
Looking So Sharp
By Bobbi Swan and Karen Michelle
Some of TGF's prettiest readers have agreed to share with us their favorite style, beauty and "how-to" tips. This week features ideas from Bobbi Swan, a who writes a TGF column on maids and runs the popular Bobbi Swan’s Nest and Karen Michelle Kuzdzal a gorgeous lady from Virginia.
Bobbi Swan |
Well, my Dad always told me that if you want something done, give it to
a busy guy. He never thought I might be a girl, but it works the same.
Here's my tip - and a little different from what you might expect --
but pretty fitting with summer here.
I have tried all sorts of arm, leg and chest shaving in the past when I
was in the closet as well as out for a spell. (My clothes are in the
closet now, not me!)
I had a terrible time trying to wax myself and do an even halfway job.
Then I tried an Epilator and found it worked very well, but took a lot
of time and could be quite uncomfortable in many sensitive places --
and my forearms were included in the pain category. I always came back
to shaving.
I did a lot of boating and golfing -- and like so many others I know --
would nearly stop dressing for the summer. I was so afraid of being
noticed in a locker room or in a swim suit aboard a boat.
What I learned was that I could bleach my hair with facial bleach that
you can buy in most any K-Mart or similar store. It would take a full
box or kit to do my arms but was well worth it. It hardly showed in
photos and no one ever said or noticed a change or commented. It gave
a look just like your summer tan! I'd also trim the length back a bit
too, making the hair even less noticeable. By doing this in steps I
almost got rid of it altogether.
Once, on a boat with a visiting relative (and with my then very not
supportive wife sitting next to her) even got a compliment on what good
legs I had. If she ever knew!!!
I'd recommend bleaching highly -- it's inexpensive and lasts quite a
while. When summer is over, don't change a thing. Keep it up!!!
As a second thought -- and remembrance -- I was once at a private
boating club in the busy wash room shaving in the morning. A good
looking guy was at the mirror next to me shaving his chest. No one
paid a bit of attention to him. You might be very surprised how many
men are completely shaven. Our problem is more with ourselves than
anyone else -- except that wife or girl friend that knows you no other
way.
Anyhow, try the bleach, and be sure and buy the stronger one for facial
hair. Some brands come in two varieties.
Lots of love,
Bobbi
Karen Michelle |
My secret can be found in the Bible at Psalm 147 verse 11: "The Lord
takes pleasure in those who fear Him, in those who hope in His mercy."
Another secret is, we must be aware of our posture at all times. A man,
when standing or walking at ease, normally holds his shoulders in a slight
"slouch". No problem for the man. But in general, a woman will not be
seen with this slouch. She carries herself erect with shoulders back, but
relaxed. And when a TG MTF is trying to convince the world that she is a
woman, without correcting the "male slouch", the slouch screams to the
world for notice. So, we must overcome this slouch, and it's not easy,
with practice, practice, practice.
Do this test. Stand in front of your mirror, "in full attire", with
your normal relaxed position (please be honest with yourself, the only
person you'll fool is yourself). Now straighten up and relax your
shoulders while remaining in the "straightened up" position. Notice the
difference?
(I know, we all want to be shorter, not taller. But in this
instance, taller is better.)
Good luck.
Karen Michelle
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