How To Get Zara Larsson’s Midnight Sun Look For Summer 2026 Girls’ Trip Vibes

Reported by Refinery29 Fashion.

Zara Larsson's Midnight Sun aesthetic isn't subtle, and that's precisely the point. The Swedish pop star has transformed her album cycle into a masterclass in maximalist summer style, one that's so infectious her fans are recreating every sequin, gem, and spray-painted detail on TikTok and at her live shows. Her team—stylist Caterina Ospina, makeup artist Sophia Sinot, and costume designers Sorcha O'Raghallaigh, Lis Dominguez, and Aitana Lorenzo—has built something deliberately nostalgic and joyfully bratty, pulled from Barbie, Bratz, Winx Club, Britney Spears, and a color palette that refuses apology.

"When it exploded and people started replicating the outfits, it was very shocking, but it's very nice to see that people resonate with it," Ospina told the publication. What started as tour costumes became a cultural moment, one that the Eurosummer singer will amplify further when her deluxe album Girls' Trip drops May 1, according to Refinery29 Fashion.

The Makeup: Glow Without Overthinking

Sinot's approach is refreshingly permission-based: stop worrying about what others think and lean into color. Her signature Larsson looks layer bright, block-color eyeshadow, dimensional blush with a faux-sunburnt finish, and scattered face gems applied with lash glue. The trick isn't a heavy foundation—it's the opposite. A matte, minimal base lets the pigments and loose glitters sit cleanly on top, creating dimension rather than cake. The gems placement matters: concentrated in the center, diffused toward the edges, creating flow. For the eyes, she either contrasts colors dramatically or keeps them cohesive; for placement, gentle tapping beats heavy-handed application. And surprisingly, Sinot skips primer and setting spray entirely, relying instead on powder to lock everything down.

The Fit: DIY Sparkle Encouraged

Ospina and O'Raghallaigh push customization over exact replication. Spray-painted tops with song titles or personal names, sequined mini skirts and shorts, ruffled silhouettes, and glittery bikinis form the foundational pieces. The costume designers celebrate fans who thrifted denim, rhinestoned over printed florals, or turned cheap fake hibiscus flowers into appliqués pinned to hair and clothes. Hibiscus flowers—now a signature Larsson symbol since her 2025 VMAs look—function as both accessories and attitude. Keychain belts, hair clips, and scattered charm pieces complete the effect, sometimes sourced directly from fans waiting outside venues.

The entire aesthetic boils down to one directive: embrace your own artistic license, layer without restraint, and understand that girlhood right now looks like gems on your face and joy in your closet.

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