Even for spring, I can't get over my horrible addiction for black clothing. Even though the catwalks dictate nude and douce for the upcoming season's continued infatuation with short and skintight, I choose to stick to my black guns and have gone hunting for great, affordable cotton and jersey basics to update my everyday-closet. Here are few of my finds.

Black Basics from ASOS.com
I have to be honest and confess that I am not a great fan of ASOS' own line. They are often of shoddy quality and lose fit and shape much too fast for my taste. Unfortunately, they are often the epitomy of You Get What You Pay For. However, sometimes they hit the nail so firmly on the head, that I am willing to suffer the less-than-great quality for affordable well-designed staples for my wardrobe. As is the case with these two finds, currently (cheaply) for sale at ASOS' site.

This Ruched Puffed Shoulder Dress is a dream come true for me.It lives up to my standards for a dress that can be worn on a regular day, with black or grey solid pantyhose (or leggings), with boots or flats, with a cardigan over, a blazer or with a scarf for cover up, as well as on a night out, high on heels or wedges.
Also, it features some of my favourites things in dresses right now.

Its mini. Its black. Its tight. Its visibly zippered in the back.
The sleeves are long AND puffed.Well done, ASOS.
You can find the dress at asos.com, where it retails for a mere 30GBP (thats 46USD), not including shipping of course.


This Jersey Skater Dress, also from ASOS' own line, is great looking and a little more subtle for everyday use that the Puffed Shoulder dress. I just love how this dress looks, with its full skirt and swooping neckline. I wish they made it in more colours, so I get a whole arsenal of effortlessly elegant, but casual outfits based on this wonderful basic piece of clothing.

Retails at 24GBP (37.50USD) at asos.com. 


The Apparel from America

Obviously American Apparel is the Go To-Guy for everything cotton. I tends to be somewhat expensive however, especially if you shop online and have to include shipping to your expenses. Fortunately, shipping is free for all orders over 100 Euros and it doesn't take many items in your basket to reach that amount. Here are some of the cotton staples that I can't live without, courtesy of American Apparel.

This Unisex California Fleece Sweatshirt is SO fantastic I can't find words to describe to. It's so fantastic, that this is the second time I post about since I started this blog. It comes in four different colours; Almost Black, Mouse Brown, Galaxy and Flourescent Red and is a irreplaceable part of my everyday wardrobe. Throw it on with a pair of skinny jeans, big scarf and wedges and you are set for the day, looking great and feeling comfortable as ever. Check out the other colours and get it here for 47USD.

The Unisex Big Pocket Tank is great AND you can share it with your boyfriend. Like the fleece sweatshirt, its another great oversized Unisex design from AA. Its comes in a multitude of colours and patterns and is available at American Apparel's site for 22USD.

I LOVE the Unisex Circle Scarf! The version pictured comes in both a large variety of colours, both solid and stripes, but AA also makes both an acid wash version of the scarf, as well as a tiedye version, for those whose affections fall in that direction. Scarf it up from between 28-24USD at American Apparels site.


To round of this little post of wardrobe basics, I want to include this WONDERFUL 100% cotton crop top I found on needsupply.com, based out of Richmond, Virginia, who by the way has a great webshop for both men and women's fashion and also happen to have a very friendly and helpful customer service. They offer brands such Acne, Wood Wood, Tatty Devine, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Jeffrey Campbell and many many more.


Sells at needsupply.com for the minimal price of 22 USD. As a little bonus information, Need Supply Co. ships for free inside the US for all purchases over 100USD and internationally for purchases over 250USD.

Just lovely.



Thats all this time around!
Happy mondays all around.