Many use the word basic as an insult. But, being basic is a lifestyle choice. Those who don't embrace it, still secretly love it. If you got it (an artsy Hazelnut Starbucks Macchiato) flaunt it (Instagram it).
7. Wine
It doesn't matter if it's white or red, chardonnay or pinot grigio...or even Franzia. You're most likely a junior in college and "over it." A double bottle gets you where you need to be just in time to turn on Netflix. You're a basic girl who doesn't need a man and who cries irrationally at social gatherings.
6. Mimosas
This level of basic calls for a full bottle of Andre and one cup of OJ. You love brunch, but love talking about your love for it even more. Apparently, you go every Sunday. You Instagram your veggie omelet, hiding the bacon plate on the side. In the end you just want an excuse to drink alcohol before 11. You're a basic girl who bubbles about brunch and hides her alcoholism in the a.m.
5. Sangria
You're best friends with the wine and mimosa drinkers of the world because you are the "in between" drink. Mimosas for morning, wine for the evening, and sangria for the midday sunshine. Your presence is always enjoyed and appreciated no matter what the occasion. You also love brunch, but your Instagram posts include the bacon plate on the side. In the end, you just want an excuse to drink any time between 11 and 5. You're a basic girl who always finds time to have a good time.
4. Cosmos
This level of basic stems from your 90s roots. You grew up not understanding the conversations on "Sex in the City," but loving their rose-colored cosmos. You're a middle-aged woman living in a basic girl's body. Unfortunately, men are not your forte. Most nights are spent with girl friends and empty Chinese food containers. Sometimes looking at your fortune cookie is too hard. You're a basic girl who tries to act mature, in a world that rains men with dad bods.
3. Margaritas
You're the life of the party. You probably make a lot of bad decisions that turn into good stories. You say "No regrets" way too many times. But who can blame someone for wanting an alcoholic smoothie? Queso and tortilla chips are two of the only food groups that you know. You find yourself at Mexico's multiple times a week. On the weekends, your pregame party involves the staff at Mexico's watching you take pictures of your sub-par frozen Marg. You're a basic girl who always finds time to have WAY too good of a time, with guac on the side.
2. Long Island Iced Teas
You don't waste any time. A Long Island iced tea orderer most likely has her nails done daily and her eyebrows are the definition of "fleek." You're high maintenance because you know you can be. Most likely, you've never had to pay for your drinks, and thus one turns into four rather quickly. Your high standards match your high heels, so even after 4 a.m. you won't be going home with the creepy guy ordering your teas. Instead you find a way to get wasted, while maintaining your composure. You're a basic girl who knows what you want and gets it.
1. Cranberry and Vodkas
Last week, a guy friend asked a bartender to give him, "the most, basic girl drink," possible. Within two seconds a cranberry and vodka was placed on the bar.
Taylor Swift is your spirit animal and you double text without hesitation. Snapchats feature your pumpkin spice latte and small dog. Depending on the season you're either in hunter boots or jack rogers. Your Instagram features a range of selfies with a combination of #nofilter #nomakeup and the unwritten one Insta a day rule is ignored weekly. You're the most basic combination of basic features and you embrace every single one of them. You're THE basic girl who knows what filter to choose.
