Saturday (Day 2)
Woke up early and drove down to the studio at around 10am to meet Joyce for breakfast. We went to a coffeeshop nearby the studio (driving distance) before we started today’s photoshoot session. For me, I have chosen the white jacket and emerald colour one piece dress as the outfit that I wanted to shoot because I have been wanting to see how I look. Back during the CD gathering last year, I wore that same outfit and other CDs commented that I looked like a female CEO. That piqued my interest to see how it will look in an actual studio shoot. That is why I chosen this outfit. As for the other outfit, I seriously got nothing in mind initially and was open to Joyce for suggestions.
So after I dressed up in my first outfit, Joyce began to do makeup for me. As she did that, I was recalling the steps and checking with her about the makeup lesson we had yesterday. This is one good way to remember what I have learned as she was doing my makeup and I tried to make sense of what she was doing. After the makeup was done, we began the photoshoot. Joyce did said that too bad she never bring the leather whip, if not it will be quite an interesting set. However, I was quite happy that this outfit was used for this shoot and I was quite excited and looking forward to the outcome of the photos.
As for the 2nd outfit, Joyce asked if I brought the sleep gown that I wore during the CD gathering. Luckily, I did brought that whole set just in case. So I changed up to my white lingerie set (Rago shapewear, white bra and panty, Secret-in-Lace white stockings) and white sheer sleep gown. I feel so sexy and sensual in that outfit. The feeling was so feminine and I really enjoyed it. The photoshoot went well, I was asked to give a seductive look and I was quite surprised that Joyce said that I managed to nail that look. Haha. I wonder how will it look like. Maybe this outfit brought out the desire in my heart, that is why I managed to get that looks, I really wonder… Can’t wait to see the outcome of those photos. Hehe…
After the photoshoot, instead of removing my makeup, I decided to keep it on as I wanted to wear it back to the hotel. I changed from my white lingerie set back to my emerald colour one piece dress outfit and I started to pack my CD stuff and guy stuff (that I wore to the studio) into my luggage. I also changed to my own wig as I was using Joyce’s wig for the photoshoot. My original wig was quite messed up due to poor maintenance. Thankfully Joyce helped to resort the wig by combing and cutting off those dead knots and crossed portion of the wig. She also helped me to style the wig so that it goes well with my dress. Joyce said that the wig that I purchased has volume and it goes well if I am wearing those gowns or dresses that has a flare bottom. So in order to match my one piece straight dress, she helped to tie both sides of my wig to the back and used a ribbon clip to clip it. It changed the look totally and I simply loved that look.
After that, Joyce and I started to pack up and clean up the studio before I left the place. As I have never tried driving in heels before, I decided not to risk it. So I wore a pair of white socks over my pantyhosed feet and put on my track shoes. Joyce commented that I looked really funny and we both just laughed over it. I guessed I must have looked really comical as I was having quite a nice and semi formal emerald colour top dress but I was wearing unmatching white socks and track shoes instead of heels…
I brought the luggage and makeup kit back to my car and sorted out all the things needed and so I began my drive back to the hotel truly as Francesca. I was all excited as it was my first time driving in CD form as Francesca. In my mind, I was worried about other drivers looking at me but I just dismissed those thoughts and focus on the road. There is a first time for everything but I was all happy, excited yet also a bit scare. I just followed the GPS and acted normal, I tried not to look around too much and try to blend in.
The thing about CrossDressing in South East Asia region is the hot and humid weather. My car was parked in the open air carpark opposite Joyce’s studio and the interior of the car was like a sauna when I entered. I tuned up the aircon to full blast so that my perspiration does not damage my makeup and also I need to cool my head under the wig. Thankfully I was able to manage my anxiety, if not, my sweat will be flowing down my face and body like I had just taken a shower…
The drive went well and I reached the hotel safely. Something I loved about the Noble Resort Hotel Melaka (also The Straits Hotel and Suite) was that it has 2 levels of carpark. The entrance to the lift lobby for Level 1 carpark was right in front where the security table was located. I did not feel confident or comfortable parading myself in front of the security especially when I need to move my luggage back up to my hotel room. For the entrance to the lift lobby for Level 2, despite there is a door for staff located next to the lift lobby entrance, there is hardly any human traffic there. So I chose to park my car in Level 2 and took the lift up to my hotel room. When the lift door open, instead of an empty lift, there were already a few people inside. I just acted normal and use my room card to access to my floor. Throughout the process, I was just looking down and tried not to make any eye contact. In my heart, I was hoping no one is judging me. Once I reached my floor, I went back to my room and made a sigh of relief that I made it back without any issue.
Since the weather was still quite hot, I decided to just take some time to rest inside my hotel room to cool myself down before I plan for anything. I doubt I will be heading to Jonker Street or what but I was planning more like walking around the hotel neighbourhood or visit the Watson, which is just nearby the hotel. While resting in my hotel room, I did a couple of selfie and costume change.
As the night drew closer, I decided to have instant noodle (which I bought the night before) for dinner before heading out. Once I checked that I got all my things ready in my handbag, I walked out of my hotel room with my selfie stick and camera phone in my hand, recording my process. When I walked past the Ground Level lobby, I was feeling all confident. However, when I walked out of the front lobby and past the hotel front door. I realised that all the other people were quite casually dressed while I was in my one piece dress, which I felt a bit out of place because I think I was overly dressed. I guess I still do not have the confidence to go very far… So, I walked to The Straits Hotel entrance, which is just next to The Noble Resort Hotel entrance, took the lift up to Level 2 carpark and made it back to my hotel room… Was quite disappointed with myself as I was hoping to at least walk one round around the hotel. I guess I am still not confident enough to dress out as I just feel so out of place with my dress sense… Maybe I should start investing in those more causal female clothing so that I can blend in more easily… Maybe…
After returning to my hotel room, I was contemplating if I should make another attempt to walk out again but I guess fatigue gotten into me as I have not been sleeping well over the past weeks due to work and other stress matters. So after a few moments of "camwhoring", I decided to call it a night...
And with a heavy heart, I decided to remove my makeup and wig and started to transit back to my male alter self… After washing up, I packed all my CD wares into my luggage and also started to get ready for my return trip home tomorrow… So sad that my solo drive trip is coming to an end so soon… Well, I guess all good things must come to an end some day…
Sunday (Day 3)
I was woken up in the middle of the night by the noise of spattering on the window, then I realised that it was raining quite heavily. I actually could not sleep after that as I was just enjoying the view and sound of the rain over Melaka from my hotel window… I guess I was just reminiscing the experience over the past 2 days and looking at how I have to head back and go back to my normal male alter self-life once more… Could not help but feeling quite sad actually.
Slowly, I just try to catch some more sleep as it is going to be another 3 hours of drive home later. I managed to doze off a little and woke up at around 6:30am. After that, I began washing up and started to move the luggage into my car to get ready for my return trip.
After a Bak Ku Teh breakfast at the shop just opposite the hotel, I started on my return home solo drive. The drive was quite normal just that I was caught in a bad weather situation when I was nearing to Ayer Hitam area. Luckily everything went quite smoothly. There was just a short jam at the Malaysia side check point but much to my surprise, the actual jam was at Singapore check point… I left the hotel at around 8:45am and managed to get home around 1:15pm.
After I got home, I immediately took some of the lingerie for washing so that they can dry by tomorrow as I will be returning and keeping all my CD stuff back into my lair.
Looking back at this solo drive trip, it was quite fun and exciting. There were some learning points about going on a solo drive trip, these serve as reminders for myself to never repeat those mistakes again… But then, I also had fun for 2 days and I do crave for more CD time. However, I do not know when will be the next time when I can CD or visit Miss Y Studio again. That is why I really treasure every moment I get when I visit Joyce’s studio. Well, back to my male alter self and start slogging again, until next time… Cheers.
PS : After I settled down, I began to tidy up my thoughts and penned down the procedure from the makeup lessons that I learned from Joyce. I did my best to capture the essential points and I do hope I get the chance to practice them. If you asked me, I do not mind going for refresher again if needed. 😁
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