Super happy you posted this! I don’t think removing filler or “filler fatigue” is actually a move in the right direction of deconstructing beauty trends/industry. I honestly see it as another trend, like buccal fat removal. In 3-4 years, I can imagine a discussion just like this one, except we will read that individuals miss their cheek …
Super happy you posted this! I don’t think removing filler or “filler fatigue” is actually a move in the right direction of deconstructing beauty trends/industry. I honestly see it as another trend, like buccal fat removal. In 3-4 years, I can imagine a discussion just like this one, except we will read that individuals miss their cheek fat and are turning to fillers for help.
should beauty standards be reclassified as extreme beauty standards? there’s no middle ground! (super skinny/super thick or BBL), and of course like you always point out so beautifully in your posts, there’s absolutely no room for aging. It’s the enemy.
I listened to the Maybe Baby podcast episode you were on when you mentioned Tressie Cotton (love her), and how she wrote about beauty standards being a proximity to whiteness (absolutely true). But now, I feel like in addition to being a proximity to whiteness, the beauty standard is so extreme, it becomes unreachable by the masses. And when more and more people participate in extremity, the standard is ultimately replaced by a new extreme— one that is still exclusive, expensive, and exploitative (looking at you beauty industry!).
Why is an unattainable standard chased and admired and desired if it will be replaced by another new trend/standard?
I’m very passionate about this, obviously, and I have you to thank Jessica. Thank you for all your writing and analysis. I hope to pitch and write an article soon about this❤️
I love all of these points!! Especially this: "In 3-4 years, I can imagine a discussion just like this one, except we will read that individuals miss their cheek fat and are turning to fillers for help." This will 100% be our reality in a couple years. Can't wait to read your article xx
Super happy you posted this! I don’t think removing filler or “filler fatigue” is actually a move in the right direction of deconstructing beauty trends/industry. I honestly see it as another trend, like buccal fat removal. In 3-4 years, I can imagine a discussion just like this one, except we will read that individuals miss their cheek fat and are turning to fillers for help.
should beauty standards be reclassified as extreme beauty standards? there’s no middle ground! (super skinny/super thick or BBL), and of course like you always point out so beautifully in your posts, there’s absolutely no room for aging. It’s the enemy.
I listened to the Maybe Baby podcast episode you were on when you mentioned Tressie Cotton (love her), and how she wrote about beauty standards being a proximity to whiteness (absolutely true). But now, I feel like in addition to being a proximity to whiteness, the beauty standard is so extreme, it becomes unreachable by the masses. And when more and more people participate in extremity, the standard is ultimately replaced by a new extreme— one that is still exclusive, expensive, and exploitative (looking at you beauty industry!).
Why is an unattainable standard chased and admired and desired if it will be replaced by another new trend/standard?
I’m very passionate about this, obviously, and I have you to thank Jessica. Thank you for all your writing and analysis. I hope to pitch and write an article soon about this❤️
I love all of these points!! Especially this: "In 3-4 years, I can imagine a discussion just like this one, except we will read that individuals miss their cheek fat and are turning to fillers for help." This will 100% be our reality in a couple years. Can't wait to read your article xx