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Harriet Hadfield's avatar

This is one of the main reasons I’ve been on a sabbatical from IG since May, and I really don’t miss it. It’s also why I started my 365 no buy challenge, 215 days in and I’m the most creative I’ve ever been with my wardrobe. I feel really at home in my clothes and appreciate the mental clarity of being able to determine why I like what I like, vs being told what I should like if that makes sense?

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Sydney Engelhart's avatar

Ok this is AMAZING. I need to do this!!! Even for a month haha. I have more in my closet than usual right now and it makes getting dressed way harder you’d think it would be the opposite. Easier to get creative without the noise for sure

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lexi ioannou's avatar

THIS!

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Sydney Engelhart's avatar

<3333

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AA. Adams's avatar

Completely agree with this, I stopped sharing on instagram a few years ago…I was just done, and wanted my anonymity back, I’m a private person in general and despite it being lucrative it felt like it was machine that wanted to much from me. I do enjoy sharing, and helping others with fashion, home decor ect, but have really enjoyed the peace of stepping away from being so entangled with social media more! Substack has been a breath of fresh air, I can share a little here and there but there’s no pressure, and alot of privacy.

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Sydney Engelhart's avatar

Absolutely!!! Anonymity <33333

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Lauren Z's avatar

Yes yes yes to this

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Sydney Engelhart's avatar

Thank you for reading! So glad it resonated

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Caroline Carter's avatar

In the real world (not on social media), how does one kindly not reveal the source of their item when asked?

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Glow Up Girls Blog's avatar

I do believe somethings must be gatekept. Like your signature scent, How you mix and match your perfumes to create the way you smell should be an individual thing. Your scent is like your personal brand.

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betty lee's avatar

I've read several posts now, I think you are my favorite read of recent. Your writing is always clever, thought provoking and on point with the thoughts in my head!

Thank you!

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CARA BROONER's avatar

It’s like you read my mind!

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Casabel Blog's avatar

Such a great article! Enjoyed reading it and your perspective!

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The Island Hopper's avatar

Google lens is part of this too. You can identify items with a rudimentary photo.

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Erica Graciela's avatar

* this resonates* I’m kind of on my journey of leaving Instagram, I want to shop my own closet and create more than I consume. I’m excited to document outfit formulas and touch grass and be inspired by living. If 2025 women become more mysterious, I’m okay with that! Resource sharing can extend to so many different areas outside of fashion.

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Julia Hondros's avatar

Syd, I love this. We've lost the power of taking inspiration and making it our own, finding our own twist to it. I've talked about this with a very small group of people who get it. Beautifully said!

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Monica hustead's avatar

super observant & self awareness!

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Natalia's avatar

A 100% agree

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Giselle's avatar

Such a great article, I agree with what you wrote and that was a nice reminder.

I’m not following many brands or influencers on social media and I get the most inspiration from Pinterest where usually there’s not an entire outfit linked or from seeing people walking on the street or actually meeting new people at events.

It’s important to remain a bit individual :)

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Aubrey Bailey's avatar

100%. wish we could go back sometimes. it’s hard to not share everything when you’re seeing everyone share everything! thank you for this reminder/reality check for me.

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Sydney Engelhart's avatar

Totally agree it’s so hard! Wish we could go back too everything was so simple

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