Welcome back everyone!
Before the new year began, I made a mental note that I wanted to be ~myself~ more unapologetically. I feel like I’m pretty open with my thoughts and everything on this blog regardless, but I was trying to think of interesting post ideas that could relate to this goal. Eventually, the title of this post popped into my head- I’m going to be talking about a few things that are very basic, but that I still love anyways because hey, I’m a pretty basic girl. It reminds me of a topic that would be some YouTube tag from back when tag videos were the thing to do on YouTube, but oh well! I loved those videos anyway 🙂 If you want to find out my basic guilty pleasures, keep on reading.
- Starbucks drinks – I had to start with probably the most basic thing to get it over with. To preface this, I (funnily enough) used to HATE Starbucks; I thought it was overpriced, overrated, and bland. It all changed on one sleep-deprived day at yearbook camp, when I finally tried the iced caramel macchiato that all my friends loved… it’s been true love ever since. I’m honestly not the biggest coffee fan though, so I expanded my horizons and tried the mango dragonfruit refresher with lemonade added- I would highly recommend that as well. If all else fails, I love their hot chocolate on any cold day.
- Glossier balm.com chapstick – I was reluctant to give into the Glossier hype at first, and I’m not the biggest fan of some of their actual makeup products, but I LOVE the balm.com lip balm. I got it in birthday cake for my birthday last year and it was the best chapstick I’d ever had. I also enjoyed the coconut and mint flavors, which I’m currently using.
- LUSH bath bombs – I guess this isn’t the most basic thing, it’s more of a self-care thing, but I remember when LUSH was all the rage. I love a good bath and treating myself, and I’ve just found that the bath bombs from LUSH were always my favorite. The scents are so much stronger, and the colors are much more vibrant.
- Poetry books like Milk and Honey – Yes, these are the “basic” poetry books that you’ll see pictures of all over social media. I love poetry and I write it quite often (if you’ve stuck around my blog for a while you would know I love to write 🙂 ), and I still enjoy reading “basic” poetry like this. I also recently read the Pillow Thoughts series since I got them all for Christmas, and I enjoyed those as well. Just because they’re shorter and less complicated poems doesn’t mean they’re not good quality writing- I think it’s great that they’ve also reached an atypical audience for poetry as well.
- Hydro Flasks – After reading this post, you’ll probably assume I’m a wannabe VSCO girl. You’re entitled to your own opinions, of course, but I’m definitely not. I got my first Hydro Flask four years ago, and I have never used any other type of water bottle since. They keep my water cold all day at school, and they’re very durable despite the fact that they dent easily. My favorite part is the straw lid you can buy, because it’s the best straw functionality I’ve ever had on a reusable water bottle, and I prefer drinking with a straw much more (don’t worry, I got metal ones for Christmas for when I’m not using my Hydro). Plus, they’re just so pretty!
- All the trendy shoes (Birkenstocks, Nike AF1s, Doc Martens) – I figured I would just combine these three pairs of shoes into one thing. I got Birkenstocks three years ago for Christmas, Doc Martens last year for Christmas, and Nike AF1s for my birthday last year. They are all pretty much my go-to shoes for school or various occasions, except for when I need something more neutral and I wear slip-on Vans. I live in Birkenstocks outside of school and during the summertime, and Nike AF1s are my go-to slightly dressy sneaker. These are three comfy shoe staples that every girl could use.
- Lululemon leggings – Yes, they are worth it. I got my first pair for my birthday in middle school and it completely changed my perspective on leggings and athleisure in general. I know that sounds dramatic, but they’re just so comfy and flattering. I have a couple pairs that I rotate, and they’ve all lasted at least a couple years without much sign of wear or tear. Another plus is that if they rip or anything, if you keep your receipt, they will exchange your damaged pair for a new one free of charge!
- Bath and Body Works candles – Again, I remember when these were all the rage on YouTube and their sales would be insanely crowded in my local mall. I’ve moved on from the world of Bath and Body Works perfumes and body lotions, but I still love their candles. They just have the best and most comforting holiday scents, and there are certain fall and winter scents that when I sniff them I just get flooded with memories.
- The casual look (hoodies and sweatpants, baby!) – This isn’t really a defined item, it’s more of a fashion taste/look in general. I feel like in the past few years it’s become more acceptable and even trendy to wear loungewear like oversize hoodies and sweatpants out. I have a hoodie collection that grows more and more each year, and I absolutely love to be comfy. Unless it’s summer, a special occasion or I’m feeling like I want to put together an outfit, you will most likely find me in a hoodie and sweats; that’s what I’m wearing right now.
- Teen drama shows (like Gossip Girl or Vampire Diaries) – These shows are just irresistible for me. I’ve binge-watched all of the main/most popular ones on Netflix and Hulu, and even a few of the lesser-known ones. I used to have way too much free time on my hands not having any extracurriculars in middle school; I barely watch any TV now, but I do often have my old favorite shows on in the background so I don’t really have to pay attention to them.
These are just a few of my numerous basic girl indulgences. I’m not embarrassed that I like these things, but I am hoping to find some less-basic things that I could talk about and recommend to you guys on this blog in the future. Let me know if we share any of the same guilty pleasures, or if you have any recommendations based on what I’ve shared 🙂
Brooke
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