All You Need To Master The Coconut Girl Aesthetic

Keep your beiges and neutrals well stuffed into that closet of yours because this summer we're all about bright vivid summer hues, floral patters, wavy tie-dye, and beaded extravaganza. As if the fashion industry has had enough, this summer we're ditching the nuanced tones and are welcoming, with open arms, the next best thing; the coconut girl aesthetic. 

Think of it as an evolution of the Nordic Pinterest queens that took over our feeds during the pandemic, combined with accessories reminiscent of our childhoods that make one feel straight out of a Lilo & Stitch episode. It's a fashion trend for the brave, as the coconut girl is bright, cheerful and unabashedly bold. 

So how do we transition from the dark academia aestehtic we've been impersonating during the pandemic into the coconut girl lifestyle?
 

We Must Watch All of Netflix's Surfer-Girl Movies At Least Twice 

There's nothing like deep diving straight into the aesthetic overload of a good surfer movie - you get the visuals, the sound track, the personality traits... You can pretty much base your whole summer vibe off of one of the following blockbusters. 

• Blue Crush 
• Lords of Dogtown
• Soul Surfer
• North Shore
• Ultimate Surfer 

We Will Own A Very Floral Wardrobe 

Instead of shying away from patterns and color, you're going to embrace it. Fish out those beads you liked to use for home-made necklaces as a child, and start making your own jewelry to pair with your hibiscus patterned tops and pastel-colored dresses.
 

We'll Treat Meals Like a Sacred Ritual 

In the idealized make-believe life of a true coconut girl, we all live on an island, which means fresh produce, lots of fruits and colorful meals. We're using it as an excuse to start buying from local markets, decorating our meals and making our food rituals a little more wholesome.

All for the sake of aesthetics and nothing to do with health, obviously. 

New-Wave Reggae Will Be Our Morning Jam

What do coconut girls listen to? Reggae, of course. Or tropical, island-y vibe music that is bound to make you feel like you're waxing your surfboard and about to hit the waves. Use your Spotify playlists to build a repertoire of songs that make you want to dip your toes in the sea. 

We're Embracing A More Sustainable Lifestyle 

Not only are we becoming the queens of recycling, or reducing our plastic consumption. We're going to shop more locally, perhaps grow our own veggie patch and embrace mother nature like a true coconut girl. 

 

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