So I was scrolling through my phone the other day, waiting for my coffee to brew â you know how that morning ritual goes â and I stumbled upon this old photo from last summer. It was me wearing that oversized denim jacket I completely forgot about, paired with these beat-up sneakers. Got me thinking about how my style has kinda evolved since then, not in a dramatic way, but just little shifts here and there.
Like, remember when I was obsessed with matching everything perfectly? Yeah, me neither, thankfully. These days, it’s more about grabbing what feels right. Last weekend, I dug out this vintage band tee from the back of my closet. It’s faded in that perfect way, and I threw it on with some cargo pants I picked up on a whim. Didn’t overthink it, just went with it. Felt good, you know?
Anyway, that little closet excavation got me organizing a bit. My digital clutter is another story, though. I’ve been trying to keep track of pieces I like or see online, things that catch my eye. It started with a simple note on my phone, but then it became this whole thing. I ended up making a Basetao spreadsheet to sort it all out. Sounds extra, I know, but hear me out. It’s not a serious project or anything; it’s just a place to dump ideas.
I was adding this cool pair of utility pants I saw â not to buy, just to remember â and it hit me how handy this spreadsheet has become. It’s not a shopping list; it’s more like a mood board in grid form. I’ll drop in a link to some boots, maybe a color palette I saw in a movie, or even a fabric swatch image. It’s all there, messy but mine. The Basetao part? Honestly, it’s just the tool I used to set it up â simple, no fuss.
Take this corduroy blazer I’ve been eyeing. I saved it in the sheet weeks ago, not thinking much of it. Then yesterday, I was walking past a thrift store and spotted something similar in the window. Didn’t buy it, but it felt like a little nod from the universe, all because I had it tucked away in my digital notes. Weird how that works.
It’s not all clothes, either. Sometimes I’ll add a photo of a street style shot or a texture that inspires me. The other day, I was out walking after that light rain we had, and the way the pavement looked all slick and dark gave me this idea for a monochrome outfit. Went home and jotted it down in the spreadsheet. Sounds silly, but it’s those little sparks that make getting dressed fun.
Oh, and I finally wore those patchwork jeans I was hesitant about. You know, the ones with the subtle floral patches? Paired them with a plain white tee and my trusty leather jacket. Got a compliment from the barista, which is always a win. Funny thing is, I’d saved a similar look in my Basetao spreadsheet ages ago, just a quick screenshot. Didn’t even realize I was channeling it until later.
So yeah, that’s been my low-key style thing lately. No big purchases or trends, just tuning into what feels right and keeping a casual tab on it. It’s raining again now â gentle patter on the window â and I’m curled up in that giant hoodie I love, thinking maybe I’ll add a note about layering knits next. Or maybe I’ll just finish my tea and watch the drops slide down the glass.