The terms "Mcbling," "Bimbo core," and "Scene" are all associated with Y2K (Year 2000) aesthetics and subcultures that emerged around the turn of the 21st century. Each style has distinct characteristics that have influenced modern Y2K aesthetics in various ways.
1.McBling: "McBling" refers to the flashy, opulent fashion and lifestyle associated with the hip-hop and rap scenes of the early 2000s. This style is characterized by oversized clothing, designer labels, bling jewelry (such as large chains and diamond-encrusted accessories), and a general emphasis on wealth and status. The excessive use of logos and luxury brands was a key feature of McBling's style.
2. Bimbo Core: "Bimbo core" is a more recent term that refers to a playful, hyper-feminine aesthetic characterized by bright colors, exaggerated proportions, and a focus on traditionally "girly" items like sparkles, glitter, and pink hues. This style embraces stereotypes of femininity in a provocative and empowering way, often incorporating elements of kitsch and camp to create a bold and unapologetic look.
3. Scene: The "scene" subculture emerged in the mid-2000s and was closely associated with emo and punk music scenes. Scene fashion was characterized by brightly colored hair, heavy eyeliner, skinny jeans, band t-shirts, studded belts, and accessories like wristbands and neon jewelry. The scene style was known for its DIY ethos, mix of alternative and mainstream fashion elements, and rebellion against traditional norms.
In modern times, the Y2K aesthetic has returned, drawing inspiration from these earlier subcultures and styles. Contemporary Y2K fashion combines nostalgia with a modern twist, incorporating trends like low-rise jeans, crop tops, platform shoes, mini skirts, and tiny sunglasses. Influencers and celebrities have embraced Y2K aesthetics on social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok, helping to popularize the look among a new generation.
The modern Y2K aesthetic retains the boldness, playfulness, and nostalgia of its predecessors while incorporating current fashion trends and influences. By blending elements of McBling, bimbo core, and scene styles with a contemporary twist, the modern Y2K aesthetic celebrates individuality, self-expression, and a diverse range of influences from past eras.
I see Elon Musk’s disinformation machine™ is out in full force again. This time helping to spread antivaxxer propaganda. And ofc the bot army is using a Black man’s alleged illness (Jamie Foxx) to give the lies some extra zing.
Anyway, since Musk has fired most of Twitter’s Trust and Safety team, and because he has repeatedly doubled down on treating misinformation & disinformation as “free speech,” please verify everything that you see and read online—especially on Twitter.
This has always been sage advice, but it’s especially true now, when so many paid social media armies (AI, bots & trolls) are being used to intentionally spread misinformation.
Honestly, Elon Musk is more of a threat to American democracy than Russia, China or any foreign country’s propaganda could ever be.
I just read that Jerrod Carmichael has been trending, so here's the info on why and what his connection is to Taylor Swift! 👀
First, Jerrod and Taylor were photographed at Lena Dunham's wedding together.
Jerrod actually said this was the photo he used on Grindr! lol
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Next, we know that Jerrod's best friend Bo Burnham is currently dating Phoebe Bridgers.
And Phoebe, obviously, has a great relationship with Taylor, even opening for her during the Eras Tour!
So, it makes sense that Jerrod is still in touch with Taylor. He even had a gorgeous photo taken with Phoebe while he was still in his wearing-fur-coats phase!
If you'd like to know more about all four individuals, I have a comprehensive timeline of Bo's interactions with Taylor Swift on my site that includes Jerrod.
Enjoy the timeline, and keep it here for more comedy fun! ✌🏼🐔
the digital girl guide to navigating the front page of the internet 💋🧚🏾♀️
I've always had this thing for the girls in the romcoms, you know, the ones working at the New York Times or Vogue. Watching them put together these gorgeous collections for their readers left me in AWE. I used to dream about being just like them. I even started writing just so I could someday be a journalist (she did not turn into a journalist, she works in marketing)
Fast forward a couple of years, and those print magazines we all knew are almost extinct.
What the hell?
Online magazines just don't capture the same essence as grabbing a fresh J-14 off the shelf. They’re too minimal (and I’m getting tired of minimalism)
So, I thought, why not create my own?
Introducing my latest ✨creation✨—a blend of passion and childhood aspirations. Behold the Digital Girl Guide, a thoughtfully curated blog, magazine, and personality hub for girls who resonate with it, those hungry for more knowledge and eager to accomplish greater things.
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Have you watch my video covering Saturn’s Rx? About 3 weeks ago, we came out of that space. We’re seeing continuation of trauma exposure & truth telling that seems shocking, but the spiritual side of these events are about revealing the dark side of influence, mind control and the fight to escape it ☀️Influence is a powerful tool and gateway to hypnosis. Be careful how and who you engage with, they may be dictating your path! More on this topic in the FULL LENGTH video available on my Facebook Page ...
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[VD: A screen recording of the Tumblr "Trending" tab on iOS. The trending topics are 1.) human rights 2.) astrology 3.) tree 4.) steven universe 5.) transformers 6.) cats of tumblr 7.) digimon 8.) scott pilgrim 9.) phandom. Underneath every trending topic except Scott Pilgrim, there is a long list of spammy and unrelated recommended hashtags. /end VD]
The day I activated my ‘Twitter’ account was the day I learned that topics such as national orgasms, love island, and the Taliban can all be ‘trending’ simultaneously. Imagine the discussion over tea…