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Why being 'basic' isn't an insult

We all know the stereotype.

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Why being 'basic' isn't an insult
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Starbucks in one hand. iPhone 6S Rose Gold in the other. There's UGG boots on her feet even though its 78 degrees outside. She listens to Justin Beiber and reads books by John Green (or watches the movies, that totally counts right?). You know her, we all do. She's 'basic'. And I'm here to tell you why that's awesome.

She's easy to please.

Being basic also means that she isn't going to be super picky...about anything really. Anywhere you want to eat will be okay because she'll probably order chicken strips or a cheeseburger no matter the place.


Present shopping has never been easier!

A basic girl has commonly known interests. Don't worry about having to go to an obscure shop to find her a gift (you could probably find one on Amazon's homepage). A simple phone case that says 'bae' could make her entire year.


She's always 'in the know'.

As much as she's on social media, she is bound to know a lot about a lot of people. Whether it be hometown drama or celebrity twitter feuds, I can guarantee she always knows long before you do.


Her makeup is always on point.

Her obsession with eyebrows certainly doesn't go unnoticed. I'm certain she could go toe to toe with the queens of contour (Kardashians/Jenners). And yes, I'm absolutely sure that she spent $45 on a rainbow highlighter.


She's confident.

Let's face it, anyone who can honestly and unapologetically enjoy things that are widely considered lame or unimportant deserves a round of applause. She doesn't care that you think she's basic. She's living her life and loving every mainstream second of it!

It's probably time for us to admit, we're all a little basic.

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