I would definitely consider myself a basic girl. I try to keep up with all the latest fashion trends and own the newest, coolest styles. I tend to fit in with the crowd, except with the exceptions of preferring Dunkin' Donuts coffee over Starbucks (sorry, but it's just better) and hating Chipotle (it's just way overrated). I have even started to get on board with the avocado trend, even though I hate myself a little bit for doing so. Memorial Day weekend is a huge ordeal for us basics, so here is my guide to all the things you need to get through the weekend while also getting those perfect Instagram pictures.

1. An America Flag

Can you really celebrate any American Holiday without a picture of you standing on a beach wrapped in an American flag watching the sunset? Or, a picture of you staring at you significant other as you hold out the American Flag? The answer is an obvious no.

2. American Flag Swimwear

How will people know you love American and support all those who serve if you do not step out in an American flag swim suit? Whether it is a bikini or a super cute cut-out one-piece, it is a must. Extra points if you are wearing it while getting the typical American flag and beach picture.

3. A Fancy Pool Float

The best pool floats are of course the swan and the unicorn that you can lay out on in your American flag swimwear for that Instagram worthy picture, however, all sorts of floats will do like watermelons, pineapples and donuts.

4. A Fun Location

If you are blessed enough to have a really nice pool with fun floats, then you do not need to look any further than your back yard, however, if you are not as lucky, pack up the flag and the swimsuit and head out the door. If you have a beach or lake near you then those are great spots to get your pictures. If you do not, try to find a friend who has an awesome pool and is willing to have you over.

5. Fancy Sunglasses

Not just any sunglasses will do. You need a pair that scream DIVA!

6. Your Squad

Take a lesson from Taylor Swift, the queen of the basics, and get your squad together for Memorial Day weekend. You will be able to get great pictures of the group having fun together. Bonus points if you wear matching swim suits like Taylor's Squad.

7. Watermelon

Watermelon is a delicious treat that makes for spectacular photos. Slice up a few pieces for you and your squad before heading out to the pool or beach.

8. Sparklers

Sparklers will be the perfect touch to all individual and squad pictures once the sun goes down!

9. A Photographer

While you do not need to hire an actual photographer, you do need to rope in a parent, a sibling or a friend to take all those Instagram worthy pictures.

10. A Boat

Ok, so a boat is not technically a requirement, but if possible, it is highly recommended that you spend some part of Memorial Day weekend on a boat, and upload as many of the pictures to your Snapchat story as possible. Just remember to save at least one really good one for your Instagram.

Huge bonus points if you manage to get all items in on one super awesome, and incredibly basic, polaroid which you then snap a picture of and upload.