I LOVE MY BODY!Please understand that RIGHT NOW! I have a few things I don’t particularly like…everyone does. Now, as I continue in this post, please refrain from assuming that I have a low body image, low confidence, or that I am talking bad about myself. I am a full figure girl. That means I have hips, thick thighs, a bit of a belly, and BOOBS! I got boobs GALORE!Acknowledging these things means accepting that I am a bit bigger than the average 21-year-old and that in fashion terms I am a plus size chick.
None of this is damaging to me or the way I feel about myself, what is damaging is the fact that I am unable to express my thoughts about fashion to most people without being told to stop talking bad about myself or that I need to have more confidence…that I “need to love my body.” I ALREADY DO BITCH!
Now, on to the point of this lovely little rant 🙂
I have been trying for way too long to come up with a cute rave outfit that hid my problem areas while emphasizing my…assets…a task that has proven quite difficult. The fashion industry in itself rarely caters to bigger women, and as far a rave fashion goes…ha! I’ve had no luck at all finding anything even remotely suitable online, loads of belly flaunting, ass showing skimpy outfits… these things do not work with my body! I have boobs. They are what needs to be shown off, but every top that shows off how nice my boobs are also shows off how pasty white my belly is (I’m a lifeguard who sees no use in tanning beds)!
So this is my plea…is there anyone out there who can help me find rave cloths for girls who aren’t comfortable sporting midriff tanks or lingerie? Please share the names of websites or stores in comments! I will love you forever ❤
On a happier note, I finally figured out how to make my cyberlox look right, and I have become OBSESSED with kandi! Look for my next post for some pics of both ❤ ❤ ❤
Note: Guys, unless you are truly interested in how I managed this look, you may just want to skip this post. It is nothing but icky nasty girl stuff 😉
Side view of the entire ‘hawk!
Today, I decided to experiment with a new hairstyle for future raves. Every rave, every year, I have the same issue. I show up with my hair down and looking sexy, only to tie it up twenty minutes later into a sloppy ponytail/bun to keep it from ending up stringy, sweaty, and clinging to the back of my neck. Attractive, no? I’m telling you – I am tired of it! So, to YouTube I went, confident I could find a tutorial to suit my ever-developing search for my signature rave look.
I’ve had the idea of wanting to try a faux-hawk for some time now, but with the amount of hair I have (which is a lot) and how thick it is (which is VERY), I wasn’t sure how to pull it off. I attempted it once on my own using a poorly constructed video tutorial and, 50 bobby pins and many curse words later, it ended badly.
The faux-hawk couldn’t have turned out better for my first attempt – considering I didn’t use hairspray or any sort of gel to construct it (I had to go to work shortly after and didn’t want my hair gummed up, nor would my manager have appreciated me showing up with a mohawk and crazy makeup). Next time, I will most certainly slick the ponytail back to just give it a bit more contrast next to the curly ‘hawk hair, as well as try curling the hair with my straightener rather than with a curling iron. All of my curls fell out pretty quickly, as curls in my hair made by a curling iron typically do. It sounds crazy, but I swear by the fact that the curls I make by manipulating my straightener are more impressive and hold much better than those made by a curling iron.
Close-up!
As for my eye makeup, I just found every bright color eyeshadow I had and simply had fun with it. I also rediscovered my liquid eyeliner – I can’t believe I ever forgot it! If you are interested in how I did my eyes, please comment and I would be more than happy to elaborate. =)
I plan to wear this at the next rave I go to. It withstood the headbanging test as I stupidly danced about my room, and thus has earned my approval. I intend to weave some LED fiber optic hair into the look, and/or stick some glowsticks in it somehow.
How about you ladies? Or gents, if you read through this to the end – what is your signature raving look? Post pics! I want to see!
With her arrival, Aary brought a chance for me to escape normal life…something that was much-needed! While we visited and she told me amazing stories about her trip, we filled our free time with listening to music, making kandi, watching cartoons, and all the other glorious activities of us Nerd Girls.
For those of you who don’t know, Kandi refers to jewelry made from those little plastic beads everyone played with as a child (pony beads). It is a very popular trend in rave culture, and since Aary’s mom is super crafty, they had TONS of them around the house. One passing thought about making kandi, and we were set up with an arsenal of pony beads 🙂 A few hours and several *bleeps* later, these are the results of our first ever kandi creations:
At last, I find some time to sit down and truly evaluate the awesome that was April 19, 2012! Especially since Dayglow JUST released the aftermovie for it, I don’t think there could be a more perfect time. =) If you aren’t aware of what Dayglow is, click heeeeeerrrrrrrreeee.
So, I’m sure I speak for both Tingle and myself when I say Dayglow was FREAKIN’ FANTASTIC. More so than my first time around! The evening started with Tingle and I being separated from each other (sad face) because I had VIP tickets while she had general admission, thus we were in two completely different areas while waiting for entry. I honestly never thought I’d get to see her among the thousand people that were lined up, sporting their finest all white attire.
Me and my half of the gang, waiting in the VIP line!
I, of course, was beside myself with anticipation. You can ask any of my friends, I was practically shaking I was so pumped up with adrenaline. I was even bouncing around randomly tackling some of them: “OMG OMG OMG,” was about all I could utter as I bounced around the front of the VIP line.
After waiting two hours for the doors to open, they FINALLY let us in. I received my backpack complete with glasses, tshirt, paint voucher, dog tag, and CD and RAN inside to to get to the front row and KEEP myself there. Which I did quite successfully =). I’m sitting there, taking in the pre-show sights and music when, lo and behold, my Tingle tackles me! She had RACED to the front of the stage as soon as she got in the door from the general admission line and found us! And thus, we were reunited! Unfortunately, NONE of the pictures she and I took together turned out due to all of the flashing lights and such :(.
The show was phenomenal. Tingle and I remained rooted in the front row the ENTIRE time. They had multiple different DJs and acrobatic acts, all of which were more dazzling than the the ones before them. Furthermore, I was MUCH more covered in paint than I was my after first go at Dayglow. This was partially due to the fact I never removed myself from the line of fire in the front of the paint cannons. It was mostly due to the fact that I was targeted not once, but TWICE when it came to being doused in paint. The first time, they pointed a steady jet stream of lime green paint straight at the area Tingle and I were dancing in for a good few seconds, DRENCHING us instantly =). Second, a certain AWESOME employee of Dayglow DUMPED a bucket of paint on me at the end of the show. Needless to say, I was MORE than covered by the end of the night. I AM STILL PULLING PAINT OUT OF MY EARS PEOPLE. ITS BEEN A MONTH. A MONTH since this show. I meticulously clean my ears everyday too. I think its safe to say, I GO HARD IN THE PAINT!!! If you don’t believe me, just look at this photo I took when I finally got back to my dorm:
Keep in mind that this picture was taken after I had not only slopped paint EVERYWHERE on the way to the car (including an unfortunately placed wall that I decided to put my body prints on), but also after a good chunk of the paint had been absorbed by my car seat covers. My car door and steering wheel still sport the colors lime green and hot pink quite proudly, as I do not have the heart to remove reminders of such an awesome night from my presence. Plus it looks cool.
As for the headliner, Dada Life, they were as amazing on stage as their songs are. The entire night was absolute electric. I meet the greatest people and make the most awesome and wonderful friends at Dayglow. If you get the opportunity to go, take it. It is the most fun I have ever had. Its not often you get to have such pure, unadulterated fun. This is my drug people – these are the kind of experiences I live for.
Check out the aftermovie – it was epically shot by a wonderful human being that I am very proud and humbled to claim as my friend. His twitter is awesome too, if you like his work (and even if you don’t, I still think you should) follow him @MrFrazier.
They have an after-party after every show. Next time, I’ll be there. No questions asked.
So I kinda lied about the whole cosplay/Assassin’s Creed post. I was goign to do that, then I realized that DayGLOW is in four days, and I’ve psyched myself to the point where I’ve no interest in talking about ANYTHING else in my post.
This post will be the first of at least two or three for April 2012 involving the world of DayGlow. For those who are unaware as to what DayGlow is, please direction your attention to the video link below. Go ahead, I’ll wait.
No, we do not live in Miami. But this is the trailer I show everyone because it shows pretty much everything. ITS A HUGE FUCKING PAINT PARTY RAVE. This is LITERALLY what I live for. Bass drops, getting messy, and HOURS of dancing. I have never felt more alive than when I was at DayGlow in October 2011. And it’s happening again. Thursday. BUT BIGGER. The first time they were in town, it was experimental and they didn’t put a TON of resources into the show – and it was phenomenal.
So now they’ve returned – bigger and better than before! Dress code still applies – YOU MUST wear a white tee. And the girls get scantily clad 😉 HUGE headliner: Dada Life!! They are phenomenal. Check out one of their hits here:
Anyway, Tingle and I will be there for their “Life in Color” tour. I’m rocking VIP tickets, of course. With VIP tickets to DayGlow, you get rushed entry, a backpack, a tshirt, a bottle of paint, a wristband, shades, a cd, and a towel (for wiping off excess paint). So I am incredibly excited. Here’s the trailer for this Thursday’s event. I’m skipping class for this. We will be in the front row, and it will be awesome.
And us, after the show!
Stay tuned for our experience with the show on Thursday!