#Contour Shapewear

[lesbiansanemi]

Google how to make peace with the fact that you will always be vaguely to extremely uncomfortable (depending on the day) with your body and how others perceive it until the day you die and nothing you do will ever change that

[littlegildedswallow]

you losers will see a thin woman existing and rush to let her know how sick and disgusting and starved she looks. I'm becoming so disillusioned with the body positivity movement.

can't even talk about how nutrition and being careful about what you put in your body are important without some performative insecure idiot having a meltdown about diet culture.

everyone's willing to make video essays and write theses on counting calories being "inherently unhealthy", "almond moms" and people who very obviously have an unhealthy, deficient diet. these same people will then turn around and pretend that stuffing your face with empty calories with no nutritional value, greasy, fried shit and ungodly amounts of sugar five times a day everyday is "self care" and "knowing what's right for my body and giving it what it needs 🥺🥰💖".

[mr-ribbit]

not to keep harping on this but if you HATE shaving your body or any other part of your "beauty routine": stop doing it. just stop doing it, at least for a little while (maybe when you don't have a lot going on if that helps) and HONESTLY gauge how it makes you feel. is this feeling better or worse than the amount of time, stress, and money the routine takes? do YOU actually prefer how you looked before, or are you only worried about what others think? if you stopped doing the routine forever, could you find other ways to feel better about yourself with that energy?

when I was like 19 and the idea of not shaving my legs anymore first occurred to me (bc I had a Cool Progressive Boyfriend that Didn't Care) i just stopped and it was immediately like... a quantifiably large chunk of unnecessary anxiety just sloughed off my life forever. instantaneously I got rid a bunch of effort and stress I had been accepting as normal, and replaced it with more time to do what actually made me feel 'ready' in the morning, like hygiene, coffee, preparing for my activities etc.

and i DONT feel self conscious about body hair personally but even if I did, no amount of shame over hair could outweigh how much easier my life is. not just bc 'shaving annoying' or 'long showers' or whatever, but like. yeah I don't waste as much time getting ready anymore, and I also don't have to realize last minute before some leg-showing event that im unfit for display and have a whole self-esteem plummeting anxiety attack about whether I should rush it unsafely and risk being late, cut up, and stressed out before the event, or go With Hair and feel judged the whole time. i don't have to go through any of those emotions and when anyone does comment on my hair rudely, im in a much healthier place to deal with it and tell them to fuck off rather than validate THEIR fucked up standards by feeling bad.

once I realized I didn't give a shit and neither did anyone I cared about, it also gave me the freedom to cut out a bunch of other shit I was only doing (or Thinking I Should) bc it was what girls Have To Do to be presentable. fuck shaving fuck waxing fuck eyebrow shaping fuck concealer fuck multi step skincare fuck shapewear fuck lip fillers fuck contouring fuck teeth whitening fuck all of it, you do not need to change ANYTHING about how you look Every Single Day.

for those of you about to say "but I like being shaven/wearing makeup/literally pulling hair out of my face painfully every day etc etc etc":

have fun and mod your avatar all you want but for gods sake if you hate it and complain about how long it takes and all the stuff you "have" to buy or do just to "get ready" - you do not have to. you're not just having fun. you are not getting Ready, you are making your mood and experience worse for yourself, which is going to make you feel unready and unprepared for actually being yourself comfortably.

[femmefatalevibe]

Femme Fatale Guide: Lingerie Essentials Every Women Should Own

Simple everyday bra and underwear sets in black and nude that match your skin tone: Think of items like a lined bra and seamless thong/bikini panty set. My favorites are the SKIMS Fits Everybody Push-Up Bra paired with the matching Fits Everybody Thong and the Natori Feathers bra paired with the Natori French Cut Briefs.

Sexy yet practical bra and underwear sets: Sexier options you can still wear every day and look good under your clothes. Consider an all-lace or animal print bra with coordinating all-lace or sheer underwear – love the bra options from Chantelle, Natori, Cosabella, and Simone Perele (these are pricey, so I look for them on sale) paired with Natori or Cosabella underwear. My favorite styles are the Natori Push-Up bras (I'm super flat-chested, so I need it for my clothes to fit properly, lol – otherwise the Natori Flora Contour Underwire Bra is stunning) with the Cosabella Never Say Never Comfie Thong & Natori Bliss Allure Lace Full Brief.

Ultra-sexy bra and underwear sets: Less so for clothes, more for yourself or for show. I love Fleur Du Mal for these bra/underwear lingerie sets.

Strapless bra: Natori Feather Strapless Bra. Thank me later!!

Lace bralette: Something comfortable that still feels a bit sexy. I love the options from Journelle, Cosabella, and Natori.

Satin/silk robe: To wear after the shower or around the house. Lilysilk, Victoria's Secret, Cosabella, and Fleur Du Mal have great options.

A quality pair of black tights: I love HUE and Wolford! The control top ones always feel the best for me, personally.

Sheer black thigh-highs with lace-stay-up detailing: Natori Feather range ftw yet again!

Sheer black tights with or without back seam detailing: Hue and Wolford, always!

Simple bodysuit/shapewear bodysuit: The SKIMS ones are great.

Elevated shapewear bodysuit (in a fabric like satin, lace, or vegan leather): I love the Spanx Shaping Satin Thong Bodysuit and the Commando Faux Leather bodysuit – perfect to wear with a pair of jeans and a blazer.

High-waisted sculpting underwear: SKIMS Seamless Sculpt is my favorite (runs on the smaller side!)

Satin slip dress: Can be worn at home or with a blazer/leather jacket for a night out.

Fully lace or lace trim slip dress: If wearing it alone could run someone's life, you're doing it right. Love the one from Cosabella. If you want to wear it out, try a vegan leather bralette, an opaque black brief, and lace or sheer black tights for a "naked" dress look or black pants/denim for a night-out look. Otherwise, save this one to feel sexy while relaxing at home or to wow a partner any night of the week. If you want some ultra-glamorous options, I suggest checking out Oséree but their items are $$$$ as a fair warning.

Satin/silk cami & shorts or pants set: For some equally comfortable and sexy loungewear or pajama options. I love styles with lace trim for that added feminine touch.

[xdemonicheartx]

Ive been struggling a lot with my self image to the point I’m having breakdowns in the mirror. I need help from anyone who can.

I’m AFAB agender/non binary and ive got some gripes about me I want help in altering in any way if I could get help finding resources or workouts or anything that would help me achieve a more masculine silhouette I would kiss you on the mouth (with your consent of course )

I am 24 years old, 5’7”/170.18cm, 195lbs/88.5kg, type one diabetic, neurodivergent (diagnosed ADHD, high suspicion of comorbid Autism though i cannot get an official diagnosis because the waitlist closest to home is a 2 year wait as of 2022) fibromyalgia is also present for anyone who needs any context regarding health concerns surrounding medical procedures they might recommend or suggest

Below are the things I need help in changing as a list with some details surrounding my anatomical structure

My goal is to be completely unsure if I’m a male or female with a look alone but with androgyny that can be a pretty broad area. I know if I gain upper body musculature that can help but I cannot afford a gym membership yet

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I have an exceptionally voluptuous butt. Its almost comical to me, I would say I’m slim-thick or pear shaped. Its the type of back end that a lot of cis femme women would covet, its mostly muscle tissue due to years of athletics but theres also scar tissue from years of insulin injections

My hips are VERY wide. Like I said I’m pear shaped, I hate the curvy figure I have and its rounded edges, I have small pockets of fat resting on my hips that only add to the figure

I have a very stubborn hormonal fat deposit on my stomach I want to stop oral birth control which is the most likely culprit but I currently cannot until I can get a hysterectomy

I have a muffin top and artificial hip dips due to fat deposits that I am looking to tame

Chest dysphoria, I don’t have large boobs, they’re a perky B/C cup. I would consider top surgery but I don’t know how to bring that up with my partner. I do use a fytist binder and I love how my chest looks flat/with nice pectoral muscle (even if its smushed boob). My partner loves the way I am shaped overall but I do not. (He/him/they/them bisexual)

Facial features are so rounded and I cant contour to save my life. I know losing weight will be seen in the face first but what else can I do?

Speaking of face I have loose skin under my chin thats not a double chin but any type of glance downward makes a pseudo double chin and I’m incredibly insecure about it. I have a relatively feminine jaw line and I have a jaw exerciser/silicone bite that I need to use more. Are neck tucks something available for me?

I have hooded eyes, they make me look so tired. I know eye lid lifts are a procedure but thats something I would need to save up for and plan for, I am unsure if losing weight would change this

The triceps of my arms feel like they’re on the road to bingo wings/bat wings, I know the tricep is supposed to hang freely when relaxed and not in use but when my arm hands at my side there is a bit of pudge above my elbow that says “body fat” and not soft muscle

I understand weight loss can help with a small handful of these and muscle building can too but there are additional features and traits that cannot be worked for aside from medical intervention and cosmetic electives. I’m looking for workouts, medical procedures and price ranges, shapewear, makeup tutorials, diets that help in weight loss or muscle gain, and literally anything else that might help me feel like this is my body. Its becoming a large hinderance on my mental wellbeing

I really cannot keep dwelling on how my body is wrong when its something I am stuck with for life so all I can do is work to alter it and care for it. However I know these alterations are possible. Ive seen incredible transformations and transitions within the trans community and NB communities and I’m really hoping some of your experiences can be passed onto me so that I can live as myself too

I appreciate those that have taken the time to read this far. Thank you

[naughtybitz1]

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[gynoids-over-androids]

I also used to watch rpdr as a teenager and it made me have low self worth. I was maybe 15 and these men on tv were doing extremely exaggerated insta baddie makeup and wearing gowns and fashionable or fun clothes, and they were using padding and such to have the illusion of the trendy female body in pop culture, and they were competing based on who embodied these things the most. Or at least the episodes that were mostly about humour and personality, each episode still ended with a runway to assess who had the prettiest makeup and clothes, and had made themselves the “best” illusion of a pinup doll. I was a teen girl and I felt so ugly because I figured if these men can look like that then surely I must be a failed woman that I can’t make myself look like that “properly”, and I would spend so much time on my makeup and fashion to look like a man mimicking a Hollywood starlet. And I also felt like I had “failed” womanhood because these men were so feminine but I was just natural so why couldn’t I be as feminine as those men. Initially I started watching it cause I liked competition shows and would watch them with friends like master chef and project runway and such, and what kept me there I think was partially that I could relate to it when they told their “tragic gay stories” to the camera and it felt heartwarming to me that they had found their “found family” + I liked the fashion and makeup and such, but in reality when I got on social media I saw that those “bad” moments they had on the show weren’t just bad moments to further their plot but literally how they were in real life, and every sexist and racist thing they said tongue in cheek or under the guise of “gay culture” on the show came from a real place. On top of that so many of them were just as toxic and problematic or whatever as your average male celeb even if they were gay and feminine. I remember once I was really taken out of the show because one of them was saying “as a black woman” and I remember thinking “but you aren’t actually a woman?”. Rpdr is very weird because it’s both a “watered down” and “family friendly” show yet it has so many references to sex and sexual content, and contestants saying horrible things as if it’s nothing

Thank you for your insight anon, very good points. I'm sorry you felt this way :'( and it's interesting and very telling because 2010s style makeup and MUA culture in general were very influenced by drag - stuff like contouring, redrawing your brows very big, big lips eyebrows cheekbones etc.

I find rpdr and similar local TV shows a very good example that drag is NOT subversive anymore, no matter how some "leftists" pretend otherwise. Was it subversive in 80-90s as a part of gay culture? Maybe. But not when you have multimillion shows know internationally about it. As you say it's watered down and family friendly but very bigoted at the same time. Maybe because males are allowed to get away with this because "they're just joking"?

It definitely played a role in "normalizing" (making more common? ) male gender conformity on a very superficial level - especially through the makeup industry like I mentioned. Makeup with 100089 steps, shapewear, giant heels, exaggerated body shapes, crazy hair etc are all 2010s trends I contribute at least partially to drag.

[Interestingly we'll see in this decade how the society is already abandoning these trends in favor of the underweight and magically unblemished clean girl/brandy melville girl look. I think it's a reaction to the 2010s highly artificial look.]

[thecount03]

Jewel was always fascinated by Fang as he got into drag, watching as he laced up his corset with deft fingers, he'd also taught her that corsets were meant to support not squeeze until you can't breathe, which made sense.

She watches him get to work on styling the fur on his face, brushing and smoothing to completely change the contour, her husband has always been androgynous but as he works that smooths away into a feminine look.

Finally she watches him slip into his dress, with his shapewear and chest piece you couldn't tell, the chest piece even has fur in the same shade, it having a fluffy tuft through the neckline.

She meets his eyes and smiles "ready to go beautiful?"

He laughs the sound melodious to her ears as he sashayed to go on stage confidence in his stride and heels clicking on the floor.

Jewel hopes to be as confident as her husband some day, for now she's going to join the audience with their husband and watch Bandit do her thing.

[txemrn]

Pairing: King Liam Rys x MC (Queen Riley Brooks-Rys)

Word Count: ~2400

Music Inspo: "Pearls" by Samantha Gongol

Base in Play: Third Base

Warning: 🔞Mature Audiences Only🔞 NSFW; language; very brief mentions of war

A/N: This is my submission for @springfeverpitch. These events are part of my Pour Two Glasses universe, but you don't have to read PTG to understand this one-shot (it says "duet," but it's only going to be a one-shot). These characters and some plot points belong to our friends at Pixelberry. Not truly beta'd; please excuse my errors. 

~🖤~

Silver shadows from the pale, full moon dance carelessly across the stillness of the inky-dark bedroom. Save for the whisper of the secondhand on a wall clock, the silence is piercing, almost deafening with its loneliness. It's just past 1AM, and after making yet another public appearance solo, Queen Riley Rys has worried herself into an exhausted, lonely slumber. 

The unrest of Central Mali broke out almost two months ago, sending Cordonia as well as other committed allies of the United Nations of the Mediterranean into action to restore peace. King Liam Rys was appointed as a political mediator, and he is currently serving his first classified mission.

It's been nine days since he left. Nine. Nine mornings without his crooning. Nine evenings without his touch. Nine days of not knowing where he is, or if he's alright, or when he's coming back.

Though she had stately matters of her own to tend to, the queen found herself becoming more and more anxious without the other half of her heart near. She was always well-aware that something like this could happen, given her husband’s excellent leadership and peace-keeping skills. She just hoped it wouldn't happen.

With dry streams of mascara settling on the soft contours of her skin, Riley lays across her marriage bed like a broken rag doll: clearly uncomfortable, but clearly desperate for sleep. She's uncovered, her body resting on top of the made-up duvet and topper along with the ornamental throw pillows, unconcerned with the drafty cool air from the night.  

She did manage to grab her husband’s pillow, planting her face cozy amongst the fibers scented like him.  Intoxicated by the remnants of his essence, her body had relaxed into a blissful sleep.

Still adorned in her wine-colored cocktail dress, the weary queen had only managed to remove her heels and shapewear before crashing into bed–and even those items had been thrown chaotically onto the floor. Even her heavily beaded earrings along with their matching pearl necklace remain fastened in place despite the impressions on her delicate skin.

In the stillness of the early morning,  something startles Riley awake. Lifting her head in confusion, she surveys her bedroom, quickly noticing she was still dressed from the fundraiser.  She goes to rub her heavy eyes–and she hears it again. But this time, she recognizes it. Her phone.

Aimlessly reaching around the bed in the blur of the dark, her fingers frantically stumble across her cell. Squinting, she looks at the screen. And then a huge sigh of relief escapes her lungs as she answers.

"Liam?" Her voice roughly croaks. "Baby?"

"Hey, darling," he handsomely chuckles, "have you poured my glass yet?"

Riley squeezes her eyes closed, bowing her head as joyous sobs crawl from her chest. "Are you coming home to me?"

"I am–"

"When?" Riley eagerly interjects, climbing to her knees on the bed. "Please," her breath shudders, "please tell me soon."

"Well, my queen–" suddenly, a deep baritone whisper of an echo floats into the room from the shadows of the hallway.  "--how about… right… now?"

The phone slips through Riley's trembling fingers. Her glistening stormy blue eyes grow wide with indescribable shock as she slowly glances towards the opening bedroom door.

And just like that, he was there, all six-foot-three-inches of his brawny physique, standing in the entrance to their master suite.

"Liam," she whimpers under her breath, "Oh-my-God, Liam!" She stumbles out of bed, dashing into his strong arms.  Crashing into his body, she bounces on her toes, locking her hands behind his neck.

As she jumps, Liam grips firmly under her thighs, lifting her legs to wrap around his waist. His large, wandering hands slip to her ass, his insatiable touch caressing each cheek intimately.

"You're here." Her whimper dissipates into the pulsating air as Liam's mouth instantly melts into her starving pout.  His kiss intensifies, the languid flick of his tongue coaxing her lips apart. Soft mewls of desperation seep from her chest as warm streams spill from her stormy pools.

"I'm sorry," he retreats for air, resting his forehead against hers. "I'm so sorry for taking so long to come back to you–"

"Shhh–" Riley hums, sucking gently on his top lip. "You're here now," she heavily breathes as Liam collects her back into a passionate kiss, her mouth swelling against his ravaging bite. 

With an untamed growl spilling from his lips, Liam carries his wife into their bedroom, pinning her docile body to the wall. "Fuck," he exhales roughly, a pained expression on his chiseled face. "I missed you… so much, my queen."  A hand cups the velveteen skin of her cheek, his thumb dragging across her bruised lips. Liam's stone blue eyes eclipse to obsidian as Riley teases the tip of his thumb with her tongue. 

Her doe-shaped eyes entangle with his lust-filled stare; an innocence sparkles in her pools, pleading to be consumed by his carnal heat. "Show me how much, your majesty."

A feral snarl escapes the king as he lowers Riley to her feet. Hastily, he spins her, pressing her to face the wall, her body colliding against the hard surface as he cages her in with his daunting frame. He collects her wrists, locking them above her head with a single hand. His other fist gathers the hem of her dress, exposing the swells of her bare bottom.

With a heady darkness in his timbre, he chuckles, tisking with his tongue. "What do we have here?" He swiftly spanks her ass, a moan belting from her voice. "No panties?" He lets out another titter, his hand massaging the welt growing across her skin. "Have you been missing me, my love? At night?" His palm wanders down her curves, finding her slick, wet center. "Have you been imagining your fingers as me?"

Riley whimpers with greed, feeling her husband's cock grow hard against her lower back. "Liam," she breathes. Unable to move anything else, she presses her backside desperately against his length.

He hisses in pleasure. "Such an eager little queen." He unfastens his belt, and unzips his pants, his considerable size spilling free from its confines.  Barely able to fit his own hand around the girth of his shaft, he pushes himself under Riley. With her pussy drenched with her desire, he slides himself into her slit between her lips, his sensitive head brushing against her clit. "Can you feel…" his breath shudders, biting his lip, "… how much I've missed you now?"  

He slides himself tenderly between her folds as he nuzzles his mouth into her neck, basking in the mewls escaping her throat. Nipping at the delicate flesh on her shoulders, he takes his hardened length in his hand, lining himself up with her slick entrance. "Maybe this will show you how much I’ve–"

Suddenly, Liam's pocket begins to vibrate, the chime of a phone call slicing through the sensual moment.

"Damnit!" He grumbles, silencing the ring as he tosses the phone to a tufted bench. "Now," he tenderly kisses the nape of his wife's neck, caressing her curves fervently. "Where were we?"

His phone alarms again.

But Liam doesn't stop. 

"Baby," Riley grimaces, her husband’s movements becoming harsh, beastly. "Maybe you should–"

"They can fucking wait!" He growls, a piece of his well-groomed, well-styled hair falling into his eyes. "Let's just–" 

There's an abrupt pounding on the door as Liam's phone continues to wail into the darkness of the quarters.

"Liam, it's okay," Riley gently coddles his arm.

"No. This is not okay," he bites, grabbing his phone. "I swear to God, we better be under siege." He glares at his wife, raking back his blond wisps, "and even then, I will take you, ravage you under gunpoint!"

Riley clamps her hand over her mouth, trying to stifle her laughter from her husband’s insatiable appetite. She feels unbelievably good, absolutely perfect, indescribably complete having her kinky king reunited with her under one roof. Sure, she can care for herself independently–not to mention, rule an entire country in his absence... but why would she want to if it was her choice?

Liam glares at the unknown number when all of a sudden, the master bedroom door comes crashing in. Riley squeals, pulling the skirt of her dress down as Liam tucks himself painfully back into his pants. 

And he growls.

"Drake!" Liam holds his arms out in a shrug. "What in the actual fu–?"

The king's royal guard snickers, shielding his face with a hand. "Dude, Li, we just dropped you off, like, ten fucking minutes ago–"

"--and you were supposed to be taking inventory of our equipment," he snarls under his breath.

"Well, I was… until someone forgot to get on the call," Drake retorts, crossing his arms. "Maddie has been blowing up my phone, wondering why you haven't joined the UNM conference."

"Conference call?" Riley steps forward, nervously playing with her necklace. "It's the middle of the night–"

"I understand," Drake nods, holding his hands up in defense. "The other allies were notified of Liam's return, and they want to know how everything went."

"Seriously?" Riley raises an eyebrow. "He's been away from his own fucking bed–excuse me–his own bed for nine days. Can they just let Li at least get a good night's sleep?"

Drake gives a pained, sorrowful look at Riley before turning back to his best friend.

"Okay…" Riley's face etches with confusion, "what aren't you guys telling me?"

Liam sighs, dragging his hand down his face. "Drake, tell Maddie I'll take the call from my personal study in five."

The commoner gives a curt nod before excusing himself from the bedroom. Liam saunters closer to his wife before taking her in his arms, resting his lips against her temple.

"William," she ducks out from under his chin, her eyes searching his powder-blue gaze. "Tell me the truth."

He laces his fingers with hers before kissing her knuckles. "Come with me." 

Hand-in-hand, they mosey through the quarters down a long hallway just past the kitchen. Liam and Riley have their own offices in the palace as their point-of-contact throughout the day, but this home study served as an after-hour workbench, a private reprieve for more personal matters while being in the comforts of home and apart from royal security.

Liam guides her into the wood paneled study, surrounded by built-in bookshelves and reference materials. "Baby," he takes her other hand, "I might have to go back."

Riley furrows her eyebrows, a smirk growing on her lips. "Okay," she squeezes his hands, "I know–"

"-- in a few hours," he interjects. 

She freezes, dropping her husband's hands. She starts to smile, but quickly realizes her husband isn't joking.  "No," she whispers before scoffing, her voice becoming angry. "No. Absolutely not."

Liam hangs his head, pinching the bridge of his nose. He's not the least bit upset with how Riley took the news; he knows exactly how she feels. He's beyond frustrated with the situation himself, and knowing that it's burdening–rather hurting the other half of his heart makes it even worse. 

The past nine days have been a complete nightmare without his wife by his side. Being without her, even for just a moment, is like being robbed of oxygen. He never understood what it meant to be in love; he never understood its all-consuming power, its life-crushing grip, its overwhelming stake it could–and would drive into every fiber of his being… that is until Riley Brooks walked into his life.  And although he is more than competent, more than able, boasting incredible intelligence and wisdom in his skills as a leader, the love he shares with his wife makes everything clearer, better. He never knew he was in the dark before she became his light. He never knew he was thirsty until she became his nourishment. And now that he knows how good life can be, he hates every second away from her.

"That's why they want to hold this briefing," Liam starts, watching Riley pace. "And they agree that if some of the challenges I met during this mission can be solved elsewhere," he sighs heavily, "baby, I'm looking at leaving… in a few hours–"

Riley twirls around, tears gathering in her stormy blues. She stares blankly at her husband. Then, she shakes her head, reality hitting her.  "Do they not realize you have a country and–and responsibilities and a life?" Her words tremble as Liam envelops her in his strong arms.  He fists her dark raven curls, pressing her cheek into his broad chest. 

"Shhh," he lovingly hums, "I know–"

"What about us?" She sniffles. "What about… what about our family?"

"Hey," he hooks his finger under her chin, lifting her gaze to his. "We're still us," a crooked smile pulls at his mouth, "and our best years are yet to come, Riley Rys." 

Wrapping her arms around her husband, she rests her head on the firm plains of his chest as he nestles his nose into her curls, breathing her in deeply. "I just really miss you, baby," she barely murmurs.

"I know, love," Liam pushes her hair behind her ear. "But, I'm always going to come back," he lays his palm on his wife's chest, her heartbeat reverberating against his fingertips. "And I'm always right here."

Riley giggles, wiping away her tears. "Pour two glasses?"

Liam presses his lips into hers, a burst of heat blossoming in their touch. "Pour two glasses."

The sudden shrill of the telephone rings from the desk. Liam hugs Riley close, kissing the tip of her nose before reaching for the study phone. 

"Maddie?" He answers, "yeah, I'm here… no, go ahead and put me through… would you like a copy?... I can. Let me send that to…" Liam stumbles over his words as his possessive eyes track his wife, heading towards the exit.  "Hold on, Mads." 

He holds his hand over the receiver as he jogs over to the entryway. As Riley turns the handle to leave, Liam puts his hand on the solid wood, pushing the door closed.

"And… where do you think you're going?"

Riley stares at her husband's hand, the side of her mouth curling into a smirk. She slowly looks up to challenge him, but is instantly captivated by his lust-filled glare. “I was just–”

He holds a finger to her mouth, instantly silencing her as his eyes smolder hauntingly.

“Your king has not dismissed you yet.”

~🖤~

I haven't been feeling great about tags recently, so I am not going to be tagging anyone in this fic. If you are reading this, I appreciate your understanding, and I appreciate you taking the time to read this.

[tjpunkchef]

50, Trans Questioning

Since my last post here, I have continued to question everything. Am I trans? Am I a crossdresser? Why do I have a stigma against just being a crossdresser?

I think I may be beyond being just a crossdresser though. I do want my body to change, not just in the styles of fabric that I drape upon it. I have always wanted a vagina. I used to think it was because it would be easier for another queer man to penetrate me, but over the past few years, I have just felt that I am missing a vagina where one absolutely should be. Since trying on clothes gendered toward females, I have a desire to have bigger hips and a more defined waist. I've searched ways to achieve this without HRT (exercise, diet, contouring shapewear, etc) and plan to start trying to see if I can make this happen. I've been pushing my waist in with my hands while I stand in front of the mirror and I truly love the way my hips look and feel.

I am not against starting HRT. I just know that is not an immediate possibility.

Now, I also find myself picturing myself with breasts. I like the way I look with small boobs filling in the dresses and t-shirts I've worn at home, when I am alone. The small man boobs that I currently have (due to my "dad bod") fall together just slightly when I lay on my side; I push them closer with my shoulders to form a bit of cleavage. I like the way it feels.

I've been listening to a lot of trans podcasts, reading a lot of articles about other people discovering they are trans, and finding other trans women my age on social media to follow. I have taken my measurements and now look for ways to dress my box of a body. I look at and shop the womens sections at box stores and online.

I am wearing female gendered underwear under my male gendered underwear most days of the week. I ponder if I were to transition, what I would do with my bald head. I imagine what my "style" could be. I dream of working a hybrid or remote job so that I can continue to explore wearing garments not marketed toward male bodies more days of the week. I think about how and when I will talk to my wife about all of this.

I am scared. I am confused. I posses an unexpected amount of excitement. I am listening to myself for the first time in a long time with some clarity. I am not pushing these feelings away. I am scared.

[coochiequeens]

Shouldn’t self love mean love who you are without trying to bind or tuck to make your body look somewhat like the opposite sex?

It is no secret that Lizzo is a passionate advocate for self-love. Alongside her confidence-boosting music — which includes tracks "Good as Hell," "2 Be Loved (Am I Ready)" and the Grammy-Award winning "About Damn Time" — the singer launched shapewear brand Yitty in 2022 with a goal of helping women of all body types "feel unapologetically good about themselves." 

On Thursday, ahead of International Transgender Day of Visibility, the brand announced that it will offer gender-affirming shapewear for the first time.

Titled "Your Skin," the collection features a binder top and tucking thong that have been two years in the making, according to an announcement posted on the brand's Instagram page. These garments — which are often used by trans or gender-diverse people — are designed to allow for a visibly flat contour to the chest or crotch areas.

"I can only speak from my own experiences but I often feel lost in my body," wrote non-binary model Shaheem Anderson, who features in the "Your Skin" campaign, on Instagram. "I have ALWAYS looked to clothing to express who I am inwardly... but there are still some challenges with specific silhouettes. How cool that FINALLY a mainstream brand like Yitty will be selling BINDERS and TUCKING BOTTOMS!!

"It's one thing to be included in a campaign but included in a campaign that could potentially make a difference in someone's life and affirm how they feel on the inside means the (world)."

The "Your Skin" collection, the rest of which has yet to be unveiled, will be made available in late summer 2023, the brand said.

"Yitty believes in radical self-love for people of all gender identities — including the trans, non-binary, gender-fluid and gender non-conforming communities that have been chronically underserved," the brand wrote in a press release. "It is Yitty's mission to continue serving all bodies, which is why these core styles will always be available at Yitty."

Lizzo launched her brand in partnership with Fabletics in April 2022, after she had spoken of her own painful experience growing up wearing uncomfortable shapewear. The singer turned fashion entrepreneur has committed to offering her inclusive shapewear in a wide range of sizes, from XS to 6X.

"I've watched countless videos of people crafting their own garments to wrap or tuck their bodies so their body can truly feel like theirs," Lizzo wrote in an Instagram post. "I've heard people talk about their presence of wanting to be fluid in how they want to present their bodies depending on their mood or style of clothing. And I wanted to help."

"Because we do this for you," she added. "Every damn body."

[honey-birdette]

Blair

Say hello to the ultimate contour collection… Blair is the sleek black lingerie that puts shapewear to shame. Our hidden secret? Each piece is made with high-compression elastics of European design. Made both stylish and functional, Blair is tailored to sculpt the body and put a little swing in your step.

2023, Scandal collection

[redrockbutch]

It's genuinely fascinating to me that "lesbian" does not seem to be an advertiser category. When they pin me as gay, they clearly pin me as a gay man (jockstrap and Grindr ads) and when they pin me as a woman they're like "hEY BITCH have you considered you're AN UGLY. HAG. and no man will EVER WANT YOU unless you use our wrist contouring shapewear girlfriend girly bestie friend???"

[femmefatalevibe]

Femme Fatale Guide: My Fall Wardrobe Essentials

Pima cotton long-sleeve tees (I like the Supima ones from Everlane for every day)

Contour body suits (I like the Express Bodycon Compression line and Spanx bodysuits in vegan leather/silk)

Silk button downs

Structured cotton button-down

Cashmere sweaters (crewneck, turtleneck, polo neck, etc. – Everlane, Nadaam, and Cuyana are great affordable options)

Zippered knitwear (I like options from Pixie Market, Naadam, COS, Ganni, Helmut Lang, Nanushka, and more)

Black high-waisted tailored trousers (bootcut, flared, and straight leg)

Black high-waisted jeans (straight and bootcut for me!)

Elevated stretch pants (I like the Norma Kamali Boot Pant and Spanx Perfect Pant for this)

Cashmere trouser

Cashmere hoodie

Thick, well-structured black sweatshirt

High-waisted straight-leg leather pants

Long-sleeve black sweater dress

Maxi-length black satin slip dress

Leather/quilted/tweed mini skirt

Long knit skirt (love a co-ord top for this, too)

Perfectly-tailored longline, single-breasted black blazer

Tailored hourglass blazer

Leather blazer

Classic leather moto jacket

Cropped patent leather jacket

Lightweight wool/satin duster coat

Black cotton trench/leather trench coat

Black tweed jacket with elevated hardware

Structured black wool coat

Leather puff jacket

Minimalist white sneakers

Black block-heeled, sleek square-toed/pointy-toe boots

Modern black loafers

Croc-embossed black boot

Black moto/lace-up boot or minimalist platform boot

Stiletto heel, pointy toe black boot (one short and one knee high length to dress up any outfit)

Western-inspired boot

Sleek and sexy black pumps

Structured black tote/shoulder bag

Structured crossbody bag

Small shoulder bag

Novelty/fun top handle bag (beaded, croc-embossed, crystal-embellishments, etc.)

Seamless bras/underwear

Control-top black tights (sheer and opaque)

Comfortable white and black ankle/crew socks

A cashmere, silk, or faux fur everyday scarf

Fingerless gloves

Chunky chain necklaces/bracelets

Delicate gold and silver chains (necklaces and bracelets)

Mixed-metal rings

Diamond-encrusted & cocktail rings

Ear cuffs and threader earrings

High-waisted shapewear shorts

Cashmere or silk loungewear/pajamas

A lace teddy

Cozy slippers

[popilush]

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