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    <title>Ode to Fashion</title>
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      <name>Chris</name>
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    <summary type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Before the closet, searching for an<br /> outfit for a soiree, searching for the<br /> vetement du jour. When in doubt, remove<br /> the panties; when in doubt remove the<br /> bra; when in doubt wear something tight<br /> (a youthful body deserves to be traced<br /> as though by a loving finger); when in<br /> doubt, remove the jog bra -- under<br /> clothes it makes the breasts look like<br /> a loaf of bread and disguises<br /> flirtatious nipples; when in doubt, go<br /> sheer -- hint at the transparent.</p>
<p> When in doubt make the body speak and<br /> show the shape of the flesh: the back,<br /> the shoulders, the butter of the hip<br /> and thigh; when in doubt arch your back<br /> and sit with your legs crossed; when in<br /> doubt pretend you are a model before a<br /> lens and let the sensuality drip off<br /> your form -- and never pick at your<br /> clothing when you wear it, let it take<br /> its form against the tummy, the thigh,<br /> the neck, the way your hair falls onto<br /> your shoulders or, held back or up, the<br /> way it bares the delicate skin of your<br /> nape and earlobe, your neckline and<br /> your rising chest. </p>
<p> When in doubt let your seduction drip<br /> -- walk like you mean business, for a<br /> sexy woman presses forward from the hip<br /> and glides and commands attention and<br /> is adored for the movement, for the<br /> shape, for the confidence, for the love<br /> of living in a body so desired by men<br /> and women, by the young and old. </p>
<p> When in doubt flick your hair, move in<br /> grand gestures, smile or pout and wink<br /> at pretty boys and girls and lead them<br /> on just before you leave with someone<br /> else. Flirt powerfully, flirt<br /> intelligently -- be the duality: soft<br /> pool of hair and bright eyes and your<br /> ideas simmer and your audience sees you<br /> have it all -- woman, scholar, siren,<br /> goddess!</p>
<p> And if they wonder if you are wearing<br /> panties, let them. And if they wonder<br /> if you are wearing a bra, let them. And<br /> if your nipples become erect, let them<br /> -- it is only natural and as exciting<br /> for you as it is the boy who pauses<br /> from his tirade to catch his breath and<br /> take a sip of his drink. And if your<br /> neckline plunges, hold your shoulders<br /> straight and merely half-smile if you<br /> catch the same boy admiring the<br /> smoothness of your skin. </p>
<p> And never slouch, and never look cheap,<br /> and never pick at your clothing, and<br /> never look ashamed, and never blush or<br /> make excuses because the night is yours<br /> and you own the blush in his cheek, you<br /> own the attention of the host, you glow<br /> and make the guests youthful, playful,<br /> excitable! </p>
<p> Keep your accessories minimal -- often<br /> chunky baubles to offset the sheerness<br /> of your ensemble, and a necklace that<br /> forms an arrow to your neckline and<br /> gives the poor lad and excuse if caught<br /> gazing: "my what a lovely pendant." And<br /> then tell him that you bought it at a<br /> flea market in New York, an Estate Sale<br /> in London and hold it lovingly in your<br /> hands so that you may admire it<br /> together. </p>
<p> Then simply flick your hair, smile<br /> warmly, and walk into the next room,<br /> feeling his poor eyes follow you all<br /> the way through the door until your<br /> lovely lovely form passes from view and<br /> he finally releases a nervous breath<br /> and pours himself something strong and<br /> neat as your chaser.</p>
<p>&#169;1995 chris abraham</p>
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    <content type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Before the closet, searching for an<br /> outfit for a soiree, searching for the<br /> vetement du jour. When in doubt, remove<br /> the panties; when in doubt remove the<br /> bra; when in doubt wear something tight<br /> (a youthful body deserves to be traced<br /> as though by a loving finger); when in<br /> doubt, remove the jog bra -- under<br /> clothes it makes the breasts look like<br /> a loaf of bread and disguises<br /> flirtatious nipples; when in doubt, go<br /> sheer -- hint at the transparent.</p>
<p> When in doubt make the body speak and<br /> show the shape of the flesh: the back,<br /> the shoulders, the butter of the hip<br /> and thigh; when in doubt arch your back<br /> and sit with your legs crossed; when in<br /> doubt pretend you are a model before a<br /> lens and let the sensuality drip off<br /> your form -- and never pick at your<br /> clothing when you wear it, let it take<br /> its form against the tummy, the thigh,<br /> the neck, the way your hair falls onto<br /> your shoulders or, held back or up, the<br /> way it bares the delicate skin of your<br /> nape and earlobe, your neckline and<br /> your rising chest. </p>
<p> When in doubt let your seduction drip<br /> -- walk like you mean business, for a<br /> sexy woman presses forward from the hip<br /> and glides and commands attention and<br /> is adored for the movement, for the<br /> shape, for the confidence, for the love<br /> of living in a body so desired by men<br /> and women, by the young and old. </p>
<p> When in doubt flick your hair, move in<br /> grand gestures, smile or pout and wink<br /> at pretty boys and girls and lead them<br /> on just before you leave with someone<br /> else. Flirt powerfully, flirt<br /> intelligently -- be the duality: soft<br /> pool of hair and bright eyes and your<br /> ideas simmer and your audience sees you<br /> have it all -- woman, scholar, siren,<br /> goddess!</p>
<p> And if they wonder if you are wearing<br /> panties, let them. And if they wonder<br /> if you are wearing a bra, let them. And<br /> if your nipples become erect, let them<br /> -- it is only natural and as exciting<br /> for you as it is the boy who pauses<br /> from his tirade to catch his breath and<br /> take a sip of his drink. And if your<br /> neckline plunges, hold your shoulders<br /> straight and merely half-smile if you<br /> catch the same boy admiring the<br /> smoothness of your skin. </p>
<p> And never slouch, and never look cheap,<br /> and never pick at your clothing, and<br /> never look ashamed, and never blush or<br /> make excuses because the night is yours<br /> and you own the blush in his cheek, you<br /> own the attention of the host, you glow<br /> and make the guests youthful, playful,<br /> excitable! </p>
<p> Keep your accessories minimal -- often<br /> chunky baubles to offset the sheerness<br /> of your ensemble, and a necklace that<br /> forms an arrow to your neckline and<br /> gives the poor lad and excuse if caught<br /> gazing: "my what a lovely pendant." And<br /> then tell him that you bought it at a<br /> flea market in New York, an Estate Sale<br /> in London and hold it lovingly in your<br /> hands so that you may admire it<br /> together. </p>
<p> Then simply flick your hair, smile<br /> warmly, and walk into the next room,<br /> feeling his poor eyes follow you all<br /> the way through the door until your<br /> lovely lovely form passes from view and<br /> he finally releases a nervous breath<br /> and pours himself something strong and<br /> neat as your chaser.</p>
<p>&#169;1995 chris abraham</p>
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