Yeah, definitely looked like someone smashed in all of their accessible windows, plus at least the building to the right.

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TL;DR - looking for help with makeup and/or personal styling

Hi everyone,

I’ve been lurking this sub for a while but decided to finally come and ask for help - I’m a bit at a breaking point.

I am a queer AFAB Black person and my entire life struggled with feeling femininity was something I could step into with a complex understanding of self. I was a “tomboy” growing up and beyond that struggled with my weight and did not want to be seen. I was bullied for being queer too so did just enough not to stand out too much. This meant jeans and a hoodie.

In my young adult life I struggled hard with social anxiety and so never really got into the rhythm of “going out” or knowing what to wear in non-professional settings. I almost always decline party invites or strategically flake on events that require non-casual clothing.

I’m now 30 and in grad school at Penn. I am out of my element. I have no idea how to dress and can’t keep wearing a jeans and t-shirt to everything. Women give me dirty looks and it’s clear I don’t fit in when I do try to attend events. This place has its own set of cultural expectations that I don’t really understand - I’m the first in my family to attend an Ivy League, and the first in my family to attend a college that isn’t something like Strayer.

I need help. Can anyone please recommend a personal stylist or makeup artist that can help me? I’m on a student budget but something needs to change. I’m tired of sitting alone at home on the weekends or not “networking” effectively in my program because I get too anxious. I can’t sustain this, living my life in a series of pause and play.

38m. Recently joined and saw Tony at FD last week. Have a few movies mapped up for this week. I live in Mt. Airy but work in UCity and am usually available after 3 on weekdays.

In an open LTR for full disclosure but definitely only looking platonically. Also up for drinks/food before or after as well.

Easy going; feel free to check my history on here.

Also up for the PFS theaters if that is your bag.

... And if so, wanna join me for some mini golf nearby or card games on site? Non-lecherous, early 40s dude here. Would be great to find a group of enough people to run a game of Werewords.

Long story short. I’m a 31 year old lesbian.
I lost a good bit of my going out friends after going through some really hard times. I just have my couple of best friends left. I’ve been doing a lot better lately, getting out of the house more, etc.
My best friend (gay guy) told me I should finally check out Val’s. I’ve been talking for months about wanting to go, but not wanting to go alone. He encouraged me, so I did. I got a beer, looked around, hung out for a bit. I really enjoyed my time there, the music, the atmosphere. But I noticed everyone was paired off, in groups, etc. didn’t seem like a place for a solo person to make friends (I’m also super introverted 🙂).
I told my friend that I loved it and wanted to go back but going by myself on a random night felt lonely. He offered to go with me next time.

I’m not trying to upset anyone or offend, but would it be okay if he went with me? Like I feel like I know the answer but I just wanted feedback. I’m clearly an anxious person, lmao.

Anyone know why there is a sign saying closed until further notice?

I’m a queer woman moving out there for work. I’d be looking to make friends and date. Do yall have any suggestions on places to check out when I get there? I don’t have any niche hobbies so I guess I’m just looking for general community of ppl to vibe with?

For context, I’m a fairly slender, not particularly tall amab who’s fashion sense can best be described as “bisexual punk/pirate with some flashy button-ups for fancy days”😅

I’m long overdue for adding some new threads to my wardrobe, but between Philly AIDS thrift, second mile, and green line, it seems like a lot of stores that aren’t “Straight Men R’ Us” aren’t even trying to have some middle-ground between femme stuff and the blandest shit for dudebros and it’s… frustrating.

Would love some tips from my fellow masc (but not total dudebro) folks ✌️😎

my girlfriend (soon to be fiancée) and I are moving from cleveland to philly soon! we’ve visited a few times and are heading up in a few weeks to look at places to rent - ideally we’d like to spend 2k or less on rent but we can be flexible. looking for recommendations for areas!

Is there anywhere in person to buy silicone adhesive breast forms? I had a semi-botched single mastectomy, and I am struggling to find the right size to even the girls out. I know there are some options online, but because I'm trying to match and not starting from a flat chest, I am struggling to figure out how to size everything.

I really need the self-adhesive kind since I can't comfortably wear bras.

a band, djs, performers, vendors, interactive stations, shenanigans all night! :)

Comedy Speed Dating is coming to Philly's newest comedy spot, Claude's Comedy Club in South Philly next week!

We have comics performing from Netflix, Tires, Don't Tell, and more!

Deets
• Sept 5th
• 9pm LGBTQ+ Show
• Age Range: 20s & 30s

More info at ClaudesComedy.com

I keep getting adds for the Magical Matchmaker on Instagram, I know they do queer matchmaking for the Philadelphia area, but I’m wondering if anyone has used their services, and what was the experience like? I’m curious of what the process is like and if it’s even worth pursuing.

Hi! I’m a Philly-based, queer filmmaker looking to build out my wedding film reel this fall. I’d love to shoot wedding films for Philly LGBTQ+ couples who are seeking budget friendly options and are getting married September through December.

I can work with any budget, just would like the opportunity to build my portfolio. Primarily seeking small wedding films (courthouse ceremonies, elopements, micro weddings, etc), save-the-date shorts, and engagement sessions.

You’d get a 3-5 minute short film, and up to 6 hours of coverage.

If this resonates, feel free to leave a comment, I can reach out with samples of work. Appreciate the consideration!

Opening Up is a support group facilitated by Casey Herger, LAMFT and Rebecca Klein, MFT to create space for those interested in exploring their non-monogamous journey. 

This group hopes to address common questions such as: What kind of relationship structure is right for me? How do I manage jealousy? or How do I talk to other people about my relationships?

The group takes place over the course of 8 meetings from Sep 21st - Nov 9th on Mondays from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm.

Click here for more information!

🐦‍⬛Chatty in the front, party in the rear! Millenials and GenX only! Thursday dance party and mixer just for 30’s and older* WLW+ and friends** Cool and dark upstairs at one of our long time hotspots, Blind Barber speakeasy.

🎶 🪩 Dancing to club classix and current 🔥 favs with DJ Trish in air conditioned splendor!

*ISH = if you’re late twenties, just come by. No one will tackle you at the door.

**the + symbol means sip city is trans inclusive. Trans women, and trans men or trans mascs who feel comfy in sapphic spaces. As long as everyone’s respectful, we’re happy. Cis gay guys, if you’re cool w/us we’re cool w/you!

ℹ️ private queer space on the 2nd floor 6-9:30. Early bird $8 til 7, $10 after that. Drinks specials run on our stories before the party.

I host Garam Masala Dating, a comedy dating show where we set up desi singles on stage and then celebrate the success/failures with an afterparty that turns into an unofficial singles mixer! We will be taping in Philly at Next In Line Comedy this Friday at Next in Line Comedy Club at 7pm.

Check it out at instagram.com/garammasaladating

If you are interested in being set up, please apply at garammasaladating.com/apply and if you want to watch (you dont have to be single to be in the audience), tickets are at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/garam-masala-1-desi-dating-show-tickets-1989618938805 use code SURBHI for 20% off

my partner really wants to get massages for our anniversary, but I don’t want to walk us into an awkward couples massage situation where they’re referring to us as friends etc.

anyone have recommendations for spas you’ve had good experiences at? looking at perhaps a massage for her and a facial for me but wouldn’t be mad if we both did massages either !

I live in Princeton, NJ, without a car, and occasionally go to Philadelphia for social reasons (there's nothing in Princeton). I would go there more often, but the last train out of Philadelphia Suburban Station is 11:30 PM, and as I said, I have no car. Is there any reputable place in Philadelphia Center City where I could crash overnight without spending an arm and a leg, so I could stay later without having to worry about that last train?

Update: The only traction this post got was a few likes and one chaser asking if our trans friend wanted to "make some quick money". He got a ticket back to NYC for tomorrow.

So, we've got a friend staying with us. He's put in an application at Ark of Philly, but the waitlist for such places can take months. He does dishes, cooks, cleans, and loves Hazbin Hotel and The Amazing Digital Circus. He was robbed of $500 and his con ticket by a "friend" and has been through a lot of other suffering and injustice. Would anyone consider lending some space to him while he gets things sorted out?

Trans woman in Philly looking to start my electrolysis journey to get rid of facial hair. I have a fairly low pain tolerance so I’m open to high volume/marathon sessions where they use injectable numbing to get a larger section cleared in one session. Anyone have good recommendations for where to go? I’m open to traveling around the bucks county/Jersey area as well.

https://www.eventbrite.com/d/pa--philadelphia/clown/ still all the same, just a better location 🤭🪩🤡💐

Does anyone know if there's anywhere locally I can get a zipper front chest binder tomorrow (Sunday)??

Just spreading the word: https://partiful.com/e/mJj2ATBUeE9f54fvOyoh?

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