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2016 ✨💕
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items 2016 felt intense, emotional, and very online. The makeup, outfits, and little habits instantly take me back to that time. This list is pure nostalgia - messy, honest, and tied to a very specific feeling.
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Makeup trends i lived and loved ❤️
Outfits I lived in
📱 That 2016 internet feeling
Makeup trends i lived and loved ❤️
Strong brows, matte lips, contour, and highlight that could be seen from space. Makeup in 2016 felt bold and expressive - something I spent time on and actually cared about every single day.
This was the brow product in 2016. I remember spending so much time perfecting my brows, making them sharp, defined, and very intentional. Dipbrow felt powerful back then - bold brows were everything, and this was non-negotiable in my makeup routine.
Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow Pomade
Very 2016, very “why not?” makeup energy.
Wet n Wild Color Icon Rainbow Highlighter (Unicorn Glow)
This palette was the soft glam dream of 2016. Rosy neutrals, pink-toned browns, and that perfect balance between everyday and romantic. It was the palette everyone owned, talked about, and reached for when they wanted their eyes to look polished but ...
Urban Decay Naked 3 Eyeshadow Palette
This highlighter was pure glow goals. The kind of glow everyone chased in 2016 — blinding, smooth, and instantly recognizable.
Smashbox x Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed Highlighter
This was the lip product of 2016. Everyone wanted it, everyone talked about it, and if you had one, you felt unstoppable. The matte finish was intense, long-lasting, and unapologetic. It came with the liner, it stayed on forever, and it instantly gav...
Kylie Cosmetics Matte Lip Kit
This was the bronzer everyone owned or wanted in 2016. Smooth, buttery, and impossible to mess up. It blended effortlessly, never looked muddy, and gave that soft, sun-kissed warmth without harsh lines. The texture felt creamy even though it was a po...
Physicians Formula Murumuru Butter Bronzer
This was my go-to when I wanted my makeup to look perfect and not move.
Kat Von D Lock It Foundation
This was the powder for baking. Heavy, matte, and doing exactly what it was supposed to do: lock everything in place. Used generously under the eyes, on the jawline, and anywhere you wanted sharp definition. It wasn’t about looking natural - it was a...
Loose baking powder (the ultimate 2016 finish)
These were the kind of lashes that instantly changed the whole makeup look. Thick, fluffy, and unapologetically dramatic. Perfect for full glam or nights out. Paired with a cut crease, heavy liner, and a matte lip. Not subtle at all, and that was the...
Dramatic faux mink lashes (full glam energy)
This lipstick was everywhere in 2016. Everyone wanted it, everyone talked about it, and if you had Lolita, you felt like you had the it shade. Matte, long-lasting, and that perfect rosy-brown color that worked with literally every makeup look at the ...
Kat Von D Lolita – The 2016 Lipstick
Outfits I lived in
Not trends, just outfits I wore on repeat. Jeans, boots, oversized tops, chokers, bombers - clothes that remind me of who I was and how I felt back then.
This top fits perfectly into the 2016 fashion era. Off-shoulder styles were everywhere at the time, especially paired with stripes for a casual but feminine look. It was usually worn with skinny jeans, denim mini skirts, or high-waisted shorts, often...
off shoulder top in stripe
Bomber jackets were everywhere, especially in darker tones, and leather versions added that edgy, slightly grunge feel that was very popular at the time. It was usually worn oversized, layered over simple tops or bodysuits, paired with skinny jeans, ...
leather bomber jacket in graphite blue
This choker is one of the most recognizable accessories of the 2016 era. Simple, black, and slightly edgy, it was worn with almost everything — off-shoulder tops, band tees, bodysuits, or slip dresses. It added that subtle grunge touch and instantly ...
Black wave-edge choker necklace
Very 2016 - velvet chokers and small details that defined the era.
Velvet choker necklace with pearl charm
Over-the-knee boots were popular around 2015–2017, especially styled for nights out or more dressed-up looks. In 2016, they were often worn with mini dresses, skirts, or oversized sweaters, creating a bold and slightly sexy silhouette.
Over-the-knee block heel boots
Velvet pieces did appear around 2015–2016, mostly for evening or party looks. A velvet blazer like this would have been worn more as a statement piece, styled with skinny jeans, a simple top or bodysuit, and heels or ankle boots.
velvet blazer in black
Track pants and Adidas pieces were definitely popular in 2016, especially styled casually with crop tops, hoodies, or bombers. However, the ribbon detail on the sides feels more like a modern update rather than something that was common back then. In...
Adidas track pants with ribbon detail
Worn with chokers, leather jackets, and ankle boots.
Black lace-trim slip mini dress
the kind of piece everyone wore with skinny jeans, chokers, and ankle boots around 2016.
Flowy Tunic Top
It’s the kind of bag that works with low-rise jeans, baby tees, or a casual going-out look without trying too hard.
Mini Lock Shoulder Bag – Everyday 2000s Classic
These jeans instantly remind me of the mid-2010s. High-rise, super skinny, ankle-length - this was the uniform around 2015–2017. Everyone had a pair and wore them with crop tops, bodysuits, longline coats, and ankle boots.
High-Rise Super Skinny Jeans – Peak 2016 Era
📱 That 2016 internet feeling
Late-night scrolling, quotes, music, and overthinking. The internet felt more personal and emotional back then — less about posting, more about feeling.
Short captions that felt like personality traits back then.
Soft confidence, blurry photos, and that effortless it girl energy everyone was chasing in 2016.
2016 Instagram captions I overused
Music that felt like a personality trait back then
Songs I listened to on repeat in 2016
Grainy photos, white borders, and zero strategy.
2016 Instagram Aesthetic
One video turned into ten. Sleep was optional.
YouTube nights I never planned to end
Quiet nights, headphones in, world on pause.
The glow of my phone in the dark