With the arrival of fall, my Twitter and Facebook news feed are filled with pictures depicting the uproar of the "basic white girl," dressed in yoga pants and puffy vests, looking like Han Solo, while drinking a pumpkin spice latte from Starbucks. Ladies, at some point we have all been called "basic," and honestly, we usually take great offense to being labeled as such.
Well, I am hear to make a plea for the "basic white girl." If you enjoy the things that make you "basic," there is no shame! Just keep doing you!
Here are 34 "basic white girl" things that I just can't help but enjoy!
1. Monograms
If I can put my initials on it, you better believe that I will! A monogram makes everything look so much cuter.
2. Yoga Pants
Okay, really, who likes wearing real pants?
3. Starbucks
Personally, I am not a pumpkin spice latte fan. However, I will admit that an iced caramel latte does make my day a little bit better.
4. Hunter Boots
They make every rainy day brighter.
5. Ray Bands
They block all the basic haters while looking cute!
6. Snap Chat Selfies
I can't really justify all the selfies I take. It just happens.
7. Instagram Geo Tags
You have to let people know where the picture was taken. Duh.
9. Wearing workout clothes even when you aren't working out.
Sometimes, your workout clothes are so cute, you just want more than the people at the gym to see them.
10. Birkenstocks and Chacos
My feet have never known a better comfort than that of Birks or Chacos. Not only that, they can be made into year-round shoes when paired with socks. Oh, yes, you read correctly. Year. Round. Shoes.
11. Patagonia vests
They are just perfect for those days that are cold, but not quite cold enough for a jacket.
12. Nike Free Runs
Cute? yes. Practical for running? No.
13. Lululemon workout gear
Fact: Lulu is equivalent to drinking protein shakes. It gives you a lil something extra while working out.
14. The newest iPhone
Don't act like you don't want it too.
16. Big t-shirts
Once you buy a T-shirt in a large, there is no chance of ever buying another size ever again. And no, this is not *insert boyfriend's, dad's, uncle's, brother's name here* t-shirt. But yes, I did buy it in the men's section.
17. Home state pride
Hey, having state pride is actually kind of cool. Leave me and my state apparel alone!
18. Eating Chipotle more than my bank account allows
I'll have a bowl with brown rice, steak, beans, mild and hot salsa, lettuce, a little bit of cheese, sour cream, and guac. All day. Every day.
19. VS = homeland
Don't even act like that seven for $27 sale isn't a big deal!
20. Vera Bradley luggage
I prefer to travel in style.
21. Lily Pulitzer prints
"That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet (as the Lily First Impression print)"--William Shakespeare
22. Riding boots
They are truly a fall essential!
23."I literally can't even"
For those moments when the words aren't really there.
24. Netflix
There's a 100 percent chance that I talk about my addiction on the daily.
25. Knowing every word to "Pitch Perfect"
It's like the new "Breakfast Club!"
26. Making being tan as possible the number one goal for summer.
If tanning was a competition, I would so lose.
27. High-waisted shorts
They make your butt and legs look fantastic! Everyone should own a pair! And when paired with a crop top--perfection.
28. Throwback songs are my ish
Don't pretend that "Yeah" by Usher isn't on your pregame play list too.
29. Pinterest boards out the wazoo
I have my wedding planned. It's fine.
30. "Grey's Anatomy"
At one point McDreamy and McSteamy were both my MCM.
31. Disney movies
If you have not seen at least half of the 67 classic Disney movies, I don't trust you.
32. Sushi
Getting full of sushi is that happiest form of fullness you can possibly experience.
33. Owning a multitude of colorful, printed socks
Sometimes, my feet need to be appreciated too.
34. Hoes before bros
It's the life style everyone should choose.
If enjoying all these awesome things makes you basic, then just let your basic flag fly!
