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Stacey Nguyen

Published on November 15, 2024 at 3:02 p.m. CST

Get out of the way, dark university And caprice– the ice princess is ready to rule the food this winter. This sparkly, shimmering look hasn’t been as clearly defined or thoroughly researched as its fall counterparts, but it definitely made its mark on TikTok. Grounded in a cool color palette full of blues and silvers, the Ice Princess is a winter aesthetic marked by frosty makeup and fuzzy accessories.

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But where does it come from and how do you create a suitable look? Let’s dive deep in the unknownas ice princess – excuse us – ice queen Elsa once belted.

Where does the ice princess aesthetic come from?

The aesthetic of the ice princess, sometimes called “snow princess” or “ice skating princess”, is not unique to 2024. We saw Ice and Snow PRinces montages have been circulating online since 2021, like this clip from the TikTok creator @the_aesthetics_place_.

@the_aesthetics_place_ the snow princess #fyp #snow #snowprincess #aesthetic #aestheticprincess #Lion #leonardodicaprio #youngleo #youngleonardodicaprio ♬ Ride by Lana Del Ray X My Blood by Ellie Golding – GISELLE

At first glance, you might think this aesthetic comes from the “ice queen” trope. She is a somewhat enigmatic character: she is physically beautiful and attractive and a somewhat cold and distant personality. Think of Disney’s Elsa Frozen.

However, the ice princess exists solely as a visual aesthetic on TikTok rather than as an attitude. Elsa fits into this aesthetic in that her makeup and style is full of cool colors. The beauty and style trend is most inspired by what TV Tropes classifies herself as a “Winter Royal Lady”, that is, an “upper-class (character) who (has) a visual aesthetic that evokes snow, ice, and winter.”

While there isn’t much of a lifestyle associated with this aesthetic, some TikTok ice princesses can be seen on ice rinks. It should be noted that there is a 2005 Disney film about ice skating literally titled Ice Princess. In the film, Michelle Trachtenberg’s character Casey goes from a classic nerd at school to a champion figure skater.

@liliakazakova ice princess season so happy to be back on ice! This was my second time ice skating in months and I felt super rusty. I worked on some pirouettes, but next time I hope to practice jumps too! When your life is skating, no one warns you that a lot of changes between inline wheels, quads and ice can throw off your balance lol! ice skating essentials #stoneyclover #skatingseason #iceprincess #figure skating #thingestodoinla #pershingsquare #balletcore #ice skating #winterthings #winterwonderland #figure skating #figureskater #figureskatinglove #adultskatetoo #usfigureskating #risport #johnwilsonblades #ice skater #winteroutfit #losangeles #activewearfashion #kunstschaatsen #balletcore #balletstyle #pickwickice ♬ let the snow fall – elfiesounds

Between sequins and trendy fabrics, this aesthetic is clearly influenced by figure skating makeup and costumes. It’s a very seasonal style, more present in winter, when the ice rinks are open and cozy textures reappear in fashion outfits.

Make up

Taken from ice creamthe necessary makeup is full of glamor that meets The year 2000 icy, making it an ideal look for the winter holidays. One of its major components is the beginning Britney Spears Frosted Eyeshadow Finishwhich often comes in icy tones of blue and silver. A shimmery lip gloss and extra shimmery highlighter are also perfect for this makeup style.

These days, this look is the TikTok creator’s @anna_annora points out, the most famous being Sabrina Carpenter.

@anna_annora Ice princess makeup inspired by Sabrina Carpenter’s recent cute blue look and my own dreams of going on an ice skating date (someday)! I love frosty makeup! #makeupfrosty #snowymakeup #sabrinacarpenter #makeuptutorial #make up #beauty #iceprincessmakeup #blueeyeshadow #frosted eyeshadow #greenscreen @Huda Beauty @rem beauty @etudeofficial @ColourPop Cosmetics ♬ original sound – Anna Annora

Fashion

Ice princess outfits embody the over-the-top glitz and glamor of the opulent McBling (or Year 2000) aesthetic. The faux fur cut is important, especially on dresses, coats and sweaters. To spruce up your look, you can incorporate fluffy accessories like stoles, cable knit tights, fur hats, and snow boots into your outfits. Bonus points if they’re in white, pink or blue.

Luxurious textures such as satin and curl also work well with this style. Plus, you can incorporate the bows and lace of the flirty aesthetic – or at least the way brands have interpreted the aesthetic flirtatious.

@hikarifleurr I love this aesthetic so much! #iceprincess #girlyaesthetic #girlyfashion #pinkoutfit #grwm #early 2000s #early 2000s fashion ♬ original sound – ᶜ ʰ ˡ ˡ ˣ ᵉ ᵈ ⁱ ᵗ ˢ

Examples

Now that you know all the fundamentals of this style, take a look at the ice princess winter inspiration.

@p1interests #iceprincess #babyblue #moodboard #aesthetic #pinterest #winter #model #wzxycba #for you ♬ original sound –

@bellaakrys Glam Princess Glam Tutorial using the new @Huda Beauty Eyeshadow Palette #makeuptutorial #wintermakeup #makeupforbeginners #hudabeauty #iceprincessmakeup #holidaymakeup #greenscreen ♬ original sound – Bella Krys

@makeupbykateryan Sparkly icy szn Products used: @Sculpted by Aimee UK hydra tint @Fenty Beauty tanning cream 04 @Charlotte Tilbury radiant concealer for beautiful skin @madebymitchell #casecolor #dropdrop Pressed powder @ClarinsUK Peony blush @bobbibrownuk, smoky nude palette, moonstone shadow, pale mauve lip liner. Brow Texture @byelliebeauty @YSL Beauty Waterproof Liner @Makeup Revolution Clear Lip Oil #wintermakeup #iceprincessmakeup #shimmer eyeshadow #glazedmakeup ♬ Classical Classical Gymnopedia Solo Piano (1034554) – Lyrebirds Music

@autymsanson

makeup moodboard ep. 1 Frozen Ice Princess

♬ Santa, tell me – Emily

@cher_terryberry A princess who skates on ice the details of the outfit are on my LTK store in my bio #coquette #coquetteaesthetic #girlystyle #girlyaesthetic #pinkoutfit #dollette #dolletteesthetic #winteroutfit #winterfashion #femininestyle #angedesneiges #angelcore #angelcoreaesthetic #filledsweet #softgirlaesthetic #softgirloutfits #fashionblogger #outfitinspo ♬ original sound – davi

@traceofhearts ice princess core #falloutfits #coquette ♬APTE. – ROSÉ & Bruno Mars

@molliedaniela Inspo Ice Princess Plus Size It’s all in my LTK! #12daysofchristmas #12joursdemaspink #christmasrose #pinkinspo #roseesthetic #pink #winterrose #girlywinter #winteroutfit #winterinspo #plussizewinterfashion #fashionplussize ♬ is it new year already? –Sabrina Carpenter

@chazlyn.yvonne A vacation must-do from @Hill House #hillhouse #hillhousehome #princessdress #princesscore #holidaydress ♬ No. 14 Pas De Deux – Tchaikovsky

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