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This is a fun quiz to do when bored and everything is from my own opinion. Some heavy topics migth be included so beware. This is my opinion and from research done so take it with a grain of salt. Nevertheless, answear truthfully!!!

What Is Your Aesthetic (for Real)?

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The aesthetic dvelves into abuse and trauma ( mostly sexual trauma and CSA). Traumacore is a coping mechanism for some people but does not stand-in for proper treatments. The imagery is often soft with pastel colours but in contrast use harsh wording that brings focus on mental health issues. Songs that fit into the aesthetic are for example: Lana del rey ( "Carmen" or "1949") , AJJ ( "Daddy didn`t love me") etc.
Important to remember is that traumacore to some extent romantizce mental health issues and it should be used with caution. Abuse and trauma should not be copied or romanticezed. 
If anyone close to you has suffered abuse remember there is always help available and suicide hotline services are open 24/7 in most countries.

traumacore

It is the name for a group of aesthetics based on Western European royalty. Morality, intellegence, skill and refinement are important qualities to follow. Visually royalcore focuses on castle structures, swords, potraits, crowns etc. Importance is laid on colours for example: brigth colours such as gold are reserved for royalty. As a princess you have more gold, purple, white, pink and blue colours aswell as more expensive materials such as silk or fur.
Some subgenres within royalcore are: queencore, princesscore, kingcore, knigthcore and more.

Royalcore

Vaporwave is from the beginning a music genre based on electronic chillwave. But today the aesthetic is more known than the music genre. The aesthetic is seen as a commentary on modern comsumerism and capitalism. Common themes seen in vaporwave are: ´70s - ´90s anime, drug use, brand names, japanese language, marble statues and so forth. Glitches, grids, liminal spaces and altered realities are focused heavily on pictures. The aesthetic gives a feeling of nostalga and sadness. 
Colours used are for example; pink, purple (neon mostly), blue, teal and more.

Vaporwave

Thriftcore is a aesthetic with the theme revolving around clothing, toys, furniture, and more of the like in thrift shops and garage sales. Thriftcore visuals put a strong emphasis on vintage and retro goods that are bought at thrift stores. While the most popular items bought at thrift stores are clothing, some people will buy retro toys, furniture, old electronics, and things that are sold in major retail locations.Visuals are also taken from historical images taken in the 60s-90s eras. Clothes are often bought from thrift stores such as the Salvation Army, Goodwill, or Value Village.
Key colours are : brown, gray, black, off white etc.

Thriftcore

It is characterized by a distinct aesthetic period, encapsulating fashion, hardware design, music, and furnishings shining with tech optimism. some of its aspects include tight leather pants, silver eyeshadow, shiny clothing, Oakleys, gradients, and Blobitecture. Most Y2K aesthetics rely on the use of technology and slick futuristic looks, signaling the optimism of a new era as the 20th century. Although not as popular these days, Y2K culture can still be seen in various circles of the Internet and niche entertainment but is starting to see a bit of a resurgence in its imagery in pop culture as late '90s/early 2000s nostalgia has started coming back in fashion, such as in "1999" by Charli XCX, "2002" by Anne Marie, and "Motivation" by Normani.
Colours used alot are for example: silver, blue, bright and vivid colours.

Kidcore is an aesthetic that centers around bright colors, nostalgia for icons from the 90s, and kid themes. While its origins can be traced back to the 1990s, it appears the aesthetic is a nostalgia-based creation of the 2010s. Common motifs are bright colors frequently used on children's toys, most frequently highly saturated versions of the primary colors (red, yellow, and blue), images of indoor playgrounds, stuffed animals such as Beanie Babies and TY, robot pets like Furbies, "naive" furry art/animations, Lisa Frank artwork, rainbows, and other kid themes. Fashion pieces used include (but are not limited to): Denim overalls, Kandi, stuffed plushies, bandages, friendship necklases etc. 
Key colours: Primary colours ( blue, red, yellow), rainbow colours and pastel colours.

Kidcore

Stripcore is an aesthetic inspired by a romanticized vision of strip clubs and other such establishments. It is based around the idea of strip clubs and glow in the dark undergarments. The aesthetic glorifies the neon signage and back alley advertisements, as well as the glamorous interiors of these sorts of establishments. Objects used to highligth stripcore can be Strip club signs, neon signs, lingerie, strip club interior, poles, alcohol, beautiful women, money, glitter etc. 
Key colours: Black and neon/fluroescent colours.

Stripcore

Witchcore is an aesthetic centered around the themes of witchcraft. It often involves how to perform spells, magic, or gem collecting. It has some elements of Cottagecore or Naturecore since some of the aesthetic revolves around the outdoor setting. Visual motifs used are: Frogs, owls, bats, tarot cards, magic, brooms, crystal balls, potions, old houses/architecture, cats, wands, halloween, woods/outdoors, nature, Occult imagery.
Key colours: black, green, orange, purple, dark and dull colours.

Witchcore

Cottagecore (also known as Farmcore and Countrycore) is an aesthetic inspired by a romanticized interpretation of western agricultural life. It is centered on ideas of more simple life and harmony with nature. Specific themes associated are the survival of the environment, food, and caring for people. While the aesthetic is predominant on several social media sites, such as on Instagram and more recently TikTok, the community notably prospers on Tumblr. It is particularly popular within the WLW community, However you do not have to be wlw to be part of this aesthetic. Visually it includes Fairies, Pressed flowers, Crowns, Gardens of any kind (herb, vegetable, fruit, flower), Farm, forest, and domesticated animals, Handwritten letters.
Key colours: Green, Brown, Yellow, Cream/Off-White.

Cottagecore

Angelcore is a contemporary aesthetic inspired by imagery and depictions of angels. The aesthetic is designed to emulate the same unearthly beauty that European angels are described and depicted with, though it can also include non-European angel aesthetics. Angelcore values beauty, benevolence, tranquility, unearthliness, purity. 
Motifs used include: keys, butterflies, mirrors, clouds, wings etc. 
Key colours: White, gold, light blue, light yellow, light pink.

Angelcore

Barbiecore is inspired by Mattel fashion doll Barbie. It involves a feeling of sassy, sparkly McBling style and aesthetic. The aesthetic also includes "girly" 2000s television series (e.g. Lizzie McGuire, Hannah Montana, etc.), as well as vintage makeup products like LipSmacker. Its key origin is late ´90s - early 2000 and values beauty, self-care and fashion. Important trait is the "I-do-what-I-want" attitude. 
Key colours: Holographic, hot pink, lavender, pastel pink, violet.

Barbiecore

Stoners are people who enjoys to consume the psychoactive drug, cannabis. There are a vast range aesthetics, art, and music that revolves around the stoner culture. Stoners are similar to the Hippie culture, yet they mainly focus more on using cannabis rather than other mind-altering drugs like psychedelics.
Fashion: baggy pants, tie-dye shirts, ripped jeans, lighters, sunglasses etc. 
Key values: Mediation, laughing, enjoying life, eating an excessive amount of junk food. 
Key colour: green

Stoner

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