In the world of celebrity parties, there are those who dream of being part of Taylor Swift’s glamorous girl squad and those fortunate enough to receive invites to Charli XCX’s wild birthday bashes. While I won’t compare these two illustrious circles of fame, it’s safe to say that Taylor Swift’s fans might find Charli’s birthday soiree—complete with a bouquet of cigarettes and calla lilies from Rosalía—a tad unconventional.

Charli XCX celebrated her 32nd birthday in style at Tenants of the Trees in Los Angeles, turning the event into a star-studded spectacle. The guest list read like a who’s who of pop culture, with names like Lorde, Billie Eilish, Sabrina Carpenter, Tove Lo, Addison Rae, Gabbriette, The Dare, and Nelly Furtado all making appearances.

The dress code? A playful, rebellious take on the Brat aesthetic. Charli herself rocked a Sia Arnica crop top, micro shorts, and knee-high boots. Addison Rae sported a Vivienne Tam top paired with denim hotpants, while Rosalía opted for a Siberia Hills trucker cap, bralette, and boxer shorts. Alexa Demie made a rare public appearance, chewing gum and posing for photographers in a Little Tokyo Table Tennis jersey, bicycle shorts, and boots.

The night was marked by several memorable duets, with Charli sharing the stage with Lorde and Billie Eilish. The highlight? A cake that, while perhaps not winning any beauty contests, embodied the Brat ethos: a chaotic, disintegrating mound of icing and dough, adorned with crooked candles. It’s all part of the Brat MO—celebrating the beautifully messy aspects of life as symbols of authenticity and joy.

Timony Ramos’s candid, grease-lensed photos from the evening capture the essence of Charli’s vision for her birthday bash. Charli herself describes her style as “a pack of cigs, a Bic lighter, and a strappy white top with no bra”—an image that encapsulates the carefree and unapologetic spirit that defines her and her crew.

In the end, this birthday party wasn’t just a celebration of Charli’s life and career but a testament to the enduring allure of the Brat aesthetic—a lifestyle that, despite its apparent disarray, remains irresistibly aspirational.