A WBT FIRST - MEETING OF THE MINDS - WHAT'S DA TEA RADIO

Tonight on Whats Da Tea Radio (http://www.blogtalkradio.com/da_tea) hosts Overall WBT Father Shady Prada (Follow Shady on Twitter) and Grandmother Susan Mizrahi (Follow Susan on Twitter) put together a Meeting of the Minds including some of the heavy-hitters and biggest enthusiasts in the WBT Ballroom scene. It included:

Icon Sean Ebony - Transman Realness
Legendary Overseer Khi Mizrahi - Butch Performance
Legendary Mother Aisha Prodigy-Iman - Women's Face
Legendary Father Kiron Ebony-Alpha - Transman Realness
Midwest Of The Year Mother Bunni Blahnik - Womens Body/SexSiren
Nina Divine-Revlon - Women Best Dressed and VA ballroom promoter
Mother Diva Monroe - Womens Face and Big Girls Body

Here's a brief synopsis of each speakers thought and subject:
Sean (organization) - Have a good short and long term goal and plan your steps.
Khi (preparation) - Strive to practice and be ready to battle all obstacles that come into your way.
Aisha (Self-awareness) - Be aware of what you can do and what you cannot and build on your strengths.
Kiron (Support) - Learn to bond and become one unit. Build a comraderie between one another.
Bunni (Experience) - Get yourself out there in order to build up your experience and allow your confidence to be seen.
Nina (Assistance) - Be open enough to allow yourself to be a help to others.
Diva (Networking) - Meet and introduce yourself. how what you're about, your intentions and allow people to know the real you.
Shady (Plan 2 Win) - Please bury the hatchet and allow shade to have its place on the runway in healthy competition. This is the time to bring back the fun!
Susan (Communication) - Open lines of communication to allow all to be on the same line.

If you would to listen to the archived call please long on to Whats Da Tea Radio (http://www.blogtalkradio.com/da_tea)

4th Annual Unity Ball Winner List

The 4th Annual Unity Ball: Love & War Edition
September 4, 2011
Hosted by Legendary Mother Jaimee Balenciaga, Legendary Mother Lady Blahnik-Iman & Mother Reign Moulin

WINNERS LIST

Foot & Eye Grand Prize: Bella 007
Womans Runway Grand Prize: Keva Moulin
Womans Sex Siren Grand Prize: Logan Evisu
Womans Face Grand Prize: Chula Moulin
Transman Realness Grand Prize: House of Balenciaga
Male Figure Sex Siren Grand Prize: Jamel Balenciaga
Butch Realness Grand Prize: Budah Balenciaga
Who's Zooming Who Grand Prize: Angel & Keva Moulin
OTA Hair Affair Grand Prize: Baby Doll Iman
Butch Body Grand Prize: Dani 007
Butch Face Grand Prize: Ron Blahnik
Butch Queen Runway Grand Prize: Legendary Econ Blahnik/Domingo Blahnik
Best Dressed Grand Prize: Maria 007
Womans Body Grand Prize: 007
Butch Queen Face Grand Prize: House of Balenciaga
Butch Up in Pumps vs. Fag Out Grand Prize: Mula 007 (Fag Out)
Team Realness Grand Prize: Budah Balenciaga & Shawn 007
Mini Grand Female Figure Big Girls Face Grand Prize: House of Mizrahi
OTA New Runway Grand Prize: Logan Evisu
OTA Vogue Femme Grand Prize: Domingo Blahnik

Grand Prize: House with the most wins (with a CATCH!)
The winners were not allowed to keep their own points. They had to give their points away to another house.

Grand Prize: The House of Blahnik

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE WINNERS!
The WBT Ballscene appreciates your participation!

The Iman Time Machine Ball Recap

NYC Pride marks the coming of the House of Iman annual ball and once again Overall Mother Aisha Iman gathered the bigwigs of community health organizations to sponsor a beautiful venue in order to throw the ball. Free HIV testing provided by H.E.A.T. with support from Hetrick-Martin Institute and GMHC women's program.

My disappointment started first with seeing the lack of support from not only the womens houses and walkers but from the mainstream and kiki scene. No ball will ever be a hit if a minimal amount of people show up or walk. Then it was elevated when seeing how many people showed up so many hours late. I, myself was late due to preparing for my sister's graduation party later on that night but the majority of people arrived at least 4-5 hours late and some even complained that the few categoris that were left were taking too long b/c they wanted to run off to attend a club event that night. If people would have arrived on time, the ball couldnt ended within enough time for all of them to go home, bathe, rest and get dressed to be at the club at a good time.

Ultimately, a ball us only as good as the support, participation and respect from the community is.

I would love to read some feedback from those who attended but for those who haven't attended... watch the following videos and "You Be The Judge"!


Best Dressed


Womens Face


Womens Sex Siren


Womens Body


Shoe & Bag


OTA Runway


Butch Realness



SOOOOOOO "You Be The Judge"...

SEX ON THE BEACH BALL FX CHEAT SHEET!

(ALL CATEGORIES MUST IN SWIMSUITS OR BEACHWEAR)


WOMEN
Sex Siren - (with a Prop)
Cliff Note: The prop is mandatory! Umbrella, beach ball, pail and bucket are cute props to use but step outside the box and be creative. This is a CASH category!

Body - (Model vs. Luscious vs. Athletic)
Cliff Note: Body is rump-shaking and booty-shaking. Model means slim and trim. Luscious means THICK. Athletic means toned and muscles.

Face - (Painted vs. Unpainted)
Cliff Note: Why paint your face in your typical make-up when you can go glossy and look wet? and if you're unpainted, why not use water to show the judges that God has painted you naturally?

*NEW CATEGORY* Nail Flair - (NO FRENCH!)
Cliff Note: You have ten fingers - GO OFF! Do designs on each one, have matching hands or maybe hands AND feet????? Hmmmm...

BUTCH
Body
Cliff Note: Butch body is MUSCLES - Arms, stomach AND LEGS!! Pose for the judges like bodybuilders. Please don't shake like the women... it's not very butch. This is a CASH category!

Face - (in colorful swimwear)
Cliff Note: Be a peacock and strut your stuff! Neons and bright colors - It IS Miami!

Sex Siren - (with a towel)
Cliff Note: How much sexy are YOU willing to expose to the judges? Remember that an attractive face is needed to sell sex; it IS what you see first!

Barber Shop Flow - (Fade vs. Dreads vs. Braids)
Cliff Note: Your only note is designs!!! Think creative haircut/designs!

TRANSMAN
Realness - (Unclockable, Undeniable, Unstoppable)
Cliff Note: Stealth. Period. ALL TRUE TRANSMEN KNOW WHAT I MEAN.

Sex Siren - (Make us wet without water)
Cliff Note: I think it speaks for itself...

OPEN TO ALL
Hat & Eyewear - (doesn't have to be a Label)
Cliff Note: Straw hats and Ray-bans - BORING!!! Cocoa & Breezy/Stevie Boi with custom headwear is CRUCIAL!

Best Dressed - (Pool/Beach Attire)
Cliff Note: Can you make a statement good enough for the water AND the red carpet? Our clue: Match head to toe or Coordinate prints with solids. Golds always look good with a tan.

Runway - (The Floor is Yours)
Cliff Note: Your walk I can't help you with but make sure you sell your outfit like it was Fashion Week. Its OTA runway so European (FF) walks against All-American (MF).

MINI GRAND
Butch Up In Pumps - (Borrowed, Old & New)
Cliff Note: Can you walk NATURAL in a pair of high heels and still be BUTCH? Hmmmm.... This is a CASH category!

GRAND PRIZE CATEGORY
Mr. & Mrs. Sex On The Beach (Team Sex Siren)
Cliff Note: Watch Team Sex Siren - ATL Awards

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official opinion or position of the ball promoters or hosts.

The House of Iman Presents The Time Machine Ball - June 25th, 2011

TIME MACHINE BALL
CATEGORIES

YEAR 3000
GRAND PRIZE RUNWAY OPEN TO ALL (OTA)
1. Open To All Runway: (Female Figures Vs. Male Figures) Your strut is on point
but can you take us full speed ahead to the year 3000! Bring us a futuristic runway effect that will make us know it.! 2 Trophies battle for the $$$

YEAR 2000
WHO IS ZOOMING WHO (OTA)
2. Who Is Zooming Who: Alicia Keys Is Singing ?No One? and is so much in love you exhibit your love in your unique coupling to the judges (Butch & Butch, Fem & Fem, BQ & FQ, Trans Man & Trans Man etc) 1 Trophy

90'S FLAIR
3. WOMENS SWITCH: Come out as a Thug and then bring us back that around the
way girl look and don?t forget your ?Door Knocker? earrings. 1 Trophy $$

4. OPEN TO ALL SHOE & BAG ATTACK: The brighter the better is very reminiscent of the early 90? so surprise us with the funkiest stilettos, sandals and sneakers with over complementing clutches and bags in summer worthy colors, remember it is the 90?s so the brighter the better. 2 Trophies Battle For the $$

80's PERFORMANCE

5. WOMENS PERFORMANCE: Take the floor in a look that exudes Appolonia, Janet Jackson, Taylor Dayne, Madonna, and any other 80?s iconic women, but remember your performance should be on point. 1 trophy $$

6. BUTCH VS. TRANSMAN PERFORMANCE: Let us see your sickening moves in an ovah unique graffiti T-shirt featuring your house name. 1 Trophy

7. BQ & FF - TEAM PERFORMANCE: In a colorful 80?s inspired team effect let?s see how you serve us a synchronized performance. 2 Trophies $$


70?s FACE
8. MINI GRAND WOMENS FACE (Light vs. Dark vs. Big Girls): Take us back to Studio 54 you are done ready to dance the night away with a hairdo to match, for example (Donna Summer, Dianna Ross etc), Recreate a memorable entrance that will take us back to the good old days. 3 trophies battle for the $$$

9. BUTCH FACE (Light vs. Dark vs. Big Boy): You have taken the time machine back to revolutionize race relations and gender biases so, serve that Carta in an over Black panther effect and don?t forget your poster with a positive message that speaks to he audience at large. 2 trophies Battle for $$$


10. FQ VS. BQ FACE: Bring us a Blacksploitation worthy look do your research, hint think (Foxy Brown, Super Fly, Dolomite etc...) 2 trophies Battle For the $$$


11. FEM AGGRESSIVE FACE: The 70?s was known for funky fashion can you serve us that lovely Carta dressed in a 70?s worth effect. 1 Trophy

40's, 50's & 60's Fashion
12. WOMENS BEST DRESSED: 40's, 50's & 60's pick any of those memorable era's, add your own unique twist, do your research and bring those classic looks to life. 1 Trophy. $$


13. BUTCH VS. FEM AGGRESSIVE BEST DRESSED: It?s the Grand Opening of the Cotton Club, what will you be wearing Dapper Don? Do your research and wow the judges. 2 Trophies battle for the $$


14. OTA BEST DRESSED COUPLE: Bring us a complementing look worthy of the Harlem Renaissance era will you capture the audience applause tonight. 1 Trophy

20'S & 30'S REALNESS
15. BUTCH REALNESS (Pretty Boy vs. Thug): The Stock Exchange has just crashed you have no money left, but your executive look inspired by the roaring twenties is on point (hint pin strips) props are a must. 2 Trophies battle for the $$


16. TRANSMAN REALNESS: Sir you have just done the unthinkable you have escaped Alcatraz state prison and you are in full prison uniform from that era. Do your research or you will be sent back and bring your props including a mug shoot. 1 Trophy $$


17. FQ REALNESS: In a 20's or 30's inspired look of your choice, but make sure you reflect the era as you serve your realness to the judges. 1 Trophy $$

BC Prehistoric Time
18. TEAM SEX SIREN: Adam & Eve are in the Garden of Eden can you recreate that tempting duo and don?t forget your apple for the judges.


19. MALE FIGURE VS. FEMALE FIGURE BODY: Can you use fruits, leaves and things from nature to cover your secret places think of Josephine Baker and make it hot. 2 Trophies Battle for the $$$


20. WOMENS SEX SIREN: Nature is full of cover ups grab a piece of nature and hide your secret places while tantalizing the judges with your sex appeal. 1 Trophy $$

2011 - The Final Frontier

Its finally a new year and the big question is... (drumroll please) is Roxi ever going to walk again?

Perhaps.

There comes a time when you miss the stage, the drama, the stunts, the ooohs, the aaaahs. I miss it. But is the scene I fought hard to upkeep, the same scene I would spend so much to surround myself with? That is the REAL question.

I won't pretend that there is no love lost because wholeheartedly, there is. There are people who have left a bitter taste in my life and made this joy unbearable to enjoy. It causes me to think of one thing I said to another who left their house and wondered; "What's left after the spotlight has faded?". My response was "What YOU make it to be".

There isn't a ball walker or promoter who hasn't destroyed a bridge in the scene. There isn't a person to ever walk who was chopped or sat down and hasn't thought: "This is MY last ball. I'm tired of the shade/people/antics/insert expression here". We ALL feel at a loss especially when we leave a house and find ourselves alone challenging what seems like a pack of wolves.

So where's the lesson Roxi?

The lesson is standing on your own two feet. Walking as a free agent (or should I say, STORMING as one) is a GIFT! You are able to encompass a greater goal than any concocted by a house: the goal of HAVING FUN!

This past Sunday, Legend Jaimee Balenciaga hosted her annual ball in Atlanta for MLK weekend. I believe this was the third annual function. How many 007s turned out? How many even showed up to learn something new or be a part of something different? I'm sure not nearly as many NEEDED or WANTED to be there.

The rules of the game stay the same but it's the demand of the walkers and spectators that change them. WE keep them going. WE keep them fair. WE keep them constant and if WE don't support, learn, encourage and pass it along, WE are at fault for dismissing a vital part of our culture, of our history.

I ask you to do MORE for the ballroom scene. Talk about it. Ask questions. Support them. Enjoy them. WALK THEM! We all get 15 minutes of fame, but baby, on that runway, it's seems like eternity. Go grab YOURS!

Follow me on twitter: @fortRox
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Email me questions about the ball scene: roxibangbang@gmail.com

xoxo
Roxi
(Stay free, agents!)

"STEPHANIE MILAN DAHHHHLING" - LEGENDARY OVERALL MOTHER STEPHANIE MILAN!

At the Evisu Ball last weekend I was fortunate enough to be stuck in the bathroom with my icon, Overall Mother Stephanie Milan. Stephanie has been walking this scene for almost 25 years and in my personal opinion (and the opinion of quite of few others) is the most elegant female figure to EVER do it. Stephanie has stormed a ton of categories and won more than a ton of trophies.

Sitting in the bathroom with her and having a GREAT conversation with her and Chris Milan opened a new view of my icon. She kiki'd on the girls, dismissed her loss of the night (SHE WAS ROBBED) and wished well numerous other walkers simply based on their dedication to the category and the scene. Honestly, I never laughed so hard in my life and I can see why the House of Milan lives for her, cradles her as their mother and runs to be by her side.

I can go on and on about the two hours I spent with her but I'd rather allow you to see her in her glory. Walking the hell out of fashion, elegantly displaying her face and pumping that hourglass figure.

Stephanie, this is my tribute to you!

"I DON'T BUY LABELS FOR A BALL. I DONT GIVE A SH*T ABOUT A TROPHY... I BUY THEM BECAUSE I LOVE TO FAB. I'M STEPHANIE MILAN DAHHHLING..."

xoxo
Roxi

















HER FINAL WORDS FOR THE LATEX BALL 2009

EVISU BALL RECAP VIDS

The Evisu Ball was probably the most highly anticipated ball since their debut of an awesome movie trailer at this years Latex ball. Below are some clips of the action:

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LEGENDARY FQ PERFORMANCE

POP THAT CHERRY! I promise it won't hurt... (well maybe a little haha)

A lot of people have been asking me about walking for the first time so here is my POP YOUR CHERRY campaign.

Virgin categories are ideal for you to consider if you're nervous about walking for the first time. They are designed to bring in people who haven't walked or haven't won so that you can start walking or to improve your serving technique. In a virgin category, known walkers/winners are not allowed to participate.

So what is needed if you're walking FOR THE FIRST TIME?

Knowledge - research your category first. Find out who slays the category you're interested and watch them. Much like children, be prepared to mimic what they do to get tens and add your own personal twist to it.

Effects - Most virgin categories ask you to come in white; others may not. Make sure you abide by the rules set for the category. Don't end up getting chopped for wearing the wrong thing before ever showing your skill or talent. (That's the part that hurts)

THE MOST IMPORTANT NEED IS: (drum roll please)

Confidence - it's your best asset. Judges smell fear. You must believe in yourself and be strong enough to be judged by others. It isn't easy to walk out in a large group of your peers and perform.

It is a humbling experience though should you be chopped though. Don't ever assume you failed. Virgin categories are designed to be a learning experience. You can be chopped for two things: wrong effect or you don't fit the category. Always keep in mind that judging is based on personal interpretation of the category and that one judge may not see you and another will. Should you ever get chopped, thank the judges for their vote and gracefully leave the stage. After the ball, ask the judge why you were chopped. They will be honest and tell you why. Take their critiques and use them to walk the next virgin category.

Don't let criticism stop you. Icons are icons because they have compete for 15+ years and have battled numerous people in various states. Legends are legends for 10+ years of battling and statements and stars as well. Point is: we all, regardless of years walking, have to adapt and improve in order to gain a higher title or Life.

SO YOU'VE DECIDED TO WALK. GREAT! HOW DOES A CATEGORY WORK?

The commentator will call the category and all those walking should come to top of the runway.

One by one (or however many the commentator requests) walk up to serve it to the judges.

If you get all tens from the judges, you stand to the side and wait for everyone else to walk and receive their tens or chops. Those who have received tens now enter battle zone where you battle one on one to get closer to the win.

If you get chopped, gracefully exit stage right BUT watch the remainder of the category. See what the others do so that you know what the judges liked and disliked. It'll help you for the next time.

With all that said, I encourage all those interested in walking a ball to take a risk and put yourself out there. Balls are meant to be fun and competitive at the same time.

Here are some virgin category video to watch so you can see clearly what happens. See you on the catwalk!

xoxo
Roxi


VIRGIN FACE


VIRGIN RUNWAY


VIRGIN VOGUE

"MY NAME'S BOND, JAMES BOND": Why being a fruitful 007 is your best first step.

Before you consider a house or start your own, ask yourself this: Am I producing results on my own merit? A house, much like a basketball team, thrives on the points that each member racks up and the participation of the team as a whole. So why be on a team if you don't care to play? No one ever strives to the benchwarmer!

A desired house member is a productive '007' or 'free agent' (they both mean you hold no affiliation to a house). Most house parents are looking for members that can be fine tuned, tweaked and slightly improved upon in order to uplift the house name as well as win trophies to continue their legacy. Some parents choose members on what could be while good parents choose based on what is good now and can be better later.

At one time, free agents ruled the ballscene having houses vie for their membership. Every house wants the next hot thing and if you never light your own match, you will never be hot. In this scene, it isn't who you know but rather who you sat down.

In the WBT scene, so many are nervous and fearful of rejection and refuse to build up enough confidence to compete. Some participate one or two times without a win and give up while you have others who study, research, practice and battle time and time again. Guess which of the three will turn heads and earn their Life...

SO HOW DO I GET NOTICED BY A HOUSE?

EASY... WALK! If you show that you are willing to dedicate the time and energy in yourself and put your best face forward, houses will stop and pay attention. They want you to give a challenge. It forces their members to step their game up and gives them a formidable opponent. No one ever wants to win by being the only one walking. How many people do you know train to win by forfeit? The objective is show your skills and get public interest and snag the attention of a house willing to help you go farther than you did on your own.

HOW DO I WALK?

Find a category that best suits your interest and research it. Do you have what it takes to pull the look off. Don't attempt to walk face if you have bad skin. Don't walk butch realness if you can't pass for a boy. Tone your body up for body categories or teach yourself to be tantilizing for sex siren. Find out who your competition is. Study them. Pick a ball you'd like to deal your hand at, gather the tools for your effect and enter the runway! Walking will fill you with anxiety but it's also a great pleasure to entertain the audience as well as proving to yourself that you can do it.

WHAT IF I'M NOT SURE WHAT TO DO...?

Let me help you. Starting Sept 15th, I am sponsoring THE FIRST "BANG BANG" ONLINE BALL! That's right, I'm sending the winner $100 out of my own pocket for the most creative and unique... (no, I won't spill the tea! You must wait until Sept 15th for more details).

HOW DO I ENTER THE CATEGORY? (ok. ok. I'll at least give you the contest entry details)

• Look out for my page posting on Sept 15th entitled "SHOT ME DOWN 'BANG BANG' BALL". There you will find the theme of the category.
  
  
• You must take a picture of your effect with a note that says "ROXI BANG BANG" and email it to ROXIBANGBANG@GMAIL.COM. Contest closes on Sept 30th.
  
  
• The top ten entries will be posted and YOU, THE PUBLIC must vote to select the winner. (How fair can that be?) Voting ends on October 15th and a winner will be declared! One Entry Per Person/Email! Multiple entries does not increase your chances of winning.
  

Pretty simple, huh? So subscribe by email below, spread the word and be ready to let your creative juices work for you on Sept 15th!

xoxo
Roxi

3rd Annual Unity Ball Video Clip

Hosted by: Legendary Mother Jaimee Balenciaga, Overall Mother Reign Moulin & Mother Chanel Prada
at
Loews Hotel
1065 Peachtree Street
Atlanta, Georgia, 30309

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"GET YOUR HAND OUT MY POCKET!": Guide to Ballroom Etiquette

A Ball is filled with anxiety and sometimes emotions will jolt you to do things that you ordinarily wouldn't based on your confidence of your talent. Much like past Balls, opponents were graceful in terms of addressing themselves, their opponents, the judges and the other houses. Much like sports, coaches strive to maintain a level of maturity during a game. Basketball players who are not participating must arrive to the court in a suit to display a level of class. They must encourage those playing and cheer for them. They are fined for ating out of character based on the game. All that encompasses good sportsmanship. Good Sportmanship is defined as "Conduct and attitude considered as befitting participants in competition, especially fair play, courtesy, striving spirit, and grace in losing." Good sportsmanship is a lacking necessity in the ballroom lately so here is my guide of maintaining a sense of balance when emotions and nerves are running high.

• Keep your comments about someone else's effect or walk to yourself.
  
• When your category is called, line up at the back of the runway and patiently wait for your turn to walk.
  
• Thank the judges for giving you tens OR chopping you as you exit the runway.
  
• DO NOT TOUCH your opponent in battle zone FOR ANY REASON!
  
• If shade is called for in the category, remember that its nothing personal once you get off the runway.
  
• Whether or not you win or lose the battle, hug or shake hands with your opponent.
  
• DO NOT ARGUE with judges about their vote. It is their personal opinion and should it be shade, the host or presenter should rectify the situation.
  
• If you were chopped, ask the judge who chopped you why it was given. Take heed to their reason and learn from it for next time.
  
• Do not bad mouth an entire house based on the deeds of one person.
  
• Do not take personal offense to the decision and plot on the person or house for the next ball.
  
• Lastly, NO FIGHTING! If you are that upset that you would need to fight over a $6 trophy, the ballscene is NOT FOR YOU!
  
• If you are spectating, even at your table these rules apply.
  

Watch this video of Danielle Ninja walking Women's Performance at Latex Ball 2006. Notice that she gives her opponent space to vogue freely. Notice that they hug after the battle is over and notice how Danielle graciously thanks the judges for her winning votes and how her opponent exits the stage without incident. If all Balls were like this, what a masterful display we would bring to the youth coming up after us.

xoxo
Roxi

THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX!!! Ball Effects 101

There has been a very heated debate on why Women/Butch/Transmen are not "respected" in the mainstream scene. I noticed a huge difference during this year's Latex Ball and realized one important detail: Us WBT's have no FLAIR!!! Where's the show? After all, isn't that what a Ball is?

At first, it was okay that we lacked in doing grand entrances, huge effects and productions but after 5 years (yes we've been doing this for THAT long) I see very little growth from our humble beginnings. Most houses who allow their members to pump from the mainstream have showed more elaborate effects than what has been done before (e.g. Budah Balenciaga's "Beauty & the Beast" outfit for the Beauty & The Beast Ball and his "Trapped in the Closet" production for the 1st Unity Ball) but even with that, they are baby steps compared to those that are executed by our male/FQ counterparts in the mainstream.

Ball promoters have "dumbed" down category descriptions for fear that people may not reach high enough to capture the essence of the category theme and even when giving people a color, it's been seen that the basics are met. If they ask for all black, do an all black tux! Come as a giant spider or Lady Gaga inspired costume in all black. THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX!!! A black tee, jeans and sneakers is the bare minimum and no one can get excited from that!

As a community, we have a put a twist on the world of Fashion, Dance and Entertainment. LGBTQ have cornered the runways, musicals and the stage taking a mere thought to great heights and here we are WBT, still figuring out how to translate a category. We must show that we are creative TOO!

Below is a youtube video I found displaying how one girl took her creativity and innovation and created a dress worth talking about for her prom. I hope that by watching this teen think outside the box that it will inspire you to do the same. Don't be good, BE GREAT! It's crazy what a little imagination, creativity and an hot glue gun can do!

Happy Creating!

xoxo
Roxi

3rd Annual Unity Ball in ATL - Sept 5th

Explanation of categories are below

Hosted by: Legendary Mother Jaimee Balenciaga, Overall Mother Reign Moulin & Mother Chanel Prada
at
Loews Hotel
1065 Peachtree Street
Atlanta, Georgia, 30309
Doors open at 3pm - BE EARLY!

Women
Runway - In all black
(Roxi says: Must be head to toe!)

Sex Siren - In all Pink
(Roxi says: Must be head to toe!

Body - In bright colors $$
(Roxi says: Think neon not pastels!)

Big Girls Face - With a prop
(Roxi says: a prop is something you can showcase!)

Hat, shoe, & bag - Hat must be a color, shoe must be a heel, and the bag must be big enough to seal the deal!
(Roxi says: this is self explanatory and since it's a fashion category, all three should coordinate!)

Butch
School boy Realness - Back to school
(Roxi says: You bring more than just a book bag to school!)

Face - With a tie
(Roxi says: This is self-explanatory! )

Sex Siren - Fresh out the shower
(Roxi says: Towel, body buff, baby oil!)

Performance - Old way or with a twist what ever you fancy
(Roxi says: Old way, new way, vogue femme, hand & arm performance! The dougie is NOT performance!)


Transmen
Sex Siren - Grown man status
(Roxi says: Be you and a corner hoodlum is NOT a grown man!)

Face - In all black
(Roxi says: Must be head to toe!)

Man of the night - Must be tastefully done!
(Roxi says: Get GQ fellas!)

Team Realness (1 Butch & 1 Transman) - One Boss and worker (white or blue collar) with props $$
(Roxi says: white collar is office oriented, blue collar is service oriented!)

Butch vs Transmen vs BQ All American Runway - A weekend at the Hamptons
(Roxi says: You better look like a Phat Farm ad!)

Butch up in pumps - With a colorful pair of pumps $$
(Roxi says: You must look natural in pumps! Dont break your ankle!)

Butch and his bitch - Bonnie and Clyde (Past, present, or future) $$
(Roxi says: You must mimic some classic couples for this one! The cincher is the overall effect.)

Switch - Dressy to messy (Part one bring me a sloppy him or her and then part 2 come back cleaned up her or him)
(Roxi says: sweatpants femme to swanky AG or vice versa!)

OPEN TO ALL

Best dressed Couple - Must complement each other
(Roxi says: You dont have to wear the same color but you must look in sync! If it isn't paparazzi ready, stay home!)

Open To All Hair affair
(Roxi says: Cuts, colors and height are key! Think fantasy hair!)

OTA Hand Performance - With gloves $$
(Roxi says: The judges are watching how your hands and arms move ONLY!)

OTA Streetwear - Summer 2010
(Roxi says: Must be this year urban pieces! What was the look for the hood?)

OTA Face - Never walked vs never won - In all white
(Roxi says: Must be head to toe! If you've ever won this category you will be chopped!)

OTA Runway w/understudy - The understudy has never walked
(Roxi says: One ringer with one rookie! Have you taught the rookie well?)

OTA Foot & eyewear - Must look like a set (labels not a must) $$
(Roxi says: Labels not a must so GET CREATIVE! Think outside the box an show them something they've never seen!)

Lip sync - This category will only have 5 contestants. You must sign up at the door. First come, first serve. Must be less than 4 min. $$
(Roxi says: You lip sync in the mirror all the time but can you appear like you are the singer IN THE VIDEO?!)


Mini Grand $$
Team Women Face (Must be from different houses)
With a production 2 min or less
(Roxi says: You can't pick your house sister and a production is a skit!)

Grand Prize $$ (prize goes to House)
Family Portrait
Bring us a life size family portrait with a 2-5 min production of at least 2 categories your house is known for with a sickening final pose
(You can use as many members as you like but must be at least 4)

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A HISTORY IN GRACE & ELEGANCE - THIS IS TRUE FACE!

I am constantly asked "What is Face?". I'm sure Legendary faces such as Legendary Jaimee Balenciaga and Legendary Aisha Iman-Prodigy would have more in depth answers into to what face is and what the category exists of. I, as a 007, on the other hand, learned by watching those who walk the category and I believe both mothers will agree that learning from our past is ALWAYS best and will move us farther into our future.

Passing by various youtube videos tonight, I came across this video displaying and highlighting ICONIC faces in the scene. For all those looking to walk Female Figure Face, you should be studying the grace and elegance of these ladies. Notice that they allowed their face to speak for them. No catty antics whatsoever! Just watch and you'll see what I mean.

Rest In Peace
Danielle Revlon
Jennifer Legend
& the UNDENIABLE Octavia St. Laurent!
You ladies TRULY paved the way!



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20th Annual Latex Ball Category Breakdown - Women Categories

Below are the Categories open to WOMEN - I have called out a list of names of those I know who walk both the Mainstream as well as the Women/Butch/Transmasculine scene. If I haven't mentioned your name, I invite you to come battle it out for the trophy and make your name KNOWN TO ALL! - xoxo Roxi

WOMEN FACE
PRIZE: Trophy & $100.00 & cosmetics sponsored by Blue Michael Cosmetics

Theme: Sadistic Beauty

Gianni Versace and Alexander McQueen have made fetish, S&M, and sadistic fantasy part of couture society. Although it has been controversial it also signified a new era of expression by making something that is known as twisted perversion, beautiful. Tonight sell your face and bring back Versace’s and McQueen’s sadistic minds from the dead. Please do your research.

Calling out Korea Balenciaga, Tiffany Balenciaga, Deb Balenciaga, Babydoll Iman-Prodigy, TK Iman-Allure, Aneesa Blahnik, Poison Mizrahi, Hazel Moulin, Chula Moulin, Face Prodigy, Athena Prada, Joslyn Prada, HP Prada, Kay Evisu, Felicia Evisu, Jessica Rabbit 007... Make this is an ULTIMATE BATTLE!

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WOMENS BODY
PRIZE: Trophy

Theme: Sports Illustrated ‘The Couture Issue’

In this day and age we have seen it all. Sports Illustrated has shot almost everyone in almost every kind of swimwear, but for summer 2010 they decided to go BIG by naming it the Couture Issue. We want to see that sickening body in the most sickening bathing suit. Bold prints, Edgy cuts and don’t forget that sickening Body.

Calling out Syn Moulin, Lady Iman-Blahnik, Joy Prodigy, Maddy "The Body" Legacy, Mother Empress Cassidy, Butterfly Prodigy, Godiva Iman, Beautiful Blahnik - Luscious vs. T&A - Who will pop it to victory?

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FEMALE FIGURES (These cats are for those who identify as FEMALE in life or while walking [i.e. Drag Queens])

FEMALE FIGURE RUNWAY
PRIZE: 3 Trophies (Women vs. Drags vs. Femme Queens)

Theme: A Model’s Nightmare

Designers put models through some of the most excruciating conditions just to get their visions across to the world. We have seen it done to Naomi Campbell at the Vivienne Westwood Fashion Show. Now prove to us you are a true supermodel by defying the odds. Bring us a wicked effect in a couture gown with a train and pumps no less that 5” inches.

Calling out Heaven Prodigy, Chanel Prada, Driven Prada, Leidy Prada, Monet Moulin, DD Moulin, Myiah Moulin, Candy Balenciaga, Chanou Iman-Prodigy, Keva 007, Raven 007, Diva Davonna Mizrahi, Kiana Jourdan Ebony, Gisele Xtravanganza - They all storm the runway but who pumps away with that trophy?

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FEMALE FIGURE PERFORMANCE
PRIZE: 3 Trophies (Women vs. Drags vs. Fem Queens) & $200.00 Sponsored by UNCUTNYC.com

Theme: The Fashion Takeover Pop Stars

There is a true fashion revolution that is happening in this era. We have pop stars being more and more fashionable; it’s amazing how far they can elevate fashion. From Rihanna to Lady Gaga and Gwen Stefani to Beyonce, Pick any Pop Star you like that is a true fashionista and bring her to life.

Calling the return of Danielle Ninja!!! Who else will come and play?

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FEMALE FIGURE HEAD TO TOE BIG GIRL OVAHNESS
PRIZE: 1 Trophy

Theme: The Size Issue

Finally the Plus size market is being recognized and accepted and now it’s your time to make a mark in this new fashion revolution. They just featured you in all the most elite magazines for your innovative sense of style and striking beauty, but now it’s time for you to be on the cover. Bring us a look that is worthy of being on a High Fashion Magazine Cover and being labeled a future fashion Icon.

Calling out Jane Iman-Prodigy, Chula Moulin, Face Prodigy, Felicia Evisu, Kelis Legacy, Jennifer Evisu, Kelly Mizrahi, Cee-Jaye 007, Jessica Rabbit 007... They show how Big is always in but who walks OUT snatching the trophy?

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OPEN TO ALL (These categories are for all gender labels to walk)

OTA OLDWAY VS NEWWAY
PRIZE: 2 Trophies & $100.00 Sponsored by Louie G. Legacy in Honor of Willie Ninja

Theme: Print It Out

Prints and Textiles have always been a signature for many designers and a distinction for people’s individual expression through style. You have polka dots, stripes, paisleys, floral, checkered, geometrics, plaids, gingham, etc. You also have custom made prints like Missoni, Versace, and Pucci that help signify a designer’s aesthetic. Tonight pick a print that signifies your craft as a performer. Your ensemble must be creative.

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OTA BIZARRE
PRIZE: 1 Trophy & $250.00 Sponsored by Imperial Court of NY

Theme: A Tribute to a Creative Genius

On February 11, 2010 the world lost a true creative genius, artistic visionary and masterful fashion designer. Season after season Alexander McQueen has presented some of the most innovative shows and exquisite designs. His creative mind surpasses any other designer of this era and that why he is a true legend. Tonight let’s pay homage to a man’s creativity that will live forever. Pick any show that he has done and take the inspiration of that show and take it to a whole other UNIVERSE. You are not copying his designs but using his inspiration as a way to crown yourself a true creative genius.

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OTA BEST DRESSED
PRIZE: 2 Trophies (Male Figure/Female Figure)

Theme: The Fashion Revolutionary

Tonight your sense of fashion is put to the test. We are sick of the norm and we are sick of the expected. Tonight bring us an ovah look from head to toe with the most sickening and creative eyewear that would change our perception of fashion and signify the future of fashion. This is not a label category it is an innovative category. Come done or don’t come at all. Gag Us!!!!

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OTA LABELS
PRIZE: 2 Trophies & $150.00 Sponsored by Imperial Court of NY

Theme: The Trunk Show (The Artistry of Peeling)

It’s time to get back to basics and leave the bullshit to the amateurs. Labels, Labels, and more labels… Peel, peel, and more peel. It has to be Ovah, it has to be sickening, and it has to be FASHION!! Male figures in Men garments and Female figures in women garments only.

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OTA GRAND PRIZE
Theme: Designer's Delight | The Fashion Show
PRIZE: $2,000.00 Sponsored by Downelink.com

Every designer in history creates collections after collections based on a particular inspiration or matters around the world that affects them. They express their opinions, points of view, and emotions through their fashion designs. Now it’s your turn, to create a fashion show that expresses your thoughts, emotions and feelings on how the AIDS epidemic affects you. Tonight bring forth a 3 piece collection based on the effects the AIDS epidemic has on you as a designer.

The collection must be cohesive and all related to awareness. All of your designs should have a clear message of what your point of view is or messages. Remember this is a fashion show your final piece should be the most outstanding piece in your collection.

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