Liz is a huge fan of the Marla Cilley book,
Sink Reflections. One of the chapters I am going to very loosely paraphrase is called "Getting Dressed to Shoes."
In it, the author goes into some detail of how the slightest detail of being a woman can make or break your day and/or demeanor. She says it can be anything from sexy lingerie, a string of pearls all the way to your fave fragrance.
But, she insists your shoes should
at the least be something you have to lace up.
I know by now you are thinking, what does all of this have to do with me? I know several transgender women who wouldn't be caught dead without their heels, all the way to those who feel dead in them. I also know closeted trans or cross dressers who don't feel dressed without the feel of silky panties under their very male work clothes.
I found it extremely interesting how this cis-woman author described all of this.
Years ago, Liz asked me what kind of woman would I become (as far as feminine upkeep goes.) As you Cyrsti's Condo regulars know, I am mainly very casual but...if I know I am going out (even for a walk) I need to add some foundation and eye makeup. Plus I have the constant reminder of my hair and breasts to reinforce some inner femininity.
Obviously, it is to each their own, I also know several cis-women who spend quite a bit of time (at least an hour) to insure their hair and makeup is ready for public consumption...as well as trans women.
Indeed transgender or cross dressing variety is the spice of life and don't forget to lace up those shoes!