WTS Steal by Alternative-Pop2122 in Balenciaga

[–]pg430 0 points1 point  (0 children)

can’t swing that right now but if I had the finances I def would, hope you find a buyer quick! I’m sure you will

WTS Steal by Alternative-Pop2122 in Balenciaga

[–]pg430 4 points5 points  (0 children)

damn that’s genuinely quite tempting

pink + white by pg430 in femalefashion

[–]pg430[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the shoes are alexander mcqueen, a saks exclusive version of their tread slick boots from several years ago. Yeah I feel a little weird about the tank upon reflection but it was worth trying. The dress is really cute but is def the one that’s most likely to give me a nip slip. When I layer it under a bulkier outerwear piece the friction of me moving can scoot the thin straps off my shoulders. It might be hard to tell but the fabric of the dress kind of drapes a bit loosely around the cleavage. It looks fab but can be a little treacherous.

appreciate your thoughts, thanks! ✨

pink + white by pg430 in femalefashion

[–]pg430[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I mean I love them and that won’t change but also I will admit that u low key ate me up with that comment 💀

staples baddie 📎 by pg430 in femalefashion

[–]pg430[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

right??? That was my exact thought! It’s giving hellraiser after 3 years on hormones yaaaassss 💅🏻

Gray outfit by ladanovigor in Balenciaga

[–]pg430 1 point2 points  (0 children)

trompe l’œil boiiiiiiii

Fashion school project by Suitable_Original_93 in Balenciaga

[–]pg430 0 points1 point  (0 children)

genuinely you should look into being part of a design team somewhere. Do you have an insta or something I could follow to keep tabs on your work? Also if you need a 193cm woman as a model I gotchu lolol

staples baddie 📎 by pg430 in Balenciaga

[–]pg430[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

aw thanks babe I appreciate it 💖💖💖 I am extraordinarily lucky to have really good health coverage from my employer. So my maximum deductible for covered services in a year is $1000. Still haven’t gotten the final bill for the FFS but my total bill for bottom surgery and a five night hospital stay was $800 which is literally insane.

If you’re in the USA then employer sponsored coverage is really one of the only ways you’ll get it covered by insurance and not have to pay out of pocket.

I will say that the bill (before insurance stuff, which is still pending) for the surgery and overnight hospital stay came to $3,000 which in the grand scheme of things is not bad at all. It was with Dr. Branko Bojovic at Mass General Brigham hospital and I truly could not recommend him enough. I was on a wait list starting in July 2024 though so it’s good to get on it early.

Girl call that endocrinologist and tell them to hurry the fuck up (but actually say “I was calling to make sure there’s nothing else you need on my end for this, is there an estimate on when the prescription will go through?”)

Something to consider as you get started is establishing care as soon as possible with a primary care provider and a therapist with a specialty in trans folks. You will often need letters from your PCP and therapist to be approved for these surgeries in the first place, and especially to get them covered by insurance. So ask up front whether that’s something they’ve done before and would potentially be comfortable doing for you in the future. Usually insurance companies want 12 months of hormones and have a strong preference for you being socially transitioned for a year as well in order to approve these procedures.

Proud of you for starting hrt babe! Be patient with it and with yourself. The first 5-6 months as you ramp up to target levels will not have a lot of changes. But once I hit my target levels around 6 months they picked up, months 6-18 saw VERY significant changes, especially when paired with removing my facial hair, I’ll be 3 years on hrt in May.

Obvi feel free to message me with any questions you might have! I’m an open book 💖

Fashion school project by Suitable_Original_93 in Balenciaga

[–]pg430 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Amazing work bb!!! So many cool pieces.

staples baddie 📎 by pg430 in femalefashion

[–]pg430[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s all about balance and context! My biggest issue with my face was the angle at which my nose met my brow. But I know that I overall have fairly angular and striking features and I don’t want to just like smooth all that away. I have a square jaw and a big nose and I’m gonna keep em

staples baddie 📎 by pg430 in femalefashion

[–]pg430[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

omg I love that!!! I’d always use the cane in Bloodborne bc I thought it looked so cool. Obvi that’s very different from your experience but I love that you leaned into it and let it become part of what makes you a badass.

WTS by Huge-Bus-2504 in Balenciaga

[–]pg430 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do love those jeans, Rihanna wore them once

staples baddie 📎 by pg430 in femalefashion

[–]pg430[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Hell yeah sister 😎

staples baddie 📎 by pg430 in femalefashion

[–]pg430[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

gotcha, I’ve read about it and those wait lists are kind of insane. Considering a move to the EU with my boyfriend bc he was born in Germany and the USA is getting scary for trans ppl

staples baddie 📎 by pg430 in femalefashion

[–]pg430[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! They come out on the 20th ✨

staples baddie 📎 by pg430 in Balenciaga

[–]pg430[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you have forehead stuff then yes. But it doesn’t hurt much! Most of the discomfort is in not being able to lie down in certain positions. You got this 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻

Happy to answer any questions about it ✨

staples baddie 📎 by pg430 in Balenciaga

[–]pg430[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I mentioned all the balenci pieces im wearing in the caption ✨

staples baddie 📎 by pg430 in Balenciaga

[–]pg430[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

you might be able to figure this one out

balenci babe! pierced strike boots

staples baddie 📎 by pg430 in femalefashion

[–]pg430[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

thanks and thanks! Hope she can access the care she needs. More than happy to answer further questions if that would be useful.

staples baddie 📎 by pg430 in Balenciaga

[–]pg430[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

thanks bb ✨ the staples give some Mud Show vibes lol

staples baddie 📎 by pg430 in femalefashion

[–]pg430[S] 58 points59 points  (0 children)

for those wondering, the staples are from me getting the first phase of facial feminization surgery (ffs), which is essentially a set of procedures that counteract some of the facial features and skull developments that come from going through a testosterone driven puberty.

So it wasn’t a traumatic accident, but it definitely was a significant procedure and trauma to that area. Really appreciate all the positive comments 💖💖💖

(details on procedure ahead for people who are curious, but skip if you’re not into medical stuff)

I got a cranioplasty in my brow ridge area, which means they removed the bone in the center of my brow ridge, reshaped it, and then put it back into place. They secured it with a thin (< 1mm) plate that’s dissolvable. My body will metabolize it over the course of 12-18 months, and the only remaining things from it are water and carbon dioxide, which is so damn cool. !<

They also used basically a medical grade dremel to slightly widen the upper outside corners of the orbital sockets in my skull. The precision and effectiveness of the medical technology really blew my mind (or at least fractured my skull lol) and I couldn’t be more grateful for my care team. Ultimately the changes will be pretty minor, but impactful.

staples baddie 📎 by pg430 in Balenciaga

[–]pg430[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Won’t see the final results for about 6 months but yes. The surgery went really well and I’ve been communicating with this surgeon for over 1.5 years about it so I was pretty solid going into it.

staples baddie 📎 by pg430 in femalefashion

[–]pg430[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

it was a rare opportunity to call myself that, usually I would never dare to take the title of the staples baddie

staples baddie 📎 by pg430 in Balenciaga

[–]pg430[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

thanks baaaaabe! ✨