Hello my beloved readership,

basics, clarity and the limitation to the essentials – this is how create the reduction seduction. Check out variants of minimalism here.

No, I do not want to offer you a guide or manual how to become an introvert. I do admire them but it took me a whole lot of struggle to recognize the extroverted supremacy – or let us say, the value of being an extrovert in the core (thank you for that A. and all the amazing ENFJs, about whom I have written here, out there). I mean with my Enneagramme being 2w1 I found out that I do have introverted traits but lately I notice them to be more dominant.

Before I continue, what is the difference?

Extroverted people find their source of energy in other people, they do like social activities and prefer to talk.

Introverted people on the contrary are not necessarily loners with this explanation but they do find their source of energy in themselves, prefer the written word such as reading or texting and cannot stand crowds as much. They rather prefer a private, trusted circle of people and it does take them either time or an important event to break the ice.

Whatever type you are both of them have their legitimacy and need to be respected.

But indeed due to the experiences I have made and due to the cause the negative impact they brought with them I have found the INTJ-supremacy for myself – at least for what concerns business.

“How could you do this…? If you really want to get along with the people in a surrounding you are new in I suggest you to take the role of the observer. Try to be more introverted.”

“I know, extroverted people are like this…” [in a negative context].

It was not statements like these that inspired me and made me follow the advice. But in fact these two statements were directed to me from people who on the one hand let out their bossiness and talked bad about people’s back once the door was closed. On the other hand they were… I do not quite know if it is worth calling them dishonest (by the way @*£? you!). This particular one rather seemed like a weak-willed tool to me.

I am still proud considering myself an ENFJ in the first place in my very core: friendly, open, ambitious, compassionate, taking the lead when no one else feels like doing so and being there for the ones I loved. So do not get me wrong. Times when I sough to become an introvert are over. I once started off as an introvert – back then I learned that if you want to survive out there you have to become an extrovert and I do not see to go back to where I came from. This gift was too precious. I mean also I need to recharge my social batteries and often still enjoy my very own company as well as my thoughts and the written word but people matter to me. However I learned from a very recent experience that not everyone deserves your extroversion and that just like introverts I do prefer to keep my precious private crystal for my own and those who deserve it. I will be able to shine in a discreet way.

“(…) even if everything else may break it is minimalism that is going to remain as timeless classic.”

Trend: Minimalism

In my last article here I told you: Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen are the masters of minimalism. So in an article about minimalism such as remark must not miss! After almost two years (which feel like two months for me and you know why lol) the trend is back for spring activating its seductive side by reducing to the essential and keeping the interest alive. Throughout the passed three years also the most possible basic style has shown itself in different facets strengthening its deserved place in the popular and trendy world of fashion because we all know: even if everything else may break it is minimalism that is going to remain as timeless classic.

Look #1 in Details

• Pullover by Orsay
• Skinny jeans by New Yorker
• Ankle boots by s.Oliver
• Earrings by GUESS
• Lipstick by NYX Professional Make-Up
• Bag by VALENTINO

Look #2 in Details

• Blazer by Orsay
• Paperbag pants by Orsay
• Turtleneck by H&M
• Mochasins by GUESS
• Earrings by GUESS
• Watch by Tamaris

Look #3 in Details

• Top by New Yorker
• Poptrash pants by ONLY
• Mochasins by GUESS
• Cardigan by s.Oliver Black Label

Look #4 in Details

• Shirt by Adagio
• Top by New Yorker
• Leggings by H&M
• Socks by Pieces (Vero Moda)
• Watch by Tamaris

Love, Johanna