Fairycore

Fairycore, also known as fairywave or faecore, is an aesthetic surrounding the theme of nature, soft pastels, butterflies, magic, flowers, soft animals like bunnies, and the vibe of springtime. The term was coined by an unknown Tumblr user. The aesthetic is popular with fairykin.

Visuals

Photos used in this aesthetic are often edited to have soft but vibrant colours. A blur and/or sparkle effect is also very common. Small amounts of collaging may be used to paste wings, flowers, mushrooms, etc onto the photo subject.

Motifs included in this aesthetic :

The forest
Trees
Fields, especially fields of flowers
Swamps
Tall, thick grass
Mushroom
Fairy rings
Traditionally cute or gentle forest animals
Rivers, streams, and creeks
Flowers, especially tall flowers
Nature paths
Overgrown buildings
Gardens
Cozy cabins
Clotheslines
Butterflies
Picnics
- Baskets
- Jam jars
- Tea
Throw blankets
Gingham

Fashion

Fairycore fashion includes:

Wire-rimmed glasses
Bows and ribbons
Lace and sheer fabrics
Dresses
Glittery, shimmery, or glowing makeup
Slippers, open-toe shoes, or sometimes no shoes at all
Hair worn down or in loose hairstyles such as messy buns and quick/messy braids
Pastel painted nails or no polish at all, occasionally dirt beneath nails to reference gardening
Jewelry like long gold necklaces and moonstone/opal rings and bracelets
Corsets, especially green or white (more popular with people on tiktok who consider themselves fairycore)

Hobbies

Fairies, or people who are fairycore, often have nature-related or crafty hobbies such as:

Going for walks
Picking wild berries such as raspberries and blueberries
Pressing flowers
Making flower crowns
Playing harmless pranks on people, such as apple-pie beds, in the case of mischievous fairies
Scavenging or searching for shiny objects
Gardening
Embroidery, sewing, or knitting
Reading
Writing
Drawing