The Price Is Right Game - Designer Sneakers

 

We have not played "The Price Is Right Game" in a while. This is a shocker. A brief follow-up to my sneaker discussion yesterday. When Sneakers have reached the expensive designer level, well, the true chic status has been achieved. As I was looking for sneaker ensembles I came upon the "Balenciaga Women's Triple S Sneaker in Beige | Balenciaga US".  Hold your breath - $1,150.00; and still made in China. However you do get an additional pair of laces.  A side question - When was the last time you broke a shoe lace? 

I must admit my model above does look cute and that is an outfit I would wear. Maybe with similar but not with Balenciagas. 

These make my sneaker shopping "after tariff" stick-shock all seem a bargain. Let us know how they fit.  

Feminine Differential - Sneaker Chic

 

The above New Balance are interesting.  Listed on Nordstrom's site as "Gender Inclusive 740 Sneaker".  Showing in seven colors with each shoe listed with the women's size as well the Men's; a nice touch.  I am not so sure the "Pink Taffy/Pink Granite" that I purchased, are the total definition of Gender Inclusive.

I love the Feminine Differential they offer and are so comfortable. A keeper that looks great with both slim and modern wide ankle jeans. 

Sneaker Chic
Pink cap optional 

Women's sneakers, aka running / workout shoes differ very little in gender style with the exception of color and trim. The UK versions are called trainers. Nike also offers pink trim version and are most certainly gendered female. I considered those but noticed the current pricing are nearly doubled previous sneaker purchases. The New Balance I purchased may have been pre-tariff priced at $114 still generally more than I typically pay. The nearly same Nike version was priced at a jaw dropping $180.00.  

One look no further than Pinterest to all the many "Chic" styles and way women are wearing sneakers.  Here is a link to 92 sneakers styles from Pinterest.  The New Your Post described it this way:

While you most certainly need a pair of good workout shoes in your closet, as well, fashionable sneakers are a must-have and are now trendier than ever to pair with basic jeans, shorts, skirts and even formal dresses for a laid-back but styled outfit... Paired with loungewear sets, they automatically elevate into a purposeful and practical look.

A Slave To Beauty...

Oh that "OH NO!" moment, when you knew this may be the first time, but not the last!

Mine, a first ever complete make-over at a beauty salon in a mall.  Full deal (under the ruse of Halloween soon) and I brought with me an outfit to complete the look. That night I spent a small fortune of cosmetics and had a face chart on where each tiny bottle was to be used. The woman at the salon was so please she went to get her boyfriend who also worked at the mall.  I believe she had something in mind for him.   

I had dinner at a mall restaurant after to celebrate and complete my evening. 

 What was your "Oh No!" moment. 

 

Political Cartoons 11-9-2025

 

Lingerie Is Not About...

 

Part-Time Woman (Updated)

 I have  a story to go with this:  Years ago I was driving by a local carwash. The sign out front read "Wanted - Part-time Girl".  Honestly, that is what it said!

This was before we all had cell-phone cameras and I headed home to get my camera.  By the time I got back, I guess the job had been filled.  A missed opportunity. 

I could do that.

Thanks Angelia (Facebook)

Concession - A Well Heeled Decision

 

As a woman in her 70s, I’ve heard it all—“Aren’t those heels uncomfortable?” “You still wear those?” "When are you going to give up those heels?" However, here’s an absolute truth: I am never giving up my heels. They make me feel confident, feminine, and put-together.  I know I am not alone. 

With that said, I am learning to compromise especially when it comes to heel height and safety. Whether you’re 30 or 70, your heel height should complement your lifestyle, comfort, and personal style. Most importantly - physical safety.

First, "well heeled" appears to be a misremembering of the idiom "well-heeled," which means wealthy or prosperous, referring to people who can afford good shoes that are not worn down. 

Let's note my illustration above. I consider the 2.75, 3 reasonable and 3.75 marginally reasonable for everyday heels. The other are for show or fantasy. These can be worn, but may convey the wrong message or even can be dangerous.  

  

The last time I wore 3.75 heels was at an University Awards Program in 2022. I, along with others were designated "Alumni Stars".  And yes, I did walk the riser stairs / platform with them. At my table, I believe more women commented about my grace in heels than my accomplishment; that was ok. I am not saying that will be my last wearing of those Lauren pumps, but likely. I am keeping them as a fond memory. 

Rhonda with VCU University President
and Engineering School Dean

I still have many 3" pumps that I do occasionally wear and depending on width and snugness, I can make then work. Always taking into account circumstances, I pre-plan any restaurant walk-in or event standing involved. My go to pumps seem to have become the 2.75 heel height for now. Maybe for safety reasons because my peripheral vision is not good. Overall conclusion - there are times where the risk seems to exceed my vanity, especially in low light.

After all, great shoes take you great places and are a great feminine differential. I have no plans of slowing down anytime soon.

How about you?  Are you making concessions? 

 

Shopping Together

 Do You?????

Feminine Differential - Leggings Not Just for The Gym

Ann Margret

This is a whimsical outfit for the cool nights here in Florida.  A dress up / dress-down kind of look. The Loft Heathered Ribtrim Jersey Off The Shoulder Top caught my attention first in the Loft store. Gray is a good neutral color for me. I do love the off-one-shoulder look. An absolute feminine differential.

I am channeling my inner Ann Margarete look from an Elvis movie.  Remember? Wow, am I that telling my age...  I know, Elvis who? 

Next, I found the Amazon Conceited Stretch Ponte Pants for Women - Dressy Leggings - High Waist Shaping Butt Lifting. Like I said in the heading, "not just for the gym".  I love the tight fit and have learned that a longer top is a must. I am hoping the Loft sweater works. If not, as an alternative I have a Chico's tunic in gray and black.   

The shoes are Amazon LifeStride Women's, Sevyn Pump in silver/gray also comes in "Wide".  I am working my self off 3"+ heels and I will see how these 2 1/2 heels look. More on the heel height  issue is coming. 
 

DOJ Tried to Subpoena an Online Trans Health Care...

A Judge Quashed it. [for now]

By Josh Gerstein

10/29/2025 03:11 PM EDT

Seattle-based U.S. District Judge Jamal Whitehead says DOJ’s demand serves an “improper purpose” of executing Trump’s orders targeting gender-affirming care.

My note:  Read the last paragraph to get the bone chilling desire of the DOJ... The Government is shutdown, needy children going without food assistance, the air-traffic control system near collapse, etc. - yet, the transgender diversion is still on full parade. 

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A federal judge has dealt a fresh blow to the Trump administration’s attempt to crack down on doctors who provide gender-affirming care to transgender people.

U.S. District Judge Jamal Whitehead ruled that a wide-ranging subpoena the Justice Department served in June on QueerDoc, a medical practice offering gender-affirming care online, cannot be enforced because the demand was not part of a legitimate law enforcement investigation.

Whitehead, a Biden appointee, said it was apparent that the subpoena is intended to advance President Donald Trump’s goal of wiping out such care for people with gender dysphoria.

“This is not speculation about hidden motives — it is the Administration’s explicit agenda,” Whitehead said in his ruling dated Monday and made public on Tuesday. “The Government seeks the ‘intended effect’ of its Executive Orders and these subpoenas to ‘downsize or eliminate’ all gender-affirming care. No clearer evidence of improper purpose could exist than the Government’s own repeated declarations that it seeks to end the very practice it claims to be merely investigating.”

Attorneys for QueerDoc did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

The Justice Department announced publicly in July that it issued a flurry of more than 20 subpoenas to “doctors and clinics involved in performing transgender medical procedures on children.”

“Medical professionals and organizations that mutilated children in the service of a warped ideology will be held accountable by this Department of Justice,” Attorney General Pam Bondi said.

Asked about the judge’s ruling, a Justice Department official echoed Bondi’s earlier comment.

“As Attorney General Bondi has made clear, this Department of Justice will use every legal and law enforcement tool available to protect innocent children from being mutilated under the guise of ‘care,’” the DOJ statement said.

Major U.S. medical associations, including the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Medical Association, support gender-affirming care for adolescents. But medical experts say gender-affirming care for children rarely includes surgery.

QueerDoc provides referrals and information about surgery, but doesn’t offer any in-person care.

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While the DOJ statement announcing the subpoenas indicated a focus on “transgender medical procedures on children,” the document demand issued to QueerDoc is much broader. Among other things, it seeks the identities of all patients prescribed “puberty blockers or hormone therapy.”

Politial Cartoons 11-2-25

 

Every Day Is A fresh...

 

Happy Halloween '25

 National Be-Something-Else" Day

Don't forget to "ESCAPE" and use this opportunity to show the world who you are.  Remember it is not a costume. it is your / my reality.  We are using Halloween as an opportunity.  

A good day to explain our transgender nature.  Yes, our unchangeable nature on full display to those you work with, have coffee with and love. Introduce to the world, your true self.  

For those interested, here is my National Be Something Else Day "first time out" Halloween story.  One of Rhonda's first outings. 

 Halloween is a sacred day for us to "ESCAPE"!   

You Only live once. 

"Your ________'s Clothes" - A Beautiful Comment

 

Tami commented on "Your ________'s Clothes"

My Note:  Thank you so much Tami... 

I was fortunate to be able to choose from my two older sisters’ and my mothers’ dresser drawers and closets full of feminine finery in the late 1950's. The selections before me were almost limitless, my only restriction was finding enough alone-time in our house to don these soft and feminine garments. When I knew everyone would be out for a long period of time, I would slip into their rooms, pick out some lingerie from their drawers, head into their walk-in closets, and slip into lots of different, slinky, soft clothing items.

I’m not sure if I would be as tempted to do this if I were growing up today, as the typical female everyday wardrobe of 2025 is not that radically different from a male wardrobe - slacks, wool or cotton socks, low heel or no heel shoes, courser fabrics overall, shirts instead of billowy blouses, etc. Of course most women do own some softer more feminine ‘girly’ clothing, but that seems relegated to more special occasions, or if required for working in an office, or reserved for nights in the boudoir. It’s a rare sight to see my favorite girly-girl item on any female today, sheer sensuous stockings. To me the bare leg look just isn’t as special. ’Tis a shame that sensuous slips and the like have mostly slipped away.

Anyway, I was a lucky child who loved female attire and had many amazing selections for my occasional forays into dressing like a girl. I tried on every girly concoction I could, and admired the view of myself in a full-length mirror, not only while wearing the wondrous lingerie - ruffled lace trimmed satin panties, long-line bras trimmed with lace, satiny girdles, garter belts, sheer stockings, slips, petticoats - but eventually if time allowed, I also donned their high heels, dresses, skirts, blouses, clip-on earrings, bracelets, necklaces, hair bows, pretty hats with lace and nets covering one’s face, and the like. No one in my house had wigs, so I had to make ‘do’ with my short male hair. I didn’t dare try to use makeup, because I worried about removing it completely, and understood that anything that was slightly used might be noticed. I would have loved to try the full effect of all female attire and makeup, even spraying myself with perfume, but that never happened in my youthful experiments with crossdressing at home.

Another benefit of growing up at that period of the utmost feminine finery, was the proliferation of one of my favorite girly item of all - petticoats. The fullest and pouffiest were designed to hold out the wide skirts of gowns. My sisters had two gowns each, one for Junior and one for Senior prom. They were my very favorites, chiffon and satin with long skirts, held out by layer after layer after layer of crinolines and petticoats. Wearing them was like turning yourself into a floating cloud. I couldn’t get enough of anything with a petticoat, wearing a gown or even a shorter skirt demanded that you give it a twirl, something that took some concentration when tottering on delicate shoes with thin, spiky, high heels. I don’t have any photos of those actual beautiful gowns I sometimes got to wear, but I have included photos of gowns similar to them.

In case anyone wonders if I ever got caught dressed as a girl, the answer is no, but it was close one time. I was almost done putting everything carefully back when I heard the garage door open and I had to rush. I wonder if they every noticed anything amiss, but I suspect my sisters probably thought the other sister had borrowed something and put it back. If my crossdressing escapades were ever suspected I never learned about it.

There must be more stories?

The Ever Present Lilly Look

 

As the rest of the country is storing their shorts and sandals for sweaters and boots, South Florida is reopening. Every day I see car-carriers delivering the snowbird's vehicles; so the crowds will follow.  

And, the ever present Lilly, pinks / teals and off shoulder tops are being restocked in women's boutiques. Just this past week Katie and I attended the "Thursday Evening" mixer at the Palm Beach Colony and we were ask if we were there for the event. Seemed there was a Lilly fundraiser also that evening.  Oh Darn! Had I been wearing my "Lilly" there would have been a gate crasher. "What do you mean my name is not on the list? check again."

Sitting at the bar were two very appropriately dressed ladies waiting for the event to open.  "I Know you", was one comment. Seem we met at the 
"Lilly Retreat" two years ago; small world. We talked for a while. 

With the evening's disappointment behind me, I reached out to a Stuart "Pink Retreat" girlfriend to make sure I am in the know for future events. We are meeting for lunch next week to make sure my social calendar is up to date. 

That brings me to the above layout. Today my mall's Lilly store was featuring its last day "end-of-summer sale".  I guess no one got the memo that season is just starting here. I did purchase the above off-one-shoulder top.  I plan to wear it, as shown, with similar palazzo pants and low heels.  

I am ready for Season!!!!!

Beauty Illustrated

 

Ahhhhh - To be 40 years younger and be her!

Trump’s Wrecking-Ball Presidency

The East Wing Demolition Speaks 

"There may never have been a better metaphor."

My Note: Last week I ran a tongue-and-cheek Daily Beast HOA letter to Trump.  There were several interesting comments, and I always so appreciate those. One of which stated "[there] is enough serious stuff to deal with versus a privately funded project."  I agree. However, with the exception that this action is the most visible manifestation of a bully presidency that has no bounds. The blow CNN OPED on a wrecking-ball presidency addresses this.

I would like to discuss one other glaring flaw in the fact that this is "privately funded".  Political donations always have strings. The quid pro quo. Maybe bought-and-paid access or a covert bribe to get a favorable decision / influence. Do not be so naive as to think million are being given for only altruistic purposes. PBS: The Full List of donors. 

The Godfather: "Someday, and that day may never come, I will call upon you to do a service for me."

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Analysis by Stephen Collinson

October25, 2025.

Everyone says the same thing the first time they go inside the White House: It’s much smaller than they expected.

Inside the West Wing, the Oval Office, the Cabinet Room and the offices of top officials are within steps of one another. The executive mansion, with its great state spaces like the East Room and State Dining Room, is elegant, but intimate. The Cross Hall, leading to the front door on the north front of the building, is imposing but not overwhelming. This is where the haunting picture of a pensive John F. Kennedy hangs, and where President Barack Obama walked down a long red carpet to announce the killing of Osama bin Laden in May 2011. There’s nothing like the scenes in the TV show “The West Wing” with idealistic young staffers doing the walk-and-talk through endless corridors of busy power players. If you tried to do that in the real West Wing, you’d hit a wall and break your nose.

Most presidents — unlike Donald Trump, who loaded up the Oval Office with gold trinkets — stick to traditional dignified furnishings. The place is tasteful but discreet. It hums with quiet intensity. But it’s not brawny. The power here is great, and it enhances itself through understatement. There is no need to boast.

Most visitors to the White House, for a tour or a Christmas party, would enter through the East Wing, a low-slung annex with a white-columned entrance. Guests traversed a corridor between wood panels, with doors leading off to office complexes for the first lady. Walls that soaked up history kept alive the aura of Jacqueline Kennedy and Nancy Reagan. This was Eleanor Roosevelt’s domain.

That’s all gone now, turned into dust and rubble in a couple of extraordinary days when demolition teams ripped apart the East Wing on the orders of Trump, who is itching to build his $300 million ballroom in its place.

There may never have been a better metaphor for a presidency. Trump has spent nine months tearing away at the federal government, the rule of law and democracy. Now he’s turned his wrecking ball on the White House itself. All without consulting the citizens who gave him a temporary lease on the place.

Democrats, preservationists and historians slammed Trump as a philistine. His spokespeople counter that many presidents changed the White House. Franklin Roosevelt built the current Oval Office. Harry Truman gutted the entire interior and reconstructed it to stop it from collapsing. But no modern president contemplated Trump’s stark destruction — which followed his paving over of the iconic Rose Garden to emulate the terrace at his Mar-a-Lago retreat in Florida, complete with yellow sun umbrellas.

So, what about the ballroom? The grand design seems to get bigger every time Trump pulls out his prints of artist’s impressions. Visiting NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte looked surprised to get a sneak preview of plans for Trump’s new labor of love rather than maps of war-rattled Europe in the Oval Office on Wednesday.

Trump now envisages a massive edifice of at least 90,000 square feet — almost twice the size of the White House itself, and daubed with his signature gold leaf — that could accommodate huge events and parties. Trump has rightly complained the White House lacks a large venue. He even offered to build one for the Obama administration after seeing marquees on the South Lawn for a foreign leader banquet. But one of the perks of a state dinner invite, in the East Room for instance, is that it’s cozy. Wherever you sit, you’re within a few feet of the president. That’s what makes it special.

Of all the shocking things Trump has done so far in his second term, the bulldozing of the East Wing is the most tangible. Backhoes hacking away at the white plaster are likely to be among the defining images of this turbulent political era. But does the desecration of a not especially distinguished piece of architecture that most Americans will never visit really matter that much when millions are struggling with high grocery prices and rent? Probably not. That’s unless this moment comes to symbolize an increasingly profligate administration with plenty of cash for its pet priorities, like a $20 billion bailout for Argentina, but that seems oblivious to the cost of living — and dying, given high health care premiums.

Perhaps Trump will live up to his promises and prove he’s one of America’s great builders, and the new facility will become as beloved as the East Wing in time. But given the long list of corporate donors, it may end up as a monument to corruption and an administration that supped with oligarchs. (It is not the first White House renovation to be privately funded; President Gerald Ford’s swimming pool, for instance, was controversial at the time.)

Maybe the president is just misunderstood; maybe he’s being unfairly pilloried for gifting the nation a beautiful new gathering place. But this might also be the latest disconcerting echo of an autocratic-style obsession with grand projects that will tower over citizens when leaders are gone. Trump is also thinking of disrupting the classic Washington skyline with a huge arch across the Arlington Memorial Bridge from the Lincoln Memorial to mark America’s 250th birthday next year.

Ironically, the East Wing came tumbling down days after millions of Americans took part in anti-Trump protests last weekend under the banner of “No Kings.” The relative modesty of the White House, compared with the great castles and palazzos of Europe, was a reminder that the United States freed itself from monarchs and doesn’t need its leaders to live in palaces.

Trump seems to disagree.

 

Political Cartoons 10-26-2025 (A lot Happened Last Week)

No Kings Day Poster

 

Showing Off...

 

A Strongly Worded Letter From Donald Trump’s HOA

Property Violations 

My Note: If you live in a development, condo, planned community or town with a "Home Owners Association" (HOA), you know the dread a HOA letter carries. They always start with, You are in violation - "You have 10 day to clean your roof", "Cut your trees that are obstructing the street"...  It seems the HOA the governs the "Peoples House", the people of the USA, have a problem with an unauthorized demolition. Read what the DailyBeast thinks:  See my concluding comments at the end. 

Michael Ian Black
Published Oct. 22 2025 2:13PM EDT 

Dear Occupant,

White House expands East Wing demolition
as critics decry Trump overreach
 - The Washington Post

Let me begin this letter with an apology. Since you moved in next door nine months ago, I have been meaning to stop by with a plate of my famous oatmeal raisin cookies in order to introduce myself. I’m sorry I haven’t done so, and I’m doubly sorry that we’re meeting now under difficult circumstances. Nevertheless, I’m obligated to write to you now because you may be President of the United States, but I am President of the local Homeowner’s Association. And I think we both know which title, well, trumps the other.

A couple of days ago, I awoke to the sound of heavy machinery. I’d been out the day before attending my local No Kings march—no offense—and was trying to get a little extra shuteye before starting my work week began. Imagine my surprise when I looked out the window to investigate the source of the sound and discovered a couple of cranes demolishing a large section of your rental!

I’m sure you know where this is going.

When you moved in, you were supposed to receive a copy of the HOA handbook. (We call it our Constitution—cute, right?) I am going to give you the benefit of the doubt and assume you didn’t receive one, because I cannot imagine any other reason why you thought it would be ok to partially destroy a historic house you do not even own.

You will see that I enclosed a copy of the handbook with this letter. Please refer to Article IV, section 3, which reads, “Congress shall have Power to dispose of and make all needful Rules and Regulations respecting the Territory or other Property belonging to the United States.”

The building you just ripped apart? It doesn’t belong to you. It belongs to the people of the United States. As such, I regret to inform you that you are in severe violation of the HOA.

To be fair, it’s not entirely your fault. Well, actually it is but I know we all love to blame the HOA. Or immigrants. And really, we should have spoken up more forcefully when you decided to rip up your garden and cover it with concrete. Everybody loved that garden. We decided not to make a big deal out of it because you’d just moved back in and were trying to be good neighbors, but we can now see that was a mistake.

Quick question: did the landlord conduct a proper credit check before approving your lease?

Yes, other occupants have made renovations over the years, but always by going through the appropriate channels—we’re generally very accommodating. We even let a previous tenant put in a bowling alley!

Obviously, though, a 90,000 sq. ft. ballroom replacing an entire, historic wing of your property is an order of magnitude greater than a couple of lanes in the basement. All the more reason why we should have had more of a conversation before you took it upon yourself to tear things down. Even temporarily, that is, unless you were planning on extending your lease, which would also be a violation of the rules. (Please refer to the handbook’s 22nd Amendment.)

Moreover, the homeowner’s association would have very much liked the opportunity to weigh in on whether your rental property really needs an outsized vanity project which impacts the curb appeal of our entire street (and the broader reputation of our city) as well as presenting obvious conflicts of interest between you and all the corporate donors who are surely going expect political largesse in exchange for the generous ‘donations’ solicited for said project. Why not just put on a stoop sale instead?

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I apologize for being the bearer of bad news. But the fact remains: We have rules for a reason. We don’t let people in this neighborhood do whatever they want whenever they want because if we did that, we’d have total chaos. I mean, we might even end up with roving gangs of armed marauders snatching people up off the street! Worse still, novelty costumes.

Obviously, I’m exaggerating to make a point. Such a thing could never happen in the United States. But I’m doing so to illustrate that when people disregard the rules—such as the rule that doesn’t allow renters to tear down their house to erect a gold-gilded authoritarian fantasia without permission—we risk ruining the entire character of the neighborhood. It used to be a pretty good neighborhood, and I think we can make it great again, just as soon as you play by the rules.

Or pack up your sh-t and get the hell out.

Huffington Post 10/23/2025: The East Wing, where first ladies created history, planned state dinners and promoted causes, is now history itself. The two-story structure of drawing rooms and offices, including workspace for first ladies and their staffs, has been turned into rubble, demolished as part of the Republican president’s plan to build what he said is now a $300 million ballroom nearly twice the size of the White House.

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One other note: Trump historically never pays his bills. Guess who will likely be stuck paying for this two acre monstrosity that overwhelms the existing historic structure. The bill has already gone up 100 million since it was announced six months ago and construction has not started. Don't hold you breath waiting for your invitation to the ball in a ballroom you never needed.   

I Will Bet You have Done This?

 

Wives who Dress Husbands as Women...

“Transforming husbands into stylish divas, one outfit at a time.”

Posted by author-avatar Laura Jake 
February 9, 2024

Introduction

Some wives choose to dress their husbands as women for various reasons, such as for role-playing, exploring their own fantasies, or simply for fun and experimentation. This practice can involve cross-dressing, where husbands wear clothing typically associated with women, including dresses, skirts, and makeup. It is a personal choice that varies from couple to couple and can be a way to enhance their relationship or explore different aspects of their sexuality.

The Impact of Cross-Dressing on Marital Relationships

In a world where gender norms and expectations are constantly evolving, it is not uncommon to come across couples who challenge traditional gender roles. One such phenomenon that has gained attention in recent years is wives who dress their husbands as women. This unique practice, known as cross-dressing, has the potential to impact marital relationships in profound ways.

At first glance, the idea of a wife dressing her husband as a woman may seem unconventional or even controversial. However, for many couples who engage in this practice, it is a source of empowerment and self-expression. By blurring the lines of gender, these couples are challenging societal norms and embracing their own unique identities.

One of the most significant impacts of cross-dressing on marital relationships is the deepening of emotional connection. When a wife takes on the role of dressing her husband as a woman, it requires a level of trust and vulnerability that can strengthen the bond between them. This act of dressing up becomes an intimate experience, allowing both partners to explore and embrace different aspects of their personalities.

Furthermore, cross-dressing can also serve as a form of escapism for couples. In a world filled with stress and responsibilities, the act of dressing up can provide a much-needed break from reality. For some couples, it becomes a way to step into a different persona and temporarily escape the pressures of everyday life. This shared experience can create a sense of adventure and excitement within the relationship.

In addition to the emotional and psychological impacts, cross-dressing can also have a positive effect on physical intimacy. By exploring different gender roles, couples are able to expand their understanding of pleasure and desire. This exploration can lead to a deeper level of intimacy and a greater sense of satisfaction within the relationship.

It is important to note that cross-dressing is not limited to heterosexual couples. Same-sex couples can also engage in this practice, further challenging societal expectations and norms. Regardless of sexual orientation, the impact of cross-dressing on marital relationships remains the same – it allows couples to explore and embrace their own unique identities.

While the impact of cross-dressing on marital relationships can be overwhelmingly positive, it is not without its challenges. Society’s perception and acceptance of this practice can vary greatly, and couples may face judgment or discrimination from others. It is important for couples to have open and honest communication about their desires and boundaries, and to support each other in the face of adversity.

In conclusion, the impact of cross-dressing on marital relationships is a complex and multifaceted topic. For many couples, it is a source of empowerment, self-expression, and deepened emotional connection. By challenging traditional gender roles, couples are able to explore different aspects of their personalities and expand their understanding of intimacy. While there may be challenges along the way, the benefits of cross-dressing in a marital relationship can be truly transformative.

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Conclusion

In a world that can often be judgmental and unforgiving, it is inspiring to see couples who are willing to challenge the status quo and redefine what it means to be married. These wives who dress their husbands as women are not only helping their partners explore their gender identity, but also paving the way for a more inclusive and accepting society.

So let us celebrate these couples who are redefining marriage and challenging societal norms. Let us applaud their courage and their commitment to love and acceptance. And let us remember that love knows no boundaries, and that marriage is a beautiful and ever-evolving institution that can take on many different forms.

The Psychology of Lingerie: What’s the Point?

 It’s a Personal Decision

I couldn't help but overhear a conversation the other day: they were talking about how lingerie today doesn't fulfill a real purpose anymore. They mentioned that it used to be that bras and what not just held in the girls and were something basic to be worn under your normal clothes. Instead, nowadays there’s this whole new realm where everything is decked out with embellishments, bows, lace, even peep- holes. Pretty much anything goes. Upon hearing this, I was already imagining my favorite pieces and getting excited, but instead the women discussing it asked, “Whatʼs the point?” This lead me to think about the whole psychology of lingerie and why some women like it.

Obviously, not everyone is into lingerie

 It was interesting to listen in on the direction their conversation took. I can understand why some folks wonder what’s the point of lingerie. Besides having a special occasion with your boyfriend/girlfriend/spouse many do not see why your underwear should be so fancy, sometimes even nicer than the clothes you put on top of it! So I asked myself, whatʼs the point? Why do I sometime choose to spend money on fashionable undergarments?

Lingerie and undergarments are as diverse as outerwear

I came up with about ten different answers for each of those questions. There are a lot of ladies that are waaaay more into it than I am but when I think about my purchases they fall into a couple different categories.

I buy the products because sometimes I actually need that specific type of panty to wear with something (strapless, racerback, nude color, etc). Maybe my favorite bra that Iʼve had and worn for years has seen better days and I need a replacement. Soemtimes you’re overall bra size changes (hello to getting older, lol).

Or sometimes whatever I happen to be looking at is so cute, feminine, flirty, romantic, and/or sexy that itʼs too perfect to pass up.

And of course, as a boudoir photographer I find that showing off sexy undergarments in a boudoir session is the perfect excuse for buying new garments.You can do anything you want while wearing sexy undergarments: exercising, working, sleeping, going to parties. Where your sexy skivies anywhere you want!

What it boils down to is that while some see underwear as purely functional, others see it as a statement. After all, clothing started out as just being functional, but look how that industry has evolved. Underwear and lingerie went in the same direction, and just because not everybody sees it on a daily basis doesnʼt mean it should be neglected.

I could be wearing sweatpants and an old t-shirt, but I still feel feminine and sexy because my matching bra and panties are made of lace and bows. If Iʼm going to a fancy party and have a killer dress on, wearing my sexy lingerie underneath just shoots my confidence through the roof. I even have a friend who says that when she has to wear the same boring work uniform everyday, choosing her underwear in the morning is her way of still being fashionable. And thatʼs why I love doing boudoir shoots–what better way to feel awesome about yourself than to star in a photo shoot that aims to express you sexuality?

It’s a personal decision

Although this all started with me overhearing someoneʼs conversation, it raised a very valid point. I already have an appreciation for fashionable lingerie, but there are also many people who question why this industry has become what it has. But the real answer: Itʼs for the customer. Lingerie is something personal to each individual and can make you feel more confident, pretty, sexy, or you may just like the way things feel against your skin. It’s a completely personal decision.

And if it’s your thing and you’re into it: why limit everything to blacks, whites, and nudes; straps, or strapless; briefs, or thongs? We clearly have functionality covered, so even if thereʼs no scheduled “special occasion,” throw on the jewels, add a little oomph with a sexy push up, get a matching garter belt! Why? Because you can.

Letʼs be honest, a pretty (well fitting!) bra never made anyone feel bad about themselves right?

I don't think Iʼm completely alone in these thoughts, so tell me–when it comes to the psychology of lingerie: what do you love about it and what do you not? Why do you wear what you do?

Feminine Differential - What Fits Your Body

 

We all see people at the mall wearing what does not flatter their body. With so many styles being available looking good in yours clothes is a feminine differential to be treasured. 

There are many blogs that show dos-and-don't and we can learn much there.  Shopping and using photos, I have learned mostly what works. This very weekend I am having a yard sale and I hang items to sell I cannot help but ask, "What was I thinking?" This outfit would not look good on anyone!

I guess we all learn over time and I find Pinterest to be a wonderful source for looks that many times I know will work or at least want to try.  

Chico's and Talbots are now sister stores of Soma and both of the items shown above are from these stores. Speaking of styles that work, I find "high- rise" jeans / pants to be a favorite. The tight fit works.

The Graphic Tee is has a nice feminine differential with a drawstring arm opening.  Also nice colors to match most any jeans. The Chicos "Zenergy® Scuba Bungee-Sleeve Tee" is out of stock online but you may be able to find it still in a local store. 

The Talbots "Flare Leg Banded Waist Jeans - Melody Wash" are current stock. The jeans have both Flare Legs and a High Waist.

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