No. You stop. Grace!<snork> I laughed so hard a booger came out of my nose. How femme is that?<lol> And you are awesome, then again I have a thing for stern looking girls.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kathi Lake
Hugs...Joni Mari
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No. You stop. Grace!<snork> I laughed so hard a booger came out of my nose. How femme is that?<lol> And you are awesome, then again I have a thing for stern looking girls.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kathi Lake
Hugs...Joni Mari
You have always looked quite graceful and feminine in your pictures, so no boogers are necessary (although a tissue might be nice). I only look stern because I have 4-6 months left with braces. Normally, I'm pretty happy and smile plenty!Quote:
Originally Posted by Joni Marie Cruz
Kathi
Kathi, I am so horrible, I have this terrible complex about compliments, I just can't believe anyone would say anyhing nice about me. Please forgive me, but I didn't even thank you for what you said, believe me, I really do appreciate it. Thank you so much, you are so sweet.
This may sound odd, but congrats on the braces and getting them off soon, I'd love to get braces, too, even at this late date. I'm sure you have a beautiful smile. And you really do look awesome and very sexy, if you don't mind my saying.
Hugs...Joni
Kathi, I have been reading your posts for a while and have to say thanks. Thanks for the honest and open post, I also live in Utah and find it encouraging that you have no issues when you are out. I was wondering if you can somehow let me know some of the stores you go to here in SLC as I would definitely give them my business also. :love::DQuote:
Originally Posted by Kathi Lake
Yes, we all have issues with accepting compliments - crossdressers even more, it seems. Like I tell my wife - I don't flatter or lie. When I say something, you can rest assured that I meant it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Joni Marie Cruz
I can't wait to get them off, get them whitened and practice my "pretty girl smile." Thank you for the compliments. I don't really mind being called sexy, I guess. Like you, it is a bit strange sometimes thinking of myself as a sexy woman. Like my adventure with the shoe salesman at Nordstrom, it's a bit disconcerting being seen/treated as a woman at first, but you can get used to it. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Joni Marie Cruz
Happy to!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Crystal Rose
Fashion Place Mall - all of it. From BeBe to Nordstrom - the food court to J Crew, everyone has been fine. Talbots across the street is another favorite
In Foothill Village I love White House/Black Market and Bella Forte, but all of the shops there treat me fine.
Whimsy in Draper, Park City, and Salt Lake City. DSW in Murray and Sandy.
Basically, everyone has treated me as how I present myself - a perfect lady. Try it.
Kathi
I knew that dress looked familiar! I almost bought it but didn't because I have too many black dresses. It totally helps when you have your boobies with you when trying on stuff as you'll see if it works out or not right away.
I've never actually shopped while dressed but the girls in Bebe and BCBG haven't batted an eye and actually fawn over me when I come in.
Wait, you mean it's possible to have too many black dresses? Uh-oh. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by queenie
I love BCBG's! I wish they had a store here in Utah, but we're not exactly a fashion capitol. Heck, I'm sometimes surprised that we have anything above WalMart. :)
Kathi
I'm waiting for this dress to go on clearance. It looks fantastic!
http://www.bcbg.com/product/index.js...90218:CPS6E055
I tried it on in the store and loved it, but BCBG is so expensive!
Oh, wow, I love that dress!! Yes, they are expensive, but girl, aren't we worth it? :)Quote:
Originally Posted by queenie
Kathi
wow, you look gorgeous Kathi .. I'm so jealous of your experience with the girls at the boobie store :)
Well then, I think I know a way to remedy that in four easy steps:Quote:
Originally Posted by robincd
- Get your phone book
- Look for a mastectomy supply store
- Go there
- Enjoy
Simple, isn't it? :)
Kathi
Kathi - I am SO jealous! I would not be bold enough to go into a breast form store (I got mine off the internet). And to have such cool, supportive ladies at the store - what a thrill!!! Thanks for the vicarious pleasure!
yes, very simple !!
(assuming the girls running the store here are the same personality, accepting, perky, fun)
Yup! Simple indeed. Glad you agree. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by robincd
Seriously, if you get a bad reception at one, then try another, if that doesn't work out, lather, rinse, repeat.
Attitude has a lot to do with it. When I go into a store for the first time, I act as a man dressed as a woman (fabulously, I might add :)) is the most normal thing in the world - almost not giving them time to think about it. I will, after a few minutes of chatting/trying stuff on, have an "Oh, by the way" moment and "remember" to ask them if they have any issues with me being a customer as I would never want to hurt their sales to "normal" customers. When confronted with that, most SAs kind of go into "defensive" mode, and bend over backwards to make sure that I feel welcome. The relationship started on the right foot, we go on from there. Acting deferential - almost "Awww, goofy 'ol me" - but never scared - helps as well. People are relatively predictable, and I work well within that arena (Heck, and Mama told me I'd never use them thar' fancy degrees fur nuthin'. Boy, would she be surprised! :))
Kathi
Unfortunately, the leading local mastectomy supply store here is run by a mother-and-daughter pair of ultra-conservative Christians who state in their advertising that God has assigned them a lifelong mission to ease the burden of women afflicted with breast cancer. While that's certainly an admirable attitude, somehow I don't think it's a sign they would be real open to helping ease my kind of burden.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kathi Lake
Fortunately it is not the only place within driving range, but it is definitely the first store that would spring to any normal civilian's mind if you said "breast forms" in this community.
- Diane
Phew! You got me there. That would be a challenge for anyone! Sigh. I guess if the other stores don't work out, there's always the ever-fun "Road Trip to Utah." :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Diane Smith
Kathi
when I first read this I wondered what kind of store would have its own driving range ... then my mind wandered to playing golf with breastforms ... :heehee:Quote:
Originally Posted by Diane Smith
At least you have a store within driving range! Our closest store is appx. 3 1/2 hour drive each way!Quote:
Originally Posted by Diane Smith