I have a love-hate relationship with trends. I have a love-hate relationship with basics. I have a love-hate relationship with being extra. Maybe I’m obessed with juxatipositons because I have so many of my own?
That feels like a subject for my therapist. I don’t provide therapy here, unless you count fashion (hint: I do), and one of the solutions that I can tell you works is Basic Unbasic (s). Sound weird?
I promise you, it’s not. It’s simple the practice of taking something “basic” (for argument, jeans and a jacket), and making it “UnBasic” (really just your own). And loves, it’s better than therapy.
I have a love-love relationship with details, so the ankle slits on these jeans make my heart swell with happiness. They’re perfect for showing off shoes, your ankles, or just being UnBasic.
This jacket? A take on the teddy bear style that’s so popular (but with an UnBasic stripe). It’s comfy, cozy, and has pockets. Great over everything, but I couldn’t resist pairing this jacket with a corset belt (seen here), and pulling the shoulders down to show just a little skin. (It’s aok to be UnBasic.) And these slides are one of my fave basics’ I just love how they’re comfy, classic and show the ankles.
Alone, these are great basic pieces. They’re enough, fashionable, and will get you compliments. However, I’m one of those people that can’t just stay basic (at times). I love taking these basics and making them UnBasic. Give them a little lift if you will. This makes them perfect for any day to night events you have, or even if you just want to be a little extra.
My need to be a little UnBasic all the time? My therapist and I will discuss it and I promise to one day just wear a basic outfit.
My fingers may have been crossed. What can I say? I’m basic UnBasic.
I’ve linked similar outfit pieces, and some of my favorite basics that can be made UnBasic below.
Let’s be extra together!
XO RA
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