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HappyFeat, wonder if you've been to NineWest lately, and if they happened to have had either of the following styles. I think the black suede pumps would be a great choice for the larger manly foot and leg, and the sling backs are just damn cute! Wow, I'm starting to offer shoe shopping options for you!!!...lol.

I think the suede pumps are "Peroo" pumps and I am not sure the style of the slings, but you are right they are so cute! I believe I tried them but the buckle rubbed a bit. Both pair of shoes would be great to wear with for a more masculine leg and I like them both because they have a more modest heel. Great suggestions!

Congratulations on your latest outings. I myself like outfit and high heels in picture # 2. That is the look I try to immulate when wearing high heels in public on my high heel outings. I appreciate you sharing your experiences with us. Like JeffB, you are such an inspiration to me and you give me great ideas where to wear high heels and my outfits in public. Keep up the great work and keep up the happy feats!

Thanks for the comment! I really like the second outfit from my last batch a whole lot too. Though I have a lot of fun experimenting with other looks, nice trousers and peep toes are one of my favorite looks. I know that many would think that peep toes are a bit over the top for a guy, but the little bit of skin with an otherwise conservative outfit just adds that little bit extra in my opinion.

As for new outings, here are my latest three:

Tuesday November 23, 2009 - Taking a suggestion from Tech, I decided to try straight jeans with heels. I wore a gray Claiborne turtle neck sweater, Lane Bryant skinny jeans, gray pinstriped knee high stockings, and black Nine West "Lucaro" pumps, which were fully exposed at the cuff of my jeans. The Lucaro pumps are by far my most elegant and classic shoes in my collection. Their tall stiletto heel really complemented the tight silhouette of the entire outfit, I think. It was a very comfortable and fun outfit to try.

My outing was planned to be a lot more than it turned out to be. I went to Barnes and Nobel as my starting point, but ended up spending the entire two hours I was out in the store. I started by browsing. In the computer section, I talked to a young woman about a couple of ASP programming books. She was dressed quite nicely, in a skirt, dark tight, and block heeled pumps all covered by a very expensive rain coat. She was friendly, but never mentioned my attire, but did tell me about having to learn several Web languages for her job. After our chat, I went to the coffee shop, where I ordered a latte and browsed some political books. I did get A LOT of looks, and did get very god service from the college age girl working. I sat in a conspicuous place, so everybody who passed could see. A lot of reactions, but basically the typical shock, look away, look again nonchalantly. After browsing again, I asked a pretty girl working for some help. She took me to another part of the store and pointed out some suggestions, all the wile looking at me smiling. All in all, it was a very relaxing evening heeling.

Wednesday November 24, 2009 - The night before Thanksgiving in the US, I was heading to the town where my parents lived and decided to make a stop at a Lane Bryant store I used to frequent. However, since I hadn't been there in a few months, I decided to really make a special effort. I pulled out a short, Jones New York skirt, that is really much shorter than I would typically wear, my HUE body shaping black nylons, and a pair of Black Nine West "Gillman" slings. The body shaping nylons really hold everything in quite well and really give my skirting the touch that it needed.

At LB, I chatted with the girls I knew and made friends with a couple of new girls. The store really wasn't that busy. The started a dressing room for me as soon as I arrived. I tried a couple of skirts, a dress and a pair of trousers, but nothing was really grabbing me for the price. In the future I think I will take a camera on outings so I can shoot a couple of dressing room pictures. I looked very nice in most of the tings I tried, but the prices were still a bit more than I wanted to pay - even at 40% off.

Thursday December 3, 2009 - Again anoter black skirt. This time it is a bit longer - a knee length Lane Bryant striaght skirt - matched with my HUE body shaping nylons and black patent Nine West "Thyme" pumps with a funky heel and a heavy white turtle neck sweater. Again another night I planned to do more, but my entire evening was spent at the consignment store I frequent. The owner was alone this evening. She even poured me a glass of wine. She picked out four or five fairly flamboyant outfits - lots of glitter and sequence and on the formal side and I modeled each of them for her. She always wants me to buy the most over the top stuff. Though it really isn't my taste, she is a lot of fun and I tend to play along with her. She did find a very nice pair of trousers in my size, which I did buy. We had a nice talk about her wanting to expand her business into lingerie and other novelties, her son coming home for Thanksgiving, and my plans for the holidays. All in all it was a great evening and I made it though without putting a run in my stockings!

I have had a couple of other routing opportunities that I didn't take advantage of, but I am hoping to get back out if the weather isn't too bad.

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All the pics look great. As much as I like the skirts I am a jeans guy. So it is definitely pic #1 for me.

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Happyfeat:-) Extremely nice outfits and they look fantastic on you. Looking at the pics of all three from the neck down says to me---thats a girl, but I know the difference. You have a great pair of legs and the skirt lengths and shoe choices show that. The pantyhose that you chose sure helps tremendously for that look. You have got that look nailed down tight. Cudos, my friend. Keep up the good work and thanks so much for sharing it. It gives me and everyone else some great ideas for dressing and streetheeling. I know what you mean about running the pantyhose when they are so exposed. Much easier to reuse them time after time when wearing pants protects them.. Cheers--- Dawn HH

High Heeled Boots Forever!

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HAPPYFEAT, Great pictures! Your style of putting together the outfits is a great inspiration to us all. I like the pantyhose look as I wear pantyhose with my heels and boots. Still have not worn a skirt or dress out yet, but maybe someday. bluejay

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Wow, HappyFeat! What great looks. I especially like the white sweater and black skirt. Very classic. Very nice. Thanks for posting the pictures and comments. :cry1::wave::wave:

Being mentally comfortable in your own mind is the key to wearing heels in public.

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Thanks for sharing HF and great outfits! All of them. You are living the dream of many of us here and it's always a thrill to read about your outings, along with thighbootguy. JeffB, and sooooooo many others. Hmmm, guess I'm sorta living the dream also huh.LOL My wife and I have a great time heeling and shopping together. I am very blessed and I know it. Have a wanderful and merry Christmas. PS. If you ever get up this way,please stop in the shop, which is our home also for a cup of cap or coffee. Come as you R! We would love to have you. That goes for anyone here.:cry1:

real men wear heels

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Nice outfits all. I do especially like the slim jeans, grey trouser socks and heels look. It really sets off the shoes. Also, looks to me like someone has lost a few pounds! Looking good!

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HappyFeat: Great pics, my friend! Color me impressed with your latest outings! Gotta say I liked pic #2 most as you looked absolutely fabulous in that short skirt and slings! Wow! Brilliant, my friend! Brilliant!

I don't want to LOOK like a woman, I just want to DRESS like a woman!

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...After our chat, I went to the coffee shop, where I ordered a latte and browsed some political books. I did get A LOT of looks, and did get very god service from the college age girl working. I sat in a conspicuous place, so everybody who passed could see. A lot of reactions, but basically the typical shock, look away, look again nonchalantly...

So, HF, now you are an exalted deity! :cry1: I suppose you are when wearing heels, because you move in a mysterious way. :wave:

You continue to impress and inspire us; well done. I do like the second look in particular and I think you carry it off better than many women would.

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I love all three of the outfits. You look handsome in the pants but you where those skirts and high heels so well. You look so natural and comfortable in these outfits. I am so happy that you had more successfull outings. You will always continue to inspire me and I so appreciate you sharing your adventures with us. I will have a day off Friday and will be out and about all day in high heels. Thank you again for taking the time to share with us.

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HF, after reading your adventures, I decided last niight to stretch my comfort zone. Wearing the 3" chunky heel boots I recently bought (pictured in the "who has bought some new shoes thread), with a pair of jeans, I decided to do some grocery shopping last night. I have never gone in to place quite that public (and brightly lit!) while wearing heels. While the heels are chunky, from the side they are still obviously heels, and no one would mistake them for a heel on a typical man's shoe. I managed to stay fairly relaxed, and I really don't think any one noticed, or if they did, no one made a comment. My only period of discomfort was in an aisle where a woman was shopping with two young girls. I was afraid they might say something, but I guess they didn't notice. The boots did end up being somewhat uncomfortable on my right foot, as they are a bit too narrow, but other than that, I managed quite nicely. While I doubt that I would ever venture out into a setting that public in more obviously feminine footwear, it was a rather large step for me. One which I will likely do again after the success of this outing! I just figured hey, if HappyFeat can do what he does, I can sure manage a pair of chunky heels!

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While I doubt that I would ever venture out into a setting that public in more obviously feminine footwear, it was a rather large step for me. One which I will likely do again after the success of this outing! I just figured hey, if HappyFeat can do what he does, I can sure manage a pair of chunky heels!

Greetings RonC and congrats on your first outing in heels :cry1:

After the initial stress, it was fun isnt-it ?

I hope you will keep us posted on your future outings !

And like we say here, they are only shoes after all...

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RonC:-) I must also echo what has been said to this point. Now that you have successfully completed your first heeling in public, there is no reason on Gods green earth that you can't duplicate that feat time and time again and feel all of the pleasure that's built into those outings. Cudos, my friend, and welcome to the fun of streetheeling. Cheers--- Dawn HH

High Heeled Boots Forever!

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Extremely nice outfits and they look fantastic on you. Looking at the pics of all three from the neck down says to me---thats a girl, but I know the difference. You have a great pair of legs and the skirt lengths and shoe choices show that. The pantyhose that you chose sure helps tremendously for that look. You have got that look nailed down tight. Cudos, my friend. Keep up the good work and thanks so much for sharing it. It gives me and everyone else some great ideas for dressing and streetheeling.

I know what you mean about running the pantyhose when they are so exposed. Much easier to reuse them time after time when wearing pants protects them..

Why thank you for the wonderful comments! The HUE nylons may be the best purchase I have ever made. Not only do they help tuck the tummy, but they also really pull the legs together. Though I am proud of my legs these nylons really put it over the top. Not that I want to look like a girl, I think it is high praise that my bottom half can pass so well. Besides, I think learning a few secrets from how well a woman can hide imperfections just pulls it all together.

As for running my nylons, I am very protective of these. I have worn them twice now with little to no problem. One of the wonderful things is that they are quite sheer (15 denier, I believe) but they hold up very well. Of course when I retire them, I will get another pair and save these for wearing under pants because they "tuck" so well.

HAPPYFEAT, Great pictures! Your style of putting together the outfits is a great inspiration to us all. I like the pantyhose look as I wear pantyhose with my heels and boots. Still have not worn a skirt or dress out yet, but maybe someday. bluejay

Thanks, and welcome to the forum. As for wearing a skirt, if the mood ever strikes you, go for it. It is a lot more comfortable (and fun) than you can imagine. In many ways, I am beginning to move in the direction of JeffB...all skirts all the time...pants just done seem as much fun any more. But sine I own so many pants and jeans, I don't think that's my future quite yet.

Thanks for sharing HF and great outfits! All of them. You are living the dream of many of us here and it's always a thrill to read about your outings, along with thighbootguy. JeffB, and sooooooo many others. Hmmm, guess I'm sorta living the dream also huh.LOL My wife and I have a great time heeling and shopping together. I am very blessed and I know it. Have a wanderful and merry Christmas.

PS. If you ever get up this way,please stop in the shop, which is our home also for a cup of cap or coffee. Come as you R! We would love to have you.

That goes for anyone here.:wave:

Johnieheel, you are ABSOLUTLY living the dream. I know many guys hear have supportive spouses, but Ruthie is the BEST. You guys have a fantastic relationship and she seems to go far beyond supportive. I may have some time in the next few weeks, and I may just make a trip to Canton to say hey! Thanks for the offer!

Nice outfits all. I do especially like the slim jeans, grey trouser socks and heels look. It really sets off the shoes.

Also, looks to me like someone has lost a few pounds! Looking good!

Actually, I LOVE trouser socks and find it so much fun matching them with outfits. I wear them a lot even with regular guy clothes. I think it is one thing I have taken from the guy's side in my heeling...matching my socks to my shirt. I don't heel too often doing that, but I do strive for that kind of detail.

I HAD lost a few pounds, but think the holidays are inviting them back. But I also credit the nylons for helping "suck it up" so to speak.

So, HF, now you are an exalted deity! :cry1: I suppose you are when wearing heels, because you move in a mysterious way. :wave:

You continue to impress and inspire us; well done. I do like the second look in particular and I think you carry it off better than many women would.

Well, I don't think I can be deified if I do it myself. Though I do think highly of myself, omnipotence just seems like too much of a bother most of the time. If I were a god, it would be the god of typos and misspellings....

Thank you for your kind words. I think that the reason many of us freestylers pull off our looks better than most women is that we put a lot more effort into it. When I get to go out, maybe a couple days a week anymore (if I am lucky) I spend days planning outfits. And when I do get to go out, I really want to nail it. Girls get the whole array of fashion (including guys fashions) and never really have to do much more. Also, I have found that the more I venture into alternative fashion, the more confident I become and it shows in how I carry myself. As a big guy in a little skirt, you gotta strut it. I know I am being noticed and there is no hiding.

HF, after reading your adventures, I decided last niight to stretch my comfort zone. Wearing the 3" chunky heel boots I recently bought (pictured in the "who has bought some new shoes thread), with a pair of jeans, I decided to do some grocery shopping last night. I have never gone in to place quite that public (and brightly lit!) while wearing heels. While the heels are chunky, from the side they are still obviously heels, and no one would mistake them for a heel on a typical man's shoe. I managed to stay fairly relaxed, and I really don't think any one noticed, or if they did, no one made a comment. My only period of discomfort was in an aisle where a woman was shopping with two young girls. I was afraid they might say something, but I guess they didn't notice. The boots did end up being somewhat uncomfortable on my right foot, as they are a bit too narrow, but other than that, I managed quite nicely.

While I doubt that I would ever venture out into a setting that public in more obviously feminine footwear, it was a rather large step for me. One which I will likely do again after the success of this outing! I just figured hey, if HappyFeat can do what he does, I can sure manage a pair of chunky heels!

Way to go Ron! Though I thank you for your complements and your credit, I will say this...you were the one out there all by yourself. If I had anything at all to do with your going out, I am very honored. Congratulations on your first public outing, you should be quite proud. Just keep doing what you are comfortable with and only the future truly knows what you might try. Even if you never wear more feminine footwear, it really doesn't matter as long as you are comfortable, happy, and no longer limited to what guys "should" wear. Who knows, maybe one day we will be following your adventures as well! Kudos my friend!

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Thanks, and welcome to the forum. As for wearing a skirt, if the mood ever strikes you, go for it. It is a lot more comfortable (and fun) than you can imagine. In many ways, I am beginning to move in the direction of JeffB...all skirts all the time...pants just done seem as much fun any more. But sine I own so many pants and jeans, I don't think that's my future quite yet.

Great minds think alike on the skirt issue I see! Heh! But hey, there's no rush to go the route I did, I know it took awhile for me to decide to wear skirts full-time on my outings, and it's a decision I haven't at all regretted as wearing skirts is great fun.

Thank you for your kind words. I think that the reason many of us freestylers pull off our looks better than most women is that we put a lot more effort into it. When I get to go out, maybe a couple days a week anymore (if I am lucky) I spend days planning outfits. And when I do get to go out, I really want to nail it. Girls get the whole array of fashion (including guys fashions) and never really have to do much more. Also, I have found that the more I venture into alternative fashion, the more confident I become and it shows in how I carry myself. As a big guy in a little skirt, you gotta strut it. I know I am being noticed and there is no hiding.

Again, great minds think alike. I also put a great deal of time and effort into the outfits I wear, now more than ever since I wear skirts full time. It's nothing for me to spend an hour or more trying out various combinations of tops, bottoms and shoes before finally deciding on an outfit to wear. The thing here is because I'm a man wearing clothing most associated with women, it's crucial for me to look my very best when out in public, and while I'm often a tad overdressed on my outings, I don't mind that because I like being dressed up. Bottom line, when you're exposed to the world in alternative fashion, you HAVE to look great!

I don't want to LOOK like a woman, I just want to DRESS like a woman!

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Thanks for the many words of encouragement! It is a process. A work in progress, so to speak!

That's the fun of freestyling...we are all always a work in progress!

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That's the fun of freestyling...we are all always a work in progress!

I agree wholeheartedly! As that old saying goes, getting there is half the fun! I don't know if I'll ever be fully satisfied with my overall look as I'm constantly looking for ways to improve my style. And for me, that's part of the fun.

I don't want to LOOK like a woman, I just want to DRESS like a woman!

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My three latest outings, all pretty uneventful, but still a lot of fun!

Wednesday December 9, 2009 - A casual outfit for a casual day. I wore a Rue 21 gray pullover sweater over a red turtleneck, Lane Bryant Denim trousers black fishnet textured kneehighs and black Nine West "Yumyum" wedge heeled loafers. The main part of my outing was breakfast on my way to work. I went to Panera Bread, mainly to use the Internet while I ate. I did get a few glances, but nothing more. Following Panerra, I went to Marshall's where I found a gorgeous pair of Enzio Angolini boots that lace up the front. The best part is that I got them for all of $40! Afterward, I stopped for gas and got a couple of fleeting glances from the people filling up next to me.

Thursday December 10, 2009 - The temperature had dropped considerably, but I still had to wear my new boots. Since it was their first outing, I couldn't leave them covered, so I matched them with a gray and black Banana Republic sweater, a gray flannel Eddie Bauer wrap skirt and a pair of textured Lane Bryant tights. Though I have done it before, wearing a skirt with high winds and bellow freezing temperatures is always a challenge, but I met it well. My outing consisted of three stops - the Lane Braynt outlet and the Nine West outlet and finally Starbucks. At both the NW and LB outlets, there were new people working who I had not met. As typical when I first enounter new clerks they were a bit standoffish. However they weren't rude. You would think that a guy who comes in periodically in a skirt and/or heels would get around. Anyway, at Starbucks I did get a couple of looks but nothing more than a two-second glance.

Monday December 14, 2009 - I hadn't been out in boots over jeans yet this season, so I decided to give it a shot. I wore my black suede jacket over a white GAP turtleneck, Lane Bryant classic jeans, and Steve Madden "Stretch Out" boots. Again I started my day with breakfast at Panerra - though this is a new one that just opened. I entered in full view of the crowded restaurant got smiles from the young women working and a lot of glances. After sitting down, I needed a fork, and when I went to get one I passed a young woman wearing a sweater, black dress pants and pumps. She smiled and I tild her I loved her shoes. She thanked me and asked where I found my boots. It was a quick encounter, but still very pleasant. The strangest thing was when I went to dump my try. I had to go to a place in the store where about 12 young men were working on their laptops. When I turned each one of them was staring at me with their mouths open. I know I was the subject of conversations afterward (and not in a positive way) but I am willing to bet they will never know the magic of heels. But what do I care anyway...Later I went to the Dress Barn and Borders for a little browsing. No real interactions or anything.

Later today I am heading out again and maybe tomorrow I will get out in a skirt yet again...

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Hard to pick a winner, since they are all great looks... but I really like boots over jeans so I vote for #3.

I dream of a world where chickens can cross roads without having their motives questioned.

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Well, HF, I think you know what pic I liked most, and that's number #2! HA! That was quite a dynamic outfit you sported, a skirt and ankle boots made for quite an intriguing look, and I thought you pulled it off well. Bravo to you, my friend!

I don't want to LOOK like a woman, I just want to DRESS like a woman!

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As usual, well done :cry1: My choice is also picture #3: A very nice look with the boots and jeans. And I guess you were "lucky" that the 12 young men were working on their laptops. Imagine them being outside of the store ...

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Well, HF, I think you know what pic I liked most, and that's number #2! HA! That was quite a dynamic outfit you sported, a skirt and ankle boots made for quite an intriguing look, and I thought you pulled it off well. Bravo to you, my friend!

Jeff, I think you have been out voted; however if you like my look in a skirt, then I must be doing something right!

Actually, I wasn't sure if ankle boots and a skirt was a faux pas or not until a recent trip to New York where I saw a lot of women sporting it (then again I saw a lot of women wearing black tights/leggings with brown boots...OUCH!). To be honest, I didn't really care for the look, but since these boots were a bit higher than traditional ankle boots, I decided to see how it worked. I think it was OK and will likely do it again. I may see how they work over jeans as well.

Hey I like look #3.

The color combo is great. The jeans even look high waisted? (which is a good thing since that will give the illusion you have looong legs).

If I may add one point of constructive criticism though...the jeans are a bit too loose. Around your thighs, above the hem of the shaft they bunch up, and around your arse they seem to sag.

You could always try putting those jeans in a dryer at full hot temp to shrink them or go down a size or two since you're always shopping at Lane Bryant to begin with...

Have a great day!

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Actually these jeans do have a bit of a high waist. I did notice what you are saying about them bunching up. This is more the result of me losing about 15 pounds since I bought them and though they do fit a bit looser than real slim fit jeans should.

As for shopping at Lane Bryant, those days may be a bit numbered. When I started going there I was somewhere between a 16 and an 18 and now I am checking in as a solid 14, which is their smallest size. One of the reasons that I love them is that it seems that chunky chicks seem to have a lot less of an issue with men shopping in their store. (And besides Bill Clinton and I seem to have a similar concept of beauty...not to mention a similar body style...and a remarkable similar heritage...anyway, you could call me Bubba, but that name is already taken around these parts...I digress)

Anyway, today I was out strolling the mall and went to the Limited. I had visited there before and own a couple pair of their jeans. I bought a pair of very slim fit jeans (though I think these are low rise) that I am going to try to repeat my last outfit with the new jeans and see how it works. The staff at the Limited was quite friendly and accepting to my face at least, so we'll see where it leads.

I will follow your suggestion about shrinking the jeans, since I have several pair of LB jeans and frankly they are getting a bit on the large size, so I have nothing to lose really.

(Sorry if I offended our Bubba with a comparison to somebody I am pretty sure he doesn't like...):wave:

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Jeff, I think you have been out voted; however if you like my look in a skirt, then I must be doing something right!

Well, I don't mind being the lone wolf in this instance! HA! And yeah, you did indeed succeed with that look! Once again, bravo!

Actually, I wasn't sure if ankle boots and a skirt was a faux pas or not until a recent trip to New York where I saw a lot of women sporting it (then again I saw a lot of women wearing black tights/leggings with brown boots...OUCH!). To be honest, I didn't really care for the look, but since these boots were a bit higher than traditional ankle boots, I decided to see how it worked. I think it was OK and will likely do it again. I may see how they work over jeans as well.

I've also seen my fair share of women sporting skirts of all lengths with ankle boots, so it's quite common. As for the faux pas of black tights and brown boots, wholly unpalatable if you ask me. I'm sure you can do MUCH better than that!

I don't want to LOOK like a woman, I just want to DRESS like a woman!

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