Leap Month 22

Well, how better to start Sunday than in a dress that was clearly designed for going to church? I found this lovely frock in a thrift store on Friday for just five dollars! It has a bit of an '80s feel to it (can't you just see Joan Collins or Linda Evans in it on Dynasty?), but it's a great fit for me both in size and style.

Accessories are the white hat (have to have a hat for church, right?), gold jewelry, nude hose, and white sandals. I haven't worn those in quite a while and I'd forgotten what a bitch they are to walk in! Great for posing, make my legs look terrific, but must be changed when done!

Now, to my eyes: I used four coats of mascara this morning and I think it made a bit of a difference, enough that I didn't do any editing to my eyes in these pics...not even changing the color of my irises. I still think the lashes could be more prominent, though...so later today I'm going to pick up one of the "volumizing" mascaras.

More pics on Flickr; another set of new clothes this afternoon; and you have just about 11 hours left to vote in the poll (details here)!

Interlude--Sunday morning

So, I got up this morning and put on the following: pink camisole, femme jeans, flannel shirt (unfortunately male), and black patent kitten-heel mary-janes. So attired, I drove to the convenience store to pick up the Sunday papers and then through the Micky D's drive-through for breakfast. Back home, I switched out the camisole for bra and fake knockers. I ate breakfast and read the paper. Now, I'm sitting here at the computer writing this. Shortly, I will get into my first fully femme outfit for the day. See you then.

Leap Month 21

...and my weekend en femme begins. I came home from work this evening, put dinner in the oven and then went to change into the outfit you see here, minus the wig and makeup (didn't want to mess it all up with eating). The ensemble ~ turtleneck sweater and jeans ~ was chosen to be comfortable enough to spend the entire evening in. I even forewent the corset (using only my old waist cinch) for added comfort. (I promise to use the corset for any other outfits during this stretch.)

Accessories are black-and-white jewelry, white belt, and red patent t-strap pumps...as well as the black cloche hat ~ looking the best it ever has. I suspect it looks best with short hair.

A note on makeup: I decided to try real mascara again...it worked a little better than in the past (I applied quite a bit), but still did a little enhancement digitally ~ not drawing in new lashes, but darkening and sharpening what was there. Tomorrow, I'll add another couple of coats of mascara to see if that helps...but I suspect the problem is I just don't have enough "volume" as they say.

Now, as for the rest of the weekend: Once this is posted, I'm changing into my nightie and heading to bed; in the morning, I'll hang in that for a bit, then try to go through three outfits for the day, with breaks in between (probably just getting into the jeans again). That'll be the schedule for Monday as well. Tuesday (when the wife will be returning in late afternoon) I will play by ear.

More pics on Flickr; and you have just about 24 hours left to vote in the poll (details here)!

Leap Month 20

Is this an office ensemble? Perhaps...if I can manage not to show my stocking tops and panties! The blouse is from the Rider line (at Kmart or Wal-Mart), the sweater from Target, the skirt from Kmart.

Accessories are blue bow, silver jewelry, belt, patterned tights, and blue suede peep-toe pumps.

I'm not sure the portraits this time worked so well:

More pics on Flickr.

Now the news of the weekend ~ as of Saturday evening, I will have at least 60 hours to stay en femme. My plan is to be fully dressed as much as possible...and when I must wear male outer clothes, to have lingerie on beneath. I may try to use my femme jeans for outer wear if at all possible.

Don't forget to vote in the poll (details here)!

Leap Month 19

We'll start today with this elegant dress that, surprisingly, I found in a thrift shop. I love the way it shows off my knockers...but the skirt length keeps it suitable for office or classy get-togethers.

Accessories are blue bow, pearls, nude hose, and blue patent pumps.

I tried some different editing techniques on these portraits:

More pics on Flickr; a different outfit later today...as well as some big news about the weekend; and don't forget to vote in the poll (details here)!

Leap Month 18

I suppose this is also an office look, although one that's quite a bit more revealing. This sweater dress is, by the label, a size 16 and ~ as you can see ~ hugs the body. I originally got it from Burlington, one of my last purchases there.

Accessories are white bow, gold jewelry, natural hose and nude peep-toe pumps with a stripe pattern.

And a portrait:

More pics on Flickr; next dressing not 'til Friday; and don't forget to vote in the poll (details here)!

Leap Month 17

An outfit completely composed of thrift-shop finds, decidedly office-ready. A black and pin-striped twofer top and an olive green wool skirt, in a modest length.

Accessories are white bow, silver jewelry (including new earrings ~ more on those later), natural hose and black patent pumps.

Here's a close-up of those earrings...a surprising find of chandelier-style clip-ons:

And a very nice portrait ~ one of my best in the black wig. Please note the new, somewhat brighter, eyeshadow:

More pics on Flickr; a rather different look later on; and don't forget to vote in the poll (details here)!