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<p>Lindsey is a Seattle area writer interested in all things society, including internet culture, politics, and mental health. Outside of the Daily Dot, her work can be found in publications such as The Mary Sue, Truthout, and YES! Magazine.</p>


Lindsey Weedston

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“Stinky girl summer”: What’s up with all the sardine decor this year?

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The slicked back bun is making “clean girls” bald

<p>Stacey Nguyen is a lifestyle and entertainment writer based in California. You can find her work on Real Simple, InStyle, BuzzFeed, PopSugar, and other sites.</p>


Stacey Nguyen

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10 eye-catching aesthetics that took over TikTok in 2024

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A comprehensive guide to the Internet’s Christmas aesthetics

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‘Scandi Girl Winter’ is the low-key aesthetic for the chic but practical

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Ice Princess

The sparkly ‘Ice Princess’ aesthetic is perfect for winter glam

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‘Office Sirens’ are dividing TikTok: Here’s what the Internet has to say about this controversial trend

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TikTok is under the whimsigoth spell: Here’s what you need to know about this ethereal aesthetic

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Viral goth makeup looks from different goth subcultures are making waves this spooky season—and beyond

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What is dark academia? Everything you need to know about this moody TikTok aesthetic

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In a chaotic world, the clean girl aesthetic attempts to channel order

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The Kindle girlie aesthetic is dominating BookTok—here’s what you need to know about it

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