At it again - Part 1.

I recently had a fairly successful venture out.
Had hair and okayish makeover done in the middle of Harrogate one morning. Had a new dress from Warehouse in the sale, and  decided to give my LK grey peep toes an airing. Levantes 5deniers and a new body.

Emma at the Wigshop was lovely and she spent a good hour on me. Result..? I looked pretty passable.

Heart in mouth, and bag in hand, big shades off I walked into Harrogate. Had to negotiate two arcades, high street and car park to drive off.
Only one stare from an old guy who I heard mutter 'Is that a lass..?'....Other than that - I reckon a passable distance is about 5 yards. (IE I can get away with it there but not closer)

Got to car, changed into my silver ballet pumps and off I drove - to London.

I always worry about something happening - so I drove mega carefully - eyes peeled in case I saw anyone I knew....

I had told Vicky (London former flatmate) I was coming down. She's only seen me dressed once and this was another 'gulp' moment.

Doorbell. Wait. Fidget in heels shades keeping hair out of my eyes....

Opens the door and I am greeted with a massive laugh
'Hello you! I didn't know if you would turn up in a dress - my Sis reckoned you would!'
'Had to really! New dress and new shoes and well - like to escape once in a while!'
'LOVE the shoes!'
'LK Bennett! £90 down from a mad £150!'  so - look OK? Passable?'

Oh god yes! Lets go out for a meal - stay in that dress - it's smart and sort of worky - Fine for around here!'
'Hmm...need to touch the makeup up a bit!'
'I think you look fine.' she said. Tell you what - I'll put some heels on - not had any on in ages..and if you are I will.'

BIG glass of wine, loads of nervous cigs' and a lots of gossip - work - relationships by terrible shopping habit etc.

'OK - ready?' You need to do this - all this effort and you look wicked and you love it - 'c'mon - you look great and you know you owe it to yourself - get the confidence - big step! If you change you mind we can go home anytime - but lets go and eat in a little restaurant and have some drinks. I need some cash and cigs - you can do it!

So heart in mouth (only really been out femme to tranny clubs a couple of times - this was getting away with it properly).

Bags, heels and skirts swishing....we go to town - twenty minutes walk up a busy street...

Will I walk ok in heels? Will I bottle it? Will natural fear and shyness draw attention to me? Sniggers, abuse or will I pull it off?

Tune in next time......

That's the dress....but not me! (shame!)