Indie Sleaze Is the Latest Y2K Makeup Trend to Takeover TikTok
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The 2000s Indie Sleaze era was all about heavy eyeliner, messy eye glitter, and untouched brow. Here's why the trend is coming back and how to achieve it.
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Throwback to my highschool Indie Sleaze makeup I used to wear
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oldloserinbrooklyn The Indie Sleaze Aesthetic is officially a
Indie Sleeze Makeup
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Kleigh Balugo: Contributor for Byrdie
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What Comes After Y2K Fashion?
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Trend forecast: indie sleaze revival #trendcycle #nostalgia