IT'S FALL Y'ALLLLLL (good links inside)
the official guide to the acceptable basic things in life.
We are gathered here today to honor Pumpkin Spice and all the basic B*s out there. Because you know what???? Maybe being Basic isn't so bad!!!!! Stassi from VPR was onto something with her book Next Level Basic… let's just embrace it this season, okay?
So in honor of PSL and PSCD szn (use context clues, come on!), we've rounded up our favorite basic picks that are, you know, basic but-like-still-cool-mom-vibes. Tbh, you probably either own, have wanted to buy, or will purchase the below immediately after reading this email. We're just giving you a little xxxtra permission ;). What are friends (who you've never met IRL and who work on a brand that literally makes donuts & cookies) for?
And in honor of this newsletter celebrating all things basic, you can use code SANTAL33 for a 15% off your next order (IYKYK). Link Here.
Love you, mean it.
BEST OF BASIC HOME
Shiplap. Lol can you guess that Patrick added this one??? But I mean the below is kind of cute? Bode just launched their one of a kind shoppe and you guessed it, the walls are lined with Ship Lap. Jury is out on if it was a collab with Chip and Joanna Gaines, but I’m gonna say ittt….. it’s cutee!!! Maybe we just need a new word for shiplap??? It truly is a word that gives me a visceral reaction.
Barefoot Dreams Blankets Gone are the days I am embarrassed of my 3 Barefoot Dreams blankets bc they are so fKing soft (dw, my husband doesn't know how much they cost). But also this Amazon dupe will save you a lil $. ;)
BEST OF BASIC FASHION
Uggs (we had to) - Hot debate between *which* Uggs to purchase - we're pretty 50/50 here internally. Between these Minis and these Tazz. You know what, you do you, boo.
BEST OF BASIC FOOD
Think! Bars - they’re better than all of the other bars and the peanut butter flavor is actually good, I don’t care what you tell me.
Subway Sandwiches - Alison Roman disclosed her go-to order this summer and it’s actually pretty effing good.
Pumpkin Spice Lattes - adding for good measure.
Not a food, but shaking your sweet green salad at your desk and giving your coworker intense eye contact as you do it.
BASIC THINGS WE STILL CAN’T GET BEHIND
Le Labo Santal 33 - I’m sorry if you own it. It’s just time to move on. Even the New York Times said it was too much back in 2015. (Use code SANTAL33 for 15% off your next order, lol.) Try fragrances from Byredo or Frederic Malle instead!
Macramé Wall Art - It gets dusty and the Butcher’s Daughter in Venice reallllllyyy went ham with it to a point that made me overwhelmed.
BeReal - I think this is done??? That’s all.
Not Liking Lana Del Rey - looking at you…yes you.
Ok brb my PSL is getting cold. <3
With that, I’ll leave with with this photo of Chip and Joanna Gaines with “#Shiplap” heather grey t-shirts…
xx DEUX