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06.10.2023 - 16:53 / bhg.com / Maggie Gillette
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Thanks to Barbie, 2023 has been pretty in pink. But it's not just pink that's popular; these days, we're seeing design styles reflecting a celebration of all things that herald love. From rom-com core that has us dreaming of a meet-cute with our soulmate to the sweet styles of the lacy coquette aesthetic, it's clear we're all in love with love and want to channel that into our lives through our decor. If you're the sort of person who believes that any day can be Valentine's Day, you're just going to adore our latest aesthetic—lovecore!
If you want to try this trend, we have some tips to achieve a look that's worthy of your adoration without going over the top. From creative color schemes to the details that make a design pop, we have all the ideas you need for your new love nest—at the end of the day, is there anything better in life than love?
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Lovecore is soft and feminine and embraces anything representing love—from the literal to the more symbolic. This can mean colors like pink, the shape of a heart, or even soft, sumptuous fabrics like lace, silk, or velvet. If it wouldn't look out of place on a Valentine's Day card, it has a place in lovecore. In other words, it's February 14 every day.
This trend combines many of the other reigning popular aesthetics into one cohesive—and empowering—style. Barbiecore comes with an all-pink look and is inspired by the movie that reminded women you can both be powerful and embrace the feminine. Women have also leaned into harnessing their «main character energy» through rom-com core and want to express their flirty side through the coquette aesthetic, all while being taken just as seriously as a person. A pretty aesthetic with a powerful message? We're
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