Cordelia Goldeelocs Adams Natural Creative Integrity Photography by tonysmithphoto.com
When this superstar of long nails told me, she had been growing her nails for 32 years, my mind went blank. Cordelia Goldeelocs Adams is a chic eclectic woman with an artistic flair that is undeniably unforgettable. If a picture is worth a thousand words, then a conversation with this well-rounded spirit is worth a million. She graduated from Indiana University with a bachelor’s in fine arts and artsy she is. From head to toe, this ethnically elegant females’ style is captivating. She is a statement all her own, and it has made her a legend in a community she eventually left due to the overwhelming and somewhat fanatical attention. Her creative nature and a degree in the arts are in her nail art and businesses with a trademark signature. Her nails are a canvas to her soul and a window to freedom of expression. No explanations, no cares for opin-
ion or notice, as personal as a fingerprint, and the private lifestyle she demands. She needs no nail tech, applying both the protective acrylic overlay and their art suitable to her liking and growing adaptability. It was her Mom that inspired her. The art on her nails, ever so carefully preserved for as much as four years, redefined or styled to suit her taste. She has no favorite color(s) she coordinates with clothing. To Cordelia the nails are expressionism all their own and not coordinated for fashion trends or color codes. Despite a community that often thrives off the fetish aspect of the genre, Cordelia only comprehends how they apply to her lifestyle through creative expression. She was fortunate to have retired from a job she had while growing them. Yes, they got attention, but the only time it was negative would be when new supervisors came in. When they instruct her, they will need to
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