I want to give a motivated shout out to not only hair and makeup as justifiable points of beauty, but to the art of dressing tastefully for one's body type. I've thought a lot about how beauty is all encompassing. People from all over the world generally enjoy looking confident, and big ups to women who dress in self empowering ways. I have had such an enlightening time getting to know the why's and how's that go into such a broad subject like beauty.
Conversations about being thin and pretty aren't heard when I ask about beauty might look like in the coming seasons. Bare midriffs aren't as much of Reno's culture as functional work clothes or coveralls can be. Getting notes from tattooed artists and opinions from skaters with facial piercings made me remember why I wanted to start blogging in the first place. Perhaps there are areas of beauty that need clarification, while other areas are more obvious. Networking itself is a beautiful thing.
Processing these things through the filter of what imI trying to express sometimes becomes more of a beast than a beauty. Some say it's only as good as your last look.
So, for Reno, what's a signature look, well, look like? What's a satisfying objective?
Landscape, Culture and Influence
I'm trying to steer away from too much style and fashion in this second half. Honestly though, what is the local look? Yes, Reno has music and food, but it's the look that Im trying to examine. How is it different from surrounding metropoli like Denver, Seattle or San Fran sexy? High society isn't a factor here, either.
Growing up here, its tough to clearly portray our diversity because it's so blessedly normal for me. Short, pink colored pixie cuts? A glam, go-go look? Country, flannel and boots college student? Check and check. There's a quiet confidence in Reno created by an edginess.
Maybe there's nothing mysterious about Reno beauty at all.
While an early Nevada look escapes the current scene, I have hope for styles of a prohibition or steampunk inspired ideal could emerge. I'm impressed, also, that the word "imperfection" has no place in the playground of Reno beauty. Cosmo and Elle can keep either side of America's coasts. As much as Northern Nevada tries to compete on a large metropolitan scale, the citizens and locals enjoy our quiet autonomy. Reno beauty is no exception.
A suntanned raccoon look matched by a snowboarder's tan isn't just desirable and envied by the less athletic, it's a badge. A dusty skinned torso and braided hair isn't just pushing a photo on a travel mag, its the normal wear for a DPW workaholic. While creativity flows through our art and music like the Truckee river, Reno beauty plays it practical and unique reflected through passionate culture. It's about comfort and function.
Beauty starts within and shouldn't be labeled.
Self worth is what matters. The personality of the Truckee Meadows sees a lot of trends ebbing and waning with each passing festival, crawl and year that rushes through town.
What's the appeal of Reno's true beauty? If it's the outsider's view of skaters in spaghetti tops and overactive pastels, heck, they wouldn't be wrong.
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