I Like My Basics to Have a Little Spice, and These 29 Fit the Bill

If you were to get a glimpse at my closet you would see that my loyalty to fashion basics runs deep. I can't help it—as a mother of two little ones, dependable, stylish pieces make it super easy to get dressed in the morning. That's not to say that I don't like to have a little fun along the way—I am all about injecting fun basics into my usual outfit rotation.
In fact, I get a sartorial thrill when I come across a piece that fits the bill. It's often unexpected. Sometimes it happens while I shop my usual online haunts or even while perusing my favorite style muses on my Instagram feed. Nothing compares to landing on a classic with a twist. This season's highlights for me so far are all about subtle details like ruffles, micro pleats, cheeky earrings, cutouts, square-toed shoes, and much more. Keep scrolling to shop 29 fun basics I have my eye on at the moment. Trust me—it's taking a lot of strength from me to not add all of these to my virtual cart.
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Here for the waves and the '90s Gwyneth Paltrow vibes. Wear with the matching skirt for the ultimate look.
I can't help but covet Monikh's stamped Loewe bag. It's most definitely a splurge, but I can totally see getting a lot of wear out of the style.
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Jennifer Camp Forbes is a senior shopping editor atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing , where she has worked in a variety of capacities including creative director and various editor roles. She’s a well-known shopping expert that’s sought out for advice and insight on Wholesale Replica Bag trends, outfit ideas, and fashion picks thanks to her thoughtful shopping roundups. Jennifer's lifelong interest in fashion led her to intern at Harper’s Bazaar as an undergraduate. Later, while working towards her masters degree in psychological counseling at Columbia University, she founded two digital fashion publications: Le Fashion and Olsens Anonymous. The popularity of both sites grew and after graduation she decided put her plans to become a therapist aside to pursue a career in fashion.
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