Updates
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486 My Workout
49 photos; 13:22 video
Apparently, I have been ignoring my need to exercise. So, today, it is time to get in a little bondage work out. Dressed in my new gray leggings, black tennis shoes and a blue t-shirt, Johnny dreams up a whole new predicament (based on a picture he saw on that pesky internet) for me to try. He has me stand behind the short metal pole, and has me bend over. Then, he ties my legs together, at the knees, with rope and attaches them to the pole. At the same point where my legs attach to the pole, Johnny secures my metal cuff bound wrists to the pole as well. My collar is secured to the top of the pole with a chain. Johnny finishes this seemingly inocuous looking situation with a leather panel gag that for some reason makes me drool more than the ball gag. I am actually pleased that I maintain the position rather well for the pictures and videos. But, unfortunately, I am painfully reminded that I really should try to get in some exercise from time to time. That would make all this bondage stuff a whole lot easier! :)
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69 Grey Business video
3:35 video
It's always so much fun doing business with the dubious Johnny. He knows just how to make some simple everyday work look like an escapade. And, that is just what he has done today. After demonstrating to me the inadequacy of my skirt, the fun can begin. He loves watching me struggle around helpless. Seated on the edge of the kitchen island, knees, elbows and wrists tied with hemp rope, thick cleave gag....and....short grey skirt, garters, stockings, satin panties and heels..this is a recipe for success if I have ever seen one. Johnny videos me moving around, my ankles spread wide enough to give you a sweet view of my panties. And, as I writhe, he instructs me to move further back. I lose my shoes in the battle, but it doesn't matter because I definitely am more enticing than a bowl of fruit on the counter. Johnny releases me all too soon to continue my work. Of course he has created more work for me to do in the process. Oh how will this damsel in distress ever catch up? ;) We've got lots of good stuff coming up! So, do stop by often to visit me! :)
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69 Grey Business photos
95 photos
Johnny walks into the kitchen, while I am busy sitting at the kitchen working on updates and checking my social media accounts. He likes what I'm wearing, but does a double take when he sees the shortness of the skirt I have on while I am doing my work. A smile flits across his face and I can tell that he is thinking of something devious, but I'm not sure of his exact plans. He says nothing as he leaves the kitchen and heads upstairs. Sitting on the barstool, I continue my pursuit wearing a smart grey and white collared top, grey SHORT skirt to match, garters, nude stockings, white satin panties and suede grey heels. A few moments later, Johnny returns with a bunch of hemp rope and a thick white cleave gag. His intentions are now perfectly clear. He wastes no time hoisting me up onto the edge of the smooth granite countertop. There, he ties my knees together, and then my elbows and wrists behind my back. He tightens and ties the cleave gag in my mouth and then pulls me forward on the island until my butt is on the edge. Johnny then pulls out his camera and takes a picture of me sitting up there helpless. He shows me on the viewfinder the view from his perspective. Oh! He's right. This skirt is excessively short and gives you an unencumbered upskirt view of my sleak panties. Well, I'm not wearing it to the grocery store, I argue. I'm just wearing it while working on my adult website in the comfort of my own home. Geez! :) He continues taking pictures and I'm not sure if he they are for the website or posterity, but he seems very amused. Finally, he makes a quick video of me struggling around on the countertop before releasing me from my bonds and allowing me to continue my internet work. See, now everybody is happy! ;) I finally reached 3000 followers on Twitter! If you are not already following me, my username is @RealJackieBound and why not? I'll think of some way to be supergenerous to celebrate this most recent milestone! You can email suggestions of how I can be more generous to maladaptiveb@yahoo.com and I will consider your request. ;)
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68 Yellow Chairtie video
5:26 video
Lesson Learned! Do not go bike riding without shorts! I thought my punishment might be fun for a moment. That is if Johnny decided to use the Hitachi while my legs were spread, ankles tied to the back of the dining room chair. But, Johnny judiciously decides not to indulge me while tied to the chair. He leaves me wanting, unable to move as my wrists are tied to the back legs of the chair as well. My yellow bike shirt, yellow satin panties and yellow thigh high socks seemed like a good idea, but now I'm totally rethinking my choices. Hmmm...How to get Johnny to punish me with the Hitachi? Don't worry! I'll figure it out! Summer is coming up! That means I might decide to have a little bit of fun with a little less clothing. I hope you don't mind!
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485 Spring Forward
85 photos; 13:58 video
Spring has sprung! Birds are chirping! Flowers are blooming! Bees are busy doing whatever it is that bees do. Naturally, I feel the need to celebrate the eternal hopefulness of the spring season. I put on my favorite pink polka dot strapless dress (Okay, so it's the only pink polka dot dress I own) with garter belt, stockings and silver high heels. And, just as I am about to go outside and declare my love for spring to the entire world, Johnny sees me and determines that he would much rather have me all to himself. He proceeds to back me up to the stripper pole in the bedroom (you guys all have a stripper pole in your bedroom, right?) and ties my arms behind the pole with rope. Then he ties my legs, scrunched up to the side, together at the knees and ankles. Graciously, he allows me to kick off my high heels, revealing my stocking-clad feet. Now, if you know Johnny as well as I do, you know that it doesn't really qualify as bondage without an effective, yet pleasingly attractive, gag. So, Johnny gives me a thick, white, over the mouth cloth gag. There that should keep me tied up for the rest of spring! ;)
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68 Yellow Chairtie pictures
109 photos
Johnny is shocked when I return from my bike ride not wearing pants. I mean, I was wearing head to toe yellow except for that small area of skin between my yellow satin panties and thigh high socks. I even had on a long sleeve biking shirt. Was I being a little daring by not throwing on some shorts? Yes. But, I actually thought people would be more shocked about the sheer amount of matchy matchy yellow than my lack of shorts. Anyway, Johnny really didn't like it, so he drags me and one of our dining room chairs into the living room to make his point. Ooooohhhh...I do love it when he decides to make a point about something! Rope appears. Where did that come from? Next thing I know, I am on my back on the floor with my derrière up against the back legs of the chair. He ties my ankles to the back of the chair and my wrists to the legs. Ah, yes, legs. Mine should have been not covered up, so as not to reveal my panties. He gives me a cleave gag, so I can listen to his lecture on appropriate attire and then sits back and watches me try to squirm out of this one. Much to your delight, I am unable to escape. are you following me on Tumblr? www.Jackiebound.tumblr.com
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67 Happy Easter 2015 video
4:32 video
It's finally spring and time for cute little dresses. And, as soon as I put on this cute strapless summer dress, I know I won't make it out to enjoy the crisp clean air outside. If you know me well, you realize that it is just fine with me. As predicted, Johnny is waiting in the loft with some rope and a gag. After tying my arms behind my back at the wrists and elbows, he instructs me to sit on the floor in front of the couch, legs spread wide. You're not going to tie my ankles! Then, I deduce it's so he has a clear view of my satin panties. He steps behind me, wads up a pair of panties, stuffs them in my mouth and then secures it there with a thick cleave gag. Johnny watches as I wiggle and squirm, all the while staying focused on my panties, garter belt and stockings clad lower half. He uncharacteristically lets me spit out my gag and mouth packing, but of course, he still wants me quiet. Oh, I think this has been just a perfect start to spring. follow me on Twitter? @RealJackieBound ;)
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67 Happy Easter 2015 photos
84 photos
I decided to brighten up your holiday with a good old fashioned Upskirt! Dressed in a cute strapless spring dress, garter belt, satin panties and nude stockings, I sit seductively on the floor. With my legs spread wide (no rope restraining my legs), Johnny ties my arms behind my back and gives me a very thick cleave gag. I writhe around for your pleasure and try not to obstruct the view of my powder blue panties. Enjoy! Happy Easter From www.JackieBound.com!
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484 Silver Dress Part II
23 photos; 9:12 video
For this set, Johnny just shot a little extra video of my silver dress, high heels, garter belt, stockings and panties. My arms are still secured above my head with metal cuffs to the electric hoist and my legs apart with a spreader bar. I still sport my metal collar and a super duper silver duct tape gag. But, if you look really closely, what is different is that Johnny has pulled up my dress to show you my garters and shiny panties better. That's right, since I can't leave the house, I might as well show my panties! ;)
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66 BoundKathy and friends guest gallery
53 photos
We have been chatting with the makers of www.boundkathy-friends.com on flickr for years. Before we even had a website, we had been exchanging pictures. Since this site is about love bondage, we try to only feature people that are into bondage and not just doing it for the money. We think this translates to the quality of the pictures. We have been meaning to post a guest gallery for BoundKathy and friends for a while, but never got around to it. They are a terrific bondage couple located in England, that certainly enjoy the lifestyle. Thier website is quite a bargain and offers some models which arent seen anywhere else on the net. On www.boundkathy-friends.com you can expect to see everyday girls enjoying the perdicaments they are in. Definaltely worth a look and more then worth joining their site.
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65 Whitney Morgan video
3:39 video
Johnny has Whitney Morgan secured in a delicious hog tie with hemp rope on the bed in front of me. She's still wearing the lingerie from our little tryst just moments before. And, she looks so capricious and sexy. Whitney writhes and wriggles seductively for me. My own private little show. It's only fair after she tortured me with so much pleasure. Plus, she is just like I like her best! Wearing, bra, panties, garter belt, stockings heels, and mmmmpppphhhing ball gag, I can't help but grin. I don't know how long I can keep her here, but at least I have her here under my emboldened glare for now! Have you been to www.MissWhitneyMorgan.com? You should go see her. She's a lot of spark in a little package!
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65 Whintey Morgan photos
69 photos
Johnny waits until after Ms Whitney Morgan and I have had our illicit tryst before he decides to become affronted by the idea. Whitney got to tie me up, make out with me, make me wet and make me have orgasms. And, he did not. Hmmm....What to do to right the wrong in this situation. Well, it's only fair that dear sweet Whitney gets tied up as well. So, Johnny takes the hemp rope that she had me tied up in and makes quick work of putting her into a hog tie while she is still dressed in purple and black bra, garter belt, panties, stockings and high heels. He gives her a black ball gag to keep her quiet as well. Then, he lets her writhe around on the bed in front of me, while I watch expectantly. There, that should fix it. There's nothing better than a hog tied Whitney. I love it when we get together! And I hope I get to meet up with her again soon! :) If you like this update, you can see more of Whitney at www.MissWhitneyMorgan.com . Tell her I sent you!
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483 Silver Dress Part I
54 photos; 12:57 video
We shot a sparkly pink dress just like this silver one several months back. But, one is never enough. You gotta have it in every color and then have shoes to match each color dress. It's a female rule. I am sure you wouldn't completely understand. So, you'll just have to trust me. The other great thing about having several identical dresses in different colors is that it makes it really easy to shoot matching outfits with another model. When I get back to shooting with other models again, that is.... Anyway, today, I am wearing the sparkly silver dress with matching high heels, satin panties, garter belt and stockings, looking more than club worthy. Johnny catches sight of the garter belt through the short, tight minidress and chooses to not let me out of his sight. He puts my silver metal collar, wrist cuffs and ankle cuffs on me. Then, he secures my arms above my head to the hoist and my legs apart with a spreader bar. Finally, I am given a thick duct tape gag with cloth mouth packing. Naturally, I cannot go very far. But, that has never kept me from entertaining Johnny and all of you before! Why stop now? :)
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64 Springtime Yellow video
3:34 video
Spring is here. And, so is the urge to get tied up and left begging for more. Johnny, always the eager dominant, helps me out in my plight. Don't want me too hungry for more. Wearing a pale yellow dress, nude stockings and garter belt, and cute wedges, I am too adorable for anything too harsh. So, this time, he decides to use the metal cuffs and spreader bars to make for a delectable predicament. He places my collar around my neck, so I won't forget who is in charge. Then, a yellow latex ball gag, to hush me. I weave and squirm in front of him. But, I think he may have more plans for me. Can't be letting me get my way too much! I'm excited! I am almost up to 3000 followers on Twitter! Maybe I should do a little something special for you when I reach that milestone. ;)
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64 Springtime Yellow photos
71 photos
I found this cute little yellow dress and wedges and decided it was just too adorable not to be tied up in. Johnny is always happy to oblige me when I ask so willingly to be tied up. So, he grabs some metal cuffs, two spreader bars and a matching yellow latex ball gag and sets to work to turn the heat up on this little spring dress. He pulls my arms above my head and secures them with the wrist cuffs and one spreader bar and then separates my legs with the ankle cuffs and the second spreader bar. Then he adoringly places the ball gag in my mouth. He watches me weave in front of him seductively. And, suddenly the winter has thawed and the chill has left. Except the chill running down my spine, that is.... Are you following me on Tumblr? www.jackiebound.tumblr.com
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63 Grey Satin Secretary video
3:51 video
Johnny has a made a point that he likes me better trussed up when I'm working on updates. Especially when I am dressed like this. I'm wearing a silver gray satin blouse, black satin skirt, garters, stockings and heels. So, Johnny the consummate rigger, brings home some rope and ties me up. Legs together at the ankles and knees, arms behind my back and a chest harness to make my breasts perk up. He gives me a big red ball gag to make complaining improbable. He lets me settle into the chair at my desk for a struggle. I don't manage to stay there long before easing myself down to the floor. I writhe around just providing more and more inspiration. My struggle may have ended for today, but I may be tied up for years to come! Do you have something you would like to see on the website? Email me at maladaptiveb@yahoo.com and I will see if I can make it happen!
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482 Red Dress
54 photos; 12:46 video
I know I've done a lot of dresses in recent months. What can I say? It's what I've mostly been wearing since quarantine last year. And. since Johnny really likes it when I wear a dress, it carries over into our pictures. Today, I am wearing a super cute long sleeve red dress that Johnny bought for me. I pair it with garter belt, nude stockings and red high heels. I am, then, secured with leather cuffs into a stringent strapado situation with my arms up behind my back. Johnny puts leather ankle cuffs on me, as well. But, I think these are mostly for a fetishy look, since he benevolently does not secure them together or to a spreader bar. Finally, he puts a drool inducing red ball gag in my mouth and lets me struggle around. Hopefully bringing a whole new meaning to "Lady In Red". ;)
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63 Grey Satin Secretary photos
108 photos
I'm at work as usual. Dressed a little to provocatively for such a private workplace. AS USUAL. I thought I was by myself for a little bit while Johnny goes to the hardware store to get some new "implements". So, I sit at the computer desk, scanning photos to edit, my grayish silver satin blouse draping my breasts a little too tightly, the black satin skirt pulling up to my thighs revealing the black garter belt underneath, black stockings hugging my long slender legs, and red high heels to add a little zing to this shiny look. Suddenly, I hear the garage door go up. No. He can't be back already... I hardly have any work done. I wait at my desk in mock XXXX, as he makes his way up the stairs. Of course he has some new rope that he had precut at the hardware store, so it would be ready to go when he got home. He grabs me at my desk, pulls me to him, and starts tying. He ties my arms behind my back first so I can't fight him. Then he gives me a chest harness, and ties me at the knees and ankles before seating me back down at my desk. He endows me with a shiny red ball gag to match my shoes and then watches me complain and wriggle in a futile struggle..... Please follow me on Twitter: @RealJackieBound
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St Patrick's Day Bonus
34 photos
Just a few more photos of me in my St Patrick's Day rainbowful t-shirt, socks and shiny green panties. Johnny releases me from my hogtie and ball gag. But, he keeps me tied up with rope sitting at the head of the bed. My arms are spread to the sides of the headboard and legs secured together in front of me. Of course, change of predicament calls for a change of gag. For this, I am given a nice thick golden duct tape gag with mouth packing. So, I suppose the gold at the end of this rainbow is on my mouth, keeping me quiet. ;)
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62 Happy Saint Patricks Day video
3:45 video
While all the other little Leprechauns are dancing at the end of the rainbow with their pot of gold, Jackie is being detained. REALLY detained. Johnny has her tied to a chair with black rope and microfoam tape over her mouth to keep her from complaining. We don't need to see just how Irish she can be! After a struggle, she may be released. But, with a pot full of rainbow colored candies, she may have to rethink her chosen career path. Oh well, might as well enjoy these ropes while they last! Happy St Patrick's Day from www.JackieBound.com!
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62 Happy Saint Patricks Day 2015 photos
88 photos
Jackie the Leprechaun is one lucky gal this St Patricks's Day! We decided to update a St Patty's photo set from years ago. But, this time, the chair tie is done with black rope. And, i had to have a bit extra microfoam tape on the gag to keep my squealing to a minimum! We threw in some candy to sweeten the pot, and let you "taste the rainbow". Wondering how this little leprechaun always ends up getting caught. I'm still in search of my pot of gold at the end of the rainbow! :) Happy St Patrick's Day from JackieBound! :)
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481 St Patricks Day 2021
63 photos; 11:47 video
HAPPY ST PATRICK'S DAY FROM JACKIE BOUND.COM! This year, we have a little fun with our St Patrick's Day shoot, as usual! I put on my clover t-shirt with green panties and tall rainbow socks. Of course, I am wearing one of my favorite collars. Then, Johnny ties me in a secure hogtie on the bed with hemp rope. He proceeds to put the gold ball gag in my mouth, because you know there is always gold at the end of the rainbow. Finally, I get to have lots of fun just rolling around on the bed in my current predicament. Now, where are the leprechauns when you need them? Hope you all have a fun and safe St Patrick's Day! I find that hogties really help keep me out of trouble! :)
Be looking for St Patrick's Day bonus photos soon!
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Introducing SydneyHaleBound Guest Gallery
13 photos; 5:09 video
It's not often that I see a new girl that I think really has something special. But, in this case, I did. Scrolling through Fetlife (like I usually do), I saw a picture of this girl kneeling in a hogtie with a harness gag on. She was supercute, the bondage was excellent and the photography perfect. So, naturally we struck up a conversation. Her name is Sydney. I think you will find her to be amazing. She has a very natural look, easy smile and looks incredible in rope! I hope I get to meet her in person soon, so we can be tied up together! Enjoy Sydney's guest gallery this month. Follow me on Twitter: @RealJackieBound
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61 Pink Slip video
4:32 video
Sometimes, it's a lot of fun being me! I get to dress up in sexy lingerie and get tied up. And, all in pink no less! Tonight, it's my short pink silk slip that gets the action, as Johnny puts me in a strict hogtie with pink rope and an over the mouth gag. I roll around on the bed trying to will the rope to give a little. But, it doesn't. At least I look cute as we get ready to go to bed in this predicament. Who knows! Maybe we'll make a night out of it! Follow me on Tumblr? www.jackiebound.tumblr.com :)
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115 Jackie and Lexi Mae Bound At The Travel Agency
6:41 video
After we register our surprise, Lexy Mae and I decide to give the "gentlemen" the seductive show that we think they were hoping for. In our daytime business attire, satin scarves around our necks, and sexy high heels, we weave back and forth as our skirts ride up revealing our panties, and mmmmmpppphhh for the cameras through our satin scarf cleave gags. Andre "Toon-Man" and RopExpert have Lexy and I tied cozily in tan ropes and secretly we are enjoying this unprovoked practical joke. After we put on a little show for Johnny, RopExpert and Andre (the computer nerds from the shop next door) we decide to show them that we aren't just little ole damsels in distress. We help each other escape our ropes and gags and then chase after the boys who have been taking turns snapping pictures of us tied up and gagged. Hmmmmm.....Lexy Mae and I might just have to think of a way to get back at these boys! Especially the RopExpert! ;)
Thank you RopExpert from www.RopExpert.com and www.NabHer.com and Andre from www.Toon-Man.com for stopping by and making us have such a delightful day at the office! Goddess Lexy Mae and I are looking forward to a rematch with you and Johnny next year!
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222 Scarlet Dress
69 photos; 6:45 video
The Holiday Season has officially started and I am already out doing my gift shopping. While I am out shopping, I come across this A-M-A-Z-I-N-G flared, long sleeve sweater dress with the cutest lace feature on the front. I just had to have it, even if it means I may have to make some of my presents. After I arrive back at the house, I am going over my purchases with Johnny when he spots my frivolous purchase. I can't tell if he likes it or not, but he asks me to put it on so I can make sure that it fits. I oblige, because I'm pretty sure he is going to love this dress on me. I meet him in the loft with my wintery sweater dress on and dance around a bit, so he can see how the skirt flips around. I can tell now, that he really likes this dress as a devious smile runs across his face. He asks how I would like to be tied up in it, you know, to make up for my overspending. That seems fair. This way we both get what we want. He proceeds to tie my legs together with rope and my arms above my head to the electric wench. Then, I am given a leather panel gag, because, well, it looks really good with this dress and my black leather boots. I twirl and hop to make my dress jump up a bit and I must say I am quite satisfied with the results of this purchase. I hope everyone likes fruit cake! :)
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358 Gold Secretary
62 photos; 11:48 video
I am busy with all of the end of the year reports, Santa's naughty list, elfly chores, etc....I do not have time to be distracted. I dress in a festive gold satin blouse, white satin skirt, satin gold panties, shimmery nude stockings and shiny gold high heels. I have to dress the part to get the work done. I am barely a half hour into my long list of holiday work when Johnny interrupts me. He promises to not take too much of my time as he ties me in a strict chair tie with rope and puts a thick duct tape gag with mouth packing over my mouth. Oh well, I guess I can wait to work on getting my name off of that naughty list....again. :)
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408 Light Blue Lingerie
45 photos; 13:31 video
We could not do a royal blue lingerie set without also doing a light blue one. It doesn't matter how awesome the other one turned out, now Johnny wants to see me in the light blue bra, panties, garter belt, stockings and gloves as well. I don't have a problem with that...and...notice my new, really nifty infinity collar. We have been looking for one for a long time, but hadn't found one that was just right until we went to Fetishcon this year. It was one purchase we had to make. So, sit back, relax and savor the sight of me tied standing with metal spreader bar, white ball gag, collar and silver high heels. Just make sure not to drool too much....that is definitely my job! ;)
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467 Secretary Part II
31 photos; 14:36 video
Now that Johnny has me right where he wants me: wearing nothing but pale pink bra, panties, garter belt, nude stockings, black pvc high heels and thick silver duct tape gag in the garage, it is time for the fun to start. Johnny ties my hands above my head, while standing in the middle of the garage in front of the garage door. I am allowed a small area to struggle around in. He takes video, that he will allow me to edit later once I get dressed back up in my secretary attire. It's a good thing he's looking out for me, by making sure I have some work to do this afternoon. Plus, I like how happy it makes him to see me tied up in lingerie! :)
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405 Hanging Out
46 photos; 13:29 video
This outfit was actually a little hard to coordinate. Johnny really wanted to pull together lingerie in royal blue for a set, but had to go to several different websites and really piece it together. I mean, we have done light blue multiple times. It was time for a darker hue. At any rate, we accomplished: blue panties, bra, garter belt, stockings, heels, gloves and BALL GAG. Which really only leaves us one thing to do next....tie me up, so you can watch me struggle and drool. Also, per fan request: more of the back side of the satin panties. You're welcome! :)
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457 Pink Dress
76 photos; 15:06 video
Clearly, I have been at it again. Shopping, that is... And, perhaps dressing inappropriately for going out in public. Well, you know just what Johnny likes to do when I have trouble with these things. You guessed it! It is time to tie me up and gag me once again. You would think I would learn my lesson. I guess I just need some steeper consequences.
At any rate, today, I am wearing a supercute knit dress that I found as a bargain at Target. I pair it with a bra, panties, garter belt, stockings and my gemmed silver high heels. The problem is...you can pretty much see my lingerie through the snug dress.
Since, I don't see it, Johnny ties my arms behind my back with rope and then secures me in a strapado position in the garage. Then, he puts microfoam tape overy my mouth as an effective gag, so I can't complain. He proceeds to take pictures of me and then a little video for his own amusement. I actually enjoy being tied up and gagged, so it doesn't really bother me. But when Johnny gets done taking pictures and video of me, he shows me the pictures. Oh....I see what he means. And, I'm sure you can too. ;)
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415 Festive Corset
47 photos; 14:19 video
Just because the Christmas tree is not up yet, does not mean we can't get festive with some shiny lingerie and good old bondage fun! Today, I am wearing metallic panties with my coral corset with the silver and black threaded brocade, black stockings, high heels and satin gloves. Johnny separates my legs with the metal spreader bar, secures my arms together behind my back with an open leather armbinder (so you can still see my gloves), puts my infinity collar around my neck and gives me a drool inducing leather bit gag. Maybe he will let me stay here for the remainder of the season....I am not really good at shopping for presents and decorating (unless by decorating you mean being tied up and gagged). ;)