back to basics

27 June 2013 by Carolina Engman

pictures by Mattias Swenson

B/W. These past couple of days have been super hot here in NY and dressing up has been the last thing on my mind, so back to basics it is! I scored these silk whyred pants on a sample sale years ago and they are one of those perfect pieces I always whip out when I’m in a hurry or don’t have anything to wear. Actually all of the pieces in the look above are things I wear on a weekly basis which probably proves that I should listen to my mom and invest in more timeless basics. They are after all the foundation of your wardrobe!

T-SHIRT &Other Stories. PANTS Whyred. BAG Proenza Schouler ps1. SANDALS Tibi (on sale here!). JEWELRY Fashionsquad x Cooee cuff, bracelet and ring + Hérmes bangle.

89 thoughts on “back to basics”

Helena on 27 June 2013 at 20:26 said:

Love your bag sooo much

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irene laura on 27 June 2013 at 20:27 said:

amazing lovr!

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Laura on 27 June 2013 at 20:35 said:

Basics are always the best!

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Jules on 27 June 2013 at 20:35 said:

You look so lovely!!

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Style-Squared on 27 June 2013 at 20:36 said:

NICELY DONE!!!!;))

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Lola on 27 June 2013 at 20:38 said:

Love that handbag! x
Laura on 27 June 2013 at 20:40 said:

Cute bag !
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katy vess on 27 June 2013 at 20:41 said:

so chilly, honey! you’re always look so elegant but this comfy style really suits you :)

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alison*elle on 27 June 2013 at 20:42 said:

I tend to gravitate to the same basics regularly as well. Love this simple and classic look!

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Denisa on 27 June 2013 at 20:44 said:

The bracelet is sooo nice.

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Natali on 27 June 2013 at 20:45 said:

Fabulous bag and sandals!

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Victoria on 27 June 2013 at 20:45 said:

so cute! chic sandals!

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Melissa Cuentas on 27 June 2013 at 20:45 said:

I love basics! They’ve somehow become in my favorites!!
You look so gorgeous! <3 XO
Liliana on 27 June 2013 at 20:56 said:

Basics are always a good choice and you look fabulous !
xo

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smille on 27 June 2013 at 20:57 said:

i really like it
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carol on 27 June 2013 at 20:59 said:

definitely i love with your sandals the most !!!
xo

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sagit on 27 June 2013 at 21:08 said:

This is really simple look but I love it and love those sandals alot:)

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M A R T A on 27 June 2013 at 21:09 said:

Love the look!

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Su nd Chris on 27 June 2013 at 21:11 said:

Nice outfit, i really like the pictures!

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ChicTrends on 27 June 2013 at 21:19 said:

Lovely. Loving the Hermes bracelet!

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Camille on 27 June 2013 at 21:31 said:

Gorgeous
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izzy & jude on 27 June 2013 at 21:33 said:

such nice sandals! so nice that they are on sale now :) xx

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Amy on 27 June 2013 at 21:36 said:

Those sandals are absolute spot on for what I am looking for, many thanks coming your way!
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Alice on 27 June 2013 at 21:38 said:

i love this whole look! and your smile is golden.

alice
xo
Anna on 27 June 2013 at 21:44 said:

Perfect outfit even if they are basics!

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Patrizia on 27 June 2013 at 21:56 said:

You look great! I love your bracelet!
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Tsangtastic by Jenny Tsang on 27 June 2013 at 21:59 said:

Love your sandals, it’s unique and I love the mixing with white and black, stands out a lot ;)) and adore you bag of course!

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WOWS on 27 June 2013 at 22:03 said:

Love it! Basics may be great!

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Laura on 27 June 2013 at 22:03 said:

To invest in good basics is such a great thing to do! Your pretty as always!

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Juliette Laura on 27 June 2013 at 22:06 said:

Lusting over that PS1, obsessed with your basics!

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Elizabeth on 27 June 2013 at 22:06 said:

I can definitely agree with investing in timeless classics. It seems I’ve been wanting to wear my white tee with black skinnies every day!

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Ksenia on 27 June 2013 at 22:12 said:

Nice outfit!;)
Maud Schellekens on 27 June 2013 at 22:34 said:

Loving your bag!

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Milk & Honey on 27 June 2013 at 22:40 said:

Timeless outfit!
claudia fernandez fernandez on 27 June 2013 at 22:43 said:

lovely simple outfit

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Style StreetStalker on 27 June 2013 at 22:45 said:

Fab outfit as usual! Love your style chick!

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Fisayo on 27 June 2013 at 22:49 said:

I love your sandals
Saša on 27 June 2013 at 22:56 said:

Great bag!

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Trendy Mondays on 27 June 2013 at 23:14 said:

Basics last forever, we agree. Black and White are so great – year round! Never ceases to amaze us! Love your sandals.

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Serendipity! on 27 June 2013 at 23:15 said:

It’s always good to go back to the basics! Simple and elegant outfit.

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Tessa Amandine on 27 June 2013 at 23:16 said:

So lovey, Carolina! I love this minimalistic and natural scandinavian look!
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Lorietta on 27 June 2013 at 23:26 said:

wow this outfit looks chic and comfy at once :) love it!♥

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Caroline Jeffery on 27 June 2013 at 23:29 said:

Really cute :)

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Izael Garrido on 27 June 2013 at 23:49 said:

Beautiful sandals! Love this basic outfit :)
cs on 27 June 2013 at 23:50 said:

great bag
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el armario de la nena on 27 June 2013 at 23:53 said:

comfortable and chic

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Patricia g. on 28 June 2013 at 0:03 said:

Loooooove this bag! You are beautiful!
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Erica on 28 June 2013 at 0:08 said:

I love how you really love shades of black & white. I love color but I’m always drawn to b/w

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Andrea on 28 June 2013 at 0:41 said:

You’ve got such a lovely smile! and you make basics look really chic. Beautiful outfit!!!

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Cory Scott on 28 June 2013 at 0:41 said:

Gorgeous!

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Sophie on 28 June 2013 at 0:51 said:

Very CHIC and GORGEOUS!

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Valeria on 28 June 2013 at 1:05 said:

You look gorgeous!! great decision to get those pants!

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monkeyshines on 28 June 2013 at 1:06 said:

simple and wonderful!

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Em K G on 28 June 2013 at 1:13 said:

I love this outfit! Plus, your hair is so so amazing, please do a tutorial on it!

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mariana vp on 28 June 2013 at 1:30 said:

Basic are always a perfect solution!
muah*
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Niki on 28 June 2013 at 3:03 said:

Love it! I need more basics in my wardrobe…
Nicholas+Taylor on 28 June 2013 at 3:08 said:

basic never looked so good! And the sandals are amaze.

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Rhoda Wong on 28 June 2013 at 4:37 said:

love your basics!

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sara on 28 June 2013 at 4:47 said:

your hair es so pretty!!
Celina on 28 June 2013 at 5:13 said:

Love this look! It’s so simple. :)
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danne Chimal on 28 June 2013 at 6:03 said:

The sandals are so cool!!! black&white outfit so trend :)

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Vera Lee on 28 June 2013 at 6:08 said:

Envious of your upper body! It’s nearly impossible for me to look so confident in a sheer white tee. My boyfriend may have to fall asleep next to the Hulk tonight, I’m green with jealousy!

Vera
Adele on 28 June 2013 at 7:07 said:

Love how stylish these basics look!
Have a fab weekend Hun xoxo
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Kacie on 28 June 2013 at 7:14 said:

I love how chic this simple outfit is!
Dark Blue Stripes on 28 June 2013 at 7:27 said:

Love this casual monochrome looks of classic staple pieces.

Christie x
Mancina on 28 June 2013 at 8:36 said:

great carefree look!! <3

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Lauren on 28 June 2013 at 8:43 said:

Simple but chic outfit. Cute bag xo
Deborah on 28 June 2013 at 17:56 said:

cool look!
Tranai on 28 June 2013 at 19:13 said:

Love you sandals, fab!
damaris on 28 June 2013 at 23:39 said:

lindisima tu ropa me encantoo :)
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Hi Tea Style on 29 June 2013 at 0:26 said:

Love the black and white look. Great outfit!
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Cindy on 29 June 2013 at 4:31 said:

love your style. simple and chic.
Cindy on 29 June 2013 at 4:32 said:

love your style simple and chic. http://www.zhuzhulifenotes.com
Cindy on 29 June 2013 at 4:34 said:

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is this really your page or someone else pretends to be you?
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sah on 29 June 2013 at 8:51 said:

this looks so comfy
Alison on 29 June 2013 at 9:04 said:

love the shoes, and simple yet chic look.

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Pip on 29 June 2013 at 14:24 said:

Love the pop of orange in the Hérmes bangle!

love outside is colours
Sophie on 29 June 2013 at 21:45 said:

Once again, your outfit is perfectly gorgeous!

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Lisa on 29 June 2013 at 22:49 said:

Love the pants!
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Michelle Lee on 30 June 2013 at 7:15 said:

great style!

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Nefeli on 30 June 2013 at 13:13 said:

You look amazing, so fresh and cute!!!!
Eva on 30 June 2013 at 14:48 said:

You always look really great , no matter what type of outfit you wear!

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COOL
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Patricia on 30 June 2013 at 23:00 said:

love these basic peaces!! the sandals are perfect!
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diana on 4 July 2013 at 4:08 said:

Loving your bag!!

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Selina on 4 July 2013 at 21:43 said:

You are amazingly pretty and I just loooove your blog!
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Lydia on 5 July 2013 at 17:28 said:

Basic pieces are def an investment cause they last forever, while less should be spent on trendy pieces I think…anyway you look great!

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Georgie on 12 July 2013 at 18:38 said:

I’m a huge fan of black skinnies and a plain top, love the monochrome look I could definitely see myself in an outfit like this! x
amanda on 11 July 2014 at 2:03 said:

what size ps1 is this? medium??

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