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Head over to TikTok and you'll barely find people who describe their look as grunge, preppy, or casual. Instead, you'll hear words such as Regencycore, Old Money, Coastal Grandma, or Balletcore, which are aesthetic microtrends that have become recognisable buzzwords in real life and social media. In an interview with Glamour Magazine, beauty theorist and content creator Mikai Mcdermott says that these trends give women the option to engage in whatever interests them. “All of these ‘aesthetics,’ ‘eras,’ ‘cores’ happening concurrently prove that we can adapt and switch out our stylistic identities,” she adds.
Cores and aesthetics have become such a huge part of beauty and fashion culture, and they've also started to influence interior design trends. Switching out your decor to permanently reflect one aesthetic may be too much of an undertaking, but borrowing just a few elements from these trends is a great way to deck out your home for the holiday season. Here are some core and aesthetics-inspired ideas to style your interiors for the holidays.
Fairycore Magic
If you want to incorporate a whimsical vibe into your home for Christmas, consider the Fairycore aesthetic to decorate your living spaces. Inspired by fairies and elves, this aesthetic involves the use of pastel colours, glitter, and lightweight fabrics, as seen on stars like Ariana Grande and Karol G. at this year's Met Gala. Since Fairycore visuals include lots of elements from nature and magic, it's a great way to add a dreamy feel to your interiors.
Start by making butterflies out of gossamer fabric covered in glitter and attach them to the ceiling with string. Next, if you have a Christmas tree, decorate it with fairy and elf ornaments, bunny and deer figurines, oversized fabric flowers, and fairy lights. You can also print out and frame artwork or photos of pop culture elves and fairies (think about the Winx characters, or Orlando Bloom and Liv Tyler from the ‘Lord of the Rings’ films). Display these frames on shelves, sideboards, or hallways, or in unexpected places, such as the bathroom. Finally, add lots of flowering indoor plants to your living room, decorate with items in pastel colours, and place oversized light-up mushroom sculptures in key areas.
Mob Wife Aesthetic
Want an edgier, more over-the-top look for your home? You’ll need some styling inspiration from fictional mob wives like Connie Corleone and Carmela Soprano. The Mob Wife aesthetic, with its brazen attitude, flamboyance, and extravagance is a great way to channel your inner diva, and this microtrend can definitely add some glamour to your home decor.
To add opulence to your interiors for the holiday season, spray some peelable gold paint on the legs and sides of your furniture (it will come off completely, so don't worry). Next, cover your couch in faux animal fabric, and all other soft surfaces and cushioned seats in jewel colours. Have an all red Christmas tree, then decorate the living room with gold candlesticks, golden sculptures, and replicas of famous artworks. Don't forget to add fur throws here and there for texture, and place plush rugs on the floor too.
Fun and Feminine Barbiecore
Barbiecore may have reached its peak last year, but that shouldn't stop you from having your own life size dream house this holiday season. This trend features an ultra-feminine aesthetic, playful elements, and a liberal use of pink. If you love Barbie and all things pink, this could be your theme for your end-of-year celebrations.
To nail this aesthetic, adorn your Christmas tree with pink and gold ornaments, then place a Barbie doll at the very top of it. Replace throw pillow covers with velvet ones in hot pink, and cover your couch with a pale pink fabric. Add accents like pink stemware, vases, and area rugs, then place pink scented candles all around your living room. Finish with a glittery disco ball on the ceiling, feathery lamps on tables, and lots of Barbie artwork everywhere.
Cores and aesthetics allow us to express our sartorial tastes, as well as our preferences in interior design. Consider these tips to use core and aesthetic trend ideas to decorate your home for the holidays, and have fun styling your living spaces for the merry season.