How to Get the ‘Rockstar Girlfriend’ Look

While the clean girl, coastal and coquette aesthetics have taken over the past few years, we are seeing a resurgence of edgier looks. You have probably seen an assortment of Y2K McBling and scene girl trends return, and thanks to Charli XCX, indie sleaze is so back.

But there's one aesthetic we will never get sick of, and that's the rockstar girlfriend. She's cooler and more mysterious than her celebrity boyfriend. Everyone wants to be her and know her, thanks to her unique look.

Curious to learn how you can channel your inner rockstar GF? Continue reading to discover everything you need to know.

Fashion

The most important asset to the "rockstar girlfriend" aesthetic is fashion, especially because style is influential for branding in rock music. For example, Kiss wouldn't be the band they are without their iconic makeup and leather bodysuits. Would Olivia Rodrigo be the same without her chunky Doc Martens?

To recreate the rockstar girlfriend style, we suggest going with classic, edgy fashion. As we mentioned earlier, you can't go wrong with leather, particularly combined with lace. You may also look for (faux) fur, fishnets and ripped pieces. The chunkier the shoe, the better. As always, stick to a darker color palette.

For accessories, we recommend opting for silver over gold. While gold often pairs with cleaner, more polished aesthetics, silver is cool-toned with cool energy. Don't be afraid to make a bold statement with wacky gems and pendants.

 

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Makeup

Makeup is the second most important feature, after style. There are a few ways to play with it. On the eyes, you would lean into smokier looks. You can also opt for bold eyeliner and mascara. We recommend staying with cooler colors. For your lips, we suggest choosing neutral tones or hues of red and purple. Avoid colors like hot pink and orange.

Most recently, we've seen transitions away from bold, arched brows to thin ones. However, they can both work well, so pick whichever shape you think flatters your face most! The only shape to stay away from would be round.

That said, it is still possible to possess the aesthetic without using edgy makeup looks. But you will want to compensate with the other aspects we are about to mention.

 

Hair

The rockstar girl has effortless beauty. She's the kind of person who looks like she rolled out of bed without trying too hard. One quick and simple way to recreate the vibe is by trying a purposely messy hair look. Rather than uniform curls, try using different barrels to create more texture. Or, throw your hair up into a messy bun (that likely requires much finagling to perfect).

Honestly, any hair color works, but we suggest avoiding high-maintenance dye jobs, like balayage. Instead, you may prefer something dark and easy, such as black or burgundy. Or, you can reinvent the e-girl look with vibrant money pieces or peekaboo color.

 

Nails

Nails are a subtle but fun way to make a statement with the rockstar girlfriend. We can't emphasize it enough, but dark is always the way to go: black, wine red, navy blue, purple and anything similar. You can go the extra mile with fun designs, but stay more gothic-leaning with silver accents and floral patterns.

 

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Perfume

Yes, there is even perfume you can choose to maintain your rockstar girlfriend aesthetic. Instead of picking scents that are fruity and sweet, consider going for something more sultry. These fragrances tend to lean warmer. Look for notes like vanilla, tobacco, vetiver and patchouli.

 

Interests & Hobbies

Are you ready to wholeheartedly dive into the rockstar girlfriend aesthetic? You can even select hobbies that exude that chic, esoteric aura. Since her boyfriend spends his nights performing, you probably will do most of your activities when it's dark. That means checking out local artists and going to underground venues with your bestest gals.

During the day, she is probably mysterious but intelligent. Nope, she's not reading the hot, new contemporary romance novel. She's checking out informative books, like Patti Smith's memoir, or entertaining herself with weird girl horror, like Mona Awad's Rouge.

Since she's always got the best clothes, she's probably checking out the local thrift stores for unique, vintage pieces or reading the most luxurious fashion magazine.

 

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