Have a Brat Girl Summer

The Clean Girl Aesthetic is out, and Brat Girl Summer is in.

This season, authenticity reigns supreme, and it's okay to embrace a little messiness. We’re all navigating the unorganized chaos of life, love, politics, and reality. As Charli XCX has shown us this summer, it's okay to feel all those things; in fact, that's what makes us real (and hot). So, let your hair down from that slicked-back bun, drink a few too many dirty martinis, wear that outfit you think no one else will get, and have some fun!

Embrace the Brat Girl Vibe

A Brat Girl is the ultimate party girl, effortlessly rocking chic smeared eyeliner and carrying a slouchy leather bag dripping with charms. Inside, she keeps her essentials: a brown lip liner, a notebook for jotting down secrets, and an eye mask for those mornings when she needs to look more awake than she feels after a night of partying. But more than just attending parties, our Brat Girl knows how to throw the best ones too. Here’s our guide to hosting like a Brat and having the Brat Girl Summer of your dreams with Partytrick.

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The Perfect Brat Girl Outfit

Every great party starts with the perfect outfit, and if there’s anyone who knows how to dress for a party it’s a Brat Girl. Charli XCX’s hit song, "360," empowers women to stop giving a f*** and embrace what makes them feel hot: "I’m your fav reference, spinning around, I’m never gonna slow down." So when it comes to getting dressed, a Brat Girl goes for bold colors like neon pinks and slime green (AKA brat green), leather, lace, and fur, oversized menswear, chunky heels, and sleek black sunglasses.

Curate the Brat Girl Party Menu

We’ll be serving in more ways than one at this party. Here’s what to serve your guests at your Brat Girl party:

Appletini: Inspired by Charli's lyrics, "Bite the apple, taste the truth, sometimes it’s sweet, sometimes it’s proof."

1. Ingredients:
   1. 1.5 oz vodka
   2. 0.5 oz apple schnapps
   3. 0.5 oz sweet and sour mix
   4. Green apple slice for garnish
2. Instructions:
   1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
   2. Add vodka, apple schnapps, and sweet and sour mix to the shaker. Shake vigorously to combine.
   3. Strain into a martini glass and garnish with a green apple slice.

Opt for simple, minimal-cook dishes that are easy to throw together even if you’re hungover and haven’t been to the grocery store in a week. Think of a five-ingredient avocado and cucumber salad with lemon juice, scallion, and red pepper flakes for a very Brat green bite. Or a pesto pasta salad with peas and parmesan for a satisfying and easy-to-make option.

Create the Ultimate Brat Girl Atmosphere

To truly capture the spirit of Brat Girl Summer, your party atmosphere should be as bold and carefree as Charli XCX's music. Here are some tips:

• Music: Curate a playlist featuring tracks from Charli XCX’s "Brat" album, alongside other high-energy, party-ready bangers from current pop icons like Chappel Roan and Sabrina Carpenter. Get ready to dance like you just don't care.
• Decor: Think neon colors, bold patterns, and edgy decorations. Neon lights, graffiti art, and a plush-meets-punk aesthetic will set the perfect vibe. Make your space scream "party central!"
• Activities: Set up a DIY charm bracelet station, a photo booth with outrageous props, and a karaoke corner for belting out your favorite Charli XCX songs. Because what's a party without a little sing-along drama?

Channel the Brat Girl Attitude

Remember, being a Brat Girl is all about embracing who you are and not giving a damn what others think. As Charli sings in "Mean Girls," "They say I’m a mean girl, but I’m just living in my own world." Own your individuality, have fun, and let your inner Brat Girl shine.

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