I got back home yesterday with two very large suitcases, one of which had my everyday boring fem clothes and the other had all sorts of cute and fun stuff.
I selected the second caseful from out of the 18 boxes of girl clothes in my deposit in London. Those boxes contain everything from winter coats to summer bikinis but unexpected things can happen when you open them. Previously a gel-filled bra exploded, but this time a bizarre pair of extra-extra frilly knickers with more lace than pant, that were made specially for me by a fan of such items, frothed and floated to the top of the lingerie box. Since the friend who made them has now transitioned and may well be embarrassed at her previous frilly knicker phase, I won't describe them further but I brought them home in case there's some cosplay project that might use them. I've no idea what!
But it was good to pick up some favourite skirts, and the much-loved dress I wore in Scotland last year, several pairs of very sheer tights for summer as well as some fancy hosiery, a never-worn burlesque ra-ra skirt, red with black lace, for party times (or if I fulfil my showgirl dreams) - pictured below -, comfy leggings, tops, lingerie, and fun accessories, including the elbow-length spider-web gloves and matching tights I missed for my Hallowe'en outfit last year but which went down a storm at the Magic Ballroom.
I also found a pretty black lace bra and panty set that I had totally forgotten I bought and is so comfortable that I cannot believe I forgot all about it.
Very pretty and really comfortable to wear
My case also contained lots of new lingerie and nightwear I bought - I do recommend Marks & Spencer for such items. Yes, I have far too many things, I know, but they do get worn, and worn out. I threw away a pair of cream-coloured high-heeled sandals that were scuffed and coming unstuck in parts. It's a pity as I have fond memories of wearing those in summer, often at the Sparkle national trans celebration, but what's broken needs to go.
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| Gone but not forgotten |
You may think a whole case of pretty clothes excessive given the cost of luggage on airlines these days, but I dress every day and stuff that I know and love is precious to me so I'm happy with that.
I have something to say about airline uniforms and about very short skirts and I know those are subjects of great interest to many, but I'm still tired from the trip so I'll close here and discuss those topics another time. Have a great weekend.
Sue x
18 boxes? That's not too many...
ReplyDeleteWell, maybe in this house, and undoubtedly in L's view, but as long as she doesn't look too closely at what's tucked at the end of the spare room, I can probably get away with it.
Nice to know I'm not the only one with boob related disasters.
That is a fabulous gothy outfit in the Magic Ballroom link, Sue.
You remind me that I need to really need to admit defeat and dump a pair of white strappy sandals (which may in fact be the first pair of girl shoes that I ever bought) that I've tried regluing time and again.
Thanks, Susie
DeleteIt used to be more boxes ... it's "just 18" now. They're mid-size (50cm x 35 cm x 37 cm). 3 boxes contain hosiery, 2 more contain wigs, I've got the undies down to 1 box, and so on ... I currently have one wardrobe and chest of drawers in Italy for girly stuff as opposed to the two cupboards and three chests of drawers I had in London so I've downsized a little! Just a little! Probably.
Thanks for the compliments of the goths witch outfit. I think I need to get more gothy ...
Sue x
Sad news on the shoes having to go, but sometimes things are beyond repair. At least you have the happy memories of when you wore them.
ReplyDelete"You may think a whole case of pretty clothes excessive..."
How else do you get them home? Freight, international shipping, or multiple trips? They all seem risky in terms of costs and/or seeing your wardrobe again. I guess sometimes, you've just got to put the money in.
Thanks, Lynn.
DeleteAlthough (or perhaps because) those shoes have made so many summer appearances, they were already becoming tatty before the ungluing started. They were cheap, they served their purpose, I have the pics, so I try to be philosophical about the demise of loved ones. "It is the nature of crockery to get broken," said Plato, very aptly!
I now have plans to transport the lot in bulk to where I am now settled. Watch this space.
Sue x
Oooh frilly knickers and that ra-ra skirt! Go on. You know you want to. I loved seeing your goth look. It suits you. You look so lovely in that photo. I'm planning to go a little goth for Halloween this year. I'm glad you had a good visit to the UK, and I hope all goes well with your Uncle. I'll send an email in the coming days.xxx
DeleteThanks, Dee. I'm feeling the need for some frivolous fun. Thanks for your nice compliments about my goth witch look.
DeleteLook forward to hearing your news by email.
Sue x
Back again from -as I hope - wonderful travel back home to the U.K. And you have bought a lot of nice things . The pic of you in front of the rainbow is very nice -but I suppose it is not an actual one?. I hope the anti-trans position in Britain is not so bad as the supreme judges want to be so.
ReplyDeleteHave a good time and thanks again for your kind visit to my blog
Violetta
Thank you, Violetta.
DeleteThe sign is big and says "Welcome to Manchester's Gay Village". You can see the full photo here. https://suerichmond.blogspot.com/2015/12/2015-roundup-including-sparkle.html
I focused on the corner of that photo with me so you could see the sandals I have thrown away.
I don't like the way Britain is being governed - what little democracy and human rights there were there have been very badly damaged in the last nine years. The Supreme Court ruling is unworkable and unpopular but the fact that they made it makes me sure that I did the right thing in moving to Italy.
Sue x