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Weird girl Pumpkin carving jack o’lanterns ideas

October 13, 2026

Girls, pumpkin season is here, and what better way to create than carving your own unique designs on said pumpkin? If you’re reading this, you probably are like too many, not knowing where to start with your pumpkin and feeling overwhelmed by the craft that’s weirdly competitive.

I’m here to tell you that it’s supposed to be fun, and with a few images of inspiration and how to pick your pumpkin and the history of pumpkins, your journey will run a lot smoother.

So girls, if you’re a little weird and are looking for creative ideas to decorate pumpkins, you’ve come to the right place. We all know pumpkin carving can be somewhat intimidating, so I’ve created a small guide on how to cut and decorate said pumpkins.

How to carve pumpkins as a beginner:

Cut off the top of your pumpkin with a large serrated knife.

Scoop out the gunk inside.

You can use this to make your own soup.

With a Sharpie, trace your design on paper.

If you’re a pro artist, you can just wing it using a serrated knife and carefully cut along the lines.

A tip is to take your time and not rush the process.

If you make a mistake, girl, it adds to the beauty, trust me.

History of pumpkins

Before we begin, let’s get familiar with the fall mascot, aka pumpkins. Everything you need to know about this spooky decoration. Girls, before pumpkins were the girls of fall, they had a slightly weird history. Pumpkins are part of the squash family and originated in the Americas. Evidence shows people in Mexico were found cultivating squash thousands of years ago. For indigenous communities across the Americas, pumpkins were the most valuable crop. Not only could they be eaten, but they could be stored.

Girls, pumpkins literally fed families, so why not honour this sacred food? The origins of jack-o’-lanterns: guys, prepare for the same spookiness, because this is about to get spooky. Are you ready, girl? Let’s get into this weird history of jack-o’-lanterns.

History of jack o lanterns

The tradition of carving motifs into jack-o’-lanterns originated in my place, aka Ireland. So I might be able to give you some insider information and history you might not know that’s word of mouth. Basically, before pumpkins became the norm, people in Ireland carved turnips and other root vegetables into lanterns.

These were used basically to scare off passersby or intruders who would pass on their land. Similar to today, they had frightening faces carved into them.

A famous story or folktale that was passed down among our people was the legend of Stingy Jack. According to the folklore, Jack was a master trickster who even managed to outwit the devil and hell. Ultimately, he was stuck in a purgatory-type situation.

He was condemned to wander inside vegetables in the world instead of going to heaven or hell. Irish and Scottish immigrants brought this tradition to North America, and the rest is history.

Different types of pumpkins

girls, there are so many options when it comes to choosing your pumpkins. Below I’ve written about different types of pumpkins:

Classic orange pumpkin.

These are the basic girls of pumpkins. They do the job, but they aren’t unique, and girls, we’re better than that.

Sugar pumpkins:

think smaller and sweeter, and the carving pumpkins, great for baking.

White pumpkins:

these are for the minimal girlies. If you’re a neutral baddie, this could be the one for you. Mini pumpkins are so darling. They’re perfect for bedroom decor and DIY projects.

Warty pumpkins

They aren’t the cutest, but they’re definitely the weirdest, with their bumpy, odd texture.

So, now we know everything there is to know about jack-o’-lanterns and pumpkins; let’s get into the fun part, aka the inspiration and ideas.

Piranha jack-o’-lantern

Now let’s get weird. To recreate this pumpkin, add fins, large teeth, and eyes to a pumpkin.

Nerdy pumpkin jack-o’-lantern

If you want to pay homage to your teenage self, this might be the jack-o’-lantern for you.

To recreate this design, carve out five teeth shapes and add can caps to the teeth to create this effect of braces, add eyes, and you will be looking, it will be like looking at a mirror of your past self.

Spirals and star pumpkin

This pumpkin has an aesthetic of whimsy goth all over it, and I’m honestly obsessed with recreating this star.

Start by cutting out a straight line that’s slightly diagonal and another line that meets in the middle. Repeat this until you form a triangle

shape, and then repeat until you form a star. For the spirals, draw a curved, tree-like structure instead of one that goes straight or branches out.

Half crescent moon design

To create a crescent moon design, draw a C and then flesh it out, adding a nose, a mouth, and adding the same method as described above for the stars.

Mushroom pumpkin jack-o’-lantern

If you’re a certified cottagecore girl, this might be for you. To recreate the mushroom design, start with a rounded triangle for the top, add a slightly wavy triangle for the bottom, add a slightly wavy rectangle for the bottom, and add circles for the white on top of the pumpkin. Repeat this until you get your desired design.

Forest creatures jack-o’-lantern

To recreate this design, add a tree, mushroom, snail, a dragonfly, and plants. To recreate a snail, add a semicircle for the shell and a rectangle shape that joins in the middle. Add tiny rounded triangles on the top and for the ears.

Firefly jack-o’-lanterns

This is for the Lorelai Gilmore girls that are, the girls that get it, the girls that don’t, don’t. So what I’m saying to recreate the dragonfly shape: add a large narrow rectangle with a semicircle on top, add four wing shapes that are divided up for a stained glass effect.

Tinkerbell jack-o’-lantern

She’s brave, she’s strong, and she’s iconic. I’m only talking about the one and only Tinkerbell from Peter Pan. To recreate this pumpkin, begin by tracing a silhouette of Tinkerbell, add a spiral of fairy dust with a number of dots emerging from her wings into a spiral.

The sun pattern jack-o’-lantern

If you’re a fan of Disney’s Rapunzel, this design might be the one for you. To recreate this design, start by carving a large circle in the center of the pumpkin, add seven flame-like shapes for the beams of the sun, and add five smaller ones; alternate between the two; add larger ones and smaller ones, and add spirals with dots emerging around the sun. And warning: this might attract Mother Gothel.

Beauty and the Beast jack-o’-lantern

girls. I’m in awe of this design, and it’s giving ethereal princess vibes. To recreate this design, you want to divide it into smaller sections of rectangles for everything, even the rose, to create a stained-glass effect.

Ferris wheel jack-o’-lantern

This design is for the crybaby Melanie Martinez fans. To recreate this pumpkin, carve out three horse shapes that connect with a large thin rectangle shape and a longer shape, and add triangle shapes to the top, and you’re golden.

Hocus Pocus-inspired jack-o’-lantern

girls. If you’re a witchy girl, this might just be for you. Or if you simply love the nostalgia of Hocus Pocus, this design is perfect for you. To recreate this design, carve out the silhouettes of three women with their hands up.

Taylor Swift folklore inspired design

Swifties, this one is for us. So crank up August and get carving. All you need to recreate this is to carve out the lettering of folklore and add stars around it, and you’re golden.

Disney’s Up jack-o’-lantern

If you grew up in the early 2000s, this design should bring you a wave of nostalgia. To recreate this design, add many egg shapes for the balloons, and add a rectangle connected to two triangles for the house.

Starbucks jack-o’-lantern

If you’re partial to your daily matcha at Starbucks, this design might be for you. To recreate this design, trace the iconic woman figure logo, and you’re set.

Luke from Gilmore Girls, jack-o’-lantern

girls. If you’re a Stars Hollow fan, this is the one for you to recreate. Add the text Luke’s inside a coffee shape, and you’re golden.

Conclusion

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Super wearable plus-sized thanksgiving outfits

October 9, 2026

Thanksgiving is nearly here, and if you’re like me, you probably have no idea what to wear. As a disabled girly, I understand inclusivity is important.

Every group should have the possibility to wear whatever they want, and brands should account for and design clothes for people with physical impairments, or people with different bodies alike.

With that being said, I struggled to find any inspo for this post, and it made me sad. I started to question why there are no photos of plus-size queens on Thanksgiving. I never came to this conclusion; however, I did sum up the ideas I did find to create Thanksgiving inspo ideas for plus-size queens.

All the browns look

Starting off with the outfit that is so versatile. What I mean by this is that it’s a family-appropriate and cute outfit idea if you’re spending your day with your boyfriend.

So let’s recreate the look. Add a cropped long-sleeve white top; pair this with an A-line brown skirt and a whimsical brown fashion cardigan.

For shoes, your favorite boots will work, and if you want to dress it up, just like this girl, these knee-high boots would work perfectly. Add your favorite brown bag. A tip is to match the shade of leather to your boots. This will give it a much more put-together look.

Whimsical but slightly gothic look

I love this look because if Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks and your typical goth girl had a baby, this outfit would be that baby.

To recreate this look, pair a white form-fitting white shirt with an oversized gray-green sweater, add a mini bodycon black skirt, patterned tights, and knee-high straight leather boots.

Add a flared black crossbody bag, and you’re all set to be the next whimsy goth girl.

Monochrome baddie look

When in doubt about what to wear, always pull out the striped tops. I love this look because instead of matching a striped tee with jeans and then calling it a day, this look is just different. To recreate this look, pair a monochromatic striped black-and-white long-sleeve with an A-line burgundy skirt with gold stars. It has buttons on it. Add knee-high suede and heels in the same color, as the same shade, and a cute black bag, and there you have a winning look.

Girl next door look

This look is so girl-next-door coded. I swear I saw the influencer Kennedy Walsh wear a similar outfit, and if she wears it, it must be good. So let’s recreate this look. Pair a black cropped top with a cropped knitted sage-colored sweater, and a floral skirt is the star of the show, with knee-high details. It’s just giving body. Pair this with straight knee-high boots, and there you have it. You’ll be beautiful, unassuming, warm girl next door coded.

Rachel Green meets fall look

This outfit is so Rachel Green from Friends coded. To recreate this look, pair a long-sleeve black turtleneck top with an A-line baby doll style dress in a tartan pattern. Add black tights with white frilly socks, and for shoes, Doc Martens, and a black leather crossbody bag, and now you’re all set to clock in for your shift at Central Perk Cafe.

Sporty and sassy outfit

Girls, this look is so darling. It’s giving Pilates princess meets sporty girl. To recreate this look, pair a white and navy striped zipper sweater with navy blue cycling shorts, black tights, frilly socks, and combat boots.

Coquette meets cherry look

This look is so on the Lana Del Rey. I’m obsessed. To recreate this look, you’ll need a cropped baby pink rib sweater, a burgundy polka dot skater skirt, a black crossbody bag, and Chelsea boots and black tights, and you’re just a good eyeliner day away from being Lana Del Rey’s doppelganger.

Basic but cute look

This outfit is a prime example of how to style mom jeans and make them look good. To recreate this look, start with brown mom jeans and a cropped white sweater.

What makes this look so gorgeous is that this girl tucks her jumper in and adds a buckle belt to snatch that waist. Pair with combat boots and a suede crossbody bag, and you’re golden.

Denim is the answer outfit

When in doubt, go denim, girl. A top tip for choosing a denim jacket is to size up or even borrow your boyfriend’s oversized denim jacket. Pair your stolen jacket with a babydoll-style black peplum dress, add a pair of tights and Chelsea boots, and you’re golden. To elevate this look even more, add a saddle bag and a messy bun.

Snow White off-duty look

This look is so Snow White-coded, and honestly I’m obsessed. To recreate this look, pair a red and white striped long-sleeve T-shirt with a bodycon, tight-fitted skirt. Add black tights, ruffle socks, and combat boots, and you’re on your way to find Prince Charming.

Stevie Nicks Thanksgiving-inspired look

When I imagine what Stevie Nicks would wear this Thanksgiving season, a black and slightly whimsical look comes to mind.

To recreate this look, pair a lace red mesh top under a V-neck black skater dress, add knee-high black heels and a black bag, and you’re looking like you might be on your way to sing with Lindsey from Fleetwood Mac.

Princess at Thanksgiving look

I’ve heard a lot of talk recently about butter yellow and burgundy, but for some reason everyone has seemed to forget about dusty blue, and to be honest, I love it. It deserves more recognition. So to recreate this dusty blue look, pair a batwing A-line dusty blue dress underneath a lace top, and for extra flair, black cowboy boots.

Brown is the moment look

Brown tights have been everywhere recently, but have you struggled to style them? So if not, so if, so you’re not alone.

This gorgeous denim dress: you can style brown tights to recreate this look: pair an A-line denim dress with a long-sleeve denim tee, add a white headband, and match the tights with your shoes and bag to create a more seamless and coherent look.

Polka dot skirt look

If you’ve ever wanted to dip into the polka dot trend but were unsure how to style it with such a laid-back fashion, this might be for you. To recreate this look, pair an oversized navy dusty purple top with a brown polka dot skirt, add knee-high black boots and a cute bag, and you’ll be unstoppable, I promise.

Burgundy baddie look

This look is so perfect if you love the color burgundy. To recreate this look, add a bodycon burgundy cotton strapless dress, a burgundy leather jacket, leather boots, a leather bag, and some shades, and you’re golden.

Moody but polished fit

There’s something so versatile about a cardigan dress.

I especially love them when they’re fitted. To recreate this look, pair a skater cardigan dress, black tights, knee-high boots, heels, and grungy makeup, and you’re ready.

Ruffles are the moment outfit

If you’re a fan of ruffles, this trend was everywhere this summer. If you to recreate this look, you’ll need a slightly oversized denim jacket, a black long T-shirt, a black ruffle skirt, tights, knee-high boots, and pointed heels, and you’re golden.

Conclusion

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Non cringey Plus sized Halloween costume ideas

October 6, 2026

Halloween is nearly here, and if you’re like me, you probably have no idea what to wear. As a disabled girly, I understand inclusivity is important.

Every group should have the possibility to wear whatever they want, and brands should account for and design clothes for people with physical impairments, or people with different bodies alike.

With that being said, I struggled to find any inspo for this post, and it made me sad. I started to question why there are no photos of plus-size queens on Halloween. I never came to this conclusion; however, I did sum up the ideas I did find to create Halloween inspo ideas for plus-size queens.

Half Gilda, half Glinda Wicked costume.

I love this costume as it’s so creative. If my inner English teacher came out, she’d say it was symbolic of the devil and angel motif. To create this look, sew half of a Glinda dress and the other half of a Glinda dress together, and then you have a seamless dress. Add half a black wig and half a blonde wig and do the same. Add half a tiara and half a witch hat, and there you go. Don’t forget to paint your body green.

Cruella de Vil costume

Cruella de Vil from 101 Dalmatians is such an icon, so let’s recreate this look. Add a black and white wig and pair it with a long black lace dress; add your favorite white fur coat and a leather bag; pair it with red gloves and heels, and maybe a cigarette.

Snow White costume

This costume is giving main character energy, and maybe it’s just the queen in the photo that’s stunning regardless. To recreate this look, you’ll need a blue corset, a yellow silk ruffle skirt, and a red cape. If you need to change the color of your hair to black, you can use semi-permanent box dye or temporary box dye.

Ursula from The Little Mermaid costume

If you’re in love with supervillains for this Halloween, this look might be for you. You first have to paint yourself purple all over with purple face paint. For applying this, a good tip is to use a large sponge. Once you’ve applied the purple to the majority of your body, leave space for the dress. Wear your favorite black dress. Bonus points if it’s flared at the bottom. Add seashell jewelry and a white wig, part your hair in a side part, and curl it. Add a red lip and add a stuffed animal, a real stuffed animal, and you’re ready to scare every mermaid in the sea.

Velma from Scooby-Doo costume

Girl, if you’re anything like me, you love spooky Scooby-Doo. So why not recreate the look from one of the most iconic characters, aka Velma? To recreate this look, start with a darker orange skirt and a medium orange long-sleeve shirt that’s the same shade as the socks. Red Mary Janes, glasses, and a magnifying glass for all your adventures with the spooky clan.

Tinker Bell costume

She’s sexy, she’s cute, she’s unstoppable. You guessed it, I’m talking about Tinker Bell from Peter Pan. So if you’re a whimsical fairy girl and would like to recreate this look, listen up. First, you’ll need a sparkling green and yellow corset top and a matching green skirt.

If you want to recreate this photo, if I’m being honest with you, you can use any sparkling green dress, and you’ll look bomb. Pair with yellow or sparkling white fairy wings and a wand, and fishnet tights that are slightly spooky and then spooky and sparkly, and a magic wand for your hair; have it in a slicked-back bun with the front pieces out, and you’re all set.

Skeleton baddie look

Girl, if you want to scare people yet be super cute this Halloween season, we’ve got you. This skeleton body look is one to recreate. To recreate this look, pair a black and white dress that is striped with a shirt poking through. If you’re a sewer, honestly, this will be so much easier if you can sew. You could recreate this look so easily. The creator of this costume uses the same material for every look: the skirt to the leg warmers to the typo to the sleeves. Add skeleton face paint to complete this look.

Ariel from The Little Mermaid

She’s cute, she’s feisty, she’s a hero in her own right. This is Ariel from The Little Mermaid. To recreate this look, pair a majestic sparkly purple bikini top with a ruffle long aqua green sparkly skirt. Add a red wig and seashells and starfish, and there you go. You’re the perfect mermaid.

Alice in Wonderland costume

Every slightly weird girl has a non-healthy obsession with Alice in Wonderland when they were a child. I don’t make the rules; it’s just facts. To recreate this look, pair a baby blue dress with a black bow and a maid bib and ruffles. If you don’t have a blue dress, black will work. Add knee-high black and white striped socks and black Mary Janes. For accessories, add a black bow to your hair and a teapot for extra flair and a blue eyeshadow, and you’re on the way to look for the White Rabbit.

Miss Piggy from The Muppets costume

When I think of the phrase mother, I automatically think of Miss Piggy. Perhaps there’s something seriously wrong with me, but I’m not going to expect it. However, that got personal. Let’s take it back to talking about Halloween costumes.

To recreate this look, you’ll need a blonde curly wig with a fringe, kind of giving Sabrina Carpenter, a wig that’s kind of giving Sabrina Carpenter, a sparkly sequin dress with a legs lit and a coat, a fur coat, and purple gloves, and of course a stuffed animal husband, aka Kermit the Frog.

The busy bumblebee

If playful and wholesome is the vibe you want to embody this Halloween, this look might be for you to recreate this look. Pair a ruffled black skirt with a baby doll yellow top, and if you’re chilly, a black long-sleeve top underneath. Add black combat boots and yellow and black striped knee-high socks, and to accessorize, bee ears and wings.

Killer Baby Costume

There’s nothing quite as creepy as a killer baby for Halloween, especially if your day job is a babysitter.

To recreate this look, pair a striped shirt that’s cut near the top and hemmed, so technically it’s not a top, with a denim jumpsuit or romper with text ‘Wanna play?’ Chances are your romper doesn’t have text on it, so if it doesn’t, you could use the chain stitch to embroider ‘Wanna play?’ Add knee-high socks, fake blood, and a knife for an accessory.

Sebastian from The Little Mermaid

Chances are, if you’re not an Ariel fan or a Flounder fan, then chances are you love the side characters, for example, Flounder and Sebastian. So why not dress up as one of the main characters to recreate this look?

Pair a white shirt over a corset, make sure it’s cropped, add shorts, a buckle belt, add red tights and another pair of tights for your arms, add a red hat and print off Sebastian’s eyes and claws and glue them to the cardboard instead of the red tone, and add red tone makeup.

Poison Ivy goddess look

If goddess energy is something you want to embody this Halloween, maybe this dress is for you. To recreate this look, you’ll need an emerald green corset, green tights, a red wig, and a Poison Ivy veil. To create the Poison Ivy veil, add tulle fabric with faux ivy flowers. Use hot glue to stick them in place. Add roses for an extra flair.

Megan horror costume

If you’re a horror film fanatic, then this look might be the one for you. To recreate this look, you’ll need a skater white dress, a black leather jacket, fishnet tights, combat boots, and a Chucky toy and accessories to accessorize. Add a blonde wig for extra accuracy.

Mavis Dracula Hotel Transylvania costume.

you’re a Mavis fan, this look might be the one for you. To recreate this look, pair a bodycon black dress with fishnet gloves, black and red striped tights, vampire teeth, and a black fringe bob wig.

Conclusion

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16 weird and witchy girl nail ideas 2026 you’ll be obsessed over

October 3, 2026

Fall is well and truly here, which means lots of things from back-to-school season to Halloween, and more importantly, what nails we are going to wear this spooky season.

The typical nails generally don’t cut it for us weird girls. They’re just too basic. So if you’re looking for creepy Halloween nails that don’t hold back, you’ve come to the right place.

The witchy spider nails

This design is giving classic witchy spider web cross with a dark academia . To recreate this look, ask your nail tech firstly, ask for a stiletto nail that combined deep red, aka burgundy, gloss and black details, and delicate silver spider web nail art.

You could leave it there, but if you want a little bit of extra flair, add red and black French tips with sparkly black glitter tips.

I’m obsessed with this; long pointed stilettos as a shape are giving claws or witchy vibes. So if you’re over the basic orange and black manicures that are so 2K at this point, then this design is for you

70s-inspired cat lover nails

If 70s fashion is your vibe, girl, these nails are perfect for you. I mean, they have everything an us alternative girls love, from olives and abstract art to cats. It’s giving quirky yet cultured.

So to recreate this look, use long almond stiletto nails, add a glossy pink-based nude-toned base, and for one of the nails, add a square pattern with colored bright colors over a white tip; with alternative colors, create two nails, one with each hand and shapes; and add a nail with an olive and one with a cat to create the sophisticated cat shape; create a vertical oval shape and add two rectangles; and then a wide bottom shape for the body and a spiral for the tail. And there you have it, the perfect 70s weird girl Halloween nails.

Creepy Hello Kitty nails

If basic Hello Kitty is too cute for you and you want a spooky vibe, then this kawaii cartoon design might be for you. To create this, start with a coffin-shaped nail and sweep tips in varied colors, create your base, and add details. Add vertical ovals for the nose, ovals for the eyes, and slender stripes for the whiskers.

Now that you’ve got the base done, you can get to work on the sculpted details. You have a few options: you can use thicker builder gel or 3D solid gel. 3D gel is almost like modeling clay. To recreate these balls with 3D gel, roll them into tiny pieces and form them into a ball.

This will be the center, and trace soft triangle shapes to each side. Paint them in different cute colors.

Coraline world nails

If you’re a certified weird girl, you have an unhealthy obsession with the movie Coraline. There, I said it. I don’t make the rules.

Anyways, I brought, like, this cute set that was created by a very talented artist, and although they probably won’t come close to creating this look, as it is so full of whimsy, God knows I try. So here we are, and we’re going to give it our best shot.

What I love about these nails is that every nail is a different look. The colors used all tie together to begin: paint base layers of ombré blue and blue ombré varnish, pink ombré and purple ombré, striped oranges and blues, spirals, and much more. Use 3D sculpted nail gel to create shapes like a dragonfly, stars, spirals; use a delicate brush for details, and a glossy top coat for a polished look.

The scary characters of Halloween nail design

This design is spooky and spookiness embodied in such a weird, cool way, and honestly I’m living for it to recreate this look. Start with long almond nails, add details using a thin bristle nail brush, use 3D gel for the spider web and 3D gel for the mummy symbols and blood splatters, and create ghost shapes. Every four nails should be white and statement; other nails should be black. Add a top coat, and there you go.

Cannibal-inspired nails

These nails are so creepy; honestly, I can barely look at them, but I’m getting scared. They remind me of Weird Girl Movie, the lamb by Lucy Rose, where a mother and daughter are, well, cannibals on a lighter note. Let’s recreate this look. Begin with a base coat of burgundy and half the nails painted in burgundy, and the other half in white. Use 3D sculpting gel to create different statement nails: one a spiral blood nail, two a flesh and stitch, and three a collection of eyeballs and three intestines. Top tip: don’t look at the nails while you’re eating, as they may turn your stomach.

The Caroline blue witchy nails

Girls, these nails are the moment for good reason. They’re giving practical magic and I’m here for it. To recreate these nails, use almond nails, paint them in five different witchy backgrounds: two black, two blue, and one white. Add builder 3D gel to two of them on each hand. Add buttons, spiral spiders, webs, and, on top of it, a top coat.

Glass-stained, gold-gilded nails

These nails are the epitome of’ 90s-core Halloween nails. I can just imagine Nicole Kidman from Practical Magic wearing this set. To recreate them, add a white base coat to the center nails. Add a little line shape of 3D molding paste to create the frame. Add sparkle nail varnish in green pearl and white, wine and purple. Add in the designs of the moon and ghosts with gold polish. Add a top coat.

The Irish tri-spiral-inspired nails

Girls, did you know Halloween originated in County Meath, Ireland, and the Celtic symbol used in this period of time was the tri-spiral? To recreate this look, you’ll need almond nails. Paint most of the tip of the nail black and the tri-spiral design in white to the center nail. Add ghosts, claws, and other details with a detailed brush. If you’re a historical girl and want to pay homage to your ancestors, this is the one.

The whimsy goth nails meet love witch nails

If you’re a fellow witchy girl or just love the whimsy goth aesthetic, these nails are for you. To recreate this look, add a base coat of pearlescent pink, purple, and purple ombre. The magic happens with the 3D modeling gel, whereby you sculpt a spiral, a star, and a bat detail corresponding to the colors on each set. And there you go.

Reputation coded nails

Purple princess meets Halloween

These nails are just the best. The color, the texture, the shape are everything. To recreate these nails, add a plum and fuchsia gel to create an ombré for the statement nail, and just the tip of the nail on the other nails, whilst painting the rest of the nail. So leave the tip of the nail while painting the rest of the nail a nude color. Add a 3D nail sculpting gel for the swirls and paint them gold.

The full moon sky-inspired nails

Another set of nails for the witchy girls, and I’m not mad to recreate this look. Start with an iridescent dark blue shade, add 3D sculpting gel for stripes, including stars, moons, and gold on top, and add a top coat.

Spiral slime nails

If you’re a fan of slime, this design is for you, girl. To recreate this look, add spiral sparkling outward green to one hand and purple to the other. Outline the design with white varnish, include stars, moons, and snakes motifs, and spider webs, and there you have it.

Sad clown nails

Begin with very long stiletto nails, add a base coat of white and black using a detailed brush and create a jester pattern for the statement nail, add a clown, add three modeling clay paste, 3D modeling clay paste, and a border for the clown, and a sad face with nail varnish polish, and for the other nails, add red lips, rose, and black and white pattern details.

Gilmore Girl Halloween nails

These nails are so Gilmore-coded, and I’m so obsessed with these nails. Start with almond nails, add a base coat of nude pink, and add different polka dots on the tip of the nails and modeling paste to create cute shapes like a bow, cat, pumpkin, and pie. Complete the look by painting over the modeling clay figures in complementary colors: black for the cat, orange for the pumpkin, and white for the bow. These nails are the perfect accessory to spice up a boring costume look.

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19 cottage-core Pumpkin Patch outfit ideas

August 27, 2026

Ah, I love this time of year when there’s a breeze in the air, and you finally dress in your favorite sweaters. I just love fall. Between the pumpkin spice lattes and pumpkin patches, it’s just the best. However, for us type B girlies, it can be a rough ride planning our outfits for fall events, like going to the pumpkin patch with our friends. You might question: what does one even wear to a pumpkin patch? What’s the dress code? Are shorts a no-go this time of year? If you’re confused about this, I’m here to answer all your questions and throw you pumpkin patch outfit ideas that are just so whimsical. So let’s get into them.

Denim jumpsuit overall look

When in doubt, go with the classic overall look. There’s something so timeless about full-body overalls. No matter what decade, they’re just so in. To recreate this look, you’ll need a medium-wash denim overalls, an oversized sweater, and Uggs for an extra cozy look.

Gingham shirt and denim skirt outfit

This combo is so cute. There’s something so pretty about a gingham shirt with a low-waisted denim skirt. That just works. Pair with a brown buckle belt and Uggs and your Chelsea boots, and you’re ready to take on whatever the pumpkin patch has in store for you.

Suede look outfit

Suede jackets are all in this year, and I’m loving them, as they are so versatile. They can be paired with pretty much any outfit. To recreate this look, pair gingham shorts with a brown suede jacket, Chelsea boots, and a leather satchel handbag, and you’ve got an amazing look.

The cozy girl outfit idea

If feeling warm and cozy this fall sounds like you, this outfit might be the one. To recreate this look, you’ll need a striped black and white pair of joggers, paired with a cream sweater and some jewelry, and you’re such a baddie girl.

The Rory Gilmore style look

When I picture this outfit being worn, I see a girl in Stars Hollow vibe town, sipping her coffee as she reads The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath. To recreate this look, pair a brown sweater with cozy wool trousers and brown suede Uggs, and there you have it: Rory Gilmore vibe look.

Whimsical girl-next-door look

There’s something so classy about pairing ballet flats with leg warmers. It’s giving cockette, and I’m here for it. To recreate this look, pair a striped wool jumper with an A-line denim skirt and tights to adorn your outfit. Pair with flats, as you can make them warmer with leg warmers.

Elena Gilbert in Mystic Falls look

This outfit is so Elena Gilbert from Mystic Falls coded between the top and the hair. I swear two Salvatore brothers were fighting over anyone who wears this look. So all you need to recreate this look is a button-down long-sleeve top in a red color, a light-wash skirt, denim skirt, knee-high Chelsea boots or wellies, and long socks to spice up your look. Add your hair into a black hair band.

Brown tone look

If you were to ask me what’s the color of this year, I’d probably answer some form of brown shade. To recreate this stunning brown tone look, pair an oversized taupe sweater with a white wool scarf. Add brown shorts and brown knee-high boots, Chelsea boots, pair with a Longchamp-inspired bag and your favorite beverage.

Coquette meets autumn look

This look is for the comfy girls that still want to look girly. To recreate this look, pair an oversized button-down white sweater with a blue unraveled scarf, loose leggings, loose leg pants, and the accessories are the star of the look. Add a bow to the back of your hair and a leather strap bag to carry your essentials.

Blue is the queen look.

If you’re wondering if blue is in for this fall, the answer is definitely. To recreate this look, pair a dark washed denim jacket with a gingham light blue, white top, and there you have trimmed white shorts and add a blue pair of Chelsea boots and a woven leather brown bag.

Tomboy look

This tomboy look is super easy to recreate, but still super cute. To recreate this look, pair your favorite denim jeans that are form-fitting with a navy and burgundy striped sweater, your favorite navy cap and a satchel bag. Pair with Uggs and you have a beautiful look.

Downtown girl fall look

This look is giving old money. There’s something about off-the-shoulder tops that just looks so sophisticated. To recreate this look, pair a cropped off-the-shoulder brown wool sweater with mid-rise light wash loose jeans, add Uggs and a satchel bag, and there you go. You’re fall ready.

Dark academia look

If Camilla from The Secret History was wearing something, this dark academia look outfit would be it. To recreate this look, pair an oversized brown sweater with a tartan skirt, a brown scarf, and brown tights, and there you have it. You’re a dark academia queen.

Denim dress look

Denim dresses have been back this fall. To recreate this outfit, pair a brown long-sleeve top with an A-line fit denim dress, add black tights, and heeled boots.

Boho queen look

If you want to recreate the boho look this fall, this look might be for you. To recreate this look, add a wool knit top dress with black tights, knee-high socks, and knee-high Chelsea boots.

The Evermore girly outfit

For some reason, this outfit reminds me of the classic Taylor Swift Evermore album. So if you’re a Swiftie, this outfit may be for you. To recreate this, pair a brown top with a peplum flared brown skirt in the same color. Add a tartan blazer, brown tights, and suede brown boots, and there you go. Accessorize with a penny necklace and a Chanel cream bag.

Farmer’s market shopping look.

This look is perfect for a pumpkin patch. To recreate this look, pair high-waisted flared denim jeans, add a wool knit brown sweater, Ugg boots, and, to accessorize, a satchel bag, and put your hair in braids.

The basic but effortless look

To recreate this look, combine an oversized black leather jacket with a wool knit sweater and fitted loose jeans in a light denim shade with denim trousers.

Serena Van der Woodsen in 2026

Trench coats have been a comeback this year, but they have been reinvented and no longer have the Sherlock Holmes or suspicious detective vibes. And honestly, I’m relieved. To recreate this look, pair a cropped nude-colored trench coat with fitted jeans that are low-waisted, accessorize with your favorite leather bag and Chanel-inspired sunglasses, and there you go. You’ll be Serena Van der Woodsen in Grand Central Station.

If you made it this far in the age of ai you’re honestly a trooper. Thanks for reading.

Happy holidays

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nail ideas for back to school

August 25, 2026

Girls, I’m afraid the time of year is back where most of us dread- you’ve guessed it- back-to-school season is here. It’s a busy time between workload and classes; the last thing you want to worry about is your nails.

With that being said, having a cute set of nails brightens the dullest days, so if you’re lacking nail inspiration, you’ve come to the right place, my friend. Below are 20 nail ideas ranging from illustrative designs to Y2K patterns

Classic French manicure

Ah yes, the classic French manicure is one of my favorites for a multitude of reasons. The main reason is that it’s super easy to recreate at home. All you need is a little patience and perhaps a good YouTube tutorial. This would look amazing paired with honestly any back-to-school outfit, no matter your aesthetic.

Pink tip manicure

If you were to modernize a classic manicure, a great way to do that is to add a pink tip on the top of the nail instead of a classic white shade. And there you have it, the ultimate clean girl nail look, which would be an amazing accessory to your back-to-photo shoot, girls.

Okay, so now the classic but rather basic nails are done and talked about. Let’s move on to the more back-to-school-themed nails.

Memo pad-inspired nail look

There is something so quintessentially academic about a classic memo pad notebook. So why not paint them on your nails? I mean, it’s giving studious after all. To recreate this, all you need to paint is a base shade of light white and add a tiny stroke to create the notebook lines in red. And there you have it; finish with a top coat, and there you go- the perfect academic nails.

The pencil statement look

Oftentimes when we think back to school, we think of the tools that come with us. The pencil design is really the cutest. To recreate this look, you’ll need a fine-nib nail brush and some creative flair. Add a cream-colored base coat, add a rectangular shape in bright yellow, add a rectangular shape to the top of the rectangle, add a smaller rectangle for the nib, repeat three times until you get a cohesive pattern on both nails.

ABC teacher nail design

This look is perfect for the teachers out there, or perhaps the teacher’s pet. To recreate this design, you’ll need to add a base coat of taupey pink to the nails using a nail brush, and add your detail brush, adding ABCs in block capitals in red, add a heart shape to create an apple, and a leaf shape for the greenery on the apple. Add a heart, add stars and hearts, and repeat this until you reach the end of both hands.

Illustration-style doodle nail design

If you’re an artist or an illustrator, this design could be for you. To recreate this look, add black colors for the shape you want to represent. Add block colors. For example, a heart for an apple in red, a triangular rectangular shape for a pencil, etc., and then outline with black to give it an illustrator style.

Soft feminine nails

Okay, these nails are quintessentially 2026 in my books. Everything from the color combo to the pattern is just a chef’s kiss. To recreate these nails, add a base coat of muted baby pink, add a stencil to recreate the tip where you alternate the colors between pink and brown. Add details with a tiny brush, and there you have it, the perfect accessory to an unforgettable outfit.

Blue dream nails

Nothing screams summer like the color ocean blue. So if this is your last summer nail set of the year, let it be a good one. To recreate this look, add a clear base coat to the nails, add a stencil for the tip of the nails to create the stripes and polka dots using a fine liner brush.

Whimsy girl fashion nails

So much of our nail choice is based on our identity, especially in school. If you’re more goth, you might have slightly emo nails. If you’re girly, pink nails are the ones. What I’m trying to say is these nails shape our identity. Anyways, these whimsical nails are for the girly, the slightly esoteric whimsical girls. If you want to recreate this look, add a baby pink base coat, French manicure tape to the tips of your nails, add stripes, swirls, and then polka dots, and I promise you’ll be whimsical.

French manicure nails with a twist

These nails are especially perfect if you’re a Mean Girls fan. To recreate this look, follow the same steps that you need to recreate the French manicure. On one nail, add a messy, kissy lip. You can create this with a fine-tip nail brush and tapping, and at the top of the shape, leave space at the bottom, a gap at the bottom of the heart shape, and there you have it: the perfect kissy lips glam nails.

Glam girl accent nails

These accent nails are the perfect showstopper if you want to impress the girls on the first day back to school. To recreate this look, add a base coat in a pink, pearlescent white shade, use nail shaping clay to create accents, and honestly, the more the better.

Stargirl nails

This nail set is subtle but still aesthetic.

The Stargirl motif is really a hit this year. To recreate this look, add a base coat of glitter pink nail polish, use a detailed brush to create stars; to create a star, add five strokes that meet in the middle, then flash out the middle slightly.

Shabby chic nails

These nails are giving shabby chic, love fancy shack vibes, and I’m here for it. To recreate this look, add a varying base coat of white and nude, and add pearls too. Some nails in floral hydrangeas, the other nails and the middle finger, and there you go, you have it, the perfect nails.

Checkerboard nails

If you’re looking for a fun pattern nail design, these checkerboard nails might be the one to recreate this look. Add a base coat in different neon colors, create square shapes in alternating colors, for example, red squares, then a pink square, then a red square again until you fill up your entire nail bed with this design. Repeat on every nail in different colors.

School bus motif nails

When we think of going back to school, we usually think of a school bus, so why not paint it on our nails? To recreate this design, add apples, pencils, and a school bus in block colors, and then outline with a black polish and add detailed brush strokes.

Crayon nail design

This design is for the artsy girls, or simply nail lovers alike. To recreate this design, all you need is alternate bold colors. Paint each nail in a different color and add a darker shade to the tip, and then a black swirly pattern in the center.

Memo board nails.

I love these nails because you can personalize them to your heart’s desire. All you need to recreate this look is to apply a white base coat to the nails, add bold strokes of light blue to create the memo pad lines, add your desired message with a fine-tip nail brush in black nail polish, and there you go- the cutest personalized nails.

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