Julie - Out and About

  There are times when I feel beautiful, there are times when I feel pretty - but I seem to have the most fun during those times that I feel Cute!   The following article was penned by a FB friend and inspiration, Dina Walters.  "There's a special kind of magic in being cute. Not runway perfection. Not airbrushed magazine fantasy. But cute.  Warm, approachable, smile-making cute. "C ute isn’t about flawless eyeliner or perfectly sculpted cheekbones. Cute is the sparkle in your eye when you laugh at a joke between friends. Cute is a soft top in a blush shade that whispers confidence without ever shouting. Cute is choosing to see yourself every day with kindness, even on the days when the mirror feels like an evil trickster. " For so long, I thought I had to earn beauty. Earn femininity. Earn the right to look in the mirror and say, Yes, darling, you’re radiant. But somewhere along this journey, I’ve learned that cute is totally free. Cute is mine already. Cute is...

 Well, not ENTIRELY pictoral . . .  It was a Tuesday night, and I was alone - so maybe more appropriately called A Girl's Night Out.  But I made the most of it. I walked around downtown, visited a few of our classier hotels, but didn't meet anyone who offered to buy me a drink. (sigh) I felt beautiful, and had to assume it was true since no one complimented me, or even spoke to me. Oh well, maybe NEXT year. Stay Safe And Pretty, Sweeties.

  Actually had time to get all "Julie-ed Up" -- but only at home.  No one to go out with no where to go out to, so I hit upon an idea. Dare I say it? I dare! I staged an informal Boudoir Shoot for myself! What DOES she have in that trunk? I rarely go to bed alone My fav nightie and robe Gotta have a shoe dangle! Told ya I was bored!  Until something exciting happens in my life, this will have to do. Until then, you know . . .  Stay Safe And Pretty, Sweeties

They say "Good Things Come To Those Who Wait". Well, I waited, and it was . . . . pretty good. It would have been better if I had someone to share it with, but I got out and that's the important thing. Getting the house to myself is always the hardest part, and that I did. Which allowed me to get ready at my leisure.  I got home from work at 5 and started the Julie-fication Process. The Outfit Of The Evening I ultimately changed shoes - and hair - before going out.  As we are now a 1 car household I was relegated to the bus and walking. Not that I don't like those transportation methods, but it does limit my options for where to go. Just another lady on the bus My neighbor - a friend but very conservative - was not at home, so walking out the front door wasn't a problem. To the bus stop, then to one of our newer shopping areas - Kendall Yards. I wasn't sure what time places closed there on a Thursday, but I took my chances. Turns out most of the shops closed a...

  Crossdressers who live full-time as women often exist in a unique space between traditional crossdressing and transgender identity. While every individual’s journey is different, here’s a thoughtful look at this group—sometimes referred to as  full-time crossdressers ,  transfeminine non-transitioners  or  nonbinary feminine-presenting men —depending on their self-identification.   Who Are They?   These are individuals who were assigned male at birth, identify (often but not always) as male or nonbinary, but choose to present and live full-time in feminine clothing, roles and appearance—without necessarily undergoing medical or legal transition.   They may live as “ladies” socially, professionally or domestically. Some still use he/him pronouns; others prefer she/her or they/them. They may or may not consider themselves transgender.   Why Live Full-Time as Female?   Feminine Identity Feels Natural – They feel m...

  Blog #150.  I never thought I'd make it this far. Sticking with a task for more than a week is a challenge for me, let alone writing 150 entries in a Blog. It makes me feel like a success, like a person of accomplishment, like someone who is trying to come up with an ACTUAL topic for this monumental entry instaed of just shooting the bull to fill the page. But I digress - this entry DOES have a topic, as is suggested by the title. Skirting The Issue. I managed to get out last Saturday after a LOOONNNGGG drought of Julie Time. The first challenge was, as always, choosing an outfit. It's Saturday morning, I'm going to have breakfast at my favorite Saturday Morning Breakfast Place - Golden Corral Buffet - then do some shopping for "necessary female items". So, do I go with leggings and try to blend in, or do I go with a skirt because my "Guy Side" wears pants every day and skirts feel so good? OOD - my favorite comfy skirt This one shows the ACTUAL color ...