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When I was 15 or so my friend and I discovered the self printing business card machine in the local shopping centre. We were always on the lookout for a cheap way to spend the most time when we were out so we promptly hatched a plan that seemed hilarious to us at the time. We printed out 250 business cards that said (something along the lines of) "Stop. We are the fashion police. You are under arrest for crimes against fashion." And for the afternoon we became the fashion police, bold as brass running up and handing them out to people in the street or slipping them in their bags or on their dinner trays at the food courts as we passed. We got a few chuckles and were called cheeky gits but for some reason no one really took offence - probably because we were just two young lads with very little fashion sense ourselves and we had/have great smiles. It could also be because people recognised that we were not out doing drugs or mugging anyone but simply having some harmless fun. I say this because today I would have arrested myself 😂 my male wardrobe is bland at best - but it is designed to be, baggy and boring. However once I dropped my son off at his mums after school I came home and decided to practice putting on some makeup - I am not good enough to do strong colours yet so the smoky look I was going for just highlights the fact I had less than 3 hrs sleep last night. Fashion-wise I tried to wear a pair of blue denim shorts over a pair of tights - the shorts were from my sisters hand me down pile she gave me to try out when I told her I was questioning my gender and they are fairly long - I have seen denim shorts over tights and while usually it is a look common among the younger generation, like printed leggings, I have seen a few women my age do something similar in spring. I tried them on tonight with a top and decided I look like a train wreck (that's the polite phrase - a completely different word came to my mind). After painting my nails a dark but different shade I decided that while the top half was okay if a bit amateur hour - I simply do not have the figure to pull off wearing the shorts. So after trying it out in less than five minutes I went back and changed - a red skirt I love and bought from a charity shop when I was feeling brave, but I put it on with the same top and a changed from simple lip gloss to a light pink lipstick and the combination works so much better in my opinion. Now I know I like skirts and dresses over jeans - I find them more feminine and they make me feel more feminine too, being a UK 16-18 puts me firmly in the average size bracket of most of my female friends but having seen them on I would not be caught dead wearing those shorts outside. They may be going in the charity bin... I am also torn because I seem to have a small natural cleavage when I put a bra on - it is a sign of the weight that I put on at Christmas and have not yet shifted - my tummy definitely needs to go but I will be quite sad to lose my mini bust. If I want to survive a weekend out as Dee some time I am going to have to get more clothes as women do not wear the same clothes for days like men do. I am wearing my long hair tonight because it makes me feel more womanly and it also saves my nice blond hair for wearing out. I need to do more spying to see what passes for fem casual, below is what I consider to be the new and slightly improved casual look - suitable for blogging, snacking and reading my gender book.. which are my plans for what is left of this evening. Tomorrow I first have to go and get my car headlight fixed so I can then drive at night without being stopped. Just the thought of lifting a car bonnet makes me anxious let alone asking for the right bulb! On top of that I found out that I need to replace my 2 front tires so will have to book it into a garage too - not how I wanted to spend my Saturday.

Great to hear you both (all three of us) had an enjoyable night😎 My nails are my current side project. I found that the fake ones beat the heck out of my real nails, the glue, taking them off, drying them out, etc., and decided I didn't really like the look that much anyway, and took too much time, so about a week ago I started my own nail rehab! Instant cuticle remover, to rehab my cuticles, Nail Rehab X which coats my nails to strengthen and nourish them, and Maximum Growth, a clear coating which hardens them to prevent them from breaking. All made by "Sally Hansen". I can already see the difference and some growth and last night was able to trim, file, buff, and recoated them. I do them every day and I keep it on 24/7, 🙋‍♀️ Hey, maybe Monday, a professional manicure? Maybe Sephora visit, too? This new girl's just gonna have fun! Jess

Aw Christy Thank you so much. 😙 Being passable was not the aim last night, being free was, which is why I hadn't bothered with foundation - I was just practising, though if I can one day get to a point where I could pass without all the makeup I would be delighted! but I will definitely take the compliment! 😊😊😊 Loved your PI story - I've always enjoyed mystery novels and thrillers, did you ever find the pencil thief? I had a very relaxed evening and even managed to get back to sleep after waking up early today so I am still in my girly pj's only just sat with my morning coffee and genuinely beaming. I had to give myself a mental note to remove the nail varnish before I go out though (and some eyeliner I seemed to have missed last night that stuff is tough to get on well and tougher to take off properly it is so close to the lashes) - blue is not a subtle or manly colour for nails! I know that Amazon UK has recently started a wardrobe type service like that and my ex used to use a catalogue that did something similar - try before you buy, if you know your measurements then go for it. I am fortunate that other than my shoulders a lot of my features are smaller and more feminine anyway - my hands and feet are small for a mans and my jaw is not different from my sisters. I always suited feminine jewellery more than the chunkier male jewellery which was why I just didn't wear any. Anyway thank you girls for making me smile.

Dear Tilly, Strongly recommend you wash your underarms before going to bed, in order to give your underarms a chance to rest. If you shave, this is when you want to do it, to give your underarms a chance to heal from any small cuts caused by shaving. Yours truly, Monica

I am glad thank you for your kindness! I was just being honest with myself and it brought back a memory so I thought I would share. We have recently had temps of 18.c (64.5 f?) - highest for February in centuries but of course global warming is a myth so its just a fluke we should be grateful for. I know I can wear ladies jeans and look okay, but while they are cut differently they are still jeans and I have worn them for years, what I look forward to is getting some new tops to go with them. I always admired girls that could pull off wearing daisy dukes at the seaside in more ways than one - but the only time I have seen any of my female friends wear shorts is to play sports, and even then most of them prefer leggings and a loose top. I will wish you good luck on your spring mission - do not be too self critical - going shopping in that frame of mind stops you from ever finding something you like, but if you do find some please let us in on the secret! 💛

Dee, I didn't know whether to react with a like or a Haha; wanted to do both!💜😁 Gosh, I like your sense of humor and your outlook; don't ever loose it! But, the outfit in your photo does lookgreat on you and very comfortable, too. I too, prefer skirts or dresses over jeans mostly for the feminine feel, but I have been going out more lately in jeans and slacks because of this frigid cold (avg. temp for 2 months now has been single digits!😝) I'm getting used to them and starting to like them more, but shorts fit me terribly, have not found a pair that even comes close to either a good fit or a good look👀. My butt and hips are way to small and my upper thighs to skinny. That's gonna have to be my mission, though come spring, to find some good summer shorts! Jess

As for the deodorant, I know what you mean, I have never liked wearing deodorant until I just recently picked up some Dove. Now I put it on before work, reapply when I get home and before bed...I know it's supposed to last twelve hours, but I like how I smell, especially when it is fresh. For the video, I totally get it. I am tired of trying to be macho to fit in. Love you all, Tilly