Accessorizing for the Modern Pagan Naturalist

by Lady Violetta Pomme de Terre

At this point in the year I am sure that it is safe to say that all of us are looking forward to and are in some point of preparation for the next Fool’s Journey Equinox Retreat. While some may be handling logistical preparations*, and three HPS’s may be discussing magical and ritual preparations, some of us are left to consider the truly important things, fashion!

With the economy still in recovery, I thought accessories might be a nice subject to consider. Especially since the lot of you are nudists, any serious discussion of actual apparel may be lost to your bare ears. Are those of you who are happily bounding about skyclad keeping an eye out for the poison oak while also looking about for your next partner?

This issue of “A Fool for Fashion” will explore accessorizing for the modern pagan naturist. Taking a cue from the magazine In Style*, it could be fun to decorate your everyday summer flip flops. Add a pom pom, a decorative flower, get down to business with some sequins and a glue gun or try your hand with painting polka dots to enhance your foot wear. Speaking of feet, summer is always a nice time to try a new nail polish shade. Coral has been quite popular all year. Something bright, happy and festive should cheer you up in no time!

Other important accessories to not neglect are protective in nature. While shades can range from dime store cheapies to expensive designer sun glasses, shades have a huge impact on your presentation. Though in the Bay Area, it is never thought to be a crime to look cheap, and this look is even encouraged in some subcultures, please take some thoughtful moments of reflection before committing to your look in public. A whole range of sun glasses in the affordable $20-30 range can often make all the difference. Oversized sun glasses can offer a glamorous larger than life feeling.

Violetta also reminds you to use sun screen after suffering through an unspeakably horrible sunburn at an afternoon tea (on an afternoon with six planets in Aries). She promises never to make fun of blond women complaining of painful sunburns ever again. Talk about karma. She has definitely learned her lesson!

She also suggests a sun hat, for her, a wide brim straw drinking lemonade while writing a spell to take over the world type hat will do. For some this type of hat is just too feminine. For those on the more butch end of the spectrum, a cowboy hat may be just the thing.

At PantheaCon Rick was spotted wearing a top hat along with his lovely tuxedo. The top hat could be an interesting accessory to sport for nudist pagan activities. (Though we have no confirmation that Rick has any nudist tendencies.*) In a hilarious article in a high fashion magazine entitled something to the effect of “High Fashion is a instant straight-man repellent” the female author of this article goes on to describe her year of donning the turban and harem {diaper} pants. So go ahead, go wild. Wear a turban, add feather extensions to your hair or eyelashes, wear your biggest headdress. Bring out your fruit hat!

As for those who are confirmed nudists, it seems like many of them are women. Since Oak is there with her beauty treatments, it seems only natural to suggest trying an edible seaweed monokini. You can just cover up your most delicate areas for the hottest part of the day, and then voilà, free lunch for your honey! Don’t forget how much a lovely parasol can add to your ensemble. From lacy parasols to paper ones found in Chinatown, you can linger by the pool safely after your seaweed monokini has become sushi.

For those brave enough to bare it all, might we suggest a belly bracelet. My dear friend, Jennifer Mantle (owner of one of the previously suggested lace parasols) will be sending me off with some samples to sell. Don’t forget, tea gloves are never out of style. While some may feel fine lounging sans maillot, coming to tea without gloves just wouldn’t be civilized!

• Thanks to Panthera, and everyone else involved in the logistical planning.

• In Style, May Issue “Spruce up Those Summer Sandals” p.96

• Disclaimer – This author does not encourage the practice or proliferation of naturalism. The sole purpose of this article is to encourage thoughtful accessorizing whether Fool’s Journey participants choose the take the skyclad or dressed path to bliss.

Accessorizing for the Modern Pagan Naturalist

by Lady Violetta Pomme de Terre

At this point in the year I am sure that it is safe to say that all of us are looking forward to and are in some point of preparation for the next Fool’s Journey Equinox Retreat. While some may be handling logistical preparations*, and three HPS’s may be discussing magical and ritual preparations, some of us are left to consider the truly important things, fashion!

With the economy still in recovery, I thought accessories might be a nice subject to consider. Especially since the lot of you are nudists, any serious discussion of actual apparel may be lost to your bare ears. Are those of you who are happily bounding about skyclad keeping an eye out for the poison oak while also looking about for your next partner?

This issue of “A Fool for Fashion” will explore accessorizing for the modern pagan naturist. Taking a cue from the magazine In Style*, it could be fun to decorate your everyday summer flip flops. Add a pom pom, a decorative flower, get down to business with some sequins and a glue gun or try your hand with painting polka dots to enhance your foot wear. Speaking of feet, summer is always a nice time to try a new nail polish shade. Coral has been quite popular all year. Something bright, happy and festive should cheer you up in no time!

Other important accessories to not neglect are protective in nature. While shades can range from dime store cheapies to expensive designer sun glasses, shades have a huge impact on your presentation. Though in the Bay Area, it is never thought to be a crime to look cheap, and this look is even encouraged in some subcultures, please take some thoughtful moments of reflection before committing to your look in public. A whole range of sun glasses in the affordable $20-30 range can often make all the difference. Oversized sun glasses can offer a glamorous larger than life feeling.

Violetta also reminds you to use sun screen after suffering through an unspeakably horrible sunburn at an afternoon tea (on an afternoon with six planets in Aries). She promises never to make fun of blond women complaining of painful sunburns ever again. Talk about karma. She has definitely learned her lesson!

She also suggests a sun hat, for her, a wide brim straw drinking lemonade while writing a spell to take over the world type hat will do. For some this type of hat is just too feminine. For those on the more butch end of the spectrum, a cowboy hat may be just the thing.

At PantheaCon Rick was spotted wearing a top hat along with his lovely tuxedo. The top hat could be an interesting accessory to sport for nudist pagan activities. (Though we have no confirmation that Rick has any nudist tendencies.*) In a hilarious article in a high fashion magazine entitled something to the effect of “High Fashion is a instant straight-man repellent” the female author of this article goes on to describe her year of donning the turban and harem {diaper} pants. So go ahead, go wild. Wear a turban, add feather extensions to your hair or eyelashes, wear your biggest headdress. Bring out your fruit hat!

As for those who are confirmed nudists, it seems like many of them are women. Since Oak is there with her beauty treatments, it seems only natural to suggest trying an edible seaweed monokini. You can just cover up your most delicate areas for the hottest part of the day, and then voilà, free lunch for your honey! Don’t forget how much a lovely parasol can add to your ensemble. From lacy parasols to paper ones found in Chinatown, you can linger by the pool safely after your seaweed monokini has become sushi.

For those brave enough to bare it all, might we suggest a belly bracelet. My dear friend, Jennifer Mantle (owner of one of the previously suggested lace parasols) will be sending me off with some samples to sell. Don’t forget, tea gloves are never out of style. While some may feel fine lounging sans maillot, coming to tea without gloves just wouldn’t be civilized!

• Thanks to Panthera, and everyone else involved in the logistical planning.

• In Style, May Issue “Spruce up Those Summer Sandals” p.96

• Disclaimer – This author does not encourage the practice or proliferation of naturalism. The sole purpose of this article is to encourage thoughtful accessorizing whether Fool’s Journey participants choose the take the skyclad or dressed path to bliss.