Not A Phase

For Sydney Smith of Los Angeles, the desire for a long neck wasn’t just some passing phase.
It had been a fascination since she was in middle school and one that lasted well into adulthood. The funny thing was, she had gained the nickname Giraffe Neck long before she had ever decided to embark on her personal journey of beauty.
Long Neck Girl

When she was young, her classmates had teased her about having a longer neck than anyone in the school.
Sydney also remembered seeing the tribal women of Thailand and Burma in National Geographic. The image of their elongated necks, through the use of rings, was utterly fascinating. On top of it all, her favorite animal was the giraffe! It was like the perfect combination. Her parents, however, stood in her way.