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The time, life and brain-space-saving power of a uniform

The Shift With Sam Baker • 2615 implied HN points • 04 Apr 24
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Fashion Style Clothing Personal Growth Self-Expression
  1. Having a uniform can save time, mental energy, and stress when getting dressed every day.
  2. A uniform can simplify your wardrobe choices and help you feel comfortable and confident in your clothing.
  3. Adopting a uniform can lead to a sense of liberation from the pressure of constantly changing outfits and allow for a more streamlined and efficient life.

The soul moved the pen, and broke it.

The Common Reader • 1275 implied HN points • 18 Mar 24
📚 Literature Style Art Consciousness Tragedy Letters
  1. Flaubert's intense and disturbed personality was essential to his artistic style and work.
  2. Flaubert's commitment to creating a perfect novel like 'Madame Bovary' involved intense emotional investment in his writing.
  3. Flaubert's belief in detachment for the sake of art and the importance of creating style through observation rather than raw emotion are key aspects of his writing advice and artistic process.
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The vintage workwear plug

Blackbird Spyplane • 491 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Vintage Shopping Style
  1. Explore a unique collection of vintage workwear, including heavy-duty canvas dusters, chore coats, and more from brands like L.L. Bean, Carhartt, Woolrich, and Levi's.
  2. Discover an under-the-radar Japanese line at Beklina's physical store, offering independent-designer selection and beautifully textured woven Japanese cotton pieces.
  3. Experience the thrill of vintage shopping by finding connections to the past through once-cherished objects, like Molly Ringwald does, creating stories and imagining characters behind the items.

How I Work

Venture Prose • 918 implied HN points • 07 Jan 24
💼 Business Training Style Communication
  1. The person prefers email as their main form of communication and has a structured work schedule with specific meeting times.
  2. They are dedicated to training, spending around 15 hours per week on cycling, and prioritize family time.
  3. Their work style focuses on efficiency, belief in founders, and a preference for email communication over other mediums.

Her Reign of Terror Must End

Hung Up • 4874 implied HN points • 18 May 23
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Fashion Style Trends
  1. The article discusses a specific controversial shoe style with a chunky heel and slender straps.
  2. The shoe is described as common in various events like weddings and graduations.
  3. The shoe is portrayed as embodying a lack of personal decision-making or distinctive style.

"Affordable" clothes are wack

Blackbird Spyplane • 2279 implied HN points • 01 Aug 23
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Clothing Style Affordability Shopping Fashion Industry
  1. Avoid relying solely on 'affordable' clothing recommendations as they might lack uniqueness and quality.
  2. Focus on developing a M.I.N.D.S.E.T. Mindset when selecting clothes, valuing personal style and creativity over just price.
  3. Consider investing in unique pieces that reflect your taste rather than settling for generic 'affordable' options.

Culinary Couture

Snaxshot • 339 implied HN points • 14 Jan 24
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Fashion Food Style
  1. The intersection of food and fashion from a GenZ perspective is an interesting topic.
  2. Anja Westhues explores the connection between food and fashion in her writing.
  3. Readers can access the full post archives by subscribing to Snaxshot.

The shirt of the year

Blackbird Spyplane • 1572 implied HN points • 13 Jul 23
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Design Style Interview Clothing Creativity
  1. The shirt of the year is a roomy, vertical-stripe button-up that is currently on trend and in high demand.
  2. Keith Henry, a self-taught designer, creates clothes entirely by himself under the name Henry's, known for high-craft jumbo jeans and small-run pieces.
  3. Keith Henry sells his clothes through limited drops, values creative control, and finds inspiration in old army clothing to create unique, well-crafted designs.

Adverbs Are Good

Political Currents by Ross Barkan • 20 implied HN points • 21 Feb 24
📚 Literature Writing Style Advice Fiction
  1. Adverbs and adjectives enrich writing by adding meaning, specificity, and style. They make language vivid and compelling.
  2. Writing advice advocating for cutting adverbs to achieve brevity may not always hold true in the digital age. Lengthier, in-depth pieces can actually perform well and engage readers.
  3. Finding your own writing style is crucial. Not all writers need to adhere to a strict minimalist approach; embracing your unique voice and style can set you apart in a crowded marketplace.