I wore this outfit mid last week. This is a style that I often wore 2 years ago, as my homage to Edie Sedgwick. Edie is a dark character that I relate to. This was a look from my emaciated, platinum blonde, drug addled period making it all the more Edie-eerie. Back then I would’ve worn it with just the top stretched long over black tights. On this day I was feeling depressed and unorganized. I was trying to figure out what would make me feel better. Getting ready for the day + a photoshoot felt like a good idea. I think it is interesting that on this day I chose this look- 1.) because it is easy for me, it’s a look I have done many times and 2.) because it is a piece from my past and quite emotional. That part of it felt good, perhaps it helped me process what was going on presently.
In the end, the voice that said I needed this was right. It did feel good to put on this old mask and the photoshoot itself re-engaged me. I think what I needed to feel was back in my body, in the moment. I was very active during this shoot and that did the trick, I felt more myself. It helped me to become aware that I was feeling depressed but also to alleviate some of the darkness.
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fabulous. oh how i love edie.
I love her too. I just watched part of a documentary. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVRmt0J6JNg Of course sad stuff but a must see for any fan as Im pretty sure it is her that voices the whole thing.
i love how you captured the feeling of darkness being alleviated just by being aware of the depression.
i love edie… and i frequently doll myself up in things that are comfortable and nostalgic when i’m not feeling so hot.
You are so gorgeous. I love the large photo with the mirror in the background.
mirrors do magic for smaller spaces!
Naomi, I think it is an interesting point you bring up about wearing things that are comfortable and nostalgic when we are feeling down. I wonder what that does for us besides the obvious nostalgia it evokes? If it is from a time that we know was darker or not so great then maybe it is the unconscious reaching out that something is wrong. Also then it could be somewhat of a small cry for help to those who are close to us. Regardless sometimes nostalgia just feels good, I think it can be therapeutic.