesn't fit. If you like it and are keeping it as inspiration, then keep it, but if not, then you can give it away.

7. The holey and stained clothing can be thrown away or donated.

8. Are you proud of how far your wardrobe has come? Well, you should be! :) All of the clothing you have left fits well and you like. What more could you ask for? Now it is time to take inventory.

Day 3 - Taking Inventory

9. Pull out a few sheets of lined paper. Divide your pages into six sections: tops, jackets, bottoms, dresses, shoes, and accessories. You may decide to combine your tops and your jacket section, but that is up to you.

10. Now decide on a name for every piece that you have in your wardrobe. like "black ankle boots" or "blue ruffle top". Write down every item under its section, and where you bought it from. (For when you want to buy another one.) A great place to keep this would be in your planner or bullet journal.

Keeping Your Wardrobe Uncluttered

11. Now that you have your wardrobe uncluttered, all you have to do is decide how you are going to keep it uncluttered.

Are you going to put away your shoes in their box instead of just dumping them on the closet floor?

Are you going to zip up your jackets, so they don't fall onto the floor when you try to take something out?

Recommended Post - 3 Ways to Organize Your Closet to Save Time

12. Organize all of your clothes and maybe try some of the organizing tips below.

How to Unclutter Your Wardrobe in Just 3 Days

Below are a few ideas to try to help you keep your closet uncluttered.

Separate your shirts from your jackets and add in dividers
Buy a shoe organizer
Make a goal to keep everything off the closet floor
Buy small plastic boxes to keep your shoes in
Divide up your clothes by color
Buy drawer dividers (I am thinking about trying this soon!)

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I hope that this helped you unclutter your wardrobe. I would love to hear about it in the comments below!

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February 09, 2019 No comments

Are you looking into starting a Capsule Wardrobe, but you don't know if it is right for you?

7 Common Misconceptions About Starting a Capsule Wardrobe

Updated for 2024

Today I have all of the myths laid out so you can decide for yourself if it is right for you.

I have a capsule wardrobe and I love it! ...But I am not going to let that influence how I write this post. I promise! :)

7 Common Misconceptions About Starting a Capsule Wardrobe

1. It is Too Expensive

Yes, some people would say that having a capsule wardrobe is too expensive because you buy more expensive pieces so that they last longer. In my capsule wardrobe though, it is not a problem. I am able to find pretty good quality pieces for not that much.

2. I Won't Have Enough to Wear

In a Capsule Wardrobe, you cut your wardrobe back to fewer pieces, but that doesn't mean that you will have less to wear, because every item you have you love, and all of your pieces look good on you.

I have around 30-35 pieces in my wardrobe, and I can create over 500 OUTFITS. Is that what you would call not having enough to wear?

3. It Will Take Too Long to Create

Yes, your capsule wardrobe will take time to make, but you will still have plenty to wear while you are creating it. I liked creating my capsule wardrobe and, of course, it depends on how quick you are doing your shopping.

4. I Will get Bored With my Wardrobe

Your capsule wardrobe is an ongoing process. It will change as your pieces are no longer wearable and you will have to buy new ones. If your wardrobe is in the right colors, and you look great in every piece, then you shouldn't get bored with it.

5. My Clothes Will go out of Style and Then I Will Have Nothing to Wear

A capsule wardrobe is made of pieces that are timeless so that you can wear them all of the time. A capsule wardrobe is about buying clothes which you look good in and make you feel confident and happy when you wear them. If you feel confident and happy when you wear your capsule wardrobe, then it doesn't matter if they are in style or not.

6. A Capsule Wardrobe Can Only Have Neutral Colors

This is partly true. Your capsule wardrobe should center around one to two neutral colors, but it doesn't have to have only neutral colors in it.

7. Your Wardrobe has to Have This Specific Number of Items in it

Some say that the magic number is thirty, others say it is forty, and others say that it is only 25. Who do you believe? I think that when deciding how many items you should have in your capsule wardrobe, you should find out what works for you. Because what works for me isn't going to work for everyone.

7 Common Misconceptions About Starting a Capsule Wardrobe

That is all seven misconceptions or myths about starting a capsule wardrobe.

Which capsule wardrobe misconceptions did you believe when you were first starting your capsule wardrobe?

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I can't wait to hear about you starting your first capsule wardrobe in the comments! how did it go?

Pin this so others can know about these common misconceptions too!

February 02, 2019 No comments

1 Year of Blogging (Statistics + My Journey)

How it All Started (A Timeline)

August 2018

September 2018

October 2018

November 2018

December 2018

February 2019

My Goals for Blogging

Earnings

What I Have Learned from Blogging

How to Pick Purses for Your Capsule Wardrobe

1. Pick the Color of Your Purse

2. The Accent Colors

3. The Print and Texture on Your Purse

4. The Size of Your Purse

5. The Shape of Your Purse

Common Questions About Picking Purses for Your Capsule Wardrobe

How to Pick Purses for Your Capsule Wardrobe

How to Unclutter Your Wardrobe in Just 3 Days

Day 1 - Decluttering

Day 2 - Organizing

Day 3 - Taking Inventory

Keeping Your Wardrobe Uncluttered

How to Unclutter Your Wardrobe in Just 3 Days

7 Common Misconceptions About Starting a Capsule Wardrobe

1. It is Too Expensive

2. I Won't Have Enough to Wear

3. It Will Take Too Long to Create

4. I Will get Bored With my Wardrobe

5. My Clothes Will go out of Style and Then I Will Have Nothing to Wear

6. A Capsule Wardrobe Can Only Have Neutral Colors

7. Your Wardrobe has to Have This Specific Number of Items in it

7 Common Misconceptions About Starting a Capsule Wardrobe

About Me

Categories

Blog Archive

1 Year of Blogging (Statistics + My Journey)

How it All Started (A Timeline)

August 2018

September 2018

October 2018

November 2018

December 2018

February 2019

My Goals for Blogging

Earnings

What I Have Learned from Blogging

How to Pick Purses for Your Capsule Wardrobe

1. Pick the Color of Your Purse

2. The Accent Colors

3. The Print and Texture on Your Purse

4. The Size of Your Purse

5. The Shape of Your Purse

Common Questions About Picking Purses for Your Capsule Wardrobe

How to Pick Purses for Your Capsule Wardrobe

How to Unclutter Your Wardrobe in Just 3 Days

Day 1 - Decluttering

Day 2 - Organizing

Day 3 - Taking Inventory

Keeping Your Wardrobe Uncluttered

How to Unclutter Your Wardrobe in Just 3 Days

7 Common Misconceptions About Starting a Capsule Wardrobe

1. It is Too Expensive

2. I Won't Have Enough to Wear

3. It Will Take Too Long to Create

4. I Will get Bored With my Wardrobe

5. My Clothes Will go out of Style and Then I Will Have Nothing to Wear

6. A Capsule Wardrobe Can Only Have Neutral Colors

7. Your Wardrobe has to Have This Specific Number of Items in it

7 Common Misconceptions About Starting a Capsule Wardrobe

About Me

Categories

Blog Archive

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