Hi! I have a new article for Pillow Talk, a series I am doing with Xdress! This is probably the topic I am asked the most about. Annnnd here's my little hack about whether or not I am going to support a business. I look at their social media pages. I look at who they follow and who follows them. I look … Continue reading Pillow Talk!
Tag: Shopping
Busy Bee
This past Saturday (I was busy bee that day) I visited underDARE. underDARE is a physical shop in south Minneapolis that sells gender affirming undergarments, from binders to gaffs to tucking leggings. This was my second time at this amazing little boutique and one of the purposes of this visit was for a new video project … Continue reading Busy Bee
Pillow Talk!
Hi! I have a new article for Pillow Talk, a new series I am doing with Xdress! This is going to sound shallow, but hear me out: Shopping is important. If we feel our gender identity conflicts with the gender we were assigned at birth, then we likely feel we need to modify our presentation. I was assigned male at … Continue reading Pillow Talk!
Crossdresser Friendly
Hi! Wednesday's post about Victoria's Secret prompted a lot of emails about businesses that support our community. Which is good because that was the point I was trying to make. Although I think it's wonderful when a business signals to the world that transwomen are women, I feel that there is still a LOT more … Continue reading Crossdresser Friendly
A Visit to underDARE
I am often amazed at how many resources are available for non-binary people these days. When I was younger I wanted to be able to go into a store and look for clothes that would fit me, that were designed for me, and assisted by a staff that supported me. Even at my most optimistic, … Continue reading A Visit to underDARE
I Dreamed I Went Shopping in my Macy’s Gown
Anyway, a while ago someone emailed me and decided it was appropriate to let me know that they think that I dress like a whore who is asking for it and that no real woman would wear what I wear. Most pictures I post are from photo shoots and in the privacy of a studio. … Continue reading I Dreamed I Went Shopping in my Macy’s Gown
Help Me, Hannah!, Episodes Nine and Ten!
Hi! The next two episodes of the Help Me, Hannah! series I am doing with En Femme are live! Episode 9: On this episode of Help Me, Hannah!, Hannah McKnight goes shopping! Whether you are trans feminine or gender non-conforming AMAB, Hannah provides her insight and wisdom to going out to find things in stores that are friendly to … Continue reading Help Me, Hannah!, Episodes Nine and Ten!
Saying Yaaaas to the Dress
I had a lovely day this past Saturday. I went gown shopping. A friend of mine invited me to a gala that was being thrown by a friend of hers. This is a fundraiser for a women's choir in the Twin Cities. When I think of the word gala I imagine an event not unlike … Continue reading Saying Yaaaas to the Dress
underDARE
Hi! I wanted to share with you a new resource for those who are looking for undies for gender non-confirming people. From their website: underDARE is the Twin Cities first in-person shopping experience for gender-affirming undergarments. underDARE offers a physical location for LGBTQ+ folks to shop for gender-affirming and other community-specific undergarments they would otherwise … Continue reading underDARE
Ten Years of T-Girls, Part One
The last few days have been filled with significant and personal milestones. I turned 48 on the 16th. I celebrate 7 years of sobriety today. I am humbled and grateful for marking 10 years with the MN T-Girls this past weekend. These are all very personal and very wonderful accomplishments. They each are moments where … Continue reading Ten Years of T-Girls, Part One