guide to aesthetics
it’s never a goal to overcategorise or suppress the nuances of human personality (and its undefinable nature) by basing one’s identity on a rigid concept, but stylistic choices are not a crime + aesthetics you choose to engage with are sources of identity in themselves!
Items in this hypelist
makeup
downtown
- matte - brown/reddish lips - dark eyeshadow - warmer, duller blush - heavy mascara
y2k
- nude/neutral lips - gloss - bright pastel eyeshadow - thin brows - anything with glitter
hair
downtown
- no specific style is essential - messy/flowy/wavy - fringed - layered
y2k
- layered - side-parted fringe - coloured streaks (tinsel or highlights)
clothing
downtown
- mostly autumn shades - scarves - vintage jackets/sweaters/tee-shirts - fitted long-sleeved blouses (with inner lacy camisole): hollister - simple, cosy & chic
y2k
- low-rise jeans - chunky belts - camisoles - cheetah print - sunglasses - mini handbags
