EJ's Aesthetic of the Day:
Time Period of Origin: Mid-2010s
Inspirations & Influences: Vintage preppy fashion, elite boarding schools, prestigious universities, passion for knowledge, upper class European cultures, intellectualism movement, romanticization of classical education, old money aesthetics
Colors: Black, burgundy, brown, tan, cream, white, dark green
Visual Themes & Motifs: Antique leather-bound books, buildings with gothic architecture, old libraries, candles, cloudy/rainy weather, Renaissance art, white marble statues, fountain pens, typewriters, coffee shops, cigars/tobacco pipes
Characteristics: Erudite, esoteric, classy, precocious, scholarly, mysterious, disciplined
Fashion: Ruffled blouses, white button ups, turtlenecks, argyle sweater vests, pleated tweed trousers, checkered mini skirts, wool blazers, long cashmere peacoats, mary jane flats, oxford flats, knee-high socks
Hair & Makeup: Long half-up-half-down dos, neat bob cuts, bow ribboned ponytails, natural/minimal coverage foundation, burgundy lipstick, brown eyeshadow
Accessories: Leather messenger bags, neckties, cufflinks, leather belts, horn-rimmed glasses, brooches, dainty gold/silver jewelry, berets, tortoiseshell headbands, nude/white/black painted nails
Activities: Studying humanities subjects, reading classic literature, holding book clubs, learning dead languages, hosting elegant dinner parties, joining secret societies, listening to classical music, writing poetry, spending free time at the library, playing chess
Film & TV: Dead Poets Society (1989), The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999), The Dreamers (2003), Brideshead Revisited (2008), Kill Your Darlings (2013), The Theory of Everything (2014), Sherlock (2010-2017), How to Get Away with Murder (2014-2020), The Queen's Gambit (2020)
Books: The Secret History- Donna Tartt, The Lake of Dead Languages- Carol Goodman, Babel- R.F. Kuang, A Deadly Education- Naomi Novik, Ninth House- Leigh Bardugo, The Picture of Dorian Gray- Oscar Wilde, Possession- A.S. Byatt, The Maidens- Alex Michaelides
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