trying a cottagecore thrift store mystery box 🧚🏻♀️ styling corsets, florals & pastels ✨🍄
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 ก.ค. 2024
- GRAB YOUR WICKER BASKETS AND CORSET because today we are diving deep into the Cottagecore Aesthetic! I purchased a mystery thrift box tailored towards the aesthetic so I can get a TRUE makeover! ☀️ / alexasunshine83👇🏼 CLICK BELOW FOR MORE 👇🏼
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Time Stamps:
00:00 Intro
02:37 What is "Cottagecore"? + Criticism
06:45 Unboxing the Mystery Box
11:32 Trying On + Styling
16:08 My Final Thoughts/Review of the box
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edit 5/29: *BEFORE COMMENTING ABOUT THE COMMENTARY/CRITICISM I TALKED ABOUT* : I recommend watching this video about vintage fashion in general where we can wear certain eras of clothing without being associated with their dark past, but should still *acknowledge* that past especially with the oppression surrounding it. The saying "vintage fashion, not vintage values" I think applies here 👉🏼 th-cam.com/video/r5GAJl_vXxI/w-d-xo.html
I decided to do this themed mystery box video a little different than the last because I wanted to fully explain what the aesthetic is + criticism surrounding it so let me know if you like this type of format! I know it's a little bit longer than my usual thrift store mystery boxes, but I had so much to say 😅
I loooove this format and I think it's great that you talk about the criticism so that you aware of it and maybe can avoid that stuff! And it's great to get into other aesthetics like this ✨😚
You did the dang thing!!! Nice work🙌🏼
I loved it! Thank you for doing so fr ❤️
I really like cottagecore but I remember once, while looking at the comments in a video about it, someone pointed out the lack of variety in the pictures shown and a girl honest to God replied that it's okay that there's not much poc representation in the aesthetic because "cottagecore was invented by white people" and not everyone should participate ._.
I love long videos
@@literaIIyshy oh my gosh 🤯
i'm really glad you discussed the criticisms around the aesthetic! i'm from uganda where a majority of people do live a very cottagecore life but somehow we get labelled "backward", so there's kind of a double standard with the romanticisation of this lifestyle.
but annyywwaaayyy i was happy as always to style you 😊 and i'm glad some of the pieces worked out 💛💛
That is such an interesting point, half my family are from North Africa and they also live simply like this but it is not as romanticised, it is seen as being more of a peasant than anything else. I don't think I would have thought of that if you hadn't brought it up lol.
*TW for meat eating animal farming stuff* :
A big part of this lifestyle if you have a farm and eat meat is slaughtering animals as well, in Morocco some of my family lived in the city and some had a farm in the country. And even in the city back when I was a kid at least, they would buy live animals at the local market and butcher them themselves.
Once when I was 5 I made friends with a sheep for a few days and one day we had dinner and I wanted to see my sheep friend and they told me after that I had eaten him. I was devastated LOL, but that's the reality of living a "simple" life for a lot of people right there.
I’ve noticed that too with this aesthetic! I’m half Cuban and half Salvadoran and both sides of my family come from rural areas of their respective countries. They’re everyday lives are what would be classified as Cottagecore and would be considered trendy if westerners were doing them but instead they’re also seen as backwards.
I don't get some of the criticism. If it's based on an English countryside kind of living then how does that match the indigenous lands criticism? English people in England on their land? Maybe it's more the American take on it but I'm Scottish & so that's not as much of a thing here
They curated a pretty bad bundle theme-wise, as in, the items really don't match the given aesthetic. You styled them brilliantly tho
That was totally my thoughts. And she paid a lot for it and only got a few items and the blue top was from Walmart which I love Walmart clothes but they definitely are cheaper than what she should’ve received for that price.
I agree.. like they were cute clothes but tulle / synthetic materials and bright or neon colors for a cottage core aesthetic is a no from me
I agree this is not cottagecore at alll
Somebody has to send Alexa a brown corset top, it would solve lots of her outfit problems haha even with out one though you look great!!
Got my fingers crossed I’m able to thrift one soon 😭🤞🏻
I bet Rachel Maksy can send her a spare one!
@@emmy8526 omg. Now you gave me an instant need for a Rachel+Alexa collab... 😍
I like some of these outfits but I really don’t think the items she gave you are cottage core
I love cottagecore aesthetic because it's like dressing up to be the perfect main character in a Ghibli movie
Yes !!!!!! 100% agree ! 🍄🌷✨
That first purple dress is so flattering on you! You could try to shorten the "sleeve" elastic to make it tighter and stay on your shoulders. Or make a string to tie them together in the back. :)
Great idea!
your background is sooo pleasing
thrift flip tip: that purple dress would look super cute with two similar colored satin ribbons added as straps✨
Love all the clothes, but especially love the section discussing the criticisms of cottagecore!
she did she dirty... they’re not really that cottage core but i love the rest of the video
So with the corset...what if instead of dyeing it a completely different color...you tea stained it to mute the color just a bit?
Or dye it emerald green...that would be cute AF
I never thought of the problems that could come with this aesthetic, thanks for taking a step back and educating us✨🌸
I LOVE the white outfit, but it screams 80's to me with the soft colors, puff sleeves, ruffled skirt, and the sling back block heels (which isn't a bad thing). The purple is such a good color on you :)
For sure! I totally see that!
A lot of the items aren't cottage core... Whoever curated it did a bad job 😓 lil disappointed since I was so excited about it
I really enjoyed the items! She takes inspiration from your Pinterest and your overall style and creates it that way 💕
agreed. this was not cottage core at all lmfao i’m just getting 2013 christian girl vibes
That strawberry sweater in the background is actaully making me cry. I NEED it.
Alexa! It was so refreshing seeing this intellectual background discussion, elevating the convo beyond just clothes. Kudos on putting in that extra work.
Thanks for explaining the history, I never realized that. I think it’s good that we can recognize it, so that POC can enjoy the aesthetic too. The vintage channels motto is vintage fashion, not vintage values.
I appreciate the amount of research behind the aesthetic AND supporting a small business (hopefully thrifted) rather than fast fashion for a trend!!!
yes! all secondhand 😉💕
The shorts and puff sleeve top outfit looks like a Disneyland uniform!! It is so cute!!
Dye it! There are dyes for certain fabrics so if the corset is synthetic or natural fabrics you can dye it. Maybe also bleach the turquoise shirt to get some of the color out.
Oooooh! Thank you !!! I figure if I dye it black it’ll cover any mistakes I may make 😅
As a Native American woman this was even news to me! I love this so much thanks for sharing and thanks for highlighting history in fashion on a deeper level! Also amplifying BIPOC things on your page! Keep it up
You should try to open a dark academia mystery box 😝 Or like light academia/royal academia.
Your research was really interesting and appreciated!
Thank you so much! I was so nervous because obviously I don’t do many deep dives and I also didn’t want it to take up the whole video 😅
You have to do a mystery box for every aesthetic now 😄
I'm still here for the Cottagecore revolution! And I'm glad it's helping people find Mori kei (kei is pronounced more like like "Kay") which is my fave and specialty! Thanks for bringing up Mori!
ALEXA!! THANK. YOU. for doing your research, finding supporting articles & videos, & sharing your findings & appendix with us. just. yes. wow. thank you. i love that this conscious consumerism & self-educating is becoming the norm. just. yes. thank you!!
You are so kind! THANK YOU for watching and supporting me! I wanted to do the discussion part just, but also be concise. I think talking about the good and bad of aesthetics is so important because at first glance it may not seem bad, but diving deeper you can see how harmful it can be.
@@alexasunshine83 yesss history & context are SO IMPORTANT! & as we continue to go deeper into this technological era, it is TOO EASY to take things out of their original context & historical truths.
I love that you addressed the issues around this in such a sensible and balanced way. I've seen some people properly go off about it being all bad, but mostly that relates to the colonialism issues, and honestly who thinks it's a good idea to romanticise that?! Certainly as a Brit, I'm not at all proud of my colonial past. But there are some amazing aspects of cottagecore that take us back to a time where we were skilled at things like cooking and sewing and more sustainable ways of living, that until recently had made way for consumerism and capitalism. I often forget that to someone in the US, romanticised countryside living pulls so close to the Anne of Green Gables aesthetic that it can be problematic in that sense, but here in the UK we see the countryside very differently, and it's more about your great great grandmother living in a cottage in the woods, and not a huge colonial home.
It's important that we still understand though, that the reason there are very few black people in rural areas like mine is because the countryside here can be a very closed minded place. A lot of British people will tell you we don't have racism here. Most of those people live in all white communities.
I would generally agree with you on this one. I'm British/Scottish & so for me it has nothing to do with colonialism. I do however acknowledge that it might take on a different setting/meaning in different countries
Throughout the whole video I was just focusing on that strawberry sweater in the back… I love it 🥲♥️😂
ah, I kinda wish you wore that neon corset with your faux leather pants and blazer. I know it doesn't go with the video but I was so curious when you mentioned it hahaha!
Omg the first dress i‘m dying it’s so adorable 😍😍😍
Ahhh sameee it was gorg 😍😍
I think the appeal about cottage core is more about the simpler times before technology. The thought of just going outside and walking through a meadow of grass with the wind gently blowing and then returning home to the smell of a freshly baked loaf of bread. A time before huge cities and the chaos of everyone going everywhere. A time where a community would work together and be there for each other. Now there are so many people who don't even know their neighbor despite being so close that in some cases only a wall is between you.
I love that black sheer puffy sleeve top in the beginning. I remember the video when you bought that and I haven't seen you wear it since then, so I was hoping you didn't get rid of it in one of these closet cleanouts! I don't know if there is such a thing as "Dark Cottagecore" but there should be, and it totally suits you.
I could see that neon corset with a more edgy aesthetic- like highwaisted black cargo pants and lots of silver accesories.
I had no idea about the Mori-Kei or the origins and specific meaning of cottagecore!! thank you so much for the informational part of this it was SUPER interesting!!!
thank you so much for discussing what cottagecore is and some of the criticisms- such a responsible creator!!!! i think it’s so important we understand where our fashion / trends comes from and you did a great job!!
Alexa this was SO well-researched and well-shared! Thank you so much for amplifying important perspectives - fashion is always, *always* political and it's so important that we pay attention to these dynamics even when we are just getting dressed for fun!
I really appreciate that you took the time to research cottagecore and used your platform to educate others and even give sources. I had no idea. I really commend you for being someone who doesn't just say they stand with POC but actually walk the walk.
Thank you so much for watching and supporting me 💕 it was quite brief and I was super nervous about not being able to touch on everything, but really appreciate it ❤️
Wait the corset outfit is so good! I love that you tucked your pants into your boots, very Beth Jones
I was thinking the same!
The white lace dress is the best. Agreed.
As a history teacher I really appreciate your critical approach towards cottage core!
Girrrrrl I knew there was a reason why I feel like I connect with you so much. My daughter is 15 and only wears baggy men's style clothes and is afraid to stand out and be bold with style. Hopefully someday she will be more sure of herself. I just wanted to say you are an inspiration to me for the sake of my daughter.💖
I would love to see dark academia 😍
I love the White skirt. Think it Will look grungy with a band shirt and maybe even a leather jacket
Yes, the skirt with high top converse and a band tee would be so cute
The second outfit you put together is something I would never have thought to pair, but it's so beautiful! The combination of the different textures adds some sass to an already lovely outfit. Love the creativity!
I love how you really do your research and address important issues to ur viewers! much love!
LOVE the breakdown you gave of cottagecore and shined some light on this aestetics problems. Thank you 🥰.
I love that you deep dived into what the aesthetic is and criticism on it. Love your videos!
I really enjoyed your explanation of cottagecore and the surrounding perspectives behind it. You did a wonderful job explaining the good and bad sides of this trend. Of course the actual style content is fab too. Well done, Alexa!
Loved all the outfits! Also I appreciate you discussing the criticism about the cottage core aesthetic - it’s so important!
That was genius to put the white skirt under the white dress! So cute!
Is it just me or your videos are THE MOST CLEAREST. feel like really sitting with you face to face hahahah
I mean it’s a ❤️
I love how you change up the clips on the intro song! It very much feels like when they’d change the clips in Friends and would perfectly align it with the clap in the song!
omg the neon corset would go so well with the wrap dress oooooor over your mesh puff sleeve with some brown or white pants, kinda dark cottage core. 🥺💕
I love the insert you did going trough both the aesthetic but also the possibly problematic parts of it. Could really tell you'd done your research and you gave me a couple of insights I hadn't thought of before. 💪✌️❤️
Gosh I am LIVING for this video and these outfits😭😍 Plus you’re stunning goodness gracious✨✨
I feel like cottagecore isn’t hard to do but they gave you items which were such a reach and just felt completely off. You styled them well considering what you were given! 💕
Sometimes I see things at the thrift store or thrifting online that would totally be you!! It would be fun to see you do some sort of thrift video with your viewers!
The running through the Forrest bit had me giggling!! Love watching your videos hun! Keep having fun and being safe! Can’t wait to see you again!!
I will say that it’s kinda annoying how people always talk about liking a style from a certain time era as if enjoying the aesthetic is glorifying the time period. Most people who are actually involved in a vintage or vintage inspired aesthetic do not wish to live in that period. The vintage fashion community made a video about this a while back, which is definitely worth a watch
I CAN NOT believe how cute the first outfit is! That dress, that hat and the booots! So beautiful! 💖 i love your styling videos
I loved those shorts. They looked so good on you!!
I just recently found your channel and I watched a lot of your videos, lol. And there is something I identify a lot is the issues you had with not feeling comfortable in ''feminine'' clothes because I felt the same way till maybe two or three years ago and I thought I was the only one who felt that way. I now accept the love I have for ''girly'' things tho I am still learning to feel comfortable wearing clothes that show my body. Your channel is helping me a lot 🥰
Wow, Love this!! I love learning from you! I love all the outfits!! ❤️
your black puff sleeve with the red lips and light pink hair is sooo cute!! Love!
i absolutely love cottagecore, it is one of my dream aesthetics :))
Alexa and Carrie uploading on the same day.... UMMMMMMM YESSS PLEASE AND THANK YOU ❤️
I don't know if I'm the only one, but as a kpop staner and an ahgase, i have to say that Alexa's yellow corset outfit reminded me so much of Got7's dye era and I'm living for it, i love it so much hahaha. No? Ok sorry
The lavender dress is so cute
I really love the discussion of the history of the aesthetic. I think being in England I just thought it was trying to replicate an English countryside lifestyle and I didn’t think of the other origins and problems.
Also, that purple dress is SO CUTE!! Definitely take them straps in and then wear it every day hahahaha
Yeah I always imagined an English countryside and am wondering where it got linked to colonialism
The opening clip was so cute and funny!! 😂 Also thank you for the background and other information!!
I actually love the outfit with the neon corset!
"She is nails on the chalkboard"
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Sorry, Alexa that was too funny. I think you were maybe looking for "she hit the nail on the head." 😉
the last outfit is a banger!!
layering the skirt looked really good!!
I know that you didn’t really like the neon corset but the way you styled it was seriously so cute!
I LOVE THESE THRIFTED MYSTERY BOXES!!!!!!! Happy Sunny Day Alexa:)
Yay! They are so so fun!!
That purple dress is adorable! Actually it's all pretty adorable 😍
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the corset outfit looks like a pirate outfit. The white dress with the white skirt under looked amazing.
Hahahaha omg it totally did !!!
Omg i love the vid so muchh! 😭❤️ But i love alexa the most 😭❤️ Anddd the outfit is all aesthetic 💕
You are so KIND 😭💕
I love the discussion segment! Keep up your amazing work 🥰
😭 thank you so so much! I was so nervous because it’s outside my comfort zone but so happy you enjoyed !!!!
omg im in love with that dress, and it looks gorgeous on you!!!!1
ok, but this video was soooooo informative! I never knew the amount of criticism surrounding cottagecore, until now! Also, everything you got was so aesthetically pleasing 🥺
Happy to see you are going "girly", because it really does suit you, yes you could dye the corset, just remember to "set" the dye, great haul xxx
I love this aesthetic as someone who lives in a small town in Canada I find it super cute!
I remember looking att that Japanese style years ago when I was into Japanese fashion, they have a lot off styles that have been transformed into western styles now. Nice video 😊 I liked the lace dress.
OMG LOVED THE FIRST DRESS. TAKE CARE AND BE SAFE. LOVE YOU SIS.💖❤💖❤💖❤💖
Thank you for how you explained cottagecore :) glad I’m subscribed to someone who is able to discuss things like colonialism ♥️
I love this type of video (I think the mystery makes it so exciting:) ) maybe you could do a 70s mystery box next? Or 80s/90s 💜💜
Sis I am LIVING for the red lip!!
I really appreciate all the info you provided in the first part of the video
I really enjoyed the dive into the background to cottagecore and it’s links to colonisation and dispossession of First Nations people. Thanks
Thank you for sharing your research! I appreciated it and it made me love this video even more!
12:52 Made me think you put that plant there just for this video and it makes me love your effort even more ☀️☀️
You should totally thrift flip the neon yellow corset! What if you tried to Rit Dye it to a darker brown ish!! Would be a total freaking mood!
The corset outfit gave me puss in boots vibes but in the best way possible! 😅😺
I loved the shorts and the purple dress though aaaaaand the fact that you included so much information on the problematic aspects of this aesthetic!! 🙏🏻☺️
Love these types of videos, you’re my fav TH-cam thrifter! You should try your strawberry sweater with the white ruffle skirt, might be fun? Also, I’m thinking of dyeing my hair and wondering what you use for your pink shade?
Try the neon corset over the black sheer puffy blouse and your black faux leather pants. OR with your black tulle tutu skirt and black boots. It won't be cottagecore at all but i think it will be a cool outfit.
So excited for this video Alexa!❤️
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I'm obsessed w the purple dress 💜