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Dec 2, 2025 Dive into doppelgänger discussions and predictons about Kim K's body paint trends. Explore the wave of anti-plastic surgery essays and the complexities surrounding beauty norms. Cardi B's chrome-plated umbilical cord raises eyebrows alongside a critique of Shay Mitchell's Rini kid skincare line. Simone Biles' honest talk about cosmetics adds depth to the conversation. And don't miss the highlights on fast fashion's dark side and Jennifer Aniston's enduring toe ring, all wrapped in a playful critique of beauty culture.
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Plastic Surgery Is Not Monolithic
- Plastic surgery is a tool with diverse uses, from reconstructive to identity-affirming, and cannot be lumped as simply good or bad.
- Jessica DeFino urges nuance and warns that sweeping anti-surgery essays on Substack risk erasing gender-affirming care and other vital uses.
Celebrity Keepsakes Become Commodities
- Celebrity placenta art (and umbilical cord jewelry) reveals how personal rituals become commodified and aestheticized.
- Emily Kirkpatrick traces this trend from placenta encapsulation to gold-chromed umbilical pendants for stars like Cardi B.
Read Paparazzi Moments As Staged PR
- Treat celebrity PR stunts like intentional image plays rather than spontaneous paparazzi moments.
- Emily suggests reading Addison Rae's LAX blindfold as a manufactured visual that controls perception and gains media impressions.
