If you like the Frandinavian concept, Scandinavian fashion or Hygge decor, chances are you might be a vanilla girl at heart. To be clear, by “vanilla,” we don’t mean boring or basic. The “vanilla girl” concept stems from current fashion trends using neutral and off-white palettes. In addition, the trend dabbles with a bit of minimalism and the right amount of luxury. Typically a “vanilla girl” is anyone who tends to dress in off-whites and beige tones, but on a grander level, the style also implements dewy makeup, a pilates-princess essence and comfortable clothing masked by a lux outer appearance.
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There is no right way to be a vanilla girl, just like there is no right way to participate in any trend. You simply adopt the aspects that work for you and leave the rest. Though if you are wanting to pull off this look, there are a few tips and tricks to keep in mind.
3. Clothing style optional - color palette necessary
At the crux of the vanilla girl aesthetic are creams and off-whites. Of course, a little splash of color won’t throw the entire look off ,but the goal is as close to monochrome as possible.
4. Draw upon Clean Girl makeup and hair
Makeup should utilize the “no-makeup makeup look" as much as possible, meaning skin-like foundation, some mascara and a decent lip balm; we recommend this “Vanilla Beige” one from Summer Fridays! For hair, think slicked-back buns or a heatless curl look to emit the vibe of being put-together but not trying.
5. Keep things simple
At a base level, this aesthetic is all about the basics — it is a bit “vanilla,” but only in the sense of maximizing vanilla-y clothing, makeup and perfume if you want to be extra about it.
Sure, the entire aesthetic may very well be a glorified interpretation of minimalist/a timeless look, but it’s fun to pick your own flavor of an existing style — the intention behind the vanilla girl aesthetic. Even better, subvert this aesthetic by making your own, whether it's a peach girl, lemon or pistachio!