De-Influencing, Consumerism, And How To Shop In A Broken System
Nov 20, 2023
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Chelsea sits down with vintage reseller, content creator, and stylist Heather Hurst to discuss creating personal style in a world obsessed with cheap imitations. They explore sustainable fashion, dangers of sharing personal information, justifying purchases, and the connection between personal style and body image.
Building personal style should be a reflection of one's individuality and lifestyle, not just a result of buying trendy items.
Mindful shopping involves thoughtful consideration of purchases and valuing experiences over material possessions.
Decoupling the idea of personal style from societal expectations of thinness allows for a more inclusive and body-positive approach to fashion.
Deep dives
The Importance of Building Personal Style
Building personal style is not just about acquiring things, but about the circumstances, interests, and influences that shape one's style. Style should be a reflection of one's individuality and lifestyle, not just a result of buying trendy items.
The Dystopian Nature of Following Trends
The pressure to constantly follow trends and acquire the appearances of a certain lifestyle can lead to a lack of depth in personal style. Instead of mindlessly buying into trends, it is important to take an intentional approach and focus on developing a diverse and meaningful wardrobe that reflects one's own taste and lifestyle.
The Desire Archive and Mindful Shopping
Keeping a desire archive rather than a wish list can help to navigate the temptation to make impulse purchases or chase after fleeting trends. By documenting desired items and revisiting them after a period of time, it becomes apparent that many things were not as important or necessary as initially believed. Mindful shopping involves thoughtful consideration of purchases and valuing experiences over material possessions.
Dismantling Thinness and Personal Style
Personal style should not be limited to a specific body size or shape. Dismantling the association between thinness and personal style is important for inclusivity and breaking away from harmful beauty standards. Decoupling the idea of personal style from societal expectations of thinness allows for a more inclusive and body-positive approach to fashion.
The Pressure to Create Content for Different Audiences
The speaker discusses the challenge of deciding what content to produce based on different target audiences. They mention that when narrating their own outfits, they may not speak as much about its value and helpfulness to others. However, when making advice videos and styling clients, there is a need to consider the individual needs and preferences of viewers. The speaker also expresses the importance of moving towards personal styling to help individuals with their unique style challenges, such as fatphobia and ageism.
The Influence of Thinness and Youth Culture
The podcast episode explores the influence of thinness and youth culture on social media, particularly in the realm of style. The speaker talks about how social media algorithms tend to target younger, thinner individuals, which can create a perception of what is fashionable and acceptable. They also discuss the experimental nature and permissiveness of style trends for thin bodies, while often imposing strict rules on larger bodies. Additionally, the speaker delves into the pressure to constantly reinvent oneself and stay relevant, particularly in the pursuit of staying young and cool. They highlight the importance of embracing age and allowing personal style to evolve over time.
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Chelsea sits down with vintage reseller, content creator, and stylist Heather Hurst (AKA @pigmami) to discuss what creating personal style really looks like in a world obsessed with cheap imitations.
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