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Along with a splash of personal aesthetic, Ariana Greenblatt captioned an Instagram photo by humorously saying that her identity depended on this quintessence of vintage: the iPhone 5. The actress put this out there with a funny caption and an ancient device for her adoring and nostalgic fans to cheer for the charisma of this mami.
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In simple terms, Ariana Greenblatt + iPhone 5 = A Whole Mood. This young lady of blockbuster hits stopped for a quiet moment of joy; today she has posted a picture permitting a straight line of time travel to a less serious era. The caption consists of a kaomoji face plus the words; “It’s not me without my iphone 5,” which is purposely placed; it was a cry for a very specific kind of curated authenticity that the audience quite intuitively picked up on. This isn’t about the up-to-date tech; it’s about an attitude.
The reaction was nearly instantaneous and overwhelmingly positive. Another user put into words what everyone was thinking, “the phone is so cute and so are u obv”. This combination of acknowledging the strange little accessory and the person holding it is truly what made the post resonate so deeply. Another comment added to the delightful confusion about the snack in the photo: “do we think that was a really good banana or so bad.” Instances like this turn a simple post into a shared experience, creating human moments that fans get into.
Full swing with the blues of the nostalgia factor. “We’ve all just time-traveled,” commented one witness-it being the perfect explanation of the vibe that the image sent out. Choosing an iPhone 5, which feels pretty ancient today in tech years, is definitely an aesthetic move taking you way back into some pre-algorithm web days when things seemed so much simpler. Another fan said, “The lens quality is giving 2018 and I love it,” in reference to how the almost grainy, less-than-perfect image quality is an appeal in itself, wide rejection of glib content.
Most of the compliments to Greenblatt’s realm of personal style came from elsewhere than the phone. “i love how you always eat with your rings,” said much of the rings. That almost absurd observation indicates a definitely clear personal brand. Another user just stated an observation: “That button shirt is sooo coraline coded,” which throws in the pop-culture reference to the iconic animated character known for her unique style. That, actually, is the proof of her influence-how she has inspired not only a verbal acknowledgment of admiration but will allow for a more creative association.
Possibly the best responses demonstrating the desire to emulate Greenblatt’s effortless spirit came in the form of “I aspire to be as authentically myself as you are 😩,” followed immediately by another fan agreeing, “Me to mami.” That really nails it. It’s not that people want to be famous; it’s the desire to have that same confidence and unique self-expression. Another scent of an unofficial fan said, “you’re iconic i want to be u,” being far from vague and very potent.
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This post even initiated some practical queries, one pleading, “BUT HOW DID YOU GET UR IPHONE 5,” a genuine inquiry into how to pull off such a retro-chic aesthetic. Whereas one must always be leaning toward newness, Ariana Greenblatt’s embrace of old, slightly awkward, and personally meaningful feels like a breath of air. It reminds one that style is never about what is in fashion; rather, style is about what feels true to you, even if that means keeping a phone for ten years. She has built that bond by simply being herself, and honestly, it works!
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