On allhiphop.com their claiming that LaLa stole Cassie's hairstyle, & Cassie got it from someone else. Why is it that people can't like the look? Why is it considered swagger-jacking, dick riding, or trying to be somebody if u have a similar cut/style? When did admiration of style turn into imitation of "swag"?
Recently, I have become quite torn with what I want my next hair style to be. Will I keep it long, lovely, and luxurious (weave assisted!), or cut it short, sexy, & spiky? But then I don't want the snickers, "She's trying to be Rihanna" or "Didn't such and such just cut her hair?". Does anybody ever consider that she just wanted something different, maybe she'll put her spin on it?
In essence, originality hasn't been original in some time. Everything in style now, was so before. Be it bohemian, emo, skateboard punk, or retro (which means reminiscent of the past), it ALL has been done before. Take the gladiator sandals we women like so much...Ever heard of the movie Gladiator (I know self explanatory)? The Romans were wearing those milllenia ago! So are we jacking the Romans' footwear of choice?
What I'm trying to say is because someone has a similar style or taste as a celeb or someone else doesn't make them less creative or authentic. Even if you feel it does, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.
