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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.



Bobbie
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
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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