BEJEWELED

By Leah Brainerd

Sparkles are the next big trend, thanks to Taylor Swift and her current bejeweled era. Bejeweled is the new wave of being sparkly and fun in a post-pandemic era. The new way to stand out and show your personality in a fun way that also aligns to pop culture. Bejeweled is not only sparkly clothes but can also be hints of sparkles such as shiny jewelry or sparkles in your hair or accessories. It does not always have to be flashy, but it can be a subtle way to add a pop to any outfit. Taylor’s outfits have been more sparkly than ever - giving an ode to the Reputation era and breathing new life into ‘peacocking’ as it was used in the early 20th century. Peacocking was a way to describe men who dressed flamboyantly in the 1900s. This term was used for men because male peacocks show their feathers and colors to impress the female and obtain a mate. This translated into men who wanted