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Hello little Tangs!! Welcome once again to Crislus Beauty Secrets, today we’re analyzing Alice Cullen’s aesthetic and style in depth. Let’s get to it!!

As you all know, Alice Cullen from the Twilight series is a shining example of a unique aesthetic that mirrors her personality. Her style is timeless, elegant, playful, and kind of mystique, creating a look that really stands out.

1. Modern Vintage Elegance

Alice’s closet consists on a mix of modern and vintage aesthetics, she is true to the era she was born but also likes to add new trends to her looks and combines it amazingly. She goes for pieces that are classic and tailored to show her sophisticated yet friendly and approachable personality. In her staples we can find A-line dresses, cropped jackets and fitted trousers. The vintage influence represents her vampire nature while the modern cuts keep her look fresh and contemporary.

2. Playful Details and Accessories

Alice’s fashion choices are never insipid, she includes playful details that give her looks so much individuality. She uses subtle florals, lace details and textures that elevate her outfits without overpowering them or making them too much to the eye. She uses a lot of accessories like scarves, her statement necklace and small classy earrings, that help bring out the details. She’s very creative and she shows it.

3. Muted Color Palette with Pops of Brightness

She is a true winter (we’ll talk about that later) and her palette tends to be based on gray, blue and pastels, which align with her elegant aesthetic. She also somewhat incorporates brighter colours and bold patterns, which shows her ability to stand out in a very elegant way.

4. Effortlessly Chic Hair and Makeup

Her pixie cut is a defining feature in her aesthetic. A short hairstyle highlights her facial features as she has a very thin face, it shows modernity and confidence. Her makeup is minimal and enhances her natural beauty, she doesn’t use much more than a little bit of eyeliner or gloss, probably not to appear overly old.

5. Ethereal and Slightly Mystical Vibe

As a vampire who can gaze into the future, Alice has a mystical aura that is subtly reflected in her style. Flowing fabrics, asymmetrical lines, or garments that sometimes look straight out of fairy tales help achieve this nymphlike aesthetic.

6. A Personal Touch: Confidence and Poise

Alice’s style is not just about the clothes she wears, but also about how she wears them. Her impeccable posture, graceful movements, and confidence elevate even the simplest outfit into something gorgeous. This reinforces the idea that her style is an extension of her personality and self-assurance.

Analyzing Alice Cullen’s palette involves understanding her physical characteristics, which are key to determining her seasonal color type. Based on the descriptions in the series, Alice Cullen most closely aligns with the True Winter color palette. Let’s break it down!!

True Winter Characteristics

True Winter is known for sharp contrast, cool undertones, and vibrant clarity. Individuals in this palette typically shine in bold, icy, or jewel-toned colors that emphasize their features.

1. Complexion: Alice’s vampire skin is described as pale and luminous, like marble, which matches the cool undertones of a True Winter palette. Her pale complexion contrasts with her dark features (hair and eyes).
2. Hair: Her hair is short, spiky, and described as a deep brown. This dark color adds even more contrast to her pale skin, fitting the dramatic difference in tone that true winters are known for.
3. Eyes: Like all Cullens, Alice’s eyes are golden due to her diet (they’re “veggie”, as Edward says). Although golden eyes are usually associated with warm features, the Cullen family’s aesthetic tends to be more neutral to cool. In Alice’s case, her golden eyes create a big contrast with her cool complexion and dark hair so the eyes stop being the centre of attention for her palette. This, and the fact that they eventually fade to black.

Colors That Complement Alice Cullen

As a True Winter, Alice’s ideal color palette includes:

1. Icy and Bright Neutrals: whites, grays and blacks.
2. Jewel Tones: emerald green, sapphire blue and amethyst purple.
3. Icy Pastels: lavender, icy blue, pink.

Colors to Avoid

True Winters should avoid warm, muted, or earthy tones, as these can make them appear washed out or dull. For Alice, this would mean staying away from browns, oranges, and muted yellows. These colours would not match at all with her cool, high-contrast complexion.

Alice’s Wardrobe in the Context of True Winter

Alice Cullen’s clothing choices often reflect her alignment with the True Winter palette. She’s frequently described in soft grays, icy blues, and other cool-toned outfits that enhance her natural features. When she incorporates brighter colors or patterns, they tend to be jewel-toned or icy pastels, emphasizing her personality while staying true to her palette. Her style avoids earthiness or overt warmth, maintaining the curated and chic look associated with her character.

And that’s all for today!! I hope you liked it, I’ve been working on this article for a while now and doing a lot of research (had to find my old Twilight books, even the diaries from the director) and I’m so happy with the result! Thank you so much for reading and I look forward to seeing you in my next post! Kisses!!!