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2009 Pageant Winner!
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As The Summer Heats Up, Now's The Time To Make Your Reservations For A Fall Road Trip!
- Does being Trans automatically affiliate you with a political party? I don’t think so, and from the emails I get, neither do many of you. So why don’t the so-called TG groups get it?
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The WHO's Original Drummer Loved Dressing Up, Especially As A Lady!
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Does Being Transgendered And Crossdressing Reflect A Past Life?
- Can acceptance be legislated? What demands change? Do we need legislation to force our acceptance by others who are narrow minded? What do you think?
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As Warm Weather Arrives, Turn Your TG Fantasy Into A Reality!
- 1) Get The Right Size:
The key to getting an instant slimming look is a combination of the right size, the right color, the right pattern and the right fabric. Don’t buy sizes that are too big as well as sizes that are far too small. Women's clothing needs to be well-tailored and well fitting in order to appear slimming. Tight clothes will not appear slimming – in fact quite the oppos
- Cosmetic Tips Without Surgery
Years ago I learned not only to do my makeup, but to do makeovers on others from former Revlon and TG makeover magician, Jim Bridges. One tip people always wanted to know was how to make their nose look more feminine, or smaller, using makeup. Here’s some tips from Ehow.com.
Gina Lance
Things You'll Need:
* sponge brushes
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Five Tricks To Pump You Up
Even if you weren't born with Angelina's plump pout, you can get the look of her full, luscious lips, no needles required. "There are tons of nifty little makeup tricks and collagen-boosting products that can give the appearance of fullness," says Shannon Grey Williams, a makeup artist in New York City. Here, five foolproof ways to maximize your mouth.
- Easy Care Tips For Alternative Hair
1: Purchase a set of proper accessories such as a wig brush, wig comb, wig shampoo and conditioner, wig stand, wig hair spray and other accessories meant for styling.
2: Do not brush your wig with a regular comb or hairbrush. Use the proper accessories!
3: Before putting on wig, make sure your own hair is clean and dry. Alternatively, you can also wear a wig
- I believe it is very important, to slowly re-do your home, to look (and feel) more feminine… than the way your home looked previously. I would begin with a bold color of paint, on an accent wall in your living room and also in your bedroom. Perhaps one color behind your bed, and purchase a bedspread with that color in it, and purchase some fabulous throw pillows from Pier One. In your
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Is your size, height, and weight important, when considering transition? Let me try to describe what I have seen, from working with hundreds of TG woman privately.
Of course, one has to be true to themselves. However, one has to be sure, they have made the right time choices. The girls I see, who succeed with the least amount of problems… have considered if they are transitioning a
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How To Apply WET Eye Shadow For Liquid Eye Liner
Don’t feel alone - most women will agree…. liquid is the most difficult to use. However, many love the look liquid liner gives. I have found, the best solution around using liquid.
First, find a WET eye shadow, I use Lancôme. (It can be used dry, for a powder eye shadow.) Next find a very tight brush head… or use
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The New Year is here and it's time to start thinking about your goals for 2009. I hope UNLEASHING your femininity is at the top of the list!
That begs the question... what's the most important part of passing as woman? Is it the hair? The makeup? The clothes? The truth is, it's ALL important…. but nothing will "out" you faster than having a voice that doesn't match your feminin
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1. You may moisturize before plucking, as that may hurt less. However, if you prefer to pluck your brows when the skin is dry, you may be more accurate with the tweezer.
2. Put a dab of Anbesol on the brow area to numb it, or alternatively, you may hold a cold washcloth to the brow for a few seconds before you start.
3. Decide the shape you want for your eyebrows.
4. Pluck the hairs ou
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Nine tips to help you get the best from your lippy!
1: Store lipstick - and perfume - in the refrigerator. It'll last longer.
2: Never use a tester on your lips - it's unhygienic. Test lipstick on your fingertips instead of the back of your hand - the colour and texture are closer to that of your lips.
3: If you want your lipstick to last, use pencil first as a base. Outline and
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I recently tried a new product on the market, a “spray on blush”. It contains moisturizer which helps to blend… using a sponge. You can try this, or perhaps, use a cream blush. I have found, for skin over 40… always put a small amount of lotion, on a sponge and then apply your liquid foundation. For the TG woman, both the moi
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1. Decide on Formality: Usually the event invitation will clue you into the formality of the event, whether it’s casual or black tie. But sometimes even that will cause confusion (short dress or long?)
In general; the later in the day the event (after 6 p.m.), the dressier it will be. Long dresses are usually reserved only for formal occasions.
While some fabrics are year-ro
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By Denae Doyle - www.femimage.com
The wrong size purse, for your body type… can be an instant give away for the TG woman. Just as you would consider the style and cut of your clothes, so should you think about the size and shape of your handbag. I find most of my TG clients are taller and many have wider shoulders. Here are my suggestions for the taller TG woman.
Bag
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What is the best way to shave your legs to prevent a rash? For TG’s who do not have a lot of experience with shaving their legs, underarms and bikini area, this is a wonderful question!
First, I have found out how important it is to exfoliate your skin before shaving. It gets rid of all the dead skin cells that could clog up your razor, preventing a close shave. I exfoliate my f
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I recently spoke with a beautiful woman, who is 74 years old, and looks 50. She shared a few of her "natural, inexpensive" skin care tips. Here are a few ways to protect your skin, without spending any money!
1. Avoid soaking in your bathtub, or taking long showers--as this destroys the substances that keep skin cells intact. And, avoid bath oils in the bath-as the oil
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Denae Doyle’s Recipe For The Perfect Fit ~ For TG Sizing Of Breast Forms and Hip Pads
TG’s must measure themselves differently, than a genetic female, therefore the typical size chart for clothing, must be changed for TG’s to find the perfect fit. Here is my recipe:
Start with the measurement you cannot change much. For most TGs, that will be your waist size. Measure it
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By Kathe Perez, Certified Speech-Language Pathologist
President, Exceptional Voice, Inc.
WATCH OUT FOR DRYNESS. Dry climates, excessive talking, poor intake of water or clear liquids, and too much caffeine (to name a few) will dry out the throat and vocal folds. When the vocal folds become dry, they become stiffer, which makes it much harder to control your
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2009 Pageant Winner!
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As The Summer Heats Up, Now's The Time To Make Your Reservations For A Fall Road Trip!
- Does being Trans automatically affiliate you with a political party? I don’t think so, and from the emails I get, neither do many of you. So why don’t the so-called TG groups get it?
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The WHO's Original Drummer Loved Dressing Up, Especially As A Lady!
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Does Being Transgendered And Crossdressing Reflect A Past Life?
- Can acceptance be legislated? What demands change? Do we need legislation to force our acceptance by others who are narrow minded? What do you think?
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As Warm Weather Arrives, Turn Your TG Fantasy Into A Reality!
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Was The Mother Of Crossdressing, And Founder Of Tri-Ess, A Transgenderist or a Transsexual?
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Imitation Is NOT Always The Sincerest Form Of Flattery - It's Time For Crossdressing Bank Robbers To Choose Another Guise!
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Once Again, TG LIFE Photographer Extraordinaire Frederike De Jonge Captures The Partying, This Time In Brighton, England
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TG LIFE Photographer Frederike De Jonge Captures The Vibes At England's Famed Torture Garden!
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Cinema's Most Inept Film Director Just Can't Be Forgotten
- Explaining that you are transgendered to someone who's not, maybe the hardest single thing you’ll ever do in your life. But once you get past explaining, and really understanding yourself, the benefits can be extraordinary!
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The 1980's First Openly Transgender Fashion Model!
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'One is not born a woman, one becomes one.'
Simone de Beauvoir, The Second Sex, 1949
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At Age 50, Barbie Is Still Turning Heads With Her Fashion Sense
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Here's Some Recessionista Tips For Getting The Most Out Of Your TG Dollar, Euro or Yen
- People that know me realize I am POSITIVE about being transgendered. So I'd like to share with you some words written by my good friend Amy, who shares her story of true acceptance on the job!
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Let Yesterday's Fashions Put Some Spice Into Your Current Look!
- It’s time to make THIS YEAR the moment to accept yourself, if you are still worried about being transgendered. And if you are comfortable with being you, why not help out a friend?
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Get Your Makeup On, Get Dressed And Get Traveling!
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Throughout History To Today, Drag Is Much More Important Than You Think
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I’m a firm believer in making Valentine’s Day a yearlong celebration. Give yourself a gift every so often; you deserve it! And be sure to treat those who respect your transgendered life, with the love and gifts they deserve!
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Why It's Hot And How It Can Make Your Look Sizzling!
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TG LIFE Photographer Frederike de Jonge Captured The Partying Frenzy At This Amsterdam Phenomenon
- Just because legal reforms for transgendered people always seem to be one step away from becoming a reality, that doesn’t mean that the times aren’t really changing – just check this out: We ARE becoming accepted...
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Need a Bailout - Check Out What You Can Get For FREE Today Other Than TG LIFE!
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Come Celebrate The Twenty-Year Anniversary Of The Feature Film, Elvira, Mistress Of The Dark!
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"I don't know who invented the High Heel, but all women owe him a lot."
Marilyn Monroe
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What do you look forward to in the New Year for your TG LIFE? New clothes, better makeup, a new look in general? Try putting yourself a bit more out there! Here’s what I attempt to do…
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Editor-in-Chief Gina Lance's Favorite Pick's Of TG LIFE Stories From The Past Year!
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Partying In LA's San Fernando Valley!
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A Holiday Message From TG LIFE Columnist, Denae Doyle
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A Holiday Message From Special Guest, Meghan Chavalier
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As 2008 comes to a close and the Holidays are upon us, please make sure the first gift you give this season is to yourself. Give respect, to your TG self. You are very important, and expressing all of you is important!
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A Special Holiday Message From TG LIFE Columnist, Kennidi Monroe
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Love Her Or Hate Her, Ms. M's Sense Of Style Carries Down From Stage To Street!
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Are TG's As Wholesome As Pumpkin Pie!
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An In Depth Interview With England's Most Out And About TG!
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One Stop Shopping For All Of Your Prescriptions And Pharmaceutical Needs!
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Stu Rasmussen, America's First Openly Transgendered Mayor Speaks Candidly To TG LIFE
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Six Hot Fashion Trends You Can Add To Your Wardrobe For Those Snowy Days And Nights!
- Being transgendered crosses all boundaries, be they geographical, political or sexual. You can be straight and live in the Midwest U.S., or bisexual or gay and live in Russia. You can be a stay at home TG, or a party animal out on the town five nights a week!
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Eyeshadow - Making Your Eyes POP!
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To Protect And Serve! And Maybe Even Be Transgendered!
- Whenever I’m asked to be a speaker at various conventions and group meetings, I try my best to tell the truth about being transgendered in general, and how you can make your life better in particular. Why? Because to me, nothing is better than being transgendered!
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Bold And Beautiful With An Arresting Story!
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More Great Places To Take Your Act On The Road This Fall And Winter
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Getting Extreme At Halloween, Or Just Living Life With A Bit More Edge
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The 18th Annual Southern Comfort Conference Just Celebrated The Voyage Of Life In Beautiful Atlanta, Georgia!
- I’ve just returned from speaking at the Southern Comfort Conference in Atlanta, Georgia and what a ball I had! Talk about a fantastic time – the SCC administration staff has ramped up the world of TG conventions to an unbelievable high bar to pass.
- Making TG Headlines As Well As Pop Music, German Teen Kim Petras Shows The World That Realizing You're Transgendered Begins Early In Life!
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More With Internationally Known Tribute Artist Richard Skipper As He Talks About His Career And How He Became... Carol Channing
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Internationally Known Tribute Artist Richard Skipper Talks About His Career And How He Became... Carol Channing
- Have You Thought This Through Or Are You Jumping The Gun!
- TG Models have been on worldwide fashion runways for the past 40 years, it’s just in most cases, no one knew they were TG! I've even modeled some elaborate fashions on the catwalk where I was the only TG among twenty female models. But... has the time come when we are totally accepted?
- While Isis May Be The First Transsexual Model On ANTM, TG Teri Toye (shown left) Was On The Biggest Runways In The World In The 1980s!
- Picks And Previews Of Hot Fashions And Some Blazing Accessories!
- New Site Offers Hope to Under-employed Transgender Community
- Absolutely nothing makes you look more approachable than a smile on your face and a positive outlook. And nothing makes you less approachable than a sheepish look and nervous stance. I never worry about ‘passing’, but you might. And if you do, the most important thing I can suggest is to get your head in the game!
- Nothing Can Make You Feel More Feminine Than Sensual Bra's And Panties!
- Five Great Places To Take Your Act On The Road This Fall
- TG LIFE's Own Kennidi Monroe Breaks Out With Her Own Music CD!
- Forget Beating The Summer Heat - Set Your Look Ablaze By Accessorizing!
- TG LIFE is growing in leaps and bounds and if you’re new here… Welcome! In case you hadn’t noticed, TG LIFE is FREE! Free to you the reader so join as a member if you’d like. Every week we are adding new features to make this the most fun, and comprehensive TG website on the net! And even if you have been here before – keep reading!
- More With Actor Charles Busch, The Star Of Die Mommie Die
- Actor Charles Busch, The Star Of Die Mommie Die, Visits TG LIFE For An In-Depth Interview!
- I’m always asked by other crossdressers at conventions or nightclubs why we as transgendered people are not as newsworthy as they think we should be. “How come you don’t see more crossdressers being interviewed on Oprah or other programs?” they ask. Here’s what I think!
- Despite The Fact That Television's Klinger Is The Face Of Military Crossdressing, Wartime Has A Long Transgendered History
- Getting The Low Down On Natural Hormones!
- No Matter Where You Live, We Are Here! Call Us Crossdresser, Transvestite, Transsexual, Tranny, Drag Queen, Ladyboy... Or Simply Transgendered!
- Recently I’ve been doing radio interviews regarding the release of my new book, GET DRESSED! I get a lot of the same questions from talk show hosts about crossdressing and I do my best to answer them! Tell me if you agree with my answers...
- TGLIFE Is Always Free For You The Reader - Now Check Out What Else You Can Get At No Cost!
- Comedian and actor Jade Esteban Estrada, writer and star of the one man show Transgender History of the World, hosted the 19th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in Hollywood, Florida.
- Straight, Bisexual or Gay? Who Cares? Does sexual preference have anything to do with crossdressing? Does being a crossdresser make you a bisexual? Here’s an except from my new book to tell you what I think.
- The Crossdressing King Of Comedy Is ON TOUR!
- Photographer Frederike de Jonge's Own Self Portraits Of Gender Identity!
- Scarves Make A Big Return Worldwide!
- Let’s face it – if you were born a crossdresser like I was, just putting on your makeup and slipping into your favorite lingerie or dress can make you feel totally complete! Expressing both your masculine and feminine sides can not only make you a whole person, it can finally make that suppressed guilt you grew up with disappear!
- What Happens In Italy When Your Whole City Gets Dressed!
- When you're dressed, and made up, and looking in the mirror, is the woman you see your perfect idea of the woman of your dreams? As you study yourself, is that the woman you’d love to meet? Many TG’s I know think the perfect woman for them is their mirror image when they are dressed. Why is that?
- Britney, Lindsay, Nicole, Paris... Forget Them All! TG LIFE Has THE BEAT!
- Can A Pretty Transsexual Woman Really Meet The Man Of Her Dreams?
- What One New Company Has Done To Help YOU Get The Right Fit!
- Welcome to TG LIFE 2008! First off – We’re Free! No annual dues, no hidden charges; just informative articles, intelligent columns, humorous stories and as much fun and entertainment as we can publish! That’s us – but what about you? What does 2008 hold in store for you?
- Editor Gina Lance's Picks Of TG LIFE's Most Fascinating (And Fun) Columns!
- Happy Holidays From TG LIFE Special Guest And Hollywood Icon... Mamie Van Doren
- Happy Holidays From TG LIFE Femininity Columnist... Denae Doyle
- Happy Holidays from TG LIFE Entertainment Columnist... Margo
- Happy Holidays From TGLIFE Special Guest... Willam
- Holiday Time is here around the world and we at TGLIFE wish you and yours a Happy Holiday Season! Whatever you celebrate, have a wonderful time. And just remember our columnists (and a few special guests) are celebrating with you! Just check out our Feature Story!
- Happy Holidays From TG LIFE 'North By Northwest' Columnist... Janessa Jaye Champagne
- The Girls of Trantasia Arrive In New York CIty To Be Featured Guests on the Tyra Banks Show.
- The Festival Favorite Documentary Arrived On DVD Oct 30th!
- Dr. Sherman Leis Of The Philadelphia Center For Transgender Surgery Explains FFS!
- Actress/Recording Artist Kelly Mantle Takes To The Stage!
- Hiding In The TG Closet When Your Face Is Known To The World!
- Our First Award Goes To The Ever Asinine And Dangerous Rev. Fred Phelps
- Many crossdressers treat their feminine side as a problem. I think of my feminine side as The Solution! Years ago when I was still in the crossdressing closet, and couldn’t even face the fact that I was transgendered, I considered the Gina half of me a Big Problem. Realizing I should embrace my feminine side turned my life around and it can do it for you too!
- Does Your Femme Voice Sound As Beautiful As You Visually Appear?
- Oh My Gawd! A Transsexual Cast As A Transsexual On ABC's Dirty Sexy Money!
- What’s the scariest thing about Halloween Night? Venturing out of the house ‘dressed’ for the first time, or trying to figure out the perfect costume for the umpteenth time? Stepping out of your front door En Femme initially can be scary! Deciding whether to dress as Wonder Woman, Catwoman, or Britney? Now that’s really scary!
- Candis Cayne, a New York favorite for years, is now the first transsexual to play a transsexual in a leading role on television. Could she become the first transsexual Emmy winner?
- More Closet Busting Experiences From The TG Life Staff, And Readers Too!
- When Gina Lance, then of Girl Talk Magazine, called and aksed me to cover the First Event. I called my friends Lorna Taylor and T and told them "ROAD TRIP!"
- What Lies Beneath Is Where The Femininity Begins!
- Closet Busting Experiences From the TG LIFE Staff!
- As summer in the Northern Hemisphere comes to an end, I hope you are ready for a great TG autumn! Get ready to turn off that air conditioner, slip into a fabulous new dress, and head for the nearest convention, party or club! Live in a town where there’s nowhere to go? Or afraid you might be recognized? Try this...
- Gina Lance and Calpernia Addams Discuss What Makes Us Tick
- Calpernia Addams and Gina Lance Discuss What Makes Us Tick!
- Attend the fair FREE! July 31 Deadline for Scholarship Applications
- Put On Your Makeup And Get Dressed - TG Fall Conventions Are On The Horizon!
- I’m glad I’m a crossdresser! After finally admitting to myself years ago that I had a feminine side that co-existed with my masculine personae, I finally felt relaxed, calm and complete. Summer is PRIDE time for GLBTQ groups internationally and I’m proud to be transgendered! If you’re not, or if you worry about it, read on...
- Englands TG Kit Kat Dolls Blow Their Big Chance After Dazzling The Audience On Britain's Got Talent!
- Being transgendered, and being the editor of TG LIFE usually keeps me in a happy mood. I love my work! But recently I had to ‘Bite My Tongue’ when an email request arrived. I am NOT politically correct for the sake of being politically correct just because I’m a crossdresser! So once in a while it’s time to pull out the old soapbox and climb on up! And here’s why...
- Is running into someone who knows your male self, while you are dressed as a woman, a MAJOR worry in your life? I’ve heard this over and over again by many TG’s who fear venturing out in public. Just remember these five points…
- Breaking Out Of The TG Closet When Your Face Is Known To The World!
- Growing up as a crossdresser can make your childhood much more mysterious. As a child, nothing can bring out a hidden fear from within like the fact that you want to wear clothing of the opposite sex!
- Crossdressing On Television's The Riches Mirrors A True Reality!
- T-Girls Arrive In Eureka Springs, Arkansas For The En Femme Getaway
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GLBT youth faced insults and slander at Central Michigan University earlier this week. Now, this weekend, they're facing attempted indroctrination into an anti-gay, socially conservative version of Christianity in Detroit.
- Beat The Heat And Look Great Doing It!
- Eight years ago when I first started publishing GIRL TALK magazine, the forerunner to TG LIFE, I quickly realized that if I was going to be out in the public eye, I had to present ‘us’ in a good image. One reason was to counteract the bad press we as transgendered people were getting from television shows like Jerry Springer which promoted an endless array of TG train wrecks.
- Many TG’s are afraid; afraid to get out of the house, and afraid people might find out that if they are a man, they have a feminine side. Afraid their significant other might disapprove or leave them, and afraid they might lose their jobs and get fired. Our TG brothers often share many of the similar fears.
- Is Childhood For TG's Changing?
- Look Hot, Look Sexy and Look Classic
- Ms. Las Vegas Turns Twenty One! (At The Riviera Hotel, That Is)
- Let The Fashion Follies Begin!
- Editor Gina Lance’s Picks Of TG LIFE’s Most Fascinating Stories - Bettie Page, Mamie Van Doren, and Transsexual Aleshia Brevard
- This time of the year always tends to make one reflect on their own life. And to feel the need to give to others. Others less fortunate, others in need, and others who could just use a kind word.
- Spice Up Your Wardrobe for Spring. We were at the New York Show and here is what happened!
- First Event is a place where as a community of many different types, we can all come together and just be people.
(Reprinted with permission - Girls Club Reporter)
- Classic Curves International's own Espy Lopez explains how to feminize your male physique!
- Nutritional Consultant and Master Trainer Mark Angelo Cummings Wants YOU To Stay Young!
- Columnist Analyse MacMahon reviews the Queen of Pinups BioPic!
- Paul Whitehead is internationally known as an artist who has no limitations.
- Photographer Frederike De Jonge has an extraordinary sense on what composes a great photo. Her subjects always appear to be caught in the midst of a thought, just for a split second in time.
- If you're a gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender or queer author Fabulist Flash Publishing wants to include your original works of poetry, creative nonfiction, and fiction in its new book: The Queer Collection: Poetry and Prose 2007
- Smoldering Silver Screen Siren, Tell-All Author and Pin Up Queen, Mamie Van Doren Visits TG LIFE To Heat Up The Sizzling Summer!
- Was Leonardo DaVinci Transgendered? Did He See Himself As A Woman And Is The Mona Lisa Really A Self Portrait?
- One Of The Top Models Of The 1950’s Bounces Onto The Silver Screen. Perennial TG Favorite, And An Icon Idolized By Millions, Bettie Page Became Notorious By Just Posing For The Camera!
- When two of the biggest grossing box office films in America feature a man wearing a dress, what does that tell us?
- Once again a transgendered character in a film, in this case a pre-op male to female transsexual, is played by a genetic woman.
- First of all, I want to say hello to everyone at TG Life!
- The author of My Husband Betty stops by TG LIFE for a chat!
- Queen of the Universe 2005, Queen USA 2004 and One Smart Cookie!
- In 1999 I spotted Cassandra Fever performing at a new night club in Long Beach, California and was completely awestruck. Not only did she literally tower over the competition at just over 6 feet, she buried her rivals on stage that night with her charisma and unleashed energy.
- Being Transgendered can be a wonderful thing and make your life totally complete. If you’re a crossdresser, like me, there’s nothing more exciting or enjoyable than doing your makeup, slipping into that new dress, checking yourself out in a mirror and then meeting with friends at a nightclub or TG convention.
- Nancy Sinatra has The image: Tough as Nails. A Beautiful Blonde who is a true match for any male counterpart.
- I always secretly dreamed of having an hour glass figure when I was still locked tightly away in my own crossdressing closet.
- What do you mean you have a hard time finding shoes that fit your size 11 male feet? Just go down to your local… OHHHHHHHHHH… you mean you're transgendered like I am!
- When The Suit Fit's, Wear It!
- For years women have known the secret to a smoother, sexier figure; wearing a girdle!
- Winter is here and what better time to crawl beneath those warm covers at night, or relax in front of a roaring fire. But what to wear?
- A Guide to the Ultimate Makeover by Paula Jackson
- Natural Hormones! The Herbal Approach to Breast Enhancement By Charles Diamond
- What to Wear! Jasmine Sterling is based out of Hollywood, California and she is an Independent Designer for The Price Is Right television show.
- Eddie Izzard - Actor, Comedian, Crossdresser... On the silver screen, he's usually cast in a male role. But in concert? Eddie Izzard is the world's most well known TG!
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