Days — Every Page Holds A Surprise

FROM MY CLOSET Day 134 — Fadia El Shere2a and Day 133 — Mikaela Banes

These two characters have basically nothing in common. One is a Lebanese madame created by a comedian and the other is a character played by Megan Fox in the “Transformers” movie series.

Fadia El Shere2a is someone who is on constant worry about her appearance, age and gossip in a very comedic manner. Mikaela is an attractive character who proves she’s more than just that, fixing cars and saving the world with Sam. Mikaela wasn’t a character I had thought about and the idea was provided by a friend who won a small competition the previous day.

Mikaela Banes Making Off

The Outfits:

Mikaela Banes: Mini jean skirt, orange singlet with bare midriff, white belt and for the shoes I wore a brown ankle-level converse shoes because I couldn’t see what she was wearing during that scene. The accessories included a watch, leather bracelets, ring earrings, and a big ring.
Fadia El Shere2a: Black flared pants because the character is entrenched in the 90s, a black top with a pillow underneath, a pink button up shirt, 4 mardi-gras like necklaces, a big shiny watch and bracelet. For shoes, I wore black flats but I think small square heels would’ve been more convenient. A blond bob wig and lots of make up are needed for this character.

Mikaela is revealed throughout the movie as a character that defies stereotypes in some way and that idea is pointed by Sam when he says “I didn’t take you for a mechanic” after she tries to fix and amend his car engine. She’s an attractive character who is portrayed as just that with no sight of who she really is. Mikaela starts appearing as a strong character who is more than just a pretty face when she leaves Trent saying “I can’t even tell you how much I’m not your little bunny” and later continues the reveal by showing her mechanical skills and later on helping Sam.

Every Lebanese person ever probably knows this famous Fadi Raidy character. The flanderized or parodied character of a stereotypical Lebanese woman in the 90s mixed with the comedian’s talent makes Fadia a weird but lovable character. She only cares about appearances, namely hers and how she’s always superior to every woman ever appearance wise.

Fadia El Shere2a

“C’est Madame Fadia. Fadia Shere2a.”

The two characters got very opposing reactions, naturally. On Mikaela day, I got lots of “hot” type comments while on Fadia day I got lots of laughs. Almost everyone recognized both characters. In public places, I got lots of eye-raping and lots of laughs but the two days were good.

The point of choosing these two characters in succession is entirely to prove how appearances can be misleading and we should never judge based on what a person seems to be. No matter the impression someone gives, never be too rushed to judge who they are.

I have personally experienced this a while ago when I was told that I used to give a vibe that is the opposite of what I actually am by someone I used to think is something they‘re not. People will shock you almost always.

From My Closet/Life

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Be real, be you. Spent every day in a costume, for a year, to fight stereotypes and encourage individuality. Fb: From My Closet - Twitter/IG/Snapchat: @EligeAY

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