If we’re close, you might know (or, maybe, you didn’t) I don’t generally wear supplemental clothing — no socks, pantyhose, underwear or other items of aren’t really “necessary” for daily functioning. Of course, there are exceptions: when I run, I wear socks inside of my tennis shoes because they protect my feet from excessively rubbing against the leather & rubber; as an accessory, I often fancy up skirts & dresses with patterned hose or fish nets; and, sometimes, I match panties with a pretty bra. I LOVE matching sets.
When I wrote anonymously, I regularly posted pictures in my bra & panties because I found it liberating. It was like telling the world: “This is what a 30-something black woman looks like without her clothes on!! Oh, and, by the way, there’s NOTHING wrong with looking at underwear. It’s not necessarily crude, pervy, titillating, disgusting or pornographic. Yay panties!!!” (Hell, I even flirted with the idea of running a panties blog: Panties210.)
Of course, it was easy to be bolder and more bare — and, since we’re on the topic, give graphic details about my sex & dating life — when my name wasn’t linked to my words. Faceless, I didn’t worry what my past employers, boyfriends, lovers, church members and family might think. Once I came out, linking “Twanna A Hines” and “Funky Brown Chick” together, I stopped the undie pics. It’s time to change that. Why? Because I still believe there’s nothing wrong with seeing a 30-something black woman in her underwear.
This pairing above is one of my favorites because it makes me feel like Wonder Woman. You won’t see me in any underwear ads because I’m neither white nor a size 00. (Nor do I desire to be either.) My stomach isn’t as firmly toned as it was 5 or 10 years ago, but I’m learning my waistline isn’t a measure of my self worth. Whenever I feel doubt, insecurity and/or question whether I’m making the right decisions in love, life or elsewhere, I slip on the superhero set and say: “Somehow, everything’s gonna be alright. I’m going to be okay.”
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That is a fantabulous pic.
The only thing is….the lighting isn’t quite right…I would gladly volunteer to hold a light for you the next time you take a shot so it will be totally perfect. =)
But then with the added light……..A smidge of baby oil would be absolutely divine…again I have no problems assisting with the application of said baby oil…=)
And then to really highlight that lovely chocolate brown skin….need something to contrast…..I know!! A hand of a lighter skinned man would be totally called for here. Maybe on the stomach or thigh or breast…….I of course would again volunteer my services…….Oh how we must suffer for the sake of art……;)
Excuse me, but i have to be alone with this blog for about 2 minutes.
LOVE the pic!
You look amazing! :)
Absolutely choc-o-tas-tic and stunning! :)
Must say, your looking fabulous as a thirty something black woman putting the twenty somethings to shame.
I see nothing wrong with your abs and stomach, FUNKYBROWNCHICK MUY CALIENTE!
The FunkyBrown 2010 calender is definite.
I think that you look beautiful. It’s amazing how we as women beat ourselves up for not looking like the models in the ads. The models don’t even look like themselves– with the airbrushing that goes on. There are women 10 years younger who would kill to like like that. I toil in the gym nearly every day and lamenting that I don’t have the six-pack I used to, but then there are people telling me that I don’t need to be there. Just because we are thirty-something doesn’t mean that you can’t embrace yourself as you are and not trying to be a stick. You have great self-esteem to be doing this and you inspire me!!
Amazed, and why are you single?? lol
Let me put an end to all that!!!
had to cumm back and look again,
DAMN!!
have to tell what i really think in a more private setting!! wink wink
dkzone: You’re too much!!
Baba Doodlius: Was it good for you, too? ;)
Mindspin: Wow, thank you!
bishop: choc-o-tas-tic? That’s a new one. Haven’t ever heard that one before! :)
AnthonyB: If schedule permits, I sooo hope to participate in the calendar next year!
puma73: you mention, “The models don’t even look like themselves– with the airbrushing that goes on.” Very true. Remember this: http://jezebel.com/278919/heres-our-winner-redbook-shatters-our-faith-in-well-not-publishing-but-maybe-god
bwill: You ask, “And why are you single??” Fuck if I know :) Tons of other singles — men and women — wonder the same about themselves every day.
You go girl!!!
Stunning…
LexiB & Buddha: THANKS :)
Um, WOW… You look stunning!
That’s the way to do it! You rock, girl!!!
Mitch: Thanks, babe! :) Hope you had a good birthday!
J Alabi: Thanks :)
ahhh…dkzone…. would you use a Wagner spray….. or your hands…..
lamesabassman….. DANG….. woman …. you are sooooo dangerous…. you got a clone…
and ..Mr. D…..
lamesabassman… am wit you on the two minute gig.. might need more.. she’s so elegant ..
Twanna,
OMGeeee! Wow, you look amazing!
Do I REALLY have a secret crush on a blogger!?!?! Hehehehe
Soooooo hawt!
TeacherMan: :)
You are absolutely gorgeous in your panties. Any chance you would consider privileging me with your opinion of me in my <a href=”http://www.sissypantybuns.com/wordpress/?page_id=56″ rel=”nofollow”>full brief panties</a> (male-modeled back view)?
Look look very sexy!!
I also enjoy wearing bras and panties. :)
as a 30 year-old guy, I have to say you look good! And super cute undies!
Question, what do you think of a guy wearing panties? Girls undies are so much more cuter – especially boy shorts and bikinis. Even thongs. If you get the right size, they fit. I wear panties most of the time. My gf knows and loves it. some might find it weird, but if you have just had boxers or briefs to wear, you would understand why having the liberation of super cute undies in different colors, styles, and fabrics is fantastic. plus it is a bit kinky.
anyway, cute undies you have!
Too good dude! I enjoyed!!
cute undies.
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