J. Danielle
@jasminedanielle
strategist. writer. tinkerer. hobby hobbyist.
J. Danielle
lettersfromthebside.substack.com
For, if one is aware that these know-hows will naturally, yes, automatically, arrange themselves into creative and productive patterns in response to human necessity and demand— that is, in the absence of governmental or any other coercive master-minding—then one will possess an absolutely essential ingredient for freedom: a faith in free people.... See more
I, Pencil
Relates to O’Donahue’s assertion that knowledge/gifts are not merely for us alone.
In his 1967 book Society of the Spectacle , the French philosopher Guy Debord introduced the concept of recuperation: the process by which subcultural ideas and images become commodified and reincorporated into mainstream society. Throughout the 20th century, recuperation was achieved through mass media. It was done with the intent or effect of... See more
Terry Nguyen • Trends are dead
too many trends, not enought taste
would be interested in exploring this concept further: recuperation
Keep asking:
What emotion do I feel when I see this designer’s work — calm, tension, nostalgia, thrill?
What forms repeat across what I love — strong shoulders, column silhouettes, earthy tones, slick minimalism?
What textures make me pause — matte, glossy, tactile, sheer?
You’re training your brain to identify patterns of pleasure. That’s taste.
It’s nowhere near a capsule wardrobe, but it's madness contained. Me, concentrated. Every piece is either thoughtfully chosen or intentionally kept from a past life, things I plan to have forever and hopefully one day pass down to someone very lucky.
Pretending a fresh start is a good thing, or even possible, isn’t growing up — Los Angeles Times
too many trends, not enought taste
Taste as self preservation comes through in this article
The 21st-century single woman is the one who has to prove her complete humanity by performing her contentment. She is empowered; she’s badass; she slays. She might also grieve—but no one really wants to talk about that.
Recently saw a comment on a video of a woman dancing with her cat joking that this is why there’s no loneliness crisis for women. However, not sure that’s true. Society still can’t accept a single woman.