Death to Swag!

I was originally a fan of the word swag. It was weird, but fun to use. But somewhere between Kreayshawn telling me that she "got the swag and it's pumping out her ovaries" and Justin Bieber lovingly caressing the word "swaggie"in his latest song, it just became too much. (Sidenote: doesn't the word swaggie sound like an epic diaper or something? Like a combination between swag and huggies? Somebody start selling that asap!)

Original image via coupontodisney.com

Swag is everywhere. Suddenly your great-uncle is "swagged out." Your mother has to "turn her swag on." Your cousin is walking around yelling "SWAG" in a high-pitched staccato. Clothes are described as "swaggerific." Even a Beyonce song mentions that "we got the swag sauce, we drippin' swagu." Although swagu sounds like some kind of odd combination between sweat and spaghetti sauce, I have to admit that I'd like to try it.

Image via kanyetothe.com

Some tumblr users have been particularly cowed by the word. I've seen way too many pictures of people holding a sign asking "Got Swag?" or Asians defining the word swag as "Something We Asians Got." Does it change the effect if I begin saying "Something We African Americans Got?"

Hair Envy: Elle Varner

Oh my goodness, I want Elle Varner's hair and I want it today. Not only is Elle Varner a flautist like me, she's also the singer of this summer's "Refill." Love it or hate it, it's one of those songs that makes its way into your head and never leaves. I'd like for her hair to make it's way onto my head and never leave, but I think that's obvious by now. I'll have a refill of whatever hair products she's using please :)

(Is it okay if I sing 'Refill' every time I need a new sprite at Friday's? No? Oh, alrighty then)

Scarlett

 

Scarlett was a southern belle who loved to gossip and had a penchant for collecting secrets.  Then, one steamy Georgia night, Scarlett witnessed a murder. This is one secret that she shouldn't keep, but giving it up could get her into trouble, or worse, killed.


P.S. The store is officially open!!! Everything is under $40!

East Coast Summers

Carnival in Chesapeake, Maryland

Pier on the Chesapeake Bay

Concord Point Lighthouse, Chesapeake

View from a vegan bakery in Chelsea, NYC

Manhattan skyline

Vintage Sunnies from Brooklyn!

City Lights in Philly

Philadelphia Skyline

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Han Solo and Princess Leia

As promised, here are the next two sets inspired by Star Wars characters. I guess it's turning into a series, so I'll be putting the rest under the label of "Star Wars Saga."

Han Solo by lovecrys featuring skull jewelry

 Indiana Jones Han Solo is a legendary character, known for his sarcasm, effortless cool, and his ever-present handgun. This outfit is easy to move in (more ease in getting around the galaxy in that Millenium Falcon!) while still maintaining some of that cool toughness Han exudes.

Princess Leia by lovecrys featuring bustier tops

Leia Organa is incredibly intelligent and outspoken. Even she, however, found herself held captive and enslaved by Jabba the Hutt. Leia's metal bikini is one of the most famous outfits in cinematic history. I admit, I didn't quite know what to do with this iconic outfit, but I like the result :)


Personally, Han's outfit is my favorite. What's yours??