One of the biggest trends of 2023 is the coquette aesthetic.
However, this craze is nothing new and first emerged in the 2010s.
The aesthetic was also inspired by the 1955 novel “Lolita.”
Now, #coquette has over 7 billion views onTikTokand includes everything from clothing and lifestyle videos.
Influencer Lacey Tanner explained toNylonthe appeal of the coquette aesthetic.
A coquette is a woman who flirts to get what they want.
It’s the complete opposite of otherpopular aesthetics, such as dark academia.
The goal is to define your eyes and to appear doll-like.
For added definition, lightly use pencil eyeliner on your lower lash line.
you might also use nude eyeliner to create a doe-like appearance.
The star of the show for coquette eyes is the lashes.
see to it to coat both your bottom and top lashes with plenty of mascara.
Belisle told Refinery29 that the mascara in this look is all about “focusing on separation and definition.”
In a TikTok posted by@angelgirlcyd, she uses dark eyeshadow and eyeliner to form a wing.
Besides neutrals, light pink eyeshadow will work best with this look.
If pink doesn’t suit your fancy, feel free to choose a soft shimmer eyeshadow.
The eyes, of course, are not the only defining attributes of coquette makeup.
They include bright under eyes, pouty lips, and plenty of blush and highlighter.
The eyes, however, are supposed to complement the rest of the coquette aesthetic.
Thus, a rosy pink blush on your cheeks will especially bring out the coquette eye look.
Makeup artist Georgie Eisdell ToldNylonthat you should blend your blush to perfection.
She said, “For that hyperfeminine look, you don’t want to see any harsh lines.”
As for the lips, they should be glossy and bright, preferably pink or berry-toned.
Similarly,coquette nailsopt for pinks and nudes.
Red is also a popular choice.
After all, this look is about indulging in your femininity in a way that feels good.
