I Got Nailed

[Persephone]

Looks like I've painted myself into a corner! With nail polish!

As most on here know, I live en femme about 70-80% of the time. The exceptions are mostly when my spouse wants it that way, usually when we're going to be with people from her work/profession, when I engage in some guy hobbies where "he" is known, or when I'm being curteous to some of my friends who prefer "his" company.

My nails, although long, are usually done as natural looking pink and whites:

But this week my manicurist was encouraging me to go for color. I flipped through my calendar and noticed no real "him" events so I went for my favorite, purple magnetic:

Spent pretty much all of the week en femme at different events and with my women's social group, got lots of compliments on my nails, and had a great time.

Tomorrow evening we're going to a venue where "he" is generally known but a whole bunch of my GG group have suddenly decided to go, and a couple of "his" friends might be there as well! Yep, when worlds collide! And I'm literally painted into a corner.

So both because of my nails, and because my GG friends expect me, I've let "his" friends (who know about me anyway) know that I will be there, not "him." And for others, well, it looks like the cat is about to rip its way out of that particular bag!

Believe me, it was a whole lot easier than getting an "emergency" appointment with my manicurist!

Anyone else ever painted themselves into a corner?

Hugs,
Persephone.

[Amanda_P]

Not that bad anyway. But sounds like a lot of fun. Be sure and tell us all about it will you.

[Cynthia Anne]

Been there a few times years ago! Nowdays I paint and don't worry about it!

[Diversity]

Sounds alright, if I understood things correctly when you said that you let "his" friends (who know about me anyway) know that I will be there, not "him." At least your male friends knew you were coming out as Persephone and the GG's knew you were Persephone, as well. I'll bet you had a great time being 'you'. I certainly hope you did. Thanks for sharing.
Di

[Rogina B]

So...Did they like Barbara's nails? Did the boys like Barbara? Any of them ask what goes on in the ladies room...why things always take so long in there? lol

[erickka]

I can't say that I have, but I do have to say ...you have beautiful hands and the nails are gorgeous! (I love purple anyways!)

[Jana]

Does the new, "magnetic", color glow in the dark, too?

[S. Lisa Smith]

I love your nails!!! I've wanted to get some acrylics for some time, but I'm too chicken...

[Angelofsomekind]

That purple is absolutely Beautiful!

[Beverley Sims]

I would have had to make the sacrafice and the nails would have gone till next time.
Good for you though and it is a breakthrough I have not taken yet.

[Sara Jessica]

Gorgeous nails, absolutely gorgeous!!!

As for colliding worlds, that's why I need my elephant to behave herself.

[sandra-leigh]

Does that polish require a special remover? I always have some polish remover around somewhere, and can easily get more at any of the overnight drug stores.

[Sarahacd]

wow love the nails especially the purple

[Persephone]

Thanks to everyone for their support and encouragement! Now I have to figure out what to wear tonight! Chilly and likely to be raining here in SoCal.

Does that polish require a special remover? I always have some polish remover around somewhere, and can easily get more at any of the overnight drug stores.

No special remover and yes, I have some. But I also have a GG event for about 20 women that I'm chairing on Sunday and naked acrylics or poorly done replacement polish isn't what would inspire my confidence. If "his" friends had said they were definitely coming I would have probably bitten that bullet, but if they can't make up their minds until "too late" then I might as well have a good time with my GG friends.

Part of the purpose of my post is to suggest, as Veronic Moonlit did some time ago, that attempting to straddle two worlds by living two lives in the same community at the same time can sometimes be a bit problematic.

Hugs,
Persephone.

[kimdl93]

Not quite so literally. I applaud your ability to present the real you, instead of retreating behind the facade of maleness!

[AndreaT]

No never be painted into a corner

Wow your nails look great

[PattiAllison]

Wow, what beautiful nails! My own nails are kept pretty long but I don't use polish very often, only special occasions. But then I find that I am doing it more and more often lately.

[Rhonda Ann]

A question was asked: What one thing makes you feel complete when dressing as a woman?" I named several I cheated. Since that time I have been cut on my girl time and the time I do have I pass the nail polish because of the time to put on then to have to take it back off the same night (what a waste). I have come to realize I do not feel complete without the nail polish. By the way, beautiful nails! Love the purple.

[Barbra P]

Well the purple certainly stand out, but I think the pink and white nails are also very feminine looking and a dead giveaway and most GG’s would be extremely envious of those nails..