Let’s get something straight: the term “basic bitch” need not be a pejorative. If we can take the term “bitch” back (which goodness knows I’m trying to do), so too can we reclaim the “basic bitch.” So what if you like UGGs and pumpkin spice lattes? There are worse things in the world. But when I say we need to reclaim the term, I think maybe we need to redefine it. In the world of B&W, basic bitches are bitches who just want to get back to basics, to get down to brass tacks, to get stuff done. With that definition in mind, I hereby declare myself a basic bitch.
Bitch Basics are going to be exactly what they sound like: basic tips and tricks for tidying up your space and keeping it that way. I’ll tackle riveting topics, such as:
- Velvet vs. wooden hangers
- The deceptive cruelty of built-in shelving
- Superior shoe storage
- Fabulous folding techniques
- And much, much more!
I know, you can hardly contain your excitement. Have a glass of wine to take the edge off. Calm? Great. Bitch Basics will also talk about wild and crazy things like:
- Consignment
- Donation
- Maintenance of shoes and handbags
The bottom line is that all of this stuff seems like it’s common sense, but that’s the thing about common sense: it’s not all that common. And if these things were all common sense, then I wouldn’t have worked on 5 friends’ closets in the past 3 months (highlights coming soon!), and there wouldn’t be boards devoted to this sort of stuff on Pinterest. Bitch Basics are my way of organizing all these issues and their potential solutions in one helpful place for you, because as we all know:
