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(juide 'Io Cross dressing ~visedSecond 'Ed-ition ··.·. ..... .... ..................·· This book is dedicated to my wife and children. Without their love and understanding, none of this would have been possible. "Art & Illusion: A Guide To Crossdressing", Revised Second ~dition, Co~yright© 1986, 1987and 1988 by Creative Design Services, PO Box 1263, King of Prussia, Pa. 19406. All rights reserved. N 0 part ~f this public:iti.on may be stored in a retrieval system,, transmitted or Oduced in any way including but not hm1ted to photocopy, photograph, magnetic or other record, repr without' the prior agreement and written· perrn1ss1on· · of th e publ" 1s h er. out and stopped me. I turned to meet the eyes Preface: 2nd Edition of a young man seated at a table with three lot has happened since I first wrote other friends. He said, "Excuse me, but this book over a year ago. I've met so didn't I see you on the Donahue show?". I A many new people and made many was speechless! It turned out that he was new friends. Mostly because I wrote this from Connecticut and had been home sick book. I want to thank each and every person the day the show aired. He thought that the who trusted me enough to order my book, show had gone well and said that he had particularly Nancy Green of the Rainbow learned much about crossdressers~ That Gender Alliance in San Jose, CA., who incident repeated itself twice more that bought the very first copy. I've gone from evening! Andy Warhol was right! knowing a very small group of people in my local area to having acquaintances all over I received many letters from friends and the country. This book has been sold in every strangers who had seen the show. The recog state in the union and Canada. It has gone nition that appearance brought led me to beyond my wildest expectations. believe that I could use it to good advantage in starting a group in the Phitadelphia met Besides my family, there are a couple of ropolitan area. But I still had no focus. Then, people I should mention that have made an in April of1986, I visited the San Francisco impact on my life. First there is Madam X, bay area and met with Nancy Green of RGA who I met at a Pocono weekend. And there is and Gloria Peters of ETVC. I spent two Denise Mason from Connecticut. These two nights with them and was invited to an have had the most influence on my develop ETVC Couples gathering. Now I had my ment as JoAnn. Both of them are always model for a group in Philadelphia. So the there to talk with and both of them display a concept for Renaissance was born. compassion for others that is hard to find these days. Next are the co-founders and With the friends mentioned and the help of Board of Directors of Renaissance, Angela a wonderful counsellor and associate, Dr. Gardner, Trudi Henry, Melanie Bryan, Ali Bill Stayton, we created the Renaissance son Laing and Paula Sinclair. These people Education Association, Inc., a registered, can accomplish anything they set their non-profit corporation. The purpose of this minds to. They have been an incredible group is to provide education and support source of support and inspiration. services to the transgendered community and to counselling professionals. The enthu A couple of significant events have oc siasm of the people here has been almost curred as well. One of them was appearing overwhelming. Renaissance has started on the Phil Donahue show in February 1987, plans for two annual events, one a benefit with people from the Chicago Tri-Ess chap show and the other a professional seminar. ter and the Washington, D.C. Outreach In Who said Philadelphia is a dull place?!? stitute. Phil was kind enough to mention this book and the Tri-Ess people directed inquir My sincerest thanks and gratitude go out ies to me. I thank them both for that. But to all of you who have touched my life. You then the wildest experience happened! I have proven time and again "You Are What went to Mardi Gras (New Orleans) in March You Do When It Counts." I am proud to be of 1987. I was with my wife and friends, associated with you. dressed, ofcourse, and we went out to dinner. As I entered the restaurant, ahand reached JoJZLnn ~berts Table of Contents - Part 1: Creating Your Face. A Makeup Guide - Skin Care ······:·············································································································································~ Tools & Supplies ................................... ·· .... · ·· ·· · ·· ·· ·· · ·· ·· · ·· ·· ··· ···· · ·· ·· ·· · ·· ·· · ·· ·· ·· · ·· ·· · ·· ·· ·· · ·· ·· · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·· · · ·· ··· ········· 2 Step by Step ......................................................................................... ·················· ······ ············ ··················· 2 Shaving ........................................................................................................................................................ 2 Beard Cover & Foundation .......................................................................................... ·· ·· ·· · ·· ·· · ·· ·· ·· · ······· ·· ·· Contour & Highlight ................................................................................................................................... 4 Eyebrows ········································································································································::::::::::::: Eyeshadow .................................................................................................................................... ~ Eyeliner ....................................................................................................................................................... 8 Mascara ..................................................................................................................······· ·············· .............. 10 Lips: Base & Lining .................................................................................................................................. 10 Lip Color .................................................................................................................................................... 10 Blusher ...................................................................................................................................................... 10 Powder ....................................................................................................................................................... 11 Ten Makeup Do's & Don'ts ....................................................................................................................... 12 Develop Your Own Style .......................................................................................................................... 12 Permanent Cosmetic Corrections ............................................................................................................ 14 Skin Treatments ................................................................................................................................... 14 Peels & Dermabrasions ........................................................................................................................ 14 Collagen ................................................................................................................................................ 15 Vitamin A (Retin A) ............................................................ :................................................................. 15 Surgical Corrections ............................................................................................................................. 15 Body Hair .................................................................................................................................................. 16 Hands & Nails ........................................................................................................................................... 17 Hand Care ............................................................................................................................................. 17 Nails ...................................................................................................................................................... 17 Wigs ........................................................................................................................................................... 18 - Part 2: Creating Your Figure. The Basics of Lingerie Selection - Brassieres ................... ··· ···· · ·· ·· · ······ · ·· ·· · ·· ·· ·· ··· ······· ·· · ·· ·· · .............................................................................. 20 Breast Forms ................... ······································· ................................................................................... 20 Cleavage .............................................. ···· ·································································································· 22 'fypes of Bras ..................... ·········································· ..... "' ....................................................................... 22 Panties, Briefs & Girdles .......................................................................................................................... 24 Filling Out The Hips .................................................................................................. ·························· 24 Frontal A:rea