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Who Doesn't Love a Mermaid?
Like so many TikTok trends, #mermaidcore began as a fashion statement featuring lots of pearls, opalescent textures, girly ruffles, sheer fabrics and seafaring color schemes of blue and green. Rather than the organic, linen and white-centric vibe of coastal grandma, #mermaidcore is more cool-girl ethereal defined by slinky, sheer, sexy, shiny acquamarine details. Think Sara Paxton as Aquamarine, Daryl Hannah in Splash, the sugary green and blue The Little Mermaid palette and you have a sense of the ultra-feminine, pretty, beachy mermaidcore look. Learn more: We've gathered a host of ideas for bringing mermaidcore into your home decor.