So I was scrolling through my phone the other day, trying to find that one photo from last summer, and you know how it goes â you end up falling into a rabbit hole of old screenshots and random notes. And there it was, this ancient Basetao spreadsheet I made ages ago. I swear, it felt like stumbling upon a time capsule of my past self’s questionable fashion choices.
Anyway, life’s been pretty chill lately. I’ve been spending way too much time at this little coffee shop near my place â the one with the weirdly comfortable chairs and the barista who remembers my order. It’s become my go-to spot for just zoning out or, you know, pretending to be productive while actually just people-watching. The other day, I saw this guy walk in wearing the coolest vintage denim jacket, all faded and patched up, and it totally reminded me of this one item I had saved in my Basetao sheet like two years back. Never ended up getting it, but seeing it in real life kind of made me wish I had.
Speaking of random finds, I’ve been low-key obsessed with these chunky sneakers I picked up recently. They’re not from any fancy brand or anything â just something I stumbled upon while browsing online. But they’ve become my everyday go-to, perfect for those long walks to the coffee shop or just running errands. It’s funny how sometimes the simplest things end up being the most worn, right? I feel like my whole Basetao spreadsheet template used to be filled with these grand plans for elaborate outfits, but lately, I’m all about that effortless, thrown-together look.
Oh, and I finally got around to reorganizing my closet last weekend. It was a whole thing â music blasting, clothes everywhere, me questioning every life decision that led to owning three nearly identical black sweaters. In the middle of the chaos, I found this old flannel shirt I’d completely forgotten about. It’s super soft and worn-in, and it’s been on heavy rotation ever since. It’s not in any of my old planning spreadsheets, but it’s quickly becoming a staple. Goes with everything, doesn’t need ironing â total win.
I’ve also been wearing this one necklace nonstop. It’s just a simple silver chain with a tiny pendant, but it’s one of those pieces that somehow ties everything together. I think I got it on a whim during a trip a while back, and now I feel kinda naked without it. Funny how that happens â you don’t plan for something to become your signature thing, it just does. Makes me wonder about all the items I meticulously logged in my Basetao tracking sheet that I never actually wore more than once.
The weather’s been all over the place lately â sunny one minute, pouring the next â so layering has been key. I’ve been living in this oversized corduroy jacket I found at a thrift store. It’s got these huge pockets that I keep stuffing with random stuff: keys, receipts, sometimes even a snack for later. It’s not fancy, but it’s got character, you know? And it layers perfectly over pretty much anything. I feel like my style has shifted from trying to follow some pre-planned Basetao spreadsheet aesthetic to just wearing what feels right in the moment.
Anyway, I’m sitting here at the coffee shop again, typing this out while sipping on my probably-too-expensive latte. The sun’s starting to set, casting this warm golden light over everything. I’m wearing those chunky sneakers, the old flannel, and that trusty corduroy jacket, and I realize I didn’t plan any of this. It just sort of… happened. And maybe that’s the point â sometimes the best outfits aren’t the ones you plot out in a spreadsheet, but the ones you piece together from the things you actually love wearing. The barista just waved at me, and I’m thinking I should probably head out soon. The evening air feels nice this time of year.