flavio

On 3/23/2019 at 3:15 PM, Pierre1961 said:

Hi 

Saturdays are not easy for me. 

A week day end of afternoon, even for a short time ( and a beer?) would suits me better 

lets see......

No problem, if week days are easier to you, I work close to Les Halles so I can manage to take a beer (or two) but chances are I'll not be wearing heels. Will be nice to chat anyway.

On 3/23/2019 at 11:04 PM, pebblesf said:

Maybe the next time I am on "reserve", I might get a Paris trip, but AA doesn't fly to Paris directly out of Boston.   The problem is that I get these trips "last minute", so there would be no lead time for me to contact you guys....

But, I will surely try if I do get a CDG trip....D 

Hey, no problem if you're last minute. Just ping me here and we can arrange things, June is not the vacation season in France and I'll surely be around Paris.

On 3/23/2019 at 8:51 PM, Cali said:

Don, I heard that some airlines started to fly into Paris some time ago. Maybe you could check that out. Cheaper than moving.

Maybe see you in Paris in June.

I see that a June meeting is coming to a possibility

12 hours ago, Rockpup said:

Found this graphic that might be helpful. 

Has someone saw "girlfriend jeans" in any style guide or article? I'd love to know.

19 hours ago, p1ng74 said:

Nice boots!  The shape and thick soles look just like dress cowboy boots that are fairly common for men to wear here.  Not borderline fashion at all - it’s a nice look.  

Yes, they come from the men's department and are made in Mexico. The question is that they look a lot like common girls boots around here so I like to wear them to push my limits yet on the safe side. Some people already said rocker look to me. They're sold also as biker boots in France.

I feel very exclusive because never saw anyone with the same style on the streets, so they are a personal favorite to make my own style.

All these prove that fashion has no gender and is made up by people's mind, and it depends a lot on local culture.

3 hours ago, Pierre1961 said:

Hello @flavio

you are right,this forum is more appropriate.

I am in Paris quite often.In General around "les Halles" 

my favorite headquarter is : Le Père Tranquille,upstairs.

I am presently traveling in Portugal and Spain( tomorrow: Seville)

On April 9 afternoon I will be in Paris  for sure 

would be fun to meet! 

Pierre 

 

Hi

Les Hales being central, seems to be a good spot if other people living in the Paris area would like to join.

Let's wait a bit and see if this thread grows up.

Business days can be hard for me, if we manage something Saturday would increase my chances, even if I work nearby, I live in the suburbs.

Flavio

1 hour ago, Pierre1961 said:

Hello @flavio

it sometimes happens I walk in Paris,during the day,with block heels Oxford,visible. 

Never had any trouble.Of course I wouldn't do that in creepy places 

It would be fun we bumped into each other one day! 

Pierre 

Hi Pierre

I've seen guys in heels around Paris three times, maybe we have already crossed our paths

This is kneehighs' thread, we can discuss an encounter in the real meetings forum or just pm me and we can arrange.

bonne journée !

Flavio

Today's boots. These get a lot of wear, borderline guys/girls boots. Not high heels but I like them a lot under jeans.

44 minutes ago, spikesmike said:

Flavio : I am confused. What is it you are afraid to post ? I am wearing Heels, Corsets, Hose, Skirts in 50% of my postings.

In my picture, the corset was in full display and it was a too fetishistic of an image to put on the forum. I love myself more when the corset is hidden under a jacket or vest, with just a small part of it showing off. I'd say that it wasn't an acceptable streetwear outfit (not even for a regular girl), so it doesn't fit here.

I promise a full picture as soon as I take it, in an appropriate attire.

44 minutes ago, spikesmike said:

 

 

 

It took me a while to figure out that you're wearing a corset underneath your polo shirt.

Let me say that I love love love your sense of fashion and appreciate every picture you send to us here spikesmike

The skirt is stunning and goes well with your hosiery and heels. I'd say that you're in a perfect outfit for a Sunday barbecue.

These are my overknees that I love to wear with faux leather pants

I have a full picture of myself in those but it may break forum rules (I'm wearing a corset). I'll try to post more when I got other ones.

They are made in Brazil from Victor Viccenza.

Round toes and 5 inch stiletto heels, I love the feeling on legs.

Never put them in the streets, I should be doing it soon.

These ones had a lot of street wear, they're from Fernando Berlin and they're thigh highs. When in full freestyle mode, I wear them out of pants. When in moslty guy mode, I wear under jeans like this:

I was waiting to get tattooed in the last picture, before that I went to a grocery store and a bank. I remember hearing someone on the street say something. Nothing valuable, really.

16 hours ago, kneehighs said:

Thanks @flavio

I associate wearing heels with feelings of admiration.  I admire women's beauty in heels.  And I wish to feel that same sense of admiration towards myself when I wear them.  I told her this. Her reaction was fun.   She was like, "But there's so many other things to admire about you!"  

Even if this answer is cute, because she really wanted to say that you mean a lot to her, it hides something important:

The way you dress and your feelings are very important to *you* while she doesn't seem to appreciate it somehow.

The question is how much time will it take for you to discover her real feelings about you wearing heels. Insisting on the subject may be worst, you should try to find the best possible moment to talk.

16 hours ago, kneehighs said:

Overall, I'm just going to pick a time and place to wear heels without asking for her permission.  It will be a low risk context for her.  Low risk = no social status to lose if she doesn't like it. 

We'll see what happens.  Ultimately, the relationship is priority over the heels. 

I don't agree with you and this idea. She may discover that you're doing things without her knowing and blame you on cheating, and you really will be cheating on her somehow. Girls have strong sense of bonding and partnership and you'll be breaking it.

What I did, and work for lots of people like crossdressers, is to agree on limits. What, when and where could you express yourself (other than amongst four walls) without hurting her.

If you're the same size, she may be just afraid of you stealing her shoes

Well, it's up to you my friend. I wish you the best, more more power to you.

However, I'm really really worried about your last statement... for me is the same than, let's say, "baking cakes is priority over the sun", is just not related.

On 2/27/2019 at 7:07 AM, kneehighs said:

flavio???  The Flavio from Brazil is still around!  Good to see you! 

Yes my friend, good to see you're always around too

I have just moved to the other side of the Atlantic, that was in 2014, so if you're coming visit France someday, let me know.

Hello my dear friend kneehighs.

It's been more than 10 years that we talk to each other around this forum. As you may remember, I'm married since 2005 and wife know my "thing" about heels. The "thing" has grown to other attire from the girls wardrobe so I'm more to the gender fluid kind of thing, or freestyle fashion which I identify myself more.

She knew about the "thing" before we got married. She was always supportive since the very beginning. And she never ever saw any problem with it, but to be on full display, getting out.

I've made it to closed controlled environments like fetish parties. Since I moved to France and it's a safer country compared to Brazil, I've made it to the streets a few times, usually late at night, or two times during the day when I wore boots under pants. Here is a picture, I'm at a Tattoo studio and I walked the block in this without any trouble, went to a grocery store and a bank.

I made it alone, without her. She got angry and jealous because she wanted to be with me that day.

I have kids, a girl and a boy. The boy is 9 the girl is 6. They don't know about the "thing".

We always discussed a lot about the "thing". It's never an easy talk. I'm sure she accepts myself as I am but she has to protect her reputation and the kids. If you want to know about it, I think she's right. Unfortunately the difficulties I have while getting out, showing myself as I am, that I fight for a lot, it is also *her* problem. No matter how much she loves me, respects me, supports me and even enjoys what I do or how I wear, she may fight her internal fears and the most basic instincts to protect kids in these days of bullying.

What I would suggest to you is that you'll have to be brave. I completely understand your desire to be with someone that matters, that is serious, probably someone that fits your needs of company and may be the mother of your kids. I'd say, if you're really sure about this girl, go for her.

To better handle the situation, the secret is talk. Talk about your feelings. Be real. Why do you really wear what you wear. What does it represent to you. She already said that she is supportive and likes you indoors. But, to be open with a guy dressed differently to the accepted norms, it sure is a new thing for her and she needs time to adapt, to think and understand that to be with a special heart as yours, she will need to give.

Explain as better as you can and, above anything, listen to her. Her fears and reasons. She is surely not just complaining that you don't look good in heels.

In this site, we're all looking for support and acceptance, and here we have found a world of our own. The real world won't change for us. We're are not the norm and we take risks to do what we want. Some of us are more comfortable with risks, some not. Some have been assaulted, others don't. Some live in safer cities than others. We're a minority and I bet we'll be for the foreseeable future. I always envied how you managed to be out and about on your shoes, I really see you as an example and a personal goal of style.

Talk to her. Listen to her. I wish you the best!

Let's hope the person in question appears

If not, we can always wonder that there's heel life out of this forum

On 2/22/2018 at 11:50 AM, at9 said:

Fernando Berlin also look like a genuinely european maker: http://www.fernandoberlinboots.com/en/

The conclusion is that if you're prepapred to spend the money, there are some very nice looking boots made in europe. The Polish maker I mentioned 2 posts ago is definitely not expensive, perhaps a quarter of the price of Jean Gaborit.

Yes, Fernando Berlin has a show room in Berlin if you want to look and see. Boots are hand made in Portugal. I really recommend buying from them, I have a pair myself. Expensive but you get what you pay for.

Hello

A very late reply here, I have a pair of model 112 from them. Quality is awesome, real leather, very comfortable, fit is perfect because they're made to measure.

Here's a photo of me wearing them under jeans. They go up to the thighs but that's too catching for day wearing.

Fernando has a serious business, he's a boot lover himself. I really recommend buying from him, even if it's expensive, you're paying for quality and craftsmanship, all boots are hand made to order.

I like them, they look pretty. I'd wear them all day long if I get the chance.

Love to know that your taste for good clothes is evolving my friend, there's a lot of time I don't come here and when I decide, gosh, JeffB is always around with his good taste and sensational support to everyone.

I'd like to say that I'm also on the "girls" clothes stuff and started wearing pieces of their wardrobe recently around selected places.

Freedom of expression to everyone, kudos to JeffB!

I love corsets and have 2, one underbust and one full size that I just love love love to wear, I feel very good while wearing it, it gives me support and a "hugh" sensation that is very enjoyable.

The best thing about them is that some styles can easily go stealth depending on what you're wearing outside.

Yes, it's me wearing a gone pair of my favourite boot style.

Thank you both, I'll never forget you and this site. I really feel like home here.

It's really sad that the World Heel Meet doesn't happen anymore. But it's ok, I'm closer to some fellows

Hello everyone, it's been a long time since I've visited the forum.

I have moved from Brazil to France right now, so I'm closer to friends in Europe and maybe I can organize to be in the next World Heel Meet.

Good to type to you again!

Since I like heels, specially the "girlie" ones, and the "society" says that all heels are for girls, I prefer to not say if any of my shoes are "girliest" then another. They are just mine!

But the pictures on this thread are very nice.

Other girly style...

Girls are too lucky

This is by far my favorite in this thread. Just beautiful, elegant, minimalist, sensible, fine pair.

Could you share where you bought it? Mouth dropped here...

I already had a lot of interest and envious about all those heels in women's feet. Then I discovered that was possible to buy heels on-line. Then I discovered a site in Brazil selling heels in large sizes. I bought a pair of sandals, 9cm heels. When they arrived at mom's house (I lived there at that time) she asked me about the package. I said it was for a friend. I had to wear them when nobody was home. It was 1999. I felt that I discovered the best thing in my life. I was so impressed that the sandals fit on my large feet perfectly. And I felt the best feeling ever. My collection grew up only when I moved to another city living alone. Bought lots of pairs after that.

Hi guys, there's a long time I don't appear around here. I'll be in London this year October 26th until 29th, family vacation, tickets bought. It's a shame the meet you're planning will be a month later. It would be my first heel meet

Well, I use to open doors for my wife and similarly to any lady I can. I do it specially in the car. Car's doors are usually too heavy. Another things I use to do: - open and hold doors for any person at the moment (doesn't apply for car's doors); - give the preference to ladies when stepping in and out of buses and trains; - go upstairs behind the lady and in front of her when downstairs, it's this way to protect her in case of falling; - stand up in the table if a lady stands up or arrives; - stand up to compliment any person that arrives; - offer the lighter for the ladie's cigarrete (I do smoke and don't care if a lady smokes); - don't smoke in closed places; - don't post in the girl's forum; - etc... I think all of the above are examples of beeing a gentleman and it's part of me. I didn't grew up in such environments but I like to be this way. I also think that this thread should be moved to general forum, it's not shoe related.

It's a shame my tallest boot goes up to the knee height.