Charli XCX went her own way, and she made it—for real. The singer-songwriter has spent years seamlessly hopping between the worlds of the club underground and the mainstream, all the while racking up a niche cult-like following that suddenly feels not so niche. With the recent release of her sixth studio album, Brat, Charli’s proven herself as a force to be reckoned with. But more than unique artistry, Brat’s club-classic aesthetic and neon green cover art have infiltrated the culture in an unprecedented manner. Everyone wants to be a brat.
But Charli’s strong sense of self isn’t anything new; she’s been embracing her pop-diva-punk-party-girl vibe for years now and serving serious glam throughout it all. As she says herself, she’s our favorite reference, baby.
In honor of what’s bound to be a Brat summer, we’re rounding up Charli XCX’s best beauty looks throughout the years. Scroll through, and if you love or hate it—well, you already know how she feels about that.