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!

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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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FQ FACE - PRIZE $1000



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