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Why smoke shows marry bags of dirty socks among church folk

Sex and the State • 19 implied HN points • 16 Feb 23
🎭️ Culture Relationships Gender Religion Beauty Society
  1. Men in Evangelical churches have leverage in choosing partners due to gender imbalances.
  2. Conservative church culture often prioritizes traditional beauty standards for women and financial stability for men in relationships.
  3. Church teachings on marriage and social circles play a role in the phenomenon of 'smokeshow' women marrying 'bags of dirty socks' men within church communities.

Anne Carson's Mosaic Verse

Autoscriptorium • 19 implied HN points • 13 Feb 23
📚 Literature Poetry Translation Essay Myth Beauty
  1. Poetry organizes human breath and events through rhythm and meter, reflecting a sense beyond what we usually sense
  2. Anne Carson's work crosses genres, blending translation, poetry, and essay in a unique and unclassifiable way
  3. In 'The Autobiography of Red,' Carson creates a complex narrative around the myth of Geryon and Herakles, exploring themes of love, cruelty, and identity

on beauty

Gynoid • 2 implied HN points • 12 Dec 23
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Beauty Makeup Skincare Aging
  1. Having a complicated relationship with beauty is common among women.
  2. Women often feel pressured by beauty influencers and marketing to adhere to certain standards.
  3. The societal expectations of feminine beauty can lead to harmful behaviors and self-criticism.
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Little Treats #10

Autoscriptorium • 0 implied HN points • 23 Aug 23
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Beauty Skincare Fashion Books
  1. During stressful times, a little treat can provide comfort and relief. For example, a good lip balm or a skincare booster can be a small but effective way to self-care.
  2. Taking care of oneself, whether through skincare products or comfy clothing, can bring moments of joy and relaxation.
  3. Enjoying simple pleasures like homemade fruit pies or reading favorite books can offer a sense of contentment and mental escape.

50 looks as many different ways as there are women, so why don't we see them?

The Shift With Sam Baker • 0 implied HN points • 09 Jun 22
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Fashion Beauty
  1. Different women have unique styles and looks, but society doesn't always appreciate or showcase this diversity.
  2. There can be backlash and judgment directed towards women in the public eye, based on their fashion choices and appearance.
  3. Ageism and criticism often play a role in how women are perceived, especially when it comes to their clothing and style choices.

Will we ever be glad to be grey?

The Shift With Sam Baker • 0 implied HN points • 19 May 22
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Beauty
  1. The author struggles with the decision of letting their hair go gray and the emotional impact it has on their self-image.
  2. The process of embracing gray hair led the author to experiment with different styles and makeup choices.
  3. The post highlights the complex and sometimes irrational relationships people have with their hair.