Nigella and Caitlin

Just a quick one.

I saw this picture in The Times today, briefly while shopping, and loved it.

Nigella Lawson and Caitlin Moran.
Photograph by Mark Harrison for The Times

The two women are TV cook Nigella Lawson (right) and writer/journalist Caitlin Moran (left) and they have both swapped styles for this photoshoot. I expect not many poeple outside the UK will know who they are. Nigella is usually dressed more conservatively in long skirts and dresses while Caitlin has a more eclectic yet modern style. In fact it's quite odd to see Nigella Lawson in such a crazy pose, she must have enjoyed herself a lot.

This appeals to my love of personality and clothes swapping. When I was much much younger I used to draw pictures of people, mainly fictional and cartoon figures, with their clothes swapped. The only ones I can recall right now are Asterix and Obelix. I think there was also something involving Madonna and that conical bra she was famously pictured with back in the early 1990s. 

Ok so not much but just another look into my psyche.

Dress Up Day

Well, I have a day off work today after attending a Doctor Who convention over the weekend.

I didn't crossplay again mainly because I didn't have much time/too lazy to put together a costume. I kind of wish I had though since there were some great costumes on show. One girl cosplayed as a Christmas tree and that definitely deserves respect; she looked amazing. I have to admit though that Oswin Oswald's red dress is very tempting. I have to say it wasn't my finest hour looking for love but I think I've discovered a few of my hang ups which I may or may not discuss at some point. 

Anyway, my reason for this brief blog (or at least it was when I started) was that since I have today off I thought I would try some dressing; at least until my housemate comes home. He recommended I watch a documentary on a transsexual the other day. Not sure what that means. It was a good programme though so if anyone gets a chance to see Transsexual Teen Beauty Queen then give it a shot. So, I'm currently sitting in the skirt and tights I bought for my Amy Pond crossplay. It feels a little cold but then this is winter time and the skirt isn't that tight so I just feel the tights more but otherwise it's nice. I can't say I finally feel released like others would but it's nice to give it a go for a few hours on my own. 

I think that this is how I would like it to be. I would like the freedom to wear a skirt or a dress sometimes. I doubt I would want to go the full wig and make-up route; I'm too much of a slob for that. Around this time of year when it's cold I just like to wear big, warm clothes too but at other times it would be nice to dress up. To have the freedom to do so.  I'm continually waiting for a knock at the door though or fearing any situation in which I might be 'found out' and trying to think up excuses. 

Oh well, It's fun for now. 

Get The Christmas Party Started

I mentioned my 25 Caps of Christmas idea before and, well, today is the 1st of December and I posted my one for the day. I'm quite pleased with it so I thought I would also post it here to spread a little early Christmas spirit.

This is the third cap I've used The Silent Swapper for. It was inspired by one of my favourite TG stories SlutFest by Wyrdey.

There are still days to fill if anyone feels like throwing their hat in the ring.

Edit: I see its come out a bit small. Hope it's still readable.

Hope you like :)

Get The Christmas Party Started (2012)