We live in a time in which basics aren't always just the same old basics. Sure, there are the staples like white T-shirts, black leggings, straight-leg jeans, etc., and then there are the basics trends.The nice thing about basics trends (as opposed to straight-up trends) is that they're versatile and subtle and they tend to stick around for awhile. But something that's important to note about basics trends—and that sets them apart from other trends—is they're not "trendy". Incorporating th...

Recently, I flew to Scotland, but before I got there, I had a layover in Iceland. At first, I thought I was benefiting from the layover, in that I only had to get through five hours of flying time before I'd be able to stretch my legs and get a snack. (I'm an anxious flyer, so I loved that the stop broke up a long trip.) Upon arriving in Reykjavik, though, I noticed something. There was a wealth of skincare products adorning the airport walls. Suddenly, I realized I was benefitting from the la...

PUMA's retro Suede silhouette is making a not-so-humble return, this time landing in a brand-new XL size. With Olympic origins and a community of movers behind it, the cult-loved style is back in an even chunkier iteration and all-new colorways.Drawing inspiration from the nostalgia of the '90s and early 2000s, the new Suede XL takes influence from skateboarding subcultures and basketball crews, arriving in a heavily cushioned silhouette with exaggerated proportions. Crafted with an oversized pa...

Off the back of stellar collaborations with Hello Kitty, Cars and Shrek, Crocs is back with another fictional-themed iteration and this time, it's one for fans of SpongeBob SquarePants.For those of us who don't live in a pineapple under the sea, it's the inimitable Patrick Star who appears front and center of this collaboration, taking over the Classic Clog silhouette. Crafted with a pale pink upper, the clog features nods to Patrick's signature lime green and lavender shorts at the midsole, alo...