Hiya,

I just started reading Carol Queen's excellent book "Exhibitionism for the Shy," and I've got to say it's got me thinking more about sensual fashion & the fun involved in showing off for a partner. I'm really just starting to approach this subject in a more conscious way, though I know I've had exhibitionistic tendencies my whole life (I am a natural performer, etc.).

Last weekend I got my makeup professionally done by one of the artists at Mac, and I thought it was so fun and interesting to play around with this new persona especially when my lover came by later that night. I had a real film noir look going on with dark dark eyes and red red lips. Also had a hot little dress to go with it... It was really freeing in a way to dress like that. It's not what I normally look like, and it was like putting on a mask or playing dress up. I felt like April Flores, my favourite porn starlet. I was free to be this different character and be more bold with my partner, telling him what I like and such... It was quite empowering and he loved it. It's gotten me interested in learning to do glam makeup for myself...

I'm curious if anyone else has had experience in this area, or is curious to try? I feel like I'm entering into this new sensual world...