I truly believe if it had been in a different condition (slightly happier, less broken, without an inept criminal and his cronies controlling the US government) I probably would've just gone about my days, simply rolling out my Pride flag on my balcony, and not done this.
Fashion
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What is it with this year and death? Millions of people have been affected by Covid-19. Others by police brutality and racial, sexual, and gender injustice. On top of that, each of us has to deal with issues whose gravity only we can feel.
My teeth, my skin discoloration, and this scar have become the trifecta of my physical flaws. And for years and years, I've tried to accept them. I suppose I care less about them now as I've aged and settled quite comfortably in my own body. But sometimes when I see photos of myself that show my teeth or my hyperpigmentation or the scar, I'll feel self-conscious.
Glamping: a portmanteau for “glamor” and “camping,” but the “camp” part is Billie Porter camp because it makes more sense than Bear Grylls camp.
One aspect I'm not crazy about the new Wonder Woman habit is the boots. While I love the new armor-looking footwear with the practical and necessary knee and shin guards, I don't understand the wedges part. I hate wedges because they're so ugly, but running in heels can be dangerous and damaging to the body. Heck, wearing heels constantly will damage your body. Just ask Victoria Beckham.
Rarity is a fashion designer. She sews, loves gems (her cutie mark is three gems, GEMS I TELLS YOU), has a pet cat named Opalescence, always overpacks, hates mud and dirt (except when it’s at the spa), has a Transatlantic (an acquired, posh-sounding) accent, and says Edina-Monsoon things like “fabulous” and “sweetie” and “darling.” I can go on and on and on to tell you why I was (and still am) absolutely in love with her.
Glitter has its own place in the LGBTQ community. Its function has evolved from merely as make-up, to religion (such as Glitter + Ash where churches mark parishioners with glitter-infused ash on Ash Wednesday) and politics (with villains like Newt Gingrich and Michele Bachman being glitter-bombed by the Glitterati). And who can forget the iconic ruby slippers in the positively queer Wizard of Oz?
Batik is the pride and joy of (most) Indonesians, including me. There’s such a rich, artistic history and meaning behind this textile, and in some cases, it’s borderline superstitious – like when we’re not supposed to wear a batik pattern called “parang” (the dagger) to a wedding because it’s a weapon and would bring bad luck (ie: conflict) to the couple.
When it comes to fashion, I try to be completely vegan. Some glue for shoes are made from horse and other animals so it's a bit tricky. My obsession with luxury brands came to a grinding halt because I had been made aware of the horrible cruelty they inflict to harvest the skin and fur of animals. And I make sure my make-up is cruelty free.
Pride reminds us of those who'd come before us, of those who'd fought for us, of those who are still fighting, of those who'd been jailed or killed because of their sexuality. Pride affirms our existence. Pride reminds us of us. It took (some of us) so much blood and tears and time to accept ourselves, but we're here.