2023 food and style trends were dominated by girl dinners, pasta girls, tomato girls, etc., so it's no surprise that social feeds are currently dominated by coquette aesthetics, an ultra-feminine style influenced by soft girl aesthetics, balletcore, and lolita fashion. Think of coquettecore as the final boss of pink-ribbon-wrapped girl trends.
Coquette mood boards and fashion inspiration have been around for a while, but they've also made their way into TikTok's food and kitchen sectors, with absurdist videos of bow-wrapped fast food and all-pink kitchenware restocks.
When shopping for your own Coquette kitchen, you can lean into the trend's high-fashion origins by splurging on a Sandy Liang runner. Or, when in doubt, ask yourself if your purchase would look good on Sofia Coppola's mood board or next to a chic, slightly haunted Victorian doll. If the answer is yes, it's probably a Coquette.
From handmade mugs with ballerina pink bows to heart-shaped kettle perfect for a dinner menu filled with Lana Del Rey tunes, here are the best ways to incorporate this trend into your own space.
Let's put on a ribbon
Ribbons and bows are so synonymous with the coquette that they've become memes. You can play up the absurdity of a ribbon-tied bun with little bows around the house, or spruce it up a bit with more permanent accessories like hand-painted taper candles and vintage-inspired hooks.
If you don't already have a roll of pale pink ribbon at home, make one. This $6 roll will come in handy. Once you're done wrapping different items in ribbon for a little extra fun, you can use the leftover ribbon to accessorize your favorite tote bag or add the finishing touches to a Valentine's Day gift for a friend.
You should definitely do that. do not have Instead of tying delicate ribbons around your candles (which could cause a fire), get a few of these taper candles with little hand-painted bows that look great on your dining table and are less likely to cause a fire in your house.
These vintage-inspired bow hooks definitely pass the “Coquette or not?” test and can be used to conveniently hang kitchen linens or oven mitts.
This mug is the perfect vessel for your morning matcha or iced coffee, with a cute bow detail that acts as a handle. The bow design on the cup is simple and classic looking, so it will stand up to even the fastest micro-trends.
Your FYP may be filled with influencers completely renovating their kitchens, but you can put the paint swatches aside and bring your space on trend with this simple cherry poster print that adds a splash of pink to your kitchen or dining room without spending thousands at your local hardware store.
Putting our heart into our cooking utensils
If you want to fill your home with hearts, February is the perfect month, as stores are overflowing with merchandise celebrating everyone's favorite patron saint (late capitalism). Heart-shaped cookware and glasses are also a way to embrace the coquette trend even if milky pink isn't in your home's color palette, as heart-shaped designs infuse softness into any color scheme.
Le Creuset heart-shaped cookware
Heart-shaped cocottes, pots, and accessories are Coquette Kitchen staples: The heart shapes are understated enough to feel whimsical, but not too cartoony, plus they're all made from the same durable ceramic and enameled cast iron as standard Le Creuset cookware to last a lifetime.
If buying separate cookware seems like a steep investment, Le Creuset also makes heart-shaped knobs that you can replace on your existing cocottes. The large knobs come in a classic gold finish and can be used for any baking or braising dish.
Modest heart shaped glasses
Heart-shaped glasses are everywhere these days, but this glass design is cute without being too Valentine's Day themed. The hand-blown glass has softly curved edges, making it perfect for sipping your morning iced latte or juice.
Cabinet and door knobs are a surprisingly easy way to transform a space. These ceramic door handles come in a variety of shapes and colors, but strawberry milk hearts feel the most on-trend. Using them gives you the feel of a major home renovation without risking your deposit.
Unify everything with pink
Pink is a timeless color, so why not make it your entire personality? Create the monochrome kitchen of your dreams and sleep easy knowing you won't have to trawl the depths of eBay to replace broken glass in a few years. Plus, a monochrome kitchen theme will save you from the daunting “what color” decision when buying new appliances and accessories in the future.
I'm against most knife blocks because they come with more knives than the average home cook needs and take up a lot of space, but the Caraway Prep Set looks great. and It's also functional. Peracotta knife handles and birch utensils create a beautiful contrast that brings everything together, and the modular storage system is compact and easy to clean. The knives are made from durable German steel and come with the essentials you'll actually use, including a chef's knife, a Santoku-like prep knife, a bread knife, and a paring knife.
Take a peek at our Coquette Mood Board and you'll likely be a little overwhelmed with nostalgia, with trend inspiration spanning from the Victorian era to the Y2K era. The Art Deco design of this casserole dish elicits the same feeling. It's also a super handy dish to have on hand any time you want to create an attention-grabbing side dish at a potluck or whip up a delicious lasagna with crispy edges.
Whether your drink of choice is a martini dirty enough to make a mafia wife cry or a fun fruity mocktail, we can all agree that it looks prettier in a pink coupe. These coupes feel elegant in your hand and add a pop of color to your glassware cabinet. They look super classy, but are sturdy and durable, so feel free to use them at your home parties.
