Trying to keep up. . .

. . . with life.
I normally try to dress and go out every other weekend during the fall through April (when possible). Summers are out. I can't seem to get schedules to work as I once did.

I did get the chance to get out on April 9th, to Gigi's. Again my wife found a reason to be gone. I was surprised that the make-up went well. The skirt was guaranteed to fit, and the only choice was which top. I chose a cardigan I had worn once before with the same top and skirt, and looked good at that time. I had already chosen the red with black wig I bought from Han's in Redford (tried it on in drag) from the earlier incarnation of the outfit. At 9:30 I was applying my nails, took some photos, and left home by ten PM.

There was construction on M-39, but managed to miss any back-ups. Traffic was on the Northbound side as well. Arrived @ Gigi's about 10:30pm. Paid for both levels, headed upstairs. Bought a beverage, and visited with Sherry, Leah and Candice May (OMG!), Andy came around, as well as other admirers. I went downstairs, grabbed a seat at the bar. There were some beautiful girls there, and many were sitting next to me. Nickki Stevens was the M/C, as always, GREAT. I tipped the performers, and went back up to catch up with the dance floor. Only I missed my chance, as the prevalent music was more suited to 24 year olds (and wannabe's). I revisited with those still there. I had AGAIN planned to visit my lady friend at her place of employment, and again, I had an escort. I left to go that way (with Andy, as I was driving him home) by 1:20am. Tried to get on M-39 North, but all the entrances were closed. By the time we got back to the freeway, it was after 1:45, well after the last call at my LF's bar. I opted to finish dropping Andy off and going home.

The fog had really settled in, giving the experience of driving while dressed in eerie surroundings a very spooky feeling. I took the long way home, and passed a RR viaduct tunnel I had always wanted to be photographed in. I went home, picked up my tripod, and returned. No traffic, and since no one was around, I stopped just past the No Parking sign. Assembled the camera to the tripod, and walked to the tunnel's walkway. While I've been out in public dressed (and many during the daylight hours), this made me a little nervous, as it was only a few blocks from my home. I took a few photos with and without my sweater, in numerous poses. I forgot my own teachings and took some photos beyond the built-in flash range, and many didn't come out. I took about 20 shots, with 3 more outside on a concrete block (again, out of range). With a digital camera, dust, snow, rain and Fog all leave white dots in the photos (flash pix mostly). Back at home, I took more photos and a video. I was exhausted, and I called it quits. By the time I cleaned up (except for fingernails!) and got to bed it was 4:30am. Wife didn't wake, and I fell asleep almost immediately. I didn't remove the nails until 11am.

I wanted to go out last week, but Easter preempted my needs. I am planning to try Saturday, April 30th., to Gigi's, even though there's a Hellbound honoring Bette Page that night (I don't look like a pin-up any more). I would also like to do Luna in Royal Oak some Friday night, if I can find some girls or gurls to join me.

Huggs, and see you Saturday night!
Lisa D.

Oohhh, it felt good. . .

. . . to dress and get out again. I missed March 19th, mostly because I overslept after a big afternoon brunch. Waking up after 8:30pm precluded my dressing to go out. I told the wife I was on my way to shower, shave, and BTW, don't be surprised if I reappear in a dress.... She was less than enthusiastic, so to speak... so guess what?

I had another chance March 26th.
I had planned ahead, and I got started with preps around 6PM- shower, shave and make-up. I was extra careful on the shave, as I hadn't dressed fully in a while. Make-up went well, following a famous movie queen's recommendations for eye lashes and make-up, and some observations I've made over the last few months or so. I put on an outfit planned some months ago, but hadn't had time to try on. While the outfit (brown corduroy jumper, white oxford blouse) was comfortable last year, it seemed somewhat tight now (too much beer?).

I was going out regardless.

I was ready, including nails by 9:30pm. I took a few timer photos (wife was out at the time), and was on my way.

I reached Gigi's by 10:30pm, parked, checked my coat and paid for both levels. Bought a beverage, danced( a LOT), and chatted with a few old friends. I was sorry Jaye Marie didn't make it for me to wish her a "22nd. birthday" for the twentieth time. I talked at length with (the Classic Beauty) Tracy, Leah, Andy, Chris, Megan and the foxxy Mistress X. I saw Sherry (g), Brandy, Kikki, Jacki and Chrissy, and a few others that I can't remember their names (getting old is HELL). I had planned to leave about 1:30am to visit a friend at a str8 bar (with an escort no less). I called her bar, and she had apparently left early (I guess she didn't think I'd show up). I stayed until last call, and left about 2am. I tried to pick-up a snack (@ W.C.) on the way home, but after 2am there is NO fast food around here.

I got home about 2:45am, and made some preparations for photos. 100 photos (and a video) later, I grew tired, so I transferred the images to my PC. Then I removed clothing, wig, make-up and got ready for bed, about 4:45am. I kept the Kiss Press-on Nails in place until after I woke later Sunday morning. The wife woke and asked if I had a good time...

FOLKS: Any time I dress, and especially when I get out, I have a 'good' time!

I want to get out again April 9th., barring schedule conflicts (which usually occurs).
More photos from this night are being added to my Flickr account shortly.

Huggs to all,
Lisa D.

Next outing March 19?

I have approval AND an outfit (that fits) for going out Sat. night. I'm planning on going to Gigi's in Detroit, around 10 PM.

I'm keeping my fingers crossed. . .

Lisa D.

Always Something!

I was planning to attend the Noir Leather Hellbound Fetish event tonight (2/26/11), but I discovered that I couldn't fit into ANY of my fetish clothing. Add to that the snow which started falling, and I opted not to buy a ticket and go. I'm planning to get real with my diet and beer consumption, starting this week.

The last time I went out was Saturday,Feb. 12th, to Gigi's. The wife went out to do shopping, so I started the preparations early. I bought fingernails, headed home, took a shower and began the make-up process about 6PM. I was done in about an hour and a half (with the make-up, that is). It took me longer to find an outfit that I could fit into without looking like a cow! My black knit sweater dress was clean, and I opted to wear that (the dress is over 25 years old). I then had to choose footwear and wig- and decided on black hi-heeled boots and my longer red /black one from Han Beauty Supply in Redford. I was ready about 9:30pm, and needed to clean a couple of places to take photos. I took a few photos before leaving (make-up always looks best right after application), which was about 10:00pm.

I arrived @ Gigi's around 10:20pm, was given my choice of parking spots by the Attendant, paid my cover charge ($5 up & downstairs) and checked my coat. Russ was taking the fees this time (a real sweetheart). I went in, saw a lot of my friends in attendance, and bought a beverage before finding a place to sit down. I talked to Jaye Marie, Christie, Jackie, Leah, and Shari (formerly Debbie) who just lost her wife to illness. I also talked to Angela and Tarah, and took both of their photos (Angela is such a camera whore). I also talked to Chris and Andy, and met a out of towner TG named Joan. Joan was a lot of fun to talk to, my age, and a real nice person. I look forward to her next visit! Also present were Mandy, Michelle, Kiki, and Marcy. I was introduced to a CD who, it turned out, was trolling for cocksuckers. Once she tried to get into my bathroom stall, which I prevented, she left me alone (looking for others, I saw). They played my kind of music later than usual, so I danced more than usual. The bartenders (Dave and Tony) were wonderful as always!

I stayed around until about 1:45am, and had Andy take a couple of photos before I left. I drove Andy (AKA The Impaler) home (we've known each other for many years) on my way home. I skipped a food stop at 2AM, and started taking photos immediately on arrival. I finished up about 3:20am, and changed back to male drab. I was in bed by 3:45am.

I wish I could have made the Hellbound tonight, but there will be another one sometime before the summer and boating season.

Lisa D.

December 4th outing

With all the hustle and bustle of life lately, I didn't think I'd get out any more this year! I was out 7 times in the spring (B4 boating season), and I've been out once in September and once in October (Halloween night). It wasn't looking good...

We have a full weekend schedule through Christmas, with 2 exceptions- The 4th. and 18th. I grabbed the opportunity on the 4th., as the wife was out Christmas shopping. I did my fingernail shopping early, and began my dressing prep work about 5PM. I had my outfit in mind, and being done with my make-up by 8PM, I expected be dressed and leave by 9PM. I hadn't counted on the fact I was unable to fit into the outfit planned (or just about any outfit I could think of). After much searching and try-ons, I settled on a favorite white blouse (Meijers), black stretch mini-skirt (Salvation Army Thrift Shop), black vest (K-Mart), black pantyhose, and black boots (Payless). I selected my "Manic Panic" red bob wig from Incognito over two other wig choices, to be different. I attached the Kiss One-step press-on nails, and was finally ready to leave around 10:15PM. I took a few photos, and left around 10:30PM.

I arrived at Gigi's, parked and went inside. I paid for both levels (never made it downstairs), checked my coat, and noted a few friends scattered about the bar. I chatted with Jaye Marie, Christie, g/f Laurie Beth, 'Debbie' (I forgot her NEW name), Jackie, and 3 regular admirers. I saw, but didn't converse with Mandy, Brandy, Kiki and Mistress Alicia. I bought a beverage and visited, did some dancing and a lot of gurl watching. I even went and tipped Tony behind the bar for being my savior on Halloween (see previous blog). At one point I snagged 'Cree', an admirer, to take a couple of photos of me while sitting on the speakers in Gigi's (above). I hung around until about 1:45AM, when the place began to empty out. A fight between 2 Lesbians broke out, and I chose to leave. I retrieved my coat , and on the way out of the parking lot I tipped the attendant (he's always so sweet), and made my way home.

I stopped at the W.C. near home on the way (about 2:00am), but they were slow as usual, so I opted to head straight home and get my photo session started. I have the camera's self-timer set to take 3 photos each press of the shutter release. I switched wigs to see what the other 2 choices would look like with the make-up and outfit. I filled one 1GB card, and took more on my 2GB card before quitting. I even took 2 videos, which will need to be edited (for both time and content). I just have to re-install the troublesome editing software first. I cleaned up, put things away, and uploaded the cards to my PC. I didn't eat before turning in, and I left my fingernails on until later. I was in bed by 4AM.

I will have to go through my clothes collection and launder and store what fits, and donate what I'll never be able to wear again. I am embarking on a diet (wrong season I think) and exercise program to salvage some of my wardrobe. With any kind of luck, I'll be out on the 18th.

A couple of people (including the 'shot' boy), asked me if I was having a good time.
I always have a good time when I dress and go out in public. I'm looking forward to the next opportunity to become en femme.

Huggs,
Lisa D.

PS I have more photos posted on my Flickr account...

Halloween outing

Well, after 5 years of not going out dressed at Halloween, I finally got a chance Sunday. The wife has insisted we attend friends and organizations Halloween parties, which left Lisa out. This year however, all the parties skipped the 31st., so I seized the opportunity!

We went out Saturday night, and partied till well after 1am, leaving me tired and a little tipsy. Sunday, the wife took our kids out for dinner, leaving me home alone to dress. I shopped for pantyhose and fingernails around 6pm, but by the time I got home, I wasn't feeling too well. I almost gave up. After a little while, I started my preparation, knowing I could always stay home, or go to bed. After shaving and starting with the make-up, the old desires came back and urged me on. The make-up was the easy part- the dress I was to wear required my corset, and a lot of work to get into. Since the dress was form fitting, I added some hip and butt padding to amplify the corset's effect. I opted for a different wig and boots than I had planned on. I was ready by 9:45pm to leave, and had the wife take a couple of photos on my way out. I was nearly to Gigi's when I realized I hadn't taken my house keys or my cell phone with me!

Once I parked and paid my admission fee, I looked for a payphone, forgetting the Phone Company got out of the payphone business. I explained my dilemma to Tony behind the bar, and he took me to the kitchen and showed me their business phone. What a Doll! I called the wife, and made arrangements for access when I returned home. Feeling somewhat better, I bought a beverage and wandered around, eying costumes. There weren't a lot of people there, but most wore some kind of costume. There were a lot of GG's there, mostly arm in arm. They had taken out the bar stools along the one counter (to make room for the crowd they expected), and since I wasn't going to stand for 3 hours or more, I grabbed a seat at the end of the bar next to the dance floor. It wasn't long before the place filled up. I had turned around in the seat to look at the crowd, which garnered me a lot of bumps and banging of the knees. One particular young boy was indifferent to barging his way past me (and others at the bar) numerous times- I nearly stood up and punched him!

There was a mini-show with the new Gigi's title holders, M/C'd by Nickki Stevens, dancing and the costume contest followed at midnight (I didn't enter). It was so packed I had to stand up on the stool's rungs to see anything going on. There were many girls and guys dressed up as the opposite sex, traditional Halloween costumes and some far-out ones as well. I noticed few of the regular Saturday T*'s in attendance. Once the contest was over, awards given, and photo ops done, the crowd dissipated quickly. I moved to the far end of the bar to visit with G/F Leah, and had a couple of photos taken with her (she was dressed as a "White Russian"). With my corset on, I wasn't able to consume more than one beverage, so I was going to leave early. When I noticed the time (1:40am), I made my rounds to say goodbye to those I know. An Angela I know was wearing her coat, so I hadn't noticed she was also in a StarTrek outfit- great minds think alike...

I left by 1:50am, and headed straight home, obeying all laws (the Police were out in force), and arrived home by 2:10am. I took a couple of dozen photos, but didn't go outside for any. I uploaded the photos to my PC, took off the clothes and make-up, and cleaned up my 'photo studio'. I was in bed by 3:30am.

It was a pretty good time, considering I was uncomfortable feeling all night. I loved being out on Halloween again, and got a lot of compliments on my 'costume'. There were a few men who tried to pick me up, but I'm not that kind of gal. Besides, they were drunk and their breath really stunk! I'm hoping to go out again on the 16th., because I don't think the wife will let me out two weeks in a row, and the 6th is time change weekend.

See other photos on my Flickr pages...

Lisa D.

Halloween 2010

Have you ever noticed...

... how things don't always work out as planned. I didn't have the time to dress and go out Oct. 2nd. following storing our boat, I went to a funeral Oct. 9th., the annual club work day Oct. 16th., and a straight Halloween party the 23rd. We are going to another straight Halloween party yet tonight. My wife won't let me dress as Lisa for any of those parties.. ;>(

I am going out tomorrow night (10/31/10) to Gigi's Cabaret in Detroit for the real Crossdressers Holiday! It has been a few years since I've gone out on a Halloween crossdressed. I am going to wear this StarTrek outfit, and either this wig or my longer red / black wig with a 'bump-it' to give me the poof at the crown (like the 70's actresses wore).

Since I have nothing planned Monday, I expect to stay out late, enjoying the feelings...

Lisa D.