EJ

Obligatory ✨Self-Introduction✨ Post:

Nickname- EJ 🥀

Pronouns- She/Her 🚺

Age: 90s baby (that's all you need to know) 👵🏽

Location: Mamdanistan (also known as NYC) 🗽🍎

I'll be posting and reblogging any random thing that piques my interest so be prepared for my blog to look a mess. You've been warned... 😎

EJ's Aesthetic of the Day:

Gen X Soft Club 🌐🚅

Time Period of Origin: Late 1990s

Inspirations & Influences: Y2K aesthetics, futuristic architecture, urban minimalism, 1960s/1970s nostalgia, juxtaposition of both the optimism and anxieties surrounding the turn of the millennium

Colors: Silver, blue, green, black, gray, orange, yellow, beige

Visual Themes & Motifs: Train stations, airports, city skylines, helvetica fonts, blurry photos, saturated/high contrast lomo lens effects, cool-toned lighting, late 90s technology, underground clubs

Characteristics: Down-to-earth, forward-thinking, innovative

Fashion: Duster jackets, oversized black leather blazers, knee-high boots, chrome/metallic tops, baggy acid-washed jeans, mini slip skirts, cargo pants, cropped spaghetti-strapped tank tops, sleeveless turtle necks

Hair & Makeup: Nude/brown lipstick, sleek hair with a middle part, space buns, bantu knots, spiky bob cuts, thin eyebrows, minimalist makeup, claw-clipped updos

Accessories: Tiny black/blue/gray sunglasses, clear/transparent purses, Sony headphones, digital rubber wristwatches, pagers, chokers, vintage camcorders, minimalist silver earrings

EJ's Aesthetic of the Day:

Frutiger Metro 🔊🫟

Time Period of Origin: Early 2000s

Inspirations & Influences: Humanist maximalism, organized chaos, dynamism, 1960s psychedelic art, optimistic outlooks on life, youth/party culture

Colors: Hot pink, magenta, orange, cyan, lime green, white, black

Visual Themes & Motifs: Paint splats, sunbursts, swirling vines, speakers, silhouettes of dancers/crowds, butterflies, turntables, headphones, microphones, arrows, flowers, striped circles, flowing lines, stars, electric guitars

Characteristics: Elaborate, crisp, striking, abstract, lively

Fashion: Paul Frank t-shirts, striped thigh-high socks, low-rise skinny jeans, pink tiered mini skirts, black/pink low top Converse, Heelys, DC skate shoes, abstract patterned t-shirts/tank tops, tube socks, vintage white & pink Ecko Red sneakers, denim booty shorts

Hair & Makeup: Long flowing hair, colorful highlights, heavy pink blush, matte foundation, pink/green eyeshadow, winged black eyeliner, glossy lips

Accessories: Domo backpacks, iPod Shuffles, wired earbuds, glittery electric guitar crossbody bags, slap bracelets, sunglasses, chunky belts, striped arm warmers, necklaces with butterfly/star pendants

Film & TV: 6teen (2004-2010), Monster High (2010-2016), iCarly (2007-2012), Camp Rock (2008), Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi (2004-2006), True Jackson, VP (2008-2011), The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl (2005), The Barbie Diaries (2006)

EJ's Aesthetic of the Day:

Frutiger Aero 🐠🫧

Time Period of Origin: Early 2000s

Inspirations & Influences: Skeuomorphism, idealized images of nature, Y2K aesthetics, humanist visions of the future, promises of global connectivity via technology, Adrian Frutiger (Swiss designer who created the Frutiger font), Windows Aero (Windows Vista and Windows 7 UI theme)

Colors: Blue, white, green, yellow, orange, silver

Visual Themes & Motifs: Glossy/glassy textures, tropical fish, flowers, splashing water, shiny 3D icons, clear blue skies, lush green fields, bubbles, globes, auroras

Characteristics: Utopian, optimistic, futuristic, clean, eco-friendly

Fashion: Nike track shorts, white platform wedge sneakers, yellow tiered mini skirts, green pleated mini skirts, fish/dolphin patterned tank tops, oversized windbreakers, Adidas track pants, racerback/athletic tank tops

Hair & Makeup: Sleek bobs/ponytails with bangs, pigtails, space buns, frosted eyeshadow, blue/green/white eyeliner, matte foundation, opal highlighter, glossy lips

Accessories: Sony Discman CD players, chrome wraparound sunglasses, metallic on-ear foam headphones, T-Mobile Sidekicks or Nokia N-Series cell phones, iPod Nanos, G-Shock/Baby G wristwatches, bracelets and necklaces with ocean-themed charms/pendants

Film & TV: LazyTown (2004-2014), Teletubbies (1997-2001), Mickey Mouse Clubhouse (2006-2016), Sky High (2005), Meet the Robinsons (2007), WALL-E (2008), Astro Boy (2009), Despicable Me (2010)

EJ's Aesthetic of the Day:

Frazzled English Woman 🧣👜

Time Period of Origin: Early 2000s

Inspirations & Influences: Female protagonists in early 2000s British rom-coms, personal styles of famous British actresses, autumnal aesthetics, "woman on-the-go" lifestyles, acceptance of imperfect and unglamorous looks, eclectic everyday pieces, unstructured silhouettes

Colors: Brown, beige, gray, olive green, burgundy, navy blue

Visual Themes & Motifs: Outfits that appear "thrown together", coffee, tea, cigarettes, books with dog-eared pages, disorganized handbags stuffed with random items, tangled earbuds, scented candles, busy English cities

Characteristics: Charming, witty, authentic, practical, relatable

Fashion: Chunky knit sweaters/cardigans, denim mini skirts, low-rise boot-cut jeans, trench coats, oversized peacoats, tailored white button-downs, brown loafers, black knee-high boots

Hair & Makeup: Messy buns/ponytails/braids with visible flyaways, minimalist makeup, nude/brown lipstick

Accessories: Claw clips, colorful striped skinny scarves, thick monochromatic scarves, bulky leather handbags, black tights, brown leather belts, chipped burgundy nail polish

EJ's Aesthetic of the Day:

Femme Fatale 👠🔪

Time Period of Origin: Early 1940s

Inspirations & Influences: The Film Noir genre, 20th century dime novels, morally ambiguous/emotionally unavailable women, succubus folklore, the subtle art of manipulating men, exertion of dominance in relationships

Colors: Red, black, silver, platinum, dark emerald, midnight blue

Visual Themes & Motifs: Cigarettes, blood, makeup compacts, black and white photos/filters, knives, champagne/wine bottles, small handguns, martinis, window blinds casting shadows on the face, mansions or other wealthy/opulent settings, expensive couture clothing/brands

Characteristics: Seductive, clever, scheming, enticing, enigmatic

Fashion: The Little Black Dress, red silk cocktail dresses, tailored women's suits, strapless lace corsets, white fitted blouses, fur coats, red/black 6-inch stilettos

Hair & Makeup: Red lipstick, soft Old Hollywood-style waves, finger waves, victory roll updos, sleek bobs, sharp cat eyeliner, matte foundation, drawn-on upper lip moles

Accessories: Statement gold jewelry, pearl necklaces, elegant wristwatches, black opera gloves, red painted nails, cigarette holders/extenders, concealed thigh holsters, black/white/red thigh-high stockings with garters

Film & TV: The Maltese Falcon (1941), The Killers (1946), Fatal Attraction (1987), The Paradine Case (1947), Basic Instinct (1992), Promising Young Woman (2020), A Simple Favor (2018), The Love Witch (2016), Red Sparrow (2018), Charlie's Angels (1976-1981), Killing Eve (2018-2022), Nikita (2010-2013)

EJ's Aesthetic of the Day:

Fairy Grunge 🍃🦋

Time Period of Origin: Early 2020s

Inspirations & Influences: Fairycore/Cottagecore/Grunge aesthetics, darker versions of fairy folklore, DIY trends, online teen spaces, escapism through fantasy, appreciation for the chaotic imperfections of nature, fashion experimentation

Colors: Green, brown, black, gray, cream, deep blue

Visual Themes & Motifs: Dark forests, fairy wings, mossy trees, abandoned buildings with overgrown vines, old attics, crystals, moths, rocks/stones, mushrooms, butterflies, ancient statues, cloudy weather, mysterious/gothic landscapes

Characteristics: Expressive, individualistic, unconventional, unearthly

Fashion: Oversized hoodies/cardigans, cropped peasant tops, flowy maxi dresses, loose-fitting miniskirts, knee-high socks, black corsets, distressed black tights, fishnet/spiderweb tights, platform Doc Martens/mary janes

Hair & Makeup: Long messy braids, loose pigtails, shaggy bobs/wolf cuts, liquid black/white eyeliner, pink blush, brown/green eyeshadow, brown/black lipstick

Accessories: Fake elf ears, costume fairy wings, chunky white leg warmers, patterned wrist-warmers, layered necklaces, handmade bracelets/earrings

Film & TV: W. I. T. C. H. (2004-2006), Strange Magic (2015), Lost Girl (2010-2015), Bratz: Fashion Pixiez (2007), The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008), Epic (2013), The Secret World of Arrietty (2010)

EJ's Aesthetic of the Day:

Fairycore 🧚🏼‍♀️✨

Time Period of Origin: Late 2010s

Inspirations & Influences: Fairy mythology/folklore, ethereal visuals, romanticization of the magical aspects of nature, fantasy/supernatural beings, woodland creatures, Cottagecore aesthetics, escapism from modern life

Colors: Pastel green/yellow/pink, light brown, ivory white, lilac, cornflower blue

Visual Themes & Motifs: Fairy wings, wildflowers, toadstools, butterflies, sparkles, moss, baby deer, ponds, lily pads, enchanted forests, golden hour lighting, birds, bunnies, tiny cottages/fairy houses, fairy string lights

Characteristics: Kind, optimistic, tenderhearted, whimsical

Fashion: Flowy pink chiffon dresses, white milkmaid tops, green corsets, tulle skirts, bare feet, lace-up sandals, pointed toe ballet flats, spaghetti-strap silk shift dresses

Hair & Makeup: Pastel-colored eyeshadow, dewy foundation, pink lipgloss, prominent highlighter, long dreadlocks, Dutch braids

Accessories: Crystal earrings, gemstone necklaces, hand-woven flower crowns, gold leaf-shaped rings, mushroom rings, fairy costume wings, fake elf ears

Film & TV: Tinker Bell series (2008-2015), Peter Pan (2003), Winx Club (2004–2019), A Midsummer Night's Dream (1999), Pearlie (2009-2011), Barbie: Fairytopia series (2005–2007), Barbie: Mariposa (2008), Barbie: Mariposa & the Fairy Princess (2013)

EJ's Aesthetic of the Day:

Eurotrash 💶🍾

Time Period of Origin: Mid-1990s

Inspirations & Influences: Maximalist fashion trends, nouveau riche lifestyles, rejection of traditional bourgeois values in favor of modern consumerism, European clubbing culture, the annual Eurovision Song Contest, designer labels (i.e. Gucci, Versace, Dsquared2, etc.), sportswear brands (i.e. Nike, Adidas, etc.)

Colors: Orange, pink, red, blue, green, gold, silver

Visual Themes & Motifs: Glitter, sequins, cigarettes, champagne bottles, private jets, nightclubs in Mediterranean coastal towns (i.e. Ibiza, Mykonos, St. Tropez, etc.), holiday resorts, logo-heavy clothing items, campy costumes, over-the-top stage performances, music videos with colorful background graphics

Characteristics: Flashy, extravagant, tacky, kitschy, superficial, jet-setting

Fashion: Gold/silver lamé jackets, leopard print fur coats, zebra print off-the-shoulder tops, platform wedge flip flops/sandals, velvet tracksuits

Hair & Makeup: Fake tans, bleached blonde hair, neon-colored eyeshadow, bold lipstick, space buns, pigtails, frosted lip gloss

EJ's Aesthetic of the Day:

Emo 🖤🥀

Time Period of Origin: Early 2000s (Third Wave)

Inspirations & Influences: Early social media sites (i.e. MySpace), rejection of the hyper-masculinity in the traditional hardcore scene, song lyrics showcasing emotional vulnerability, alternative fashion/subcultures, iconic brands (i.e. Hot Topic, Vans, etc.), early internet slang (i.e. rawr, smexy, etc.), goth/vampire aesthetics

Colors: Black, white, red, gray, plum purple, sapphire blue, magenta, neon green

Visual Themes & Motifs: DeviantArt edits/artwork, dark pencil drawings, fictional characters with exaggerated body proportions, paint splatter, skulls, broken hearts, cat ears

Characteristics: Angsty, sensitive, self-deprecating, somber

Fashion: Band tees, skinny jeans, personalized Converse/Vans, zip-up hoodies, ripped tights, fishnet tights, checkered/plaid button-downs, striped t-shirts/cardigans

Hair & Makeup: Straightened black hair with side-swept bangs, heavy black eyeliner, bleached/neon colored highlights, nude concealer lips

Accessories: Studded belts, checkered neckties, rubber wristbands, jelly bracelets, studded bracelets, fingerless gloves, facial piercings, 3D glasses with the lenses popped out, chipped black nail polish, black beanies, Skullcandy headphones

Film & TV: Donnie Darko (2001), Suicide Room (2011), The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993), Corpse Bride (2005), Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007), Thirteen (2003), Life as a House (2001), Invader Zim (2001-2006), Death Note (2006–2007), The Vampire Diaries (2009-2017), Rebelde (2004–2006)

EJ's Aesthetic of the Day:

Dreamy Indie Girlhood 🪽🌸

Time Period of Origin: Early 2010s

Inspirations & Influences: Petra Collins' photography, Rookie Magazine, ethereal visuals, Hipster/Twee aesthetics, teenaged girls, the female gaze, old movies, DIY/collage artwork

Colors: White, pastels (i.e. pink, blue, yellow, purple, green, etc.)

Visual Themes & Motifs: Hazy film camera quality, stickers, flowers, warm lighting, scattered makeup products/nail polish/perfume bottles, butterflies, cluttered bedrooms, magazine posters on bedroom walls, colored glass, light reflected off of water (aka sun glitter), suburban homes, antique dressers/wardrobes

Characteristics: Intimate, raw, girlish, airy

Fashion: Vintage mod dresses, white socks paired with black mary jane flats, pink Converse, tulle dresses, pleated mini skirts, vintage lace/satin nightgowns

Hair & Makeup: Slightly disheveled hair, dewy foundation, white eyeliner, pink lip tint

Accessories: DIY flower crowns, white beaded rosaries, pastel pink/white painted nails, bubble wands

EJ's Aesthetic of the Day:

Dragoncore 🐉🔥

Time Period of Origin: Early 2010s

Inspirations & Influences: Dragon mythology, fantasy media, natural landscapes, Otherkin/Therian communities, subversion of gender roles/labels, draconic artwork, cosplay/LARP communities

Colors: Black, green, red, gold, silver, blue, orange, gray

Visual Themes & Motifs: Dragons, wings, scales, jewelry, precious stones, coins, crystals, caves, medieval castles

Characteristics: Strong, powerful, self-sufficient, materialistic, decadent, wise

Fashion: Combat boots, capes/cloaks, waistcoats, button down shirts with puffy sleeves, long renaissance-style dresses, well-cut suits/tuxedos, boot-cut pants

Hair & Makeup: Sleek black eyeliner, elaborate braided hairstyles, short gender-neutral haircuts, pale skin, frosted eyeshadow

Accessories: Black painted nails, dragon earrings, wing-shaped bracelets, gemstone pendant necklaces, leather gloves, bow & arrows

Activities: Collecting/hoarding treasures, spending time alone, protecting the weak/innocent, playing Dungeons & Dragons, reading old books, exploring the natural world

Film & TV: How to Train Your Dragon trilogy (2010-2019), The Hobbit trilogy (2012-2014), Raya and the Last Dragon (2021), Dragon Tales (1999-2005), American Dragon: Jake Long (2005-2007), The Dragon Prince (2018-2024)

Books: The Inheritance Cycle series- Christopher Paolini, Fire & Blood- George R. R. Martin, The Last Dragon Chronicles series- Chris d'Lacey, Wings of Fire series- Tui T. Sutherland, My Father's Dragon trilogy- Ruth Stiles Gannett

EJ's Aesthetic of the Day:

Disco 🪩🕺🏻

Time Period of Origin: Early 1970s

Inspirations & Influences: Urban nightlife, Black music genres (i.e. Funk, Soul, R&B), freedom of expression, safe environments for people of color and the LGBTQ community, escapism from oppression, drug use, sexual fluidity

Colors: Gold, silver, bronze, platinum, orange, red, yellow, pink, green, electric blue, white

Visual Themes & Motifs: Disco balls, legendary clubs (i.e. Studio 54), dance floors, flashing lights, spotlights, glitter, mirrored walls, roller rinks, chrome accents

Characteristics: Glamorous, opulent, uninhibited, energetic, inclusive

Fashion: Sequined tube tops, spandex jumpsuits, metallic platform heels, polyester halter tops, bell bottoms, wrap dresses

Hair & Makeup: Afros, feathered hair, long middle parted hair, bouncy roller-set curls, shimmery blue/green/purple eyeshadow, matte foundation, thin brows, glossy red lips, voluminous lashes

Accessories: Gold bangles, cocktail/gemstone rings, hoop earrings, silver drop earrings, layered statement necklaces

Film & TV: Saturday Night Fever (1977), Thank God It's Friday (1976), Xanadu (1980), Cher (1975-1976), Soul Train (1970–2006)