Plus, basics are secretly my favorite pieces. As much as I love heels and statement necklaces, the stuff I wear the most is a good pair of jeans, comfy shoes and button up tops. Now you know. 🙂
I'm still working on putting it all together and hoping to share it with you here by the end of the month! It's hilarious how happy these organized-by-color craft supplies make me. Total day brightener.
Till next time. xo. Elsie
Credits: Author: Elsie Larson, Photography: Emma Chapman. Photos edited with Jean and Piper from The Signature Collection and Dixie B&W from The Folk Collection.
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You just look beautiful 🙂
Keri-Anne x
Such a nice post 🙂
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So pretty Elsie! I love the basics too and glad your showing your everyday outfits too!
Carlee
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I love basics, too! JCrew is my favorite for those types of tops. I love how you can style them so many ways when you pair them with a scarf or jewelry.
Cat
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LOVE those sneakers! so cute!
xxoo,
nikki
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Your basic outfit totally rocks! Honestly I always thought you wore heels and skirts 24/7 haha! Glad to know you’re also a ‘basic’ girl 😉
(Can’t wait to explore your studio!)
I love this look, it’s simple and classic!
I love your makeup and glasses!
I love those shoes! My style mantra is usually “classics with one fun piece”, and I might need those shoes as a “fun piece” 🙂
Johanna
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I love a good basic look! I’ve just started working somewhere that requires business dress and I hate it! I feel like an imposter…until I get home and change into my jeans, tee, and comfy shoes 🙂 you just can’t beat it!
I wish I had such a great space for all my crafting supplies – boxes and bags just aren’t cutting it!
Basics are my favorite too! Easy to mix and match that way. Can’t wait to see your studio!!
I love your shoes. Great photos.
Love this look!
You look SO lovely. Love the basics! And the leopard print is such a subtle way to incorporate a fun print. Love it! And three cheers for colorful studios! 🙂
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I’m so happy to see you share your real dressing, you look great even at simplest :^
And i’m so hyped about your studio room elsie x> can’t wait ^
I love those shoes!!!
xx,
E.
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Thanks for sharing nice story.
Yay for basics! I LOVE that tunic. And love the oh-so-organized supplies! Can’t wait to see the rest of your office <3
- Jess
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Love those shoes! Such a simple outfit, but looks amazing!
Haha! I feel so bad. No, I definitely do not wear heels every single day. 🙂
xx- Elsie
I can’t wait to share it!! It’s almost done.
xx- Elsie
Cute post, I loved it!
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You look totally like a new person in your basics..guess its not colors and heels always uh.. pretty! Love that tunic!
xo
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I have the same confession to make. I love vintage, and I love fun prints, but black v-neck tshirts will always, always be my go-to wardrobe item. Currently loving the v-neck boyfriend tees from Target, which I’m totally going to miss buying over here in the UK.
Sometimes basics are just where it’s at.
<3 dani
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Love a good basic. Perfect shirt and how cute are the slip ons! xx
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so classic!
Basics are great! I’m really LOVING abm lately. I really enjoy all the behind the scenes action you’re electing us in on. 🙂 xxx
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I love basics too! You can add lots of accessories to spice up your outfit! xoxo
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Love the outfit post. You look darling but I must know what that door color is. I am MADLY in LOVE.
Cheers!!
Those pumps are so cute!! been tempted with a pair similar for SO long!
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You look fabulous in your basic attire. I love it and those shoes are awesome. You can’t go wrong with basics.
Pretty much my entire closet is made up of basics. And I’m totally okay with that because they are for sure my favorite! Plus, I make a minimalist wardrobe every three months, so basics keep it more versatile. I just bought a pair of leopard slip-ons for my fall wardrobe, and I LOVE them! I almost bought the Steve Madden ones, but then I just pictured my cat peeing on them in a tragic (vengeful) accident and it would be a pain to get it out of that fabric. Sorry, that’s gross, but it’s the truth! Cats are the best/worst.
xoxo
Taylor
You look adorable! I will always have a huge love for a good pair of jeans. And those shoes. They couldn’t be better!
Love this simplistic look with a fun shoe! Is your shirt from J.Crew? I think I might need to add this to my closet!
charity
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I am a huge fan of basics, as well. there’s just something so comforting about them..as if they’re old friends. and you look absolutely stunning here, btw! thanks for sharing!
love, arielle
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Big fan of basics. Love the shoes 🙂
I love the shoes! Basics are a favourite in my wardrobe too!
Becki xxx
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Thank you so much Sarah!
That means the world to me!!!
xx- Elsie
Haha! That is gross, but I still love you.
xx- Elsie
You look just as awesome in basics, as you do in all of the colorful outfits I’ve seen you wear! I can’t wait to see your studio once it’s all finished up!
-Helen
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I love basics especially when I pair them with jewellery or scarfs!
Basics are always the best! Nice post. 🙂
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Love the tunic! Basics are a go to for me too.
Haha! In his defense, he is really old.
Simple but you gave the look that special touch with this leopard shoes
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Basics are so popular for a reason. I probably wear basics too often but I can’t help but love them. I’m always comfiest in a simple tee with jeans!
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Ohh, more please! I love basics for the ease but can’t help feeling a bit boring. Would love more pointers to not so basic basics like that great tunic!
Love your colour coordinated studio. You look really comfortable!
Ruh roh… now I want to go get some new t-shirts…and of course, some new jewelry to play with!
You all are the best.
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Simple is good. I really dig the plain outfit, fun shoes look. Love the shoes 🙂
Love white shirts ; )
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You look gorgeous, I love basics and you pull them off so well x
You are gorgeous, and so are those sunnies and the cute shoes! I love a basic, especially now that I’m getting a bit more set in my style. I used to only live in quirky sundresses and crazy fun pieces I picked up whilst living in Korea, but slowly some cute basics are working their way in, and I love how so fresh and so clean clean it makes me feel!
My all time favourite casual outfit – jeans with white shirt. You look gorgeous! Lovely photos!
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I love the basics too, loving the pictures in this post and great shoes 🙂
An outfit that includes leopard print shoes can never be boring
Lauren
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Lovely post! I live in basics at the moment and love it. Excited to see your studio! x
Your studio is getting so cute!
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So adorable! I love your shoes!!
I love those Martha paints! I buy those exclusively now when I need craft paint, just because the bottles are so pretty!
I’m loving your work attire! Comfy yet stylish!
Lulu xx
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I love everything about this look! Classy and simple!
Organized by color, especially if it’s All the colors, is the best! Rainbows always make me happy. 🙂
Also, besides how happy you look in that last picture, I have to say you totally remind of Linda Ronstadt from the 80’s. Which I mean as a compliment, she is *pretty*!
those shoes! i’m developing a new-found love for leopard print :)))
xo, cheyenne
Ahh! I love how colorful your photos are all the time. I totally agree that the rainbow of colors can make your day- I already want an area like you have on the last photo! Love this (:
Just catching up with my ABM reading and wanted to chime in on the idea of basics…they are my ‘go to’ wardrobe choice every single work day for most of the year! Chino pants that fall just below the hip, (or chino skirts), tailored button down shirts – (long or short sleeve, depending on the weather), dark socks or tights, corduroy blazers, and my favorite shoes are penny loafers (for ‘fun’ – I have a very conservative job).
With just these basic items in a variety of colors I rarely miss a beat during the morning rush to get dressed for work.
In summer I get a little more dressy with lightweight dresses, skirts, and stockings, but I enjoy being able to change it up for a few months!
And on another ‘catching up’ note: I love the new site design – as always, it’s lookin’ good ladies (and gentleman)! Thanks so much…
Great photos! I love your positive and all sunshine-y attitude. 🙂
Also, that door’s color is wonderful!
Have a nice day, Rona from threepinkcats
Organized by color anything is amazing! I recently organized my clothes by color and it’s been a game-changer as far as making getting ready easier!
love seeing this outfit. makes me feel better about my “lazier” days.