Social media gets a bad rap for being addictive, promoting unrealistic standards of perfection, and in some cases, even being a national security risk. (TikTok even faces a possible ban in the U.S. because of it!). But I prefer to view the internet in a more positive light: I see it as a place to scroll and find endless style inspiration. Case in point: My latest fashion follow, who describes herself as a “maximalist cat lady,” is making me consider taking more risks with my wardrobe—and reminding me to have more fun with it, too. Enter Eve-Lily Charlotte.
I first came across Eve-Lily’s content while mindlessly scrolling through TikTok one late evening. In her video, the creator and stylist—who is based in Manchester—was attempting to style a black beaded top. As she slipped on a bright pink mesh top and satin skirt underneath it, I was weary of the process—until she added a sculptural bolero, one single dangly earrings, and pointy Versace pumps. Combined, the maximalist ensemble, somehow, worked. “I call it ‘eclectic maximalism,’ as my outfits are inspired by a vast range of aesthetics and decades,” the creator tells Vogue of her personal style. “I’d say
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