Julie - Out and About

 I'm feeling generous - so here's another (brief) colletion of my "I Love Dressing" Memes.  Tell me which one is your favorite! Stay Safe And Pretty, Sweeties! 

OK - it's not often I return home and jump right to the laptop to blog.  But when I do . . .  Due to circumstances, I have had 3 full days of Julie Time.  Having been away for 2 months I was anxious to get together with my Sister Friends.  Friday was catching up and coffee time with Linda. Saturday she and I hit a few thrift shops and I was able to find a jean skirt to replace the one I "shrunk out of". Cute and comfy     That evening the Sister Friends had a lovely supper together at a pleasant spot called The Gilded Unicorn.  Lots of laughs and lots of good food. Sarah, Me, Christy and Linda Which brings us to Sunday, which is where it all went south.  It was my last full day of frills and fancies.  The Sister Friends were all busy (they DO have lives after all) so I spent the day with laundry, dishes, and planned to go out in the evening for some grocery shopping and maybe coffee and cake. Outfit for Saturda...

I was away on business for 2 months - from cold Spokane WA to Sunny Florida!!  The up side was that, due to a change in diet (salads and veggies galore) and much more exercise than I usually get, (I was in a show that required a LOT of dance/movement) I lost 10 pounds.  (Squeee!) The down side --- I was greeted by 3 feet of snow with more in the forecast for the next 4 days! C'mon!!!!! Ah well, after shoveling out the front walk (AGAIN!) I tried on some things that were getting a tad tight over the past 12 months.  Glad to say 2 skirts fit much better now. (my go to black pencil skirt and my tan LL Bean skort) Sad to say one skirt is now too big to wear! (my super comfy jean skirt! ~sigh~ ) Oh well, as a wise person once said, we must take the bitter with the batter. Feeling better   Feeling prettier And more confident, too! What has this experience taught me?  Well kiddos, Dr Julie says "Don't be concerned with appearance, ...

I know writing a blog is a discipline - something I need a LOT of help with.  So, even if there has been nothing earth shakingly important to report, I plan to write something at least once a week just to keep my hand in.  So . . . . . here goes. I had some good "me time" this past week, mostly around the house.  Cooking, cleaning, pulling weeds, and like that. It taught me one major lesson -- I can enjoy being en femme in leggings or shorts almost as much as in skirts and heels!  This is something I never would have thought possible a year or so ago, but recent experiences (and influence from my Sisters) has shown me that it's how you feel inside that counts, and since my desire is to walk down the street without people saying, "Hey, that guy is wearing a dress" - the more I can blend in, the better.   How I USED to dress for house cleaning - pearls, 5" heels and all!   But now . . .  I'm VERY comfy like this! ...

I have an event coming up in mid-July - a Day Out with the Girls.  Being the very organized (read "obsessive") gal that I am, I have already started planning my wardrobe.  And this brings me to the big question: Do I wear what I WANT to wear, or do I wear what will fit in with the circumstances and places I will be? Now, when I say "wear what I want" I don't mean that I'd be sporting formal silks and pumps for a picnic at the lake.  Contrary to popular belief, I'm not a fool. But my personal preference DOES run to hose and heels.  July, however, is more shorts and sandals kind of weather, and I have yet to venture out of the house with bare legs.  The other problem here is that I have a VERY mediterranean heritage -- which means my arms, shoulders and back are rather . . . . well, you know.  My life circumstances make it difficult to remove that much body hair, so I usually just wear long sleeves and stuff.  But will I survive (let alone Be Comfortab...

Feel like a woman. Wear a dress! –  Diane von Furstenberg The question came up the other day -- why do you always wear skirts and not nice slacks or jeans?  Let's examine the answers. I enjoy wearing clothing designated as "women's" or "feminine" for many reasons -- the variety they offer in colors and fabrics, the desire to look pretty, the comfort and relaxation I feel when dressed.  Now, if I was able to walk out my front door simply in a dress and pumps, I would adore it.  But to avoid stares, taunts and possible harm, I add a wig, make up, and "body shaping" foundation garments.  Presenting as a woman (or "passing") makes me feel more comfortable when out, hoping that I can avoid any unwanted confrontations. (and yes, it doesn't always work, but it sure cuts down on the incidents) Ready to hit the town As a result, dresses and skirts help me feel more female than pants.  I can walk out the door in jeans and a t-shir...