All you Drag Race fans out there will recognise the title. Ru Paul finishes each episode with the phrase and I think they are words to live by. As a transgender woman I have had to fight for my right to have a body I love and am really glad to be growing into my own skin.

This afternoon I grabbed my housemates, a camera and some props and drove into town to make the best of the fading light. We made it there in time for golden hour and had lots of fun. I picked up this lacy top in a British Heart Foundation shop in London. I usually avoid BHF as they fund testing on animals, however I was stuck for an outfit for a party that evening and it was either that or a supermarket. If you are also concerned about animal rights please look here for some good information from Animal Aid. I had to snip the elastic in the arms as it was cutting off my circulation but apart from that I was pleased with my £4 bargain.

The corset is one I picked up in a charity shop in Southampton a few years ago. It didn’t actually fit when I bought it so I haven’t worn it too often but now that I’ve grown into it I’m sure it’ll see a lot more use. It is made by Vollers Corsets who make some very nice corsetry here in the UK. I like it when my clothing has less air-miles than I do. It is a bit hit and miss trying to find fetish wear in charity shops but as you can see you do find some gems. I paid £15 for this piece which retails for £175 on their website.

I know, I know you gagging to know where I got the lovely red bowler hat. Well I cheated a little on that one. I borrowed it and the parasol from my housemate. She’ll be lucky if she gets it back ever! I loved this artwork and it was a perfect compliment to the outfit. If anyone recognises the artist please comment below!

These boots warrant a small confession my readers. These boots were not sustainably sourced in the least. They are, I’m ashamed to say made of dead cow and I bought them new. They were a birthday present to myself and I mean, just look at them. I justified them to myself by thinking, well they are going to last me for years as they’re New Rocks so it’s not too bad right? Well now I would probably not make the same descision, however I am glad I did and I’ll wear them till one of us dies.

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Stefani Star