Category: Reflection
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Thinking more on appropriation, with a lens on Demna Gvalsia
Still thinking on appropriation. My thought is that there has to be a space where you can be inspired by the world around you. There is a space for blatant mimicry. There is also a space where you can manipulate what you see around you as a form of commentary. That is the space I…
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Reflection on cultural appropriation in fashion
The other day, I did a post about the controversy surrounding a Dior skirt, that uncannily resembles a Chinese style that is centuries old. That triggered me to start thinking of the idea of cultural appropriation more generally. I was going to post this the very next thing, but I was afraid of writing the…
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Thinking about what matters
I haven’t written in over a week. I had the idea to make a post on July 4, highlighting an American brand. But as you will see, it is not there. Why? Good question, and it is one that I am asking myself. I was interested in doing a deep dive into the topic but…
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Make today your special occasion
I just finished watching a TEDx talk, Change your closet, Change your life.” (I posted it below for your viewing pleasure.) It made me think about all the clothes I have that I have never worn. The pair of pants I bought for when I finally lost weight. The blouses I would wear once I…
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Whose opinion really matters?
I heard something that made me pause. So what I’m saying is that we should only take feedback and constructive criticism seriously when it comes from someone whose knowledge we respect, specifically on the topic they’re giving us feedback on. And even then, we have to carefully consider whether or not it fits us before…
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Worth doing badly
… if a thing is worth doing, it is worth doing badly. GK Chesterton There are a lot of things I would like to be able to accomplish, yet I stop myself from moving in those directions because I am not yet skilled in those areas. Why would I try speaking Spanish if I am…
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A bit of wisdom for a foolish day
In the beginning of 2022, I watched luxury fashion YouTuber Caitlyn Pawlowski’s video about the habits she’s dropping in 2022. One of them was working to become a version of herself that made sense to everyone but her. I originally watched the video and agreed, “Yeah, I’m dropping that too.” Spoiler, I have not dropped…
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Shift worry to a vision session
I am entering a transition period in my work, which then triggers making a transition in more aspects of my life. I am excited about exploring new possibilities, but uncertainty gives me nightmares (possibly literally). I am essentially starting with a blank slate to mold as a I choose fit. I can develop the skills…
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Fashioning a new self
It’s probably just me, but I have to admit, I have felt that I don’t deserve to dress better. You may be confused because two-thirds of the content on this site is fashion-related. Well, it is very easy to think about things from a far, rather than get involved. I have just felt I, me,…
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I had to go to the mall to get some words
I wrote the first draft for this post sitting in a mall. Yes, a shopping mall. It was the first time that week that I was able to focus and get words on the page. Maybe it was because I had nothing else to do while I waited, but it was probably the fact that…
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