It’s all in the preparation

Not sure if it’s an age thing or not – and I’d be interested to know if other incall escorts find this too – but it seems to take me so much longer to prepare for a date these days. The funny thing is, I’m not complaining in the slightest. I actually relish the whole ritual; it feels like a private little performance before the main event, and I genuinely look forward to it. There’s something wonderfully indulgent and almost meditative about knowing I’m about to spend a couple of hours just on myself.

The Luxurious Bath Ritual

It always begins with a long, hot bath – not a quick dip, but the kind where the room slowly fills with steam, and the mirror fogs over. I pour in a scandalous amount of scented bubble bath until the water is crowned with thick, fragrant foam, and I slide in with a little sigh of relief. Beside the tub, there’s always a flute of chilled bubbly waiting for me, the glass beading with condensation, catching the low bathroom light. I’ll usually dim the lights a little and let a soft, carefully chosen playlist float in from my iPod: a mix of mellow jazz, a bit of soul, and a few classics that always seem to put me in the right mood.

While I soak, I’m not just idly drifting. I like to make it a sort of mental warm-up as well. I’ll prop up a book on the edge of the tub – something connected to a subject I know my date is passionate about. It might be a book on art if he’s gallery-obsessed, a bit of financial journalism if he lives and breathes the markets, or even something on travel or fine wine. I’ll read a chapter or two, scribbling little notes on my phone or just mentally bookmarking a few clever observations or questions I can drop into conversation later. I always imagine people would laugh if they knew how often I do my “research” in the bath, bubbles up to my chin, glass in hand.

Skin, Scent, and Subtle Details

Once I feel that delicious, heavy-limbed looseness that comes from soaking too long in hot water, I set the book aside and get practical. First up: legs. I take my time shaving, using a rich, creamy foam that smells faintly of vanilla and something floral. I run the razor in slow, careful strokes until my skin feels flawlessly smooth, checking by touch as much as by sight. Then there’s a bit of waxing to tidy up everything that needs to be tidy – never the most glamorous part of the evening, but absolutely essential. I know that tomorrow’s manicure and pedicure appointment at my favourite salon in Chelsea will have taken care of my hands and feet already; they always do such immaculate work, leaving my nails perfectly shaped and painted in a classic shade that goes with almost anything I might wear.

Once I’m out of the bath and wrapped in a soft, oversized towel, I turn my attention to my hair. This is where I can easily lose track of time. I’ll gently towel-dry it, working in a bit of product to help hold whatever shape I have in mind. These days I’m all about curls – they give me a sort of effortless glamour that I love, and they frame my face beautifully. I used to wrestle with those huge rollers that made me look like I’d stepped out of a 1960s dressing room, but honestly, the curling tongs are a revelation. Section by section, I wrap strands around the barrel, holding each for just a moment before releasing it into a loose, glossy curl. I’ll pin some sections up while they cool to give them extra bounce, then gently run my fingers through them when I’m done so they look soft and touchable rather than too “done”.

By the time my hair is behaving itself, the room smells faintly of my shampoo, warm skin, and perfume lingering from earlier nights. I take a moment to moisturise, massaging lotion into my arms, shoulders, legs, and anywhere I think a hand might wander later. It’s a small detail, but I love the way my skin feels afterwards – supple, satin-smooth, and lightly scented.

The Magic of the Wardrobe

Then comes my favourite part of all: choosing what to wear. I think most incall or outcall escorts would agree that this is where the real fun begins. I pad into my walk-in wardrobe – which is less a closet and more a little kingdom of fabrics, colours, and memories – and take a moment just to look around. I’ll usually have an idea of what my client likes, especially if he’s a regular. Over time, you notice the way his eyes linger on certain colours, the compliments he repeats, the fabrics he can’t keep his hands off. Maybe he has a weakness for slinky silk, or maybe it’s lace or velvet that makes him a little weak at the knees.

I’ll start to pull out a few options, holding each one up in front of the mirror to see how it looks in the evening light. To be perfectly honest, most men can’t resist a classic LBD – the little black dress is a cliché for a reason. It’s simple, elegant, endlessly adaptable, and it always makes me feel confident. But I like to add a little twist: a daring neckline, a subtle slit, or an interesting texture. And then there’s the element of sparkle. A touch of silver shimmer never goes amiss, especially on a long evening gown. I have several of those in my wardrobe – full-length, sweeping dresses that whisper around my ankles when I walk and catch the light just enough to make an entrance.

Sometimes I’ll lay the dress out on the bed first, then decide on the lingerie to go underneath: something that feels luxurious against my skin but is also a bit of a secret thrill, knowing he won’t see it straight away. Matching bra and knickers, a suspender belt, maybe stockings instead of tights if I know he appreciates the detail. It’s all part of building the mood, layer by careful layer.

Jewellery and Anticipated Gifts

Once the dress is chosen, I move on to jewellery. This can be surprisingly tricky. On the one hand, I adore jewellery – the soft clink of bracelets, the cool weight of a ring, the way a pair of earrings can frame my face or catch the light when I tilt my head. On the other hand, I’ve learned to be a little strategic. More often than not, my date will appear with a small, beautifully wrapped box at some point in the evening. A delicate necklace, a fine gold chain, a pendant with a gemstone that picks up the colour of my eyes or matches my dress – these little gifts are such a lovely, personal touch.

Because of that, I tend to leave my neck bare, or only very lightly adorned, just in case. There’s something rather intimate about letting him fasten a new necklace around my throat, his fingers brushing the back of my neck, the clasp clicking softly into place. So I might compromise with a pair of subtle earrings, perhaps a bracelet or a ring, but I’ll keep the décolletage deliberately open and waiting. 

Final Touches Before the Night

By this point, I’m usually ready for another glass of bubbly. I’ll top up my glass, take a slow sip, and do one last check in the mirror. A touch of highlighter here, a sweep of lipstick there, a tiny adjustment to a strap or a hem. I look at the overall picture: the hair, the dress, the shoes, the way I carry myself. I’m not just getting ready to be seen; I’m getting into character, reminding myself what I enjoy about this particular man, what makes our evenings together special.

And then, suddenly, I realise two hours have passed in what feels like a gentle, luxurious blur. From that first step into the bath to the final glance in the mirror, the whole process is its own kind of theatre – a private performance before the curtain goes up. By the time I’m ready to sparkle, I’m not just polished on the outside; I’m mentally and emotionally tuned to the evening ahead, fully present and looking forward to whatever the night will bring.

Total time spent? Around two hours – and honestly, I savour every minute of it.

It's all in the preparation

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