Fashionably Bald (blogger's challenge)

For Miss Shellbee...

quote is from "I Am Not My Hair" by India.Arie (see video below)

A RL moment leading to SL expressionism: When I was little, I wanted nothing more than to sport a ginormous afro.  For a long time I rocked the afro puffs; at least til I was about seven years old.  That summer, while I was visiting family in my mamma's hometown, my aunts took a really poorly made straightening comb to my hair, because they didn't know what to do with my "naps." I was tender-headed and my wincing and crying over the pain from when they tried to comb through my thick, tightly curled mane was simply too much for them to bear. Enter phase one of the evolution of my hair.  When I returned home that summer, my mother was furious.  She couldn't believe I would LET them touch my hair (dude...I was seven for Pete's sake! You listen to your elders then...duuuuuuuuuuh!) and ruin its natural courseness with a straightening comb. Moving on, since then, I have rocked braids, then relaxers with long hair and eventually just kept it pulled back. I remember going to my mom one day and telling her I wanted to cut it all off. I wanted it as close to the skin as possible; I intended to go natural.  She refused.  I told her to help me or I'd do it myself.  So in her attempt at "controlled" assistance, she cut my hair down to a mushroom cut (ew).

A few days later, she landed in the hospital with complications from an operation from long before. While she was gone...first thing I did was run to the barber shop and chopped every lick of my hair off.  When she saw me, she snorted and simply replied, "I knew you were gonna do that...just couldn't wait til I was in here, huh?"  I nodded happily and stuck out my tongue; she laughed. Since then, I have only gone back to relaxed hair maybe once or twice. Otherwise...I wear what I have now: my natural afrolicious afro (or a short baby afro depending upon I cut it). My mom STILL gives me crap about it LOL.

I've always wondered what I'd look like with just a plain old to-the-skin bald look; but lacked the bravery to try it. Insert Second Life.  For the longest time, even in here I couldn't find a good way to express that desire to rock a baldy.  Every time I tried, someone would tell me it didn't look right. So I never did it. Then skins with hairbases came out. I was elated beyond belief.  I found a skin that let me rock a really short do without having to buy any more hair (Yay me (though I do still buy hair and wear it regularly :P)!).

Then late last night, I read Fashionable Bald (blogger's challenge) from the feeds, which led me to the article on Coffee Smoke.  Those two posts rejuvenated my desire to strip down the dome and rock a baldy and knowing someone out there may be going through this made me proud to do so. Sporting a bald head is just as fashionable as rocking a fly boa around the neck, wearing a cap to cover up, pasting a bow on it (yes, I have seen this IRL) or even...rocking a wig like we often do by wearing hair inworld ;) I chose to leave my dome bare because simply put: bald...is beautiful.  It brings out so many other features on one's face that you can't help but look someone in the eye when they have no hair to focus on. 

To Miss Shellbee: you are a brave woman.  Your journey will be something and a half and I don't envy your position. My thoughts and prayers will be with you as you go on this journey and I'm glad someone gave me a snapshot of you in so few lines.  Your friend's love for you and support of you is awe-inspiring.

As I created my picture to show my support, I was reminded of India.Arie's "I Am Not My Hair". There is a section where she speaks of a woman going through chemotherapy and later being on television, eyes sparkling, bald as the full moon shining.  That image...has always made me smile.  So today's blog and the song are dedicated to you, Miss Shellbee, for you will always be beautiful.

xo
Miss K

"I Am Not My Hair" by India.Arie

(double click video to see outside of post)

zee fashions:

top in background: from the white camisk/dress: [Arachne] Modesty - White

top in standing pose: *Urbanista* Thalia Dress - white

jeans: *Urbanista* *Real Ripped Jeans" black

boots: !Drakke! "Restraint RLV" Ankle Boots(White)

jewelry: Mariposa: Simplicity: White Pearl set by Felicity Winslet (store is closed)

makeup:  .:Glamorize:. Crystal Kiss Lips - Cabernet Merlot

the rest: yeah, no...sorry (well...not really lol) :P

poses used:
glitterati - into the black (prop) & breast cancer awareness poses

New Sexy From Graves!

So this one time (last night) I was kinda tired of shopping in world and decided that I would take a peek and see if anything caught my eye via the Marketplace.  I have to say that recently I have been finding some GREAT NEW content creators this way!  I know most people are not impressed with listing fees, and all the changes that the Marketplace made in 2010, but as one of those people who disliked it at first, I have quickly adapted to the new way of  “easy” shopping and have actually found some amazing items from shoes, to skins, to accessories, and even houses!  *yes my newest addiction is buying houses*  So I do have a point, I like to ramble as you already know.

So last night I head on to Marketplace and look at the new listed items, on the first page was this HOT SEXY number from Graves, and it hit me like *BAM* right in my face, my eyes were immediately drawn to the add, and I HAD TO HAVE IT!!!!!  In my OCD shoppingness and need to get a better deal, I knew Graves was in world and promptly TP’d to the store to find out that this is not the only new release, there are about 3 of them, all equally sexy, but this one screamed my name.  Before you ask, yes the price listed on Marketplace is also the price being sold at in world (since I do know there are some content creators that give a discount to those items purchased in world for various reasons such as traffic generation etc).

Let me introduce you to:

GRAVES Operative

As you would expect from any Graves item, this is complete with a multitude of layers and all the extra prims.  Also included are glasses (not the ones pictured though).  Earrings, and 2 versions of a belly chain – one with a key card and one without.  The blouses come in solid white or sheer (see through), and the shirt collar comes with or without the tie.  Personally I think the tie adds some masculine sexy to a highly feminine ensemble.

So if you are looking to be a Secret Agent, Business woman, heck, even a Domme, this outfit is up your alley!  But don’t just take my word for it.  The picture does this no justice, I totally *gasm’ed when I put it on, and you will too!

NEW Conners Sheer Tops

Well hello again fellow bloggers, readers, and fasionistas!  I know 3 posts in a row, what the heck am I on right?  Seriously though, I know my blogging was seriously lacking in 2010, but I am turning a new leaf on many aspects of my SL and my RL, and well this is one of them.  I am aiming to blog at least 2 times a week this year to make up for lost time, and to not limit it to just fashion.  Fashion is always at the base of course, but there are so many other things that enrich our SL lives that we can incorporate them all together.  I always enjoyed to blog, but have not had any inspiration as of late, however this morning I did!  *Thank you by the way*.   

Today I bring you the newest release from Connors!  It is a cute sheer top that has a low dip in the back and open sides on the sleeves.  It comes in 4 patterns/colours, which are amazing, and at $150L a piece they are also quite affordable.  I went for the red leopard, and the green camo.  I REALLY like this top, so much in fact that I had to blog its awesomeness.  You can wear it with or without the bra underneath (which is included). 

The ONLY fail I have to comment on is the fact the bra layer is only on the undershirt layer.  This meant I had to do some rearranging of my tattoos to complete my look.  This item would be better suited if the bra was made on all layers.  But to each their own, the tops – still ROCKS.  They are cute as hell and I think you need to go check it out and get one for yourself, hell, get them all they are well within the affordable range for those of us who are frugal when it comes to our well earned lindens.

Suite is wearing:

Connors: New Sheer Top, Rozoregalia: Gazellver Necklace, SOREAL: CityStep Sneaks, LINC: Low Cut Jeans.  Hair from Truth, and everything else remains unsaid *winks*