My Favourite Basics

So, I've been told quite a few times in recent weeks that I should be a fashion blogger, so here we go!

I guess my first entry to the fashion blogging world should be a post about my favourite staple items, things I'll wear until they fall apart, and then will replace. 

1) Favourite Basic T-Shirt

I love a basic ballerina style t-shirt. The scoop neck and longer sleeve length is universally flattering, and so much more feminine than your basic, basic t-shirt.

My favourite is from Smart Set, because they're not too tight and not expensive. Also because I used to work there, so I have a million for work shirts. 

2) Favourite Cami

My clothing saviour in the summer is a bustier, full length or cropped. They're constructed thicker than your layering camisoles, so they can be worn alone, or under a cape/cardigan/jacket. They don't do too well under other tops, but that doesn't bug me. 

These are both from Aritzia's Talula line, Haneda is the cropped, and Toshima is the full length. I have multiples of both in black, and they were basically the only thing I wore this summer with maxi skirts. 

3) Favourite Work/Everywhere Jeans

Work jeans are different from going out jeans. Work jeans shouldn't be too tight or too skinny, but still flattering and easy to wear in many outfits. I like a high waisted skinny or slim leg, because high waist or mid rise pants offer more support and coverage for generally looking professional and because I'm usually moving around a lot at work. 

These are the J.Crew Lookout High Rise, despite their "superskinny" label, they fit me more like a slim leg, which is great for work when I want to look a bit more professional. These are also a great option if you want one pair of skinny jeans that you can literally wear any where because they can easily be dressed up or down. 

4) Favourite Legging Pant

I hate leggings. There, I said it. I own one pair of matte wet leggings from Guess that I've worn once, and a pair of yoga leggings that I thought were a good idea when I was 14. But legging-pant crossovers are great. These include any pants under the name of "pointe pants" "riding pants" and basically any skinny stretchy pants.

My favourite by far are the American Apparel Riding Pant. The only thing missing from making these perfect is the lack of pockets, but I'll live. They have a legging fit, with legging stretch, but have a thick elastic on the super high waist and a button-fly. That and the thick (also super warm) fabric smooth out your body and curves in a way that cotton leggings never will. They also have little pads sewn between the knees, one of my favourite details. But if you're currently wearing leggings in public, this is the perfect combination of comfortable like leggings, but appropriate as pants. 

5) Favourite Cape/Cardigan

I love capes and long, drapey cardigans. They're great for layering in summer time over shorts and skirts, but also good in fall and winter layered over thicker tops for warmth. 

My top cape is the American Apparel Jersey Shawl Cardigan, which is the cotton jersey version to the insanely popular Bouclé Shawl Cardigan, which I do actually have, but I find the jersey material easier to care for and more my style.