NAKED AND NOT ASHAMED

Hi Beautifuls!

Remember my post on the vivacious & fab Miriam who just so happened to be a practicing nudist?.
While living in New York City, she remains clothed. But, as said on the show, she does visit nudist camps and retreats.


Now seeing as I was raised in the typical Southern Bible Belt household where keeping your ass covered at all times was a requirement, I initially assumed that Miriam was going to be quite …weird. She was actually quite sweet, joyful and funny. As I watched her particular episode of “What Not to Wear”, I was intrigued by her “freeness” and even more so, by her total acceptance of her body.

Her reasons for becoming a nudist were a direct result/reaction of a 7-yr controlling relationship in which she was dictated to cover it up in a super conservative way. She was never allowed to express herself or have her own style or decision in dressing. So once the chains were broken she let it all hang out-literally.

I have to admit that I highly respect the positive body image that she has. And I must admit that I’m sort of embarrassed that I’m not quite there with my own body. (And yes, I am one who, for the most part, appreciates Eryka Badu’s “Window Seat” video). I love the thought of having total self-acceptance, the physical along with all personality quirks. I love the thought of being totally transparent. I envision these attributes to be quite freeing.

Miriam has inspired me. Uh, not saying that I’m ready to strip down to my b’day suit and head to the nearest nudist/naturalist camp. But I am moved to purposely take time, look in the mirror and accept & love every dimple, dent, scar, stretch mark, bump & ridge that is on my body as beautiful.


Can you say that you like what you see when you’re standing in front of a mirror stark naked? Or are you bound by the attributes that you think are “unpretty” based on societal constructs? Do you even bother to look?.... Or have you visited a nudist/naturalist camp, retreat or beach?

Do Share.



I can imagine the feeling of it. Not being constrained to social mores and opinions but being free to be totally open, physically, socially and spiritually.

Naked and not ashamed.

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TLC'S WHAT NOT TO WEAR ~ MIRIAM

As a devout fan of TLC’s What Not To Wear , I was so impressed to watch a natural-haired diva grace, and most importantly, leave the show…with nary a strand touched by a flat iron or straightening comb.


A beautiful spirit, by the name of Miriam, went through a fashion intervention/transformation that was quite impressive. When I saw the target for the show, I instantly fell in love with her hair.

**Sorry I couldn't find a better picture(s), but her hair was gorgeous even before.**
 
Her hair was gorgeous. I immediately wanted to know how long her hair had been chem-free or if she ever had a relaxer. How long had she been growing it? And how she was caring for it? It was so healthy and beautiful. Surprisingly enough, Ted Gibson (current WNTW hair artiste) respected the hair. Woo hoo!! No flat iron. No relaxer. He applied a beautiful reddish-brown color to her hair and gave it a more modern cut. (Between you and me, I preferred her hair shape before.)


Now some of you may be wondering why I’m making such a big to-do out of this. Well, given WNTW”s hair styling history, leaving a curly, coily, wavy and/or kinky haired person’s texture alone is a rarity. Under usual circumstances (or should I say in the past), the first thing they want to do is straighten it. Giving the overall impression, from the show, that you can’t be fashionable, beautiful or your best you without straight hair. Boo.
So yes, I was pleasantly surprised and happy with the outcome of the show.



P.S. Miriam is a practicing nudist. That’s a whole other post. *wink*

Have an awesome Tuesday!

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