a sensuous affair

i find getting ready for a date to be a very sensuous affair.

first, i have a long hot shower to relax the muscles. i give my neck and shoulders a deep hard rub. if i have time, i'll massage a cream-based body-scrub all over before rinsing it off. then i'll wash my face and tenderly moisturise it so it looks healthy and "plump".

then, i'll dry off with thick, soft towels. and spritz on some EDT, breathing the scent in deeply. then i'll start choosing clothes to wear - always a headache, but nevertheless so much fun thinking about what it will convey, or reveal, or hide... or turn on or off!

then it's the face - enhance my best features (my high cheekbones, the luscious kissable red lips, and my eyes - the window into my world) and downplay the less attractive ones (oh god... i wouldn't even begin...). there's something particularly seductive about powdering your face or even running a finger over your lips with balm and gloss.

finally, i put on my clothes.
another spritz of the EDT.
a final glance in the mirror.

and i'm off!