Billie Eilish’s kohl-heavy under-eyes aren’t alone in their goth-glam pursuits; mile-long extensions boasting dark-hued aesthetics are frequent in appearance. But the American singer-songwriter softened the intensity of her go-to aesthetic just recently — with a Y2K-esque embellishment modeled by the likes of Lizzie McGuire and Jennifer Aniston clasping part of the mane — and in some way or the other, she turned it into a goth-girl staple overnight.
Butterfly Clips — soft and fluttery, the accessories don’t have an edge to them at all. They’re coveted for how casual and playful they are, but Eilish power-packed her aesthetic with them in a way that they fell in sync with her look almost effortlessly. These clips are drowning the mane in all of their flutter-worthy glory, and celebrities are tapping into their potential once again — fueling the appeal of their ensembles and above-the-neck choices with the adornment. Here are some of the most popular demonstrations of the trend, and why we love it so much.
Butterfly Clips Are The Celeb-Approved Flutter You’re Looking For
Billie Eilish
The singer-songwriter pulled back a wispily-plucked chunk of hair with the Y2K-esque clip and enriched the aesthetic with a full-on fringe that flourished past the eyebrows. Mascara-laden eyelashes brimmed with sky-skimming intentions, and lips were drenched in a sea of lip-gloss. While Eilish didn’t reveal the entire ‘do to us in a post, the star-studded aesthetic lent a softness to her grunge-ish vibe without overpowering her look.
Dua Lipa
Dua Lipa embellished her sky-skimming pigtails with chunkier, more conspicuous clips, and accented the look with face-framing pieces cascading past either side of the head gloriously. The Don’t Start Now singer climaxed the aesthetic with glitter-studded eyes that boasted a golden-hued iridescence as well as a quirky, multi-coloured manicure that epitomised the playfulness of the ‘do.
Bella Hadid
Bella Hadid clasped two clips onto the ends of her hair playfully. While the clips sat on the sides of or on top of Eilish’s and Lipa’s ‘dos, Hadid turned the accessories into embellishments for the length of the hair instead. This is an easy, no-effort way to incorporate the adornment into your look without hassling your mane too much.
Olivia Rodrigo
Olivia Rodrigo descended upon this year’s edition of the Met Gala in all of her fairy-princess glory — purple-hued eyeshadow asserted itself all over the lids, and perfectly-styled ringlets rivaled the train of her dress glamorously. But the highlight? Fairy-themed, butterfly-shaped headpieces reclining atop her Rapunzel-like waves. The clips were as conspicuous as ever but never boisterous in appearance. Stunning.
Millie Bobby Brown
Millie Bobby Brown’s side-parted, slicked-back ‘do evolved into a canvas for butterfly-shaped pins — a riot of colour and experimentation, the embellishments came into bloom along the length of her hair as well — further playing into the softness of the waves. The look was complemented by razor-thin flicks reclining atop the lids; hues of green teasing the inner corners of the eyes; and brushed-out brows.
Which one of them did you like best?
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