http://pintutorials.blogspot.com/2013/12/32-makeup-tips-that-nobody-told-you.html
This is a good picture tutorial for make up tips
Thursday, December 26, 2013
How Too Cross-dress web site
http://www.tgtoday.com/howto/howtobasics.shtml
This site is posted by TGr Today and is a very complete site for all Cross-dressers
This site is posted by TGr Today and is a very complete site for all Cross-dressers
Crossdressing Basics
When we were too young to obtain wigs, we used mop heads or scarves. We didn't require any makeup because we were twelve or under and looked more female than male anyway. Mother's or sister's shoes may have fit because our feet weren't fully grow. Also we were smaller in stature and girth, so dresses we sneaked out of the back of someone's closet would either fit or be large--much better than being two or three sizes too small. Those were the days.
Most of us have had plenty of experience at dressing. We all have our special little tricks, and during conversations with other transgendered, every once in a while I hear of something I haven't considered. So, I thought it might be interesting to go through the steps from the beginning for those who are having some difficulties. And for those of you who have some new or different ideas: write me, and I will share with others. I will get to the neck and face later, but will concentrate on the part below the face first.
Before the clothing, before the underwear, and before the padding: just skin and hair.
Wednesday, December 25, 2013
Crossdreamers
http://www.crossdreamers.com/2008/01/readers-guide-to-confessions-of.html
Good link to a series of articles
Good link to a series of articles
A Reader's Guide to the Crossdreaming and Autogynephilia Blog
This blog is about men who dream about having a female body, and women who dream about having a man's. Crossdreaming is actually much more common than you may think.This blog is for those who are trying to get to terms with such desires and others that might find the topic interesting.
Here are some essential blog posts to get you going:
The autogynephilia theory
The term autogynephilia was introduced by the psychologist Ray Blanchard. He defined it as "a man's paraphilic tendency to be sexually aroused by the thought or image of himself as a female". Crossdreamers do definitely exist, but his explanation of the phenomenon is problematic, to say the least. The following posts discuss the theory in a critical way:
Autogynephilia on a Napkin (A popular illustrated presentation of the topic)
Autogynephilia defined (A presentation of Anne Lawrence and her use of the term autogynephilia)
Autogynephilia: The Dark Side (On why the autogynephilia theory meets so much resistance in transgender circles)
Beyond the Perversion (More in depth discussion of the Blanchard theory)
Here are some essential blog posts to get you going:
The autogynephilia theory
The term autogynephilia was introduced by the psychologist Ray Blanchard. He defined it as "a man's paraphilic tendency to be sexually aroused by the thought or image of himself as a female". Crossdreamers do definitely exist, but his explanation of the phenomenon is problematic, to say the least. The following posts discuss the theory in a critical way:
Autogynephilia on a Napkin (A popular illustrated presentation of the topic)
Autogynephilia defined (A presentation of Anne Lawrence and her use of the term autogynephilia)
Autogynephilia: The Dark Side (On why the autogynephilia theory meets so much resistance in transgender circles)
Beyond the Perversion (More in depth discussion of the Blanchard theory)
Beyond the Binary (On autogynephilia and evolutionary science)
Dr. Charles Moser's critique of the autogynephilia concept
On how American psychiatry persecutes transgender crossdreamers and crossdressers
Dr. Charles Moser's critique of the autogynephilia concept
On how American psychiatry persecutes transgender crossdreamers and crossdressers
Cross Dressing Movies
List of cross-dressing movies, the one I like the best is #9
Cross Dressing / Gender Bending
1982-Present
(Movies where it's at the forefront, excluding animation and documentaries.
Crying Game excluded as well because it wasn't promoted as such.)
(Movies where it's at the forefront, excluding animation and documentaries.
Crying Game excluded as well because it wasn't promoted as such.)
How to cross-dress steps
How to Crossdress
Edited by Mooshpitmatt, Zack, Glutted, Ben Rubenstein and 28 others
Cross-dressing is the act of blurring the aesthetic gender lines by wearing clothing traditionally worn by the opposite sex. Men can dress to look like women, while women can dress like men. While there is no right or wrong way to cross-dress, this article can be used as a guide through the complicated process of switching your gender through the garments you chose to wear.
This is a very basic article but has good steps on how to cross-dress MTF and FTM
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
Cindy's make over with Lois
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
FAQ for wives
I
need to understand why. Crossdressing FAQ's
for Wives
for Wives
by Laura Amato
Q) OK so why does he crossdress? Aren't I enough woman for him?
A) First of all this is not your fault. In fact it really has nothing to do with you, though it will affect you. This has been with him for a lot longer than he's been with you.
Q) So when did he start dressing up?
A) He probably started dressing as a child or in his teens. In a very few cases it can start later.
Q) Why did he start?
A) Probably out of a sense of childlike curiosity. With some, their sisters or a baby sitter may have dressed them up as girls either for fun or punishment. With some it is purely a fantasy. Dressing can relieve the stress involved in living up to the perceived male role model as a tough, problem solver. The slightest deviation from
this role may lead to a feeling of temporary inadequacy. Pretending to be a girl gives a release from male peer pressures. When the dressing is completed the CD feels much calmer and more able to face his role.
Q) Is there sex involved?
A) Yes In the beginning especially as a teenager experimenting with self gratification. Probably less as a crossdresser grows older to being nonexistent by middle age.
Q) We're very close. Why didn't he tell me before we were married?
A) Crossdressing often times slows down as one grows into their twenties. Diminishing to partial dressing or stopping completely in what is called Purging. New loves and relationships make dressing quickly fade into the background and stop completely making the CD even think they are cured. This is most likely when you met.
Q) Why did his dressing come back?
A) In the mid twenties and later socioeconomic pressures start to surface. Children, a mortgage, 2 cars, and education worries can contribute. Probably the biggest factor though is his job. Career matters at work intensify as peers are promoted even including him. Pressures of family life and loosing the newness of a relationship all
contribute. Don't forget that socially at least most men feels the buck stops with them and they often take complete responsibility for many problems.
Q) OK so why does he crossdress? Aren't I enough woman for him?
A) First of all this is not your fault. In fact it really has nothing to do with you, though it will affect you. This has been with him for a lot longer than he's been with you.
Q) So when did he start dressing up?
A) He probably started dressing as a child or in his teens. In a very few cases it can start later.
Q) Why did he start?
A) Probably out of a sense of childlike curiosity. With some, their sisters or a baby sitter may have dressed them up as girls either for fun or punishment. With some it is purely a fantasy. Dressing can relieve the stress involved in living up to the perceived male role model as a tough, problem solver. The slightest deviation from
this role may lead to a feeling of temporary inadequacy. Pretending to be a girl gives a release from male peer pressures. When the dressing is completed the CD feels much calmer and more able to face his role.
Q) Is there sex involved?
A) Yes In the beginning especially as a teenager experimenting with self gratification. Probably less as a crossdresser grows older to being nonexistent by middle age.
Q) We're very close. Why didn't he tell me before we were married?
A) Crossdressing often times slows down as one grows into their twenties. Diminishing to partial dressing or stopping completely in what is called Purging. New loves and relationships make dressing quickly fade into the background and stop completely making the CD even think they are cured. This is most likely when you met.
Q) Why did his dressing come back?
A) In the mid twenties and later socioeconomic pressures start to surface. Children, a mortgage, 2 cars, and education worries can contribute. Probably the biggest factor though is his job. Career matters at work intensify as peers are promoted even including him. Pressures of family life and loosing the newness of a relationship all
contribute. Don't forget that socially at least most men feels the buck stops with them and they often take complete responsibility for many problems.
As the stress builds up he remembers that crossdressing always
relieved pressure in the past. Why not now? He dresses and it works, the stress
is relieved and so is he.
Q) Is he Gay?
A) No, not usually. They are men at all other times when they are not dressed.
Q) Does he take hormones and want to change his sex?
A) In almost all cases no. In very few instances do men advance unless they are latent Transsexuals. That warrants an entire different set of FAQ's.
Q) Can I make him stop?
A) This is probably the worst thing you can do. Forcing him to stop and purge his feminine side could have disastrous consequences. Most likely he would binge later on with the crossdressing urge even stronger. Besides his pressure will still be there.
Q) So what can I do?
A) Plenty. Compromise is the key from BOTH parties. After all you are hurt and probably shocked. This is a lot to absorb. Realize that neither of you is to blame.
He is terrified right now of loosing you or that you'll tell someone.
Q) Is he Gay?
A) No, not usually. They are men at all other times when they are not dressed.
Q) Does he take hormones and want to change his sex?
A) In almost all cases no. In very few instances do men advance unless they are latent Transsexuals. That warrants an entire different set of FAQ's.
Q) Can I make him stop?
A) This is probably the worst thing you can do. Forcing him to stop and purge his feminine side could have disastrous consequences. Most likely he would binge later on with the crossdressing urge even stronger. Besides his pressure will still be there.
Q) So what can I do?
A) Plenty. Compromise is the key from BOTH parties. After all you are hurt and probably shocked. This is a lot to absorb. Realize that neither of you is to blame.
He is terrified right now of loosing you or that you'll tell someone.
Reassure him of your love. You are going to need to give him some time
to allow him to spend time at his hobby behind closed doors. Remember, it is a
stress reliever for him. If you don't want him
to touch your clothing tell him so. He needs to respect that but you will need to help him get his own things. Catalogs work for most if you don't want to shop with him.
to touch your clothing tell him so. He needs to respect that but you will need to help him get his own things. Catalogs work for most if you don't want to shop with him.
He may want to join a crossdressers club where he can dress
freely. You should find a support group where you can talk to other wives with
your same problem. If you've found a bitter group you are in the wrong place.
You need understanding, not militancy.
Q) What do I gain if I let him crossdress?
A) You actually both have much to gain. After so many years in the closet he is finally free to be himself. Benefits are less stress, better health, New found creativity, thoughtfullness and appreciation.
Q) What do I gain if I let him crossdress?
A) You actually both have much to gain. After so many years in the closet he is finally free to be himself. Benefits are less stress, better health, New found creativity, thoughtfullness and appreciation.
Q) What about my rights?
A) Fortunately there are guidlines for both Wives and
Crossdressers. It is called the Bill of Rights for
Wives and Crossdressers. Remember these are guidlines. They can be
added to or subtracted from. Everything is negotiable.
Q) Ok I've let him be himself now all he wants to do is
Crossdress.
A) Many crossdressers are compulsive by nature. Finally free to be
himslef new crossdressers often become like kids in a candy store. You may have
to nudge him back to reality. Simply state that you miss the man you love. Tell
him you'd like to see that man a little more often. If he has trouble have him
see a psychiatrist about anti-compulsion prescription drugs.
Q) What are our chances?
A) Very Good actually. It is rare for a marriage to end because of crossdressing. This of course not the case if your husband is really Transsexual
A) Very Good actually. It is rare for a marriage to end because of crossdressing. This of course not the case if your husband is really Transsexual
Good Luck.
Laura
Steps on appling makeup
1) I recommend starting with the eyes
before the rest of your makeup. 
Start
with a light dusting of translucent face powder on the eyes.
Start
with a light dusting of translucent face powder on the eyes. 2) Now,
take the darkest shadow and start on the outside comer of the eye. Apply it
approximately halfway in and halfway up the lid. Stop, take your blending
brush, and blend this area.
3) Go on to your second shade which will be
medium. This color should start at the inside comer of the eye and it should be
applied, again, about halfway up and toward the first color, your darkest one.
You bring it just to where you stopped with your dark color so that they meet.
Then you take your blending brush, starting from the inside corner of the eye
this time, and blend toward the outside.
4) Once
you have that done on both eyes, take the highlighter, the lightest shade, and
apply from the inside corner of the eyebrow, right under the eyebrow, all the
way to the outside comer of the brow. It's like an arch. You want to lift the
eye; open it up. Don't bring the highlighter down too far, because you will
overlap the outside comer where you applied the dark shadow. You want a
definite contrast. Again, that opens the eye up.
5) Next step: liquid eye liner applied to
the top lid.
6) On the lower lid we will use a pencil so
that we can smudge it with a Q-tip and give it a very soft look. Now to do this
we start at the outside corner and you bring your eyeliner brush right at the
very base of the eyelashes. There is a little indentation at the base of the
eyelashes and if you actually let your brush rest on the eyelashes you can just
slide this across very carefully, from the outside corner to the inside corner.
You want the line to be thicker on the outside of the eye, this gives an
illusion of lifting the eye and giving it more of an almond shape to the eye.
7) Once
you have liner your eyes, apply your mascara. The best way to do this is to
stand in front of a mirror, hold you head up and look down. This way you can
use your mascara brush and get the top of the eyelashes and get the bottom
eyelashes.8) I recommend waiting to apply the pencil liner to the lower lashes
after you get your foundation on and your undereye sealer for shadows and
circles. The same thing applies with mascara. So for the best results, wait to
do the mascara and pencil eyeliner until after you have completed the undereye
concealer and the foundation. 9) Use
enough of the concealer that will give you the effect that it's created to do.
So many people, when they come in for a make-over, are amazed at how much of
the under-eye concealer. Once you have the concealer under both
eyes, take a sponge and, very gently, dab at the product. This is called
stippling and will blend the product without actually removing it or causing
the skin to be stretched. 10)
Now
you will put on your beard cover. Use this product very generously. Some of the
gals use a minimal amount of this and there is always a shadow coming through. 11) When this is completed then you go on to
the next step which is foundation. I make things easy when I do a make-over. I
use a light and a dark foundation. This gives excellent coverage and it isn't
greasy. Oil doesn't come to the surface so you won't look greasy. 12) So what you do is stand in front of your mirror and hold your hands in front of your face and create an oval. The oval that you want to create is primarily under the lips, nose and eyes. This is the area we want to project, so this is where we want to create this oval. We'll use a lighter foundation on anything inside this oval because light gives the illusion of coming forward.
11) We use the dark foundation on anything outside of the oval because it will camouflage and recede. So you'll be taking off a square masculine jaw line on a square face. If you have a long face you can put a little dark foundation on the chin area and on the forehead and this will help to create an illusion of a smaller face.
12)
Once you have your oval completed with the
lighter foundation, go back and take your dark foundation using that same dot
method. Start on the outside of the oval, just at the bottom side of the ear
and come down to the chin. You make it wider at the top near the ear,
approximately 11/2 - 2 inches wide. It will narrow down to maybe 1/2 inch near
the chin depending on the width of the face and how much you want to take off.
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