#truelo

More About This Aesthetic

I suggest you read my first post but Truelo is a new subgenre of typical girly-aesthetics, that I'm creating. It's called what it is because of the character of Delores Haze- not "Lolita, light of my life, fire of my loins" but "plain lo" her before or without Humbert.

Staying true to Nabokov's intentions when writing the novel; Humbert Humbert is inherently an unreliable narrator. Although it isn't outright stated, the real Delores Haze is a far cry from a "true nymphet" (because they don't exist- but you probably already knew that). Humbert's "nymphet criteria" if you will, is physically impossible for a human at any age to achieve. Even if it was, Delores as-is wouldn't be considered one. Let me explain;

The following is book-accurate quotes or details that Humbert directly states is vital, for a girl to be considered a nymphet (physical attributes only): no makeup, no body hair, no shaving, no body odor, well manicured hands & feet at all times, no acne, moles, etc. graceful cat-like movement. Now, compare it to (again, book accurate) details about Delores: complains about acne, tomboyish style (before Humbert buys her clothes), indifferent to self-grooming, gets ingrown or irritated toes & finger nails, clumsy, loud, messy & rambunctious.

See what I mean? I grew up listening to music, people or other media that romanticized Lolita- not Delores Haze herself, but people upholding & trying to achieve "nymphet" status. (missing the entire point of the novel in the process) I wish more people cared about the girl herself, the victim underneath all the glamor.

That's exactly what this subculture is for; brainstorming, having open discussions about what the real Delores might've been like. Before we get into said discussions there's something I need to adress:

I've noticed a trend in subcultures or aesthetics related to Truelo slide a bit into white supremacy, agism/fear of aging, fatphobia, & a lot more. That behavior will not be tolerated in the Truelo community.

Truelo is: Inherently non-sexual, for everyone who wants to reclaim femininity, free of bigotry.

Truelo isn't: for people with fetishes related to Lolita, age-play or anything of the sort. White people, skinny people, straight people, cis people or able-bodied people only.

This aesthetic can be done by anyone- as it's essential raw, unfiltered girlhood, uncaring about pleasing anybody but yourself. All I ask is that it not be sexualized.

watched Buffalo 66’ for the first time recently & I have some thoughts. Vincent Gallo is a disgusting man child, who made a movie about himself— honestly this movie is the manic pixie dream girl final boss.

“we aren’t supposed to know Layla & the story is about him & his trauma” womp womp don’t care. The message of this movie was essentially: it’s okay for men to traumatize young women if it’s healing their own trauma.

Your lips and that kiss Fills me up with bliss. Those strong burly arms, Keep me out of harm. While you hold me up I feel so loved. Always so lost, Into your thoughts. Your kisses are my world Keeping me curled.