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The Basic B*tch Guide

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Elise Chaffiotte Student Contributor, University of Scranton
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Samantha Milazzo Student Contributor, University of Scranton
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Scranton chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

We write this being basic b*tches. Well, it is just something you accept when you are killing it in Lulu leggings, Uggs and carrying your Starbucks. Our go to phrase is “I can’t” and every instant is an “OMG” moment. We are those girls with Lilly Pulitzer everything and the ones who “don’t drink beer.” Whether you are a hater or a lover of basic b*tches, it is most def time to accept that you are surrounded by them. Chances are you are most likely one too. Read on to get the down low on why we love being basic.

Warning: if you can relate to one or more of these things chances are you are suffering from a condition known as being a basic b*tch.

1. It is a must to countdown the days until PSL’s.

2. Your most recent emojii page consists of…

3. Selfie sticks save you from situations like this.

4. When the Lilly pattern you want is sold out…

5. Choosing an Instagram filter is like mission impossible.

6. You really love Taylor Swift and cannot help but belt out Blank Space… she just really gets you.

7. You carry a longchamp bag with the excuse that “it fits everything.”

8. You hate to admit it but you love the Kardashians and wish you could be Penelope.

9. You are well aware of how ugly Uggs are but ugh they are just so comfy.

10. “I can’t” and “I can’t even” are your two most used phrases in your everyday language.

11.You consider Beyoncé to be your spirit animal.

12.  Your friendship group goals are based on Sex and the City and no one wants to be the Miranda of the group.

13. You are always bean boot representing.

14. You debate becoming a lawyer because Law and Order SVU has really prepared you for life.

15. Target is YOUR STORE no ifs, ands, or buts.

16. You used to rock Juicy Couture track suits like it was your part-time job. 

17. You walk around basically looking like a Vineyard Vines model.

18. Juicing is a thing in your life, and another thing you tell everyone about.

19. You have “shake it off’-ed” before without a care in the world, it seemed fun that one night at Oscars. 

20. Life goal: Loubs, nuff said. 

21. Gel mani’s heyyyyy!

22. Vodka cran over natty because “you don’t drink beer” and calories still count after midnight.

23. Oh and that plaid blanket scarf everyone has this year, you probably have that too.

24. You cried a little last week when you found out CWonder is closing.

25. When an OMG moment happens you LITERALLY die.

26. A monogram necklace, we all know you have one (& it’s so cute even three years later).

Keep calm & basic on b*tches!

Elise is a Jersey girl who loves to travel the world, she enjoys keeping up with the latest fashion trends and believes an Instagram a day keeps the doctor away. She is a senior at the University of Scranton majoring in Strategic Communication with a minor in Writing. Elise is the Campus Correspondent of Her Campus Scranton, which she co-founded in September 2014 with her best friend Samantha (every brunette needs a blonde right?) This past summer she interned in Public Relations at The Thomas Collective, a boutique lifestyle agency in New York City. When her toes are not in the sand, she’s hailing a cab or packing her bags ready to jet set anywhere and everywhere. Fun Fact: Elise is a member of Scranton’s Equestrian team. Follow her on Instagram @liseyleelee and on Twitter @eliseteresa!
Samantha is an East Coast girl from Pennsylvania with a New York City attitude and a Florida mindset. Her shopping habits are contagious; she has inherited them from her mom (they say mother knows best, right?). Samantha is a University of Scranton senior majoring in Strategic Communication with a minor in Business. She is the Campus Correspondent of Her Campus Scranton, which she co-founded in September 2014 with her best friend, Elise. She is also the captain for Scranton Love Your Melon and secretary of the University of Scranton's Business Club. Follow her on Instagram and Twitter, @samanthaamilazzo @samanthaliza_