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What's got my attention this week #18

The Shift With Sam Baker • 239 implied HN points • 15 Sep 23
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Fashion Beauty
  1. Jenna Lyons, ex-J Crew powerhouse and Real Housewives of New York star, is making waves without her signature glasses due to a genetic disorder.
  2. Ageism in advertising is being challenged, and Poorna Bell launched a Substack newsletter discussing the illusion of busyness.
  3. An inspiring 91-year-old filmmaker, Tracey Emin's column in the Evening Standard, and the toxic impact of the 'positivity paintbrush' are worth exploring.

Looksmaxxing: chronicles of harmful beauty standards

The Digital Native • 58 implied HN points • 22 Jan 24
🎭️ Culture Beauty Fashion History Trends Social media
  1. Looksmaxxing is about maximizing physical appearance through basic self-care techniques.
  2. Looksmaxxing should be balanced with mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being, not just focused on physical appearance.
  3. Historically, beauty standards have often been unrealistic and harmful, emphasizing the importance of balanced self-care.

On Homosexualist Fashion

The Pedestrian • 393 implied HN points • 02 Jun 23
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Fashion Beauty
  1. The author reflects on being influenced by homosexual fashion trends
  2. He discusses how a TV show inadvertently groomed him to adopt a certain style
  3. The author raises awareness about how individuals might unknowingly conform to fashion standards set by others

Clothing and Sex

Polymathic Being • 58 implied HN points • 07 Jan 24
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Fashion Beauty Sexuality Clothing
  1. The clothing we wear communicates complex signals about our sexuality, intentionally or unintentionally.
  2. Human biology plays a significant role in how male and female bodies advertise sexuality.
  3. It's important to be aware that what we wear communicates to others and to understand and be prepared to deal with the responses it may elicit.

The Beauty Quandary

Polymathic Being • 77 implied HN points • 17 Sep 23
🎭️ Culture Beauty Evolutionary Psychology Societal norms Gender Studies Perception
  1. Beauty is a complex topic that influences various aspects of our lives, from societal perceptions to evolutionary biology.
  2. Looking good involves presenting ourselves in a way that signals health, status, and genetic viability.
  3. Our appearance can impact our social and economic outcomes, and understanding these dynamics can help us address biases and stereotypes.

Seeds of Time

Earthly Fortunes • 157 implied HN points • 18 Feb 23
🎭️ Culture Art Beauty Aging Time Society
  1. The concept of 'growing up' and 'aging' creates a false boundary in society.
  2. Beauty and goodness come from experiences and memories, not just appearance.
  3. Getting older is like planting a 'seed of time' to grow into a tree of life and memories.

Catch up with The Shift Bookclub Live with Jean Kwok

The Shift With Sam Baker • 39 implied HN points • 18 Nov 23
🎭️ Culture Bookclub Immigration Motherhood Divorce Beauty
  1. The Shift Bookclub Live with Jean Kwok covers topics like being an immigrant, motherhood, unexpected divorce, and beauty standards.
  2. The conversation ranged from growing up in a Chinese family to the concept of 'leftover women' to ballroom dancing and Icelandic volcanoes.
  3. The next bookclub live event will feature Nina Stibbe discussing 'Went to London, Took the Dog,' covering topics like menopause, midlife separation, and more.

Sexual Competition, Social Media & Algorithms

The Great Gender Divergence • 137 implied HN points • 20 Feb 23
🎭️ Culture Social media Psychology Beauty Inequality Algorithm
  1. Female beautification is inevitable, especially under intense sexual competition
  2. Sexual competition heightens beautification, with greater competition leading to more focus on appearance
  3. Algorithms on social media platforms like Instagram manufacture an inequality of adoration by showcasing the most popular posts, distorting girls' perception of peer competition

The Longhousing of Sexiest Man Alive

The Carousel • 14 implied HN points • 20 Dec 23
🎭️ Culture Celebrity Beauty Society Sexuality
  1. The concept of 'Sexiest Man Alive' has shifted to a more neutered and sexless portrayal of male celebrities.
  2. The Longhouse ideology influences societal beauty standards, promoting weakness over traditional masculinity.
  3. The evolving criteria for 'sexiness' may lead to a lack of real sexual attraction and potentially impact human reproduction over time.

The Great Ideological Anchors

Based Meditations • 39 implied HN points • 15 Aug 23
📖 Philosophy Truth Beauty Nature
  1. Change is a constant force shaping our lives, leading to a yearning for stability and constant ideals, which serve as ideological anchors.
  2. The pursuit of truth drives human progress and curiosity, intertwining with beauty and goodness as guiding principles in our lives.
  3. Human creativity, expressed through art, structures, and belief systems, aims to impose order on a changing world, driven by the desire for expression and greatness.

Little Treats #7

Autoscriptorium • 39 implied HN points • 07 Aug 23
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Beauty Skincare Perfume Books
  1. The author highlights various little treats including scalp body scrub and Russian manicures in this post.
  2. The SunSeeker app is praised as a useful application of AR for apartment hunting and plein air painting.
  3. Book recommendations are included such as 'Lives of Wives' and 'The Silk Road' for those looking for new reads.

#069 ✰ Should I put a ring on it

Objet • 58 implied HN points • 18 May 23
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Fashion Beauty Jewelry
  1. Objet aims to bring back joy and pride in the relationship humans have with shopping and objects
  2. The soul and meaning behind possessions like Charlotte's Cartier trinity ring can create special connections
  3. Consider ethical and sustainable options like lab-created, Canadian, or recycled diamonds when making jewelry choices

Beauty by default

Holly Elmore • 39 implied HN points • 19 Jun 23
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Beauty
  1. Beauty virtue is about lacking flaws, not just being beautiful.
  2. Competing by default means winning without competing, just by showing up and following the rules.
  3. Beauty by default is when one wins by not having any flaws, similar to winning by default in a competition.

Little Treats #6

Autoscriptorium • 39 implied HN points • 29 Apr 23
🎭️ Culture Beauty Literature Books
  1. The author shares things they enjoy, like a gel lotion, bitters and seltzer, and certain foods.
  2. The author recommends books they like, including works by Gene Wolfe and Donald Antrim.
  3. The author introspects on the concept of enjoyment in their daily life and in reading.

Little Treats #5

Autoscriptorium • 39 implied HN points • 04 Apr 23
🎭️ Culture Art Literature Beauty Books Fashion
  1. Consider indulging in small treats to break up daily routines and find moments of joy and relaxation.
  2. Exploring different activities like watercolor painting or using unique products like squalane oil can bring a meditative and refreshing experience.
  3. Discover new interests, like trying out new snacks or equipment at the gym, to add excitement and variety to your routine.

Little Treats #3

Autoscriptorium • 39 implied HN points • 08 Mar 23
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Beauty Skincare Makeup Books
  1. Enjoy small treats to find joy even during busy times. For example, indulge in makeup and skincare products that make you feel put together.
  2. During stressful times, simplify your diet with easy, nutritious foods like dried apricots. Stay hydrated with water.
  3. Nurture yourself with music, shows, and reading material that bring you comfort and escape from stress, like favorite TV series or enriching books.

Little Treats #9

Autoscriptorium • 19 implied HN points • 17 Aug 23
🎭️ Culture Music Books Beauty Art Food & Drink
  1. Enjoy the everlasting era of little treats like watermelon with feta and mint for a refreshing sensation.
  2. Invest in quality beauty products like Clé de Peau Beauté Concealer SPF 27 for excellent results.
  3. Explore flower essences and probiotics for potential mood improvement and overall well-being.

Barbie's Beauty Standards

Reactionary Feminist • 21 implied HN points • 14 Jul 23
🎭️ Culture Feminism Gender Society Beauty Art
  1. The Barbie movie explores adult themes like body image and feminism, questioning artificial beauty standards
  2. The concept of economic sex persists despite advancements in technology and biotech interventions
  3. Barbie feminism raises questions about duality, reproduction, and the societal pressure to conform to certain beauty standards