PrettyPretty TGirlsTGirls MagazineMagazine July 2008 Issue

Featuring An Interview with Tiffany Amber Rhoads

Pretty TGirls Magazine is a production of the Pretty TGirls Group and is intended as a free resource for the Transgendered community. Articles and advertisements may be submitted for consideration to the editor, Rachel Williston, at [email protected] . It is our hope that our magazine will increase the understanding of the TG world and better acceptance of TGirls in our society. To that end, any articles are appreciated and welcomed for review !

Pretty TGirls Magazine – July 2008 page 1 PrettyPretty TGirlsTGirls MagazineMagazine July 2008 Welcome to the July 2008 issue … Take pride and joy with being a TGirl ! Table of contents:

¾Our Miss 2008 Cover ! ¾Our Miss May 2008 Cover Girls ¾Cover Feature – Tiffany Amber Rhoads ¾Editor’s Corner – Rachel Williston ¾Ask Sarah – Sarah ¾Cocktails With Nicole – Nicole Morgin ¾Dear Abby L – Abby Lauren ¾TG Crossword – Jamie Dailey ¾Recipes by Mary – Mary Bell ¾Recipes by Nicki – Nicki DeCosta ¾Recipes By Freddie – Freddie Jones ¾Recipes by JJ – Jayne Jolene Schmidt ¾TGirl Tips – Melissa Lynn ¾When My TGirl Husband Dresses – Fredericka Jones ¾Then and Now Photo’s ¾TG-Friendly Places To Go ¾TG Conferences and Getaways ¾Advertisements and newsy items ¾Our 2008 Calendar!

Magazine courtesy of the Pretty TGirls Group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/prettytgirls

Pretty TGirls Magazine – July 2008 page 2 Our Miss 2008 Cover Girls !

Pretty TGirls Magazine – July 2008 page 3 Our Miss July 2008 Cover Girls !

How about joining us? We’re a tasteful, fun group of girls and we love new friends!

Just go to … http://groups.yahoo.com/group/prettytgirls

Pretty TGirls Magazine – July 2008 page 4 An Interview With Tiffany Amber Rhoads

Question: When did you first start crossdressing?

Answer: 8 or 9 Years old.

Question: Describe your early experiences dressing as a girl.

Answer: Mom's stuff, My first outfit was mom's green bikini, After I got out of the bath tub, I just had to see myself in the mirror wearing it. From then on, I dressed up in mom's things as often as possible.

Question: At what age did you start using make-up and wearing wigs? How did you learn how to apply make up? Any tips for other TGirls? Brand of make up you use?

Answer: I was in a rock band, So my hair was down to the middle of my back, No wig needed. As far as make up went, 18-24 wear experimental make up years. Know I am lucky enough to have a professional make up artist as a best friend. I have learned a lot, But I have a lot more practice ahead of me.

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Question: If you had your choice, what do like wearing the most when being a girl?

Answer: 2 answers, When at home I tend to dress in fantasy clothing. Little girl pageant dresses, Bridal gowns, stuff!!! LOL! When I go out (very often) I tend to wear tight mini dresses, Killer heels or boots.

Question: Now a bit of personal information ... What is your marital status? A sensitive area for some girls, but ... how old are you now? Does anyone know you are a TGirl? What country do you live in?

Answer: I am single. I just turned 40 years old (feel like 25). A few members of my family know about my crossdressing. Most importantly MOM!! And of course a lot of friends that I go out with. I live in Southern California, USA.

Question: Do you have a website and/or email you’d like to share with us?

Answer: My website is under construction Tiffanytime.net Myspace.com/cdtiffany9 email [email protected]

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Question: Have you ever gone out as a girl? If so, tell us what the first time is like and how you feel being out in the world as a girl.

Answer: My first time was totally awesome. I was more excited than nervous. 39 years of wanting to be a club girl, I was so excited, in ecstasy, I cant describe it. But that night I will never forget. I went to a T-Girl club in West Hollywood call Tempest, (club Syren). Everyone went out of their way to welcome me, very cool! I am basically a club person, but that night I did not drink a drop, I wanted to feel the whole nine yards. Too much fun. Now a year later, Several clubs later, Gone about 30 times. It is just precious, Special, And I never take it for granted. Me and my friends just tear up Los Angles almost every Saturday night. Too much fun. The Kodak Theatre was my bravest adventure, And everyone loved us. There was no laughing. Just "Can I get my picture taken with you" Going out is heaven for me!

Question: Have you ever gone through a purge of your clothing? If so, can you tell us why? How did it make you feel? How long before you went back to being a girl?

Answer: I lived the rock n roll life style for 15 years, So moving was conman practise. I never binged, But I have gone through way too many wardrobe changes. God, If if still had everything I ever owned, WOW!!!! A bigger closet than Cher! LOL!

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Question: What percentage of time do you spend as a girl?

Answer: I spend Monday thru Thursday being a normal guy, Work, Gym, Run Errands. Normal stuff. But Friday night when I get off work. TIFFANT TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I spend almost every weekend from Friday night till Sunday as Tiffany.

Question: Have you ever considered moving towards becoming more of a girl physically with options like hormones, feminisation surgery, breast enhancements, or SRS?

Answer: NO

Question: Do you feel more like a boy or a girl now and why?

Answer: Both. I have always felt like both a girl/boy. I embrace it, except it, And have learned to feel pretty cool about it. Lucky me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Question: Have you ever dated or wanted to date another TGirl or a man?

Answer: I have had a few experiences over the years. Just like everyone else. Currently, I wish for a very cool GG Girl!

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Question: Do you have any advice for other TGirls, especially ones that have yet to venture out as a girl?

Answer: Go for it girls!!!!!!!!!!!

Question: How is your life now as a TGirl? What's gone well and not so well?

Answer:It is all too good. I am very lucky, Very Very lucky!

Question: Anything else you'd like to say?

Answer: Have fun, No Drama, Be smart & Rock N Roll as often as you can. Try to meet people, (not just email friends) The internet connects the world and anybody who want to meet. Take advantage of it. But Be cool. LIKE FONZY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL!!!!!!!!! p.s. … my MySpace address is: http://myspace.com/cdtiffany9

Have FUN!!!! XOXO Tiffany Rhoads

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Pretty TGirls Magazine – July 2008 page 15 EditorEditor’’ss CornerCorner RachelRachel WillistonWilliston Personal Website: http://rachelwilliston.com

Hi Everyone!

If you have any articles for me to put into the next issue, please send them to [email protected]

We are now officially in Summer . Many of us girls take the Summer months off but don’t forget there are terrific ways to be a girl in the hot months! If you have never gone out as a girl, you really should and Summer is a great time to take a drive or a walk and be the girl you know you are! We have some exciting new additions to the magazine. We now have 3 advice columnists including a genetic girl. For our members, please take advantage of these girls volunteering and email them your questions.

I LOVE having new girls contribute to our magazine. It’s a great way to help our TG Community ! Articles, real-life stories, features about TG events happening where you live, your story about being a TGirl, etc are all welcome. GG’s and male admirers are very welcome to submit material too. So, if you have ever thought about getting involved, now’s a great time!!! I definitely need a monthly “reporter” to keep us in tune with TG events, TG-friendly places to go and such.

Pretty TGirls Magazine – July 2008 page 16 AskAsk SarahSarah You got questions … and Sarah’s got answers! Advice from a genetic girl’s perspective (email me at [email protected])

I have been married for about ten years and haven't told my wife about my crossdressing. When we first got married, I purged and thought that I could put it all behind me, but I couldn't. As the years went by, I found the dressing slowly creeping its way back into my life. I have been sneaking out every month or so and I feel awful about lying to her. I'd like to tell her, but I am afraid that if I did, it would wreck the marriage... Do you have any advice on how to let my wife know about my dressing?

Anonymous This is a very important question. I am not sure if I have all the answers. The best person to ask would be fellow TG women that have gone through this situation, though I will give my perspective. First of all, the last thing to do is equate your desire to dress feminine and the desire to sneak out and meet other women while you are dressed. I am not saying that is what your situation is, but it happens many times. I personally feel that a man or TG woman who meets women or men (or anyone else but their partner) behind their partner's back is a bad representation of the TG community. Cheating and crossdressing are two different things and if you are combining them then you need to explore why you feel the urge to meet other people and not just dress. With that out of the way, I know that is not every situation. Telling a spouse can be hard especially if there are kids. This is why it is so important to let someone know this side of you before you have kids or get married. Not only to have a stable relationship, but also for you to free to be yourself. Not everyone has the courage to speak about their crossdressing and it is very understandable. The first thing I would say is test the waters a bit without them even knowing. For instance, if a CD or TS is on the television make a small comment and see what they say. Nothing too obvious maybe something like "what do you think of the dress he is wearing? Would you wear it?" If you hear a story in the media see how they respond. If you are feeling really brave go shopping with them one day and joke around and say something like "Oh how do you think I'd look in this?" That may give you a better idea of what you are up against. Pretty TGirls Magazine – July 2008 page 17 AskAsk SarahSarah You got questions … and Sarah’s got answers! Advice from a genetic girl’s perspective (email me at [email protected]) (continued)

When it's time to address the subject like I said you may want to ask fellow TG friend's how they did so you could get different ideas. If you don't have any then try to find a group in your area so you can meet TG women there. If you have kids I think it maybe best if you told your partner when they were not home. You also must fully asses why you dress: is it solely for sexual gratification? Do you want to transition to a physical woman? Is it because you feel bi gendered and wish to express both your feminine and masculine sides to feel complete? These are the things you need to fully explain to your partner. Try to remember that this may be a little overwhelming for them and encourage their feedback. Try to understand their perspective whether or not it is negative or not. If you know what they are thinking such as: Are you cheating? Are you a different person? Are you ? then you will know what you need address in order to better comfort them. There is no magic way to do it and the first time may not be the last time you have to explain yourself, but always remember try to make it a two way conversation every time and not one way. It may be helpful to show them a picture after you tell them (a G rated one would be less overwhelming). If they start to soften up, but are still hesitant try to compromise after all that is what marriage is all about.

So those are my best ideas. I hope they are helpful.

Sarah

Pretty TGirls Magazine – July 2008 page 18 CocktailsCocktails withwith NicoleNicole Perspectives and advice from a TGirl (email me at [email protected])

Please feel free to email Nicole with your questions!

“Love Yourself First-Them Last” “TGirls & Dating”

If there is one thing we have quite a bit of guidance on, it is the abundance of advice on how to date a TGirl, and the world series of issues that go along with it. There ironically is a limited amount of supplied writing as to how to date FROM a tgirl’s perspective. I am often asked about dating, requested to go on dates, and how I date. Without becoming overly personal, I will give some worthy advice on how I’ve approached the topic and how best to deal with the range of emotions that follow.

Before entering into all of the how-to’s, the emotions, the attire, and the panic; let me start by giving the one piece of advice that you need-should you decide to read no further. Love yourself first, them last”! At first glance you are probably wondering what that remotely has to do with dating or for that matter interacting in a social setting. Well, let me offer a digression and some quick explanation by way of question and answer.

Pretty TGirls Magazine – July 2008 page 19 CocktailsCocktails withwith NicoleNicole Perspectives and advice from a TGirl … continued (email me at [email protected])

• Have you ever thought of how you would look in the passenger seat? We have, we do, and we are envious of the time when we can! There is an inherent desire inside each one of us that seeks all things feminine. As we were raised, as we lived we can think back to those specific times, whether by youth, confusion or desire we have found ourselves looking over at a genetic female in the passenger seat on that date. It is completely and totally within our female spectrum to think of that moment when “enfemme” and how we then appear to our date. We visualize and we all remember. It is a time when we can experience that moment that we don’t have to have the upper hand, the dominance, or the that was genetically somewhere buried within us. To be sure, we will place such limited emphasis on how he looks in that moment, as to how we do. What we are wearing, how our hair looks, how we smell, how our nails look. If you have thought about this or for those of us that have experienced it, the answer is clear: We are truly loving ourselves and that moment in that passenger seat before anything else.

2. Have you ever backed out right before the date? Now, you know that you have, because we all have. Whatever the multitude of reasons, really the main one that comes to mind for me was nothing other than panic! So here’s to the emotion that has provided others with countless excuses as to why we weren’t there or decided not to go. Don’t get me wrong, the internet communities are full of those that never ever intended to meet in the first place, they are not of whom I speak. I consider the crowd that is just like myself, those that really wanted to go were overwhelmed by the butterflies as the impending day approached. We are all similar and may have even gotten to the point of getting all ready for the date and really pulling a last second cancel. So why does this happen? For whatever reason that panic we achieve is really the emotion that keeps us safe. Do we know who we have chatted with? Do we trust them to actually find out where we live? Do we know that they won’t leave us in a bar, a restaurant, or hotel without a way home? We don’t, we can’t.. You may not be thinking of this as you prepare for that date—But your sense of panic is!! It’s buried there and waiting to see what you will decide. Going out with strangers is a risk. Most times it is an acceptable risk, and when you do finally get through the panic you may find yourself having a good time and looking at yourself in the passenger seat. The point here is DO NOT feel bad, guilty, or remorseful that you may have cancelled at that last moment those few times, you are truly loving yourself first when you do because you are protecting what is sacred to you. Pretty TGirls Magazine – July 2008 page 20 CocktailsCocktails withwith NicoleNicole Perspectives and advice from a TGirl … continued (email me at [email protected])

3. Will he try to sleep with me on the first date? Ok, we all have this thought—Yes, you do as well.. We have all run the scenario in our head, have planned out our response, have thought about each moment leading up to the time when you could be undressing together. You want to know what he’ll be thinking, you want to know how he’ll react, how you’ll react, or how far you will be willing to go. There can be no doubt that sometimes the thought of the end of the date will play throughout your head during the date. It’s the call you’ll make in the first minute in the passenger seat. You will already have formed your thought as to how this date ends for him and for you. It’s a personal call for me, it should be for you. We all discuss openly how we portray ourselves in our female role. This time there is a desire to become part of the culture that commands our femininity. Being intimate on a date is often viewed directly from the perspective of how feminine we have become…Intimacy is part of that process. Go with it!

4. Post date: Have you ever felt the shame or emotions of guilt? Strip down from the mode, pretend none of it happened, become emotional… These have happened to me and likely many of you. This is the struggle and probably the hardest part of the experience. Whether it be guilt, disappointment, or the beginnings of a purge (now that it’s out of your system), we have all had to deal with this one. Post date, you may be thinking a range of thoughts that lead from fear to outright disgust. The bottom line is to remember that the next hour, the next day, the next time in your web world, you may just remember that there was an element of excitement, adventure, and sexiness.. It all comes back, for some it may take longer to eliminate some guilt or just to clear you head but remember: He is likely feeling the same way, if not worse. You were in this together, you were just two people trying to have a bit of fun, for a bit of time. This is the time when you should be looking inward and understanding that this was your time, not anyone else’s around you. Know that you can feel comforted that you went out there and lived an experience that most never get the courage to do, or are still on the path behind you to building that courage. It took me 2 years to go on my first date after entering the TGirl world. I certainly had my times of post date guilt. Love yourself first so that you can enjoy that moment—just for you.

Pretty TGirls Magazine – July 2008 page 21 CocktailsCocktails withwith NicoleNicole Perspectives and advice from a TGirl … continued (email me at [email protected])

The inherent moral of this article is that no matter which part of that spectrum that you find yourself on, no matter how you think others may view you, or you view yourself, put yourself first above all else. None of the above have been experienced by our community alone. The traditional genetic have all have been in that similar place in the passenger seat. When you feel these issues begin to creep up—just remember that you are not alone, none of us are.

Pretty TGirls Magazine – July 2008 page 22 DearDear AbbyAbby LL Advice from a Tgirl’s perspective (email me at [email protected])

Abby will have her column in our August issue!

Pretty TGirls Magazine – July 2008 page 23 Jamie Dailey’s TG Crossword (answers at the end of this issue … don’t peek first!)

Pretty TGirls Magazine – July 2008 page 24 Recipes by Mary Bell

Pretty TGirls Magazine – July 2008 page 25 Recipes by Nicki DeCosta

Lemonade Pie

I know it is not good for me, but I love lemonade pie. It is very easy.

I use a large graham cracker crust. Take a 6 or 12oz can of frozen lemonade concentrate. The 12oz makes it much more tart which I like.

Pour it into a bowl and stir in one can of Eagle brand sweetened condensed milk and then fold in 8oz of Cool Whip topping.

Pour all this into the crust and place into freezer overnight.

The next day...Yummy

Pretty TGirls Magazine – July 2008 page 26 Recipes by Freddie Jones

Knerfly (not sure of the spelling)

Cook 1 pkg crinkle cut noodles Drain 1 can sauerkraut 2 pkgs shredded Swiss Cheese

Layer in a can pan, as you would lasagna – the last layer should be cheese.

Saute 1 chipped onion

Sprinkle onion on top of cheese add salt and pepper to taste

Bake in 350 degree oven for ½ hour – you can cover for first 20 mins and then uncover to get the cheese a little brown

Great as a side dish for pork, hamburgers and dogs and

Sauerkraut chicken and dressing submitted by Freddie Jones

4 boneless/skinless chicken breasts – cut into bite size pieces 1 can sauerkraut (do not drain) Swiss Cheese slices to cover Thousand Island Salad Dressing – the light works well

Put chicken in flat backing dish empty can of kraut over the chicken, spread it as evenly as possible place cheese side by side to cover everything in the pan edge to edge thousand island dressing over top of cheese cover and bake at 375 for about 1 hour, the longer it cooks the more moist the chicken will be

hint for potato and macaroni salads – if you have added everything to your salad and it is still a bit flat – add a little cider vinegar, keep stirring and tasting so that you don’t get it too sour

Pretty TGirls Magazine – July 2008 page 27 Recipes by Jayne Jolene Schmidt

“CHILI SO GOOD YOU DON’T HAVE TO HEAT TO EAT IT!!

Ingredients:

1 to 1 ½ Lb Sirloin steak 3 Cans Mexican Style – Stewed Tomatoes (these are easiest to work with) 1 pkg Mushrooms (w/stems) 1 Medium sized Green Bell Pepper, 1 Medium size Red Bell Pepper and 1 medium Yellow Bell Pepper 3 nice sized Jalapeño Peppers 3 Habanera Peppers 3 Serrano Peppers If you want beans in it, I recommend Brooks Chili Hot … quantity to your taste. 2 bunch Green Onions 1 Large Red Onion

Process:

Chunk or slice the butter into skillet Place sliced Mushrooms, ½ of each bell pepper (CHOPPED in ¼ to 3/8” chunks, ½ red onion, white portion of green onions sliced, and chopped Red Onion in to skillet and on low to med heat, cook, while stirring until onions start to caramelize, season with all seasonings to taste while Cooking. When done, pour all into the Pot.

Cut steak into strips about 1/4 ‘ thick, then cut strips into chunks about as big as you would in a fajita throw into skillet that vegetables were cooked in (Taking advantage of butter and remnants of seasonings) seasoning as to taste until tender and done. (Don’t overcook!)

Chili powder – your preference Seasoned salt Seasoned pepper Butter – no more than ½ stick

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5 -6 quart Pan, large skillet, blender. 5-6 quart pot can be replaced with slow-cooker if you desire.

Place what is left of bell peppers, 1 ½ cans Tomatoes, Jalapeño, Serrano and Habanera peppers (whole), mushroom stems, tops and root tip of green onions, rest of red onion, Seasoning to taste,( usually just Chili powder in this) and pour into Blender, blend until semi thick and reddish-brown color with green etc flecks. This is you base sauce. I never use Tomato Juice) Pour the sauce, your meat, into Pot and stir to blend and in with vegetables and Beans into pot and let simmer until it gets rich in aroma and taste.

Notes: This may not be to every ones liking and you should use spices and “HOT” peppers to liking of those who will eat it.

This is seasoned and made to my taste and intestinal fortitude. May Grandkids all love it, and at our monthly Potluck in CA when I was there was thoroughly enjoyed by all and the ladies in our area all asked for my recipe (Oh did I say that ¾ of our work force was either Mexican American or Legal Immigrants).

It is fun to serve with mild cheddar, shredded, and oyster crackers. I have also replaced the crackers with original Fritos.

Try and enjoy!

I won’t tell what my main ingredient is (when I can get it) except to individual e-mails.

JJ

Pretty TGirls Magazine – July 2008 page 29 TGirl Tips by Melissa Lynn

Hello, everyone, and happy 4th of July! I hope you all have a good holiday, and that you're getting time to be the beautiful feminine creations that you want to be. Here are some more tips that I hope will help you find the glorious girl inside!

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If you need to fix up your lipstick but can't find a mirror, try this: using one finger from your free hand as a guide, position the tip of your lipstick at the center of the "bow" of your mouth. Tracing the edge of your lips with that finger, draw a half-heart shape from the center to the edge of your mouth on both sides. Then, using that same finger, trace the outside of your lower lip while applying the lipstick from the center. Don't rub your lips together -- that will just smear those nice even lines!

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I found this one in an issue of Women's World. I've never tried it myself, so caveat emptor. If you want to dry your nails quickly, try this tip. Let your nails air-dry for a moment, then dip them in ice water for three minutes. The cold water will freeze-dry the polish.

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A quickie mascara note: if you're applying multiple coats, remember to do this quickly! If you give the first coat time to dry before applying the second, the second coat will clump up. SO not a good look...!

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This next tip applies to genetic girls, T-girls, and even to guys. Sunlight is not good for your skin! Please, please, PLEASE remember to wear some sunscreen whenever possible. Not only is it going to make your skin look and feel better, but it helps the overall health of your skin. To any of you who do a lot of summer driving, I'd really like to add that you need to remember your hands and forearms especially

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So you went to a support group meeting, or you're at home after a fun night out, and you realize that you're out of makeup remover? Well, here's a quickie idea: instead of cold cream or just soap and water, try a cotton pad or ball with baby oil. Swipe it across your face. It works just as well as a commercial make-up remover, and it's less expensive.

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I've always heard that the best place to test a foundation shade is on the wrist, but I picked this tip up from a girl at the MAC counter recently. She says the best place to check is just under the jaw line; it's right if it's a bit lighter than your skin tone. I tried this and darned if she wasn't right.

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Here is a little advice on using an eyelash curler. To begin with, never curl your eyelashes while wearing mascara! This can gunk up your curler and isn't a good idea health-wise, as the mascara can cause bacteria to build up on your curler. So, make sure your lashes are clean before you start. OK? Good! Now, heat the curler with a blow dryer for a few seconds, but don't let it get too hot! Clamp it at the very base of the roots and hold for 10-30 seconds. Repeat this action on the other eye. Note: it's not necessary to curl your bottom lashes.

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Another health tip for your eyes, girls! Dirty makeup brushes can build up with oil and bacteria with repeated use. If you're prone to acne, this can be especially disastrous! Clean your brushes and applicators at least once every two weeks.

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Last month, I talked a bit about the value of exfoliating before shaving your legs. Well, the same holds true for shaving your face, and also for applying makeup. Use a gentle exfoliant (there are many made just for the face) beforehand, and you'll find that makeup, moisturizer, and concealer go on more easily ... and look better, too!

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I'd like to make a comment on a comment a GG said to me lately. She told me that my hands were very nice looking, which made me feel really good, but then she added that she wished more men who were dressing as women took good care of their nails. She said that it was one of the surest ways to spot a man dressed as a woman. I thought about this a moment, and had to agree. It takes some courage to go into the salon and get your nails done, and a lot of us just aren't up to that challenge yet.

So! Here's a few quick tips on keeping your nails looking nice. First of all, always try to keep them clean! Most women would be mortified to go around with dirt and gunk under their nails. If possible, try to keep your nails trimmed and neat-looking as well. I keep a set of nail clippers on my key chain whether I'm or . Whatever you do, DON'T BITE YOUR NAILS! Eww! And wherever possible, don't use you nails as prying tools.

For the record: there are plenty of men who get their nails manicured as well. Something I've done more than once is go into a nail salon the day before I had a big event coming up and getting them manicured and buffed, often with a clear polish as well. Not too long ago, I went to do this and found the salon I went to had no women getting nails done..but there were three men in business suits being worked on. If you do this, then the next day, you can either go with nice-looking clear nails, or you can add color for yourself.

Pretty TGirls Magazine – July 2008 page 32 TGirl Tips by Melissa Lynn (continued)

I received a question in e-mail asking if it was bad to wear mascara every day, as the person had heard it would dry out her lashes. Well, the answer's no, it isn't. I wear it all the time. You do want to remove it every night before sleeping, though, that is what will dry the lashes out and have them falling off your face like autumn leaves.

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Here's a quick and inexpensive facial mask you can make at home. It's called the Banana Blast. Take one ripe banana and smash it up with a fork, or toss it into a mixer if you like. Apply the stuff to your clean face and let it set for ten minutes. Rinse your face with warm water and pat dry. This is a super mask for dry skin.

So you're in the shower, getting the pesky fur from your legs, or chest or wherever, and you nick yourself. What to do?

Cuts from shaving can bleed for about fifteen minutes. Some common methods used to stop the bleeding include putting alcohol on a cotton swab and pressing it onto the cut until the bleeding stops, as well as tearing off a small piece of toilet paper and placing it onto the cut. The latter method, however, can be undesirable for aesthetic reasons.

Products such as styptic pencils and styptic liquids can also be used to stop bleeding. Placing a small amount of petroleum jelly on a cut after most of the bleeding has ended can stop the bleeding without forming a scab. Shaving in a cold shower can help prevent bleeding as well, because blood flow to the skin is reduced in these conditions due to vasoconstriction caused by the cold water.

All right! Go out and be beautiful, girls, and I'll be back next month. As always, please feel free to share any ideas or suggestions you have. My e-mail is [email protected]. Byez!

Pretty TGirls Magazine – July 2008 page 33 When My TGirl Husband Dresses By Fredericka Jones

When my TGirl Husband dresses!

I have only been aware of Teri for 15 months. Terry doesn’t want anyone to know about Teri, and I found out by accident (walked in on her). So if I seem off kilter, and in my own little world, please have patience.

I often watch as Terry becomes Teri… it was one of the ways I made myself accept her rather than running to the hills screaming like a banshee. I will lie on the bed and just watch the transformation from male Terry to female Teri. It is rather interesting and quite a unique experience.

First “we” undress from “our” drab mode… completely naked we go in and do what nature wants us to do in the bathroom. This includes sitting there reading a magazine, typical guy mode, LOL.

After washing up – we go back in the bedroom and try to figure out what we want to wear. (Damn, I grab whatever is in my hand and go from there). We check out our tops and skirts, our tops and jeans, our dresses, what shoes we might want to wear, what colors we might want to wear or mix and match, what jewelry we might or might not want to wear, what bra for whatever look we want, what panties to either match the bra or at least coordinate with the bra, which gaff (the one that is a little looser or the one that really hold the boys out of the way), what size nipple to have on my prosthetic breasts. This is quite often a drawn out process, and to watch the wheels turning in his/her head is sometimes funny, most often just cute.

OK, we have our outfit ready and laid on the bed. We take our gaff, lie on the bed with our feet in the air, slip it on and tuck the boys out of the way (both inside and pulled back). This is probably the saddest part for me – I love my boys!! Feet still in the air we put on our panties. Next comes the tights, struggle struggle struggle, make sure they are straight (nothing like crooked tights to cause a real pain in the butt). Now that we have our gaff, panties and tights on, make sure there is no tell-tale “bulge” and that when our legs are closed the boys are not being pinched. If they are, adjust adjust adjust. Check again, close the legs, bend the knees, cross the legs. Nope, no pinch.

Next comes the shoes, why the shoes next? Not sure I know, but at 6’4”, the 4” heels make my neck hurt when I go to kiss him/her (I am 5’2”). Her most often worn pair are black, open toe, spikes with metal heels. She wears a size 14 in open toe, we haven’t tried a closed toe yet as it would probably be a 15 or larger. And money doesn’t grow on trees. So, recap – we have gaff, panties, tights and heels on.

Pretty TGirls Magazine – July 2008 page 34 When My TGirl Husband Dresses By Fredericka Jones … continued

Now comes the cleaning of the breasts, both in the boxes and on the body. Alcohol wiped over all surfaces that touch and then the tack clothe to help keep the breast forms in place. As the surfaces are drying and becoming tacky we put our bra on. Over the arms, match the hooks and eyes in front, pull around back and swear like a sailor because we lose grip on one or the other sides and have to do it again. Finally we have our bra in place, check the mirror to be sure the colors look OK together, if not change the bra to a different one. Keep checking until we are completely satisfied with the results. Take a breast form in hand and adjust it on our chest, making sure the nipple is over where our real nipple is. Again, adjust until it just right. Repeat on other side. Keep watching the mirror to make sure nothing shifts or suddenly looks like the colors don’t go together. Turn sideways, turn back face on, turn sideways the other way. Do this about 6 times just to be sure.

We are now ready for our outerwear. But wait, let’s check the mirror one more time to be sure we are still in synch. Take our cami or tank top that covers and helps hold the breasts in place. The tighter the better. Check the mirror yet again to make sure nothing has shifted or that our nipples are pronounce enough. If not, pull top up and change nipples – easier said than done with you have a tight top on and a bra. But we manage! Get whatever top that goes over the “under top” and put that on. Again, the tighter the better. Almost like the Big Bad Wolf in Little Red Ridinghood –“all the better to see your nipples with my Dear”. Check mirror again. Change as needed. Always checking the mirror.

Now for the bottom – hmmmmm, skirt – if so, long or short or VERY short? Jeans, that our wonderful wife bought us (you try finding woman’s size 16 jeans with a 39” inseam). Let’s go with a skirt today. Put it on. Check mirror. Again, change as needed or leave alone.

Let’s go out to the hallway and check out the full length mirror – just to be sure we look our best. Oh damn, forgot my necklace and earrings. Back to the bedroom, rummage through the jewelry to find just the right combination. Check out the mirror again and then go check out the full length mirror.

Completely ignore the balding head, and the full facial hair. Damn we look good today. Better than yesterday, or whenever the last time was we dressed. Turn this way in the mirror, turn that way, turn around so I can see us walking way. Fold our hands in front of us like a little school girl, put our hands behind our back to push out our breasts. We really do look good today!

Now that we are dressed – start getting domesticated. Grab some laundry, check out the mirror as we walk by, going into the bedroom and going out.

I (the wife) find that my husband/girlfriend looks in the full length mirror as s/he walks up the hall, almost every time. Nothing ever shifts… but we have to look to make sure.

Pretty TGirls Magazine – July 2008 page 35 When My TGirl Husband Dresses By Fredericka Jones … continued

One of my favorite pleasures is when s/he is dressed to go over and straddle them and play kissy-face. What a thrill!!!

When it is time for bed, everything except the gaff and panties comes off. We grab another bra, like a sports bra, get our foam breasts out and put on either a sleeping cami or a nighty. Crawl into bed, adjusting all the way… because the boys sometimes want to come out and they are currently not welcome.

Finally the light goes off, and we fall asleep with my wife (me) cuddled up against our back with her arm draped over us.

This is MY insight into my husband/girlfriends dressing – and the more it is done, the more I like it! It’s just part of who s/he is and who we are as a couple.

Life is grand!!

Hugs,

Frederica Jones aka Freddie married 11/1983 discovered 3/2007

Pretty TGirls Magazine – July 2008 page 36 Pretty TGirl Members Then and Now (Photos of how we looked when first dressing as a girl and how we look today) This could be you! Then Today

We are always looking for photo’s of our members from when they first started dressing and now. Please post them in the group. We would love to put them in our magazine.

This could be you! This could be you! Then Today Then Today

Pretty TGirls Magazine – July 2008 page 37 The following is a publication found on Gender Evolve. My thanks to Michele Angelique for her permission to use valuable TG information found on Gender Evolve. Please check Gender Evolve out at www.genderevolve.com

To follow in future issues (by TBD) ~~~~~~ To follow in later issues …

Pretty TGirls Magazine – July 2008 page 38 Pretty TGirls Magazine – July 2008 page 39 OAC Float In The Chicago Pride Parade By Susan Anderson

If you are not aware, the Blossom parade is the festival in Southwest Michigan that blesses the blossoms for a bountiful harvest. Each community has contests (lots of pretty girls in beautiful gowns) with the ultimate goal of being crowned Miss Blossomtime.

Last year the OAC (Out and Affirmation Center) entered its first ever float in the parade. There was much controversy about having a float that represented gay, , etc people. (This area is quite conservative and "things like that" don't happen here) Oh how it was going to corrupt the children watching. How are the parents going to explain it to them? Plus a lot more. In the end the float was nicely done, there was nothing "obscene" about it and the crowd actually cheered as it went by!

This years float won top honors!

It is going to be in the Chicago Pride parade this weekend. What an honor.

Pretty TGirls Magazine – July 2008 page 40 OAC Float In The Chicago Pride Parade (continued) By Susan Anderson

The YWCA OAC Big Gay Float Goes to Chicago

The YWCA Out and Affirmation Center's Hawaiian-themed float that took highest honors in the 2008 Blossomtime Grand Floral Parade will be in Chicago on Sunday, June 29, for the 2008 Chicago Gay Pride Parade. The float features a 14-foot smoking volcano, a 12-foot wave, wooden tiki gods, real palm trees, indigenous Hawaiian flowers, and sand used directly from Silver Beach in Saint Joseph. If you are going to Chicago for the parade, stop by before the parade and say "aloha." The float will be unit #207 and will line up at 2450 North Halstead (between Rightwood and Fullerton by Chorus Bank).

Two more people are needed to walk with the float. If you are interested, call Brad at 213.675.9428.

Pretty TGirls Magazine – July 2008 page 41 OAC Float In The Chicago Pride Parade (continued) By Susan Anderson

Recognition of 2008 Grand Floral Parade Float Winners

If you are not going to Chicago, you can still be present when the 2008 Grand Floral Parade awards are made and the theme for 2009 Grand Floral Parade is announced on Monday, July 21, 2008. Waterfront Restaurant 5713 Beech Avenue Coloma, Michigan Cash Bar: 6:00 p.m. Dinner: 6:30 p.m. (pasta bar, salad, roll, and soft drinks) The cost of the dinner is $15.00 and reservations can be made by calling 269.926.7397. Reservations must be paid to the Blossomtime Festival Office at 151 East Napier, Benton Harbor, Michigan, by Monday, July 14.

Pretty TGirls Magazine – July 2008 page 42 Transgendered Conferences and Getaways Ok, you’re a TGirl and you want to go out as a girl and be part of the community. Here is a listing of some of the conferences and getaways available that are designed for TGirls! We take no responsibility regarding the places listed, but they are or have been known to be designed for and accepting of TGirls.

This is in process with more conferences to be listed in future editions. If you know of conferences/getaways that are TG-friendly, please let me know at [email protected] Thanks!

Date Name Location Website 1/16/08 First Event Burlington, MA http://www.tcne.org/FE2007.html

January 12, TGSF Cotillion/Annual San Francisco, http://www.tgsf.org/events/cotillio 2008 Debutante Ball CA n.html

2/21-24/08 Colorado Gold Rush Denver, CO http://www.gicofcolo.org/cgr/

4/11/07 2007 Philadelphia, PA http:://www.transeventsusa.org/ifg e/index.shtml

April 17–20, California Dreamin San Jose, CA http://www.california-dreamin.org/ 2008

April 21- Diva Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV http://www.geekbabe.com/dlv/ Saturday, April 26/08 4/25/07 Eureka En-Femme Eureka Springs, http://www.femmegetaway.com/in Getaway AK dex.html

May 11-18 Esprit Port Angeles, http://www.espritconf.com/index.p 2008 WA hp

5/27/08 Be-All Chicago, IL http://www.be-all.org/

Pretty TGirls Magazine – July 2008 page 43 Transgendered Conferences and Getaways … continued Ok, you’re a TGirl and you want to go out as a girl and be part of the community. Here is a listing of some of the conferences and getaways available that are designed for TGirls! We take no responsibility regarding the places listed, but they are or have been known to be designed for and accepting of TGirls.

This is in process with more conferences to be listed in future editions. If you know of conferences/getaways that are TG-friendly, please let me know at [email protected] Thanks!

Date Name Location Website 6/22/07 Sparkle Manchester, UK http://www.sparkle.org.uk/sparkle_ 2007.htm

9/11/07 Southern Comfort Atlanta. GA http://www.sccatl.org/ Conference

October Defying Gravity Louisville, KY http://www.transfamilydefyinggrav Conference ity.net/programming.htm

October 19 Provincetown, http://www.fantasiafair.org through MA October 26, 2008 October GLBTIQ Conference Worcester, MA http://www.transcendingboundarie s.org/

November Tri Ess Holiday En- Varies http://www.geocities.com/tri_ess_n Femme e/

November Lake Erie Gala Erie, PA http://www.eriesisters.org/

November Fall Harvest Omaha, NE http://www.fallharvest.net/

Pretty TGirls Magazine – July 2008 page 44 Advertisements and Opportunities Want to advertise your TG-friendly store, service, club, group, or your own personal items here? There is NO charge for this … just email the editor [email protected]@yahoo.com .

EnFemme Boutique is a VERY CD and GLBT friendly Ebay store. Nan is the wife of a Transgendered person, and understands how difficult it can be for some to purchase items. She started this store for CD, TV, TS and TG’s that do not go shopping in public, need help with sizing, or finding certain items. It is a place where you can find items at reasonable prices and ask questions without worry. All listing are PRIVATE listings, so no one will see what you have purchased. Most are NEW With Tags and are 70 –90% OFF Retail Prices. This is Nan’s way of supporting her spouse Amy and the T-Community.

http://stores.ebay.com/enfemme-boutique?refid=store

Pretty TGirls Magazine – July 2008 page 45 Advertisements and Opportunities Want to advertise your TG-friendly store, service, club, group, or your own personal items here? There is NO charge for this … just email the editor [email protected]@yahoo.com .

We're a transgender (GLBT, TG) friendly boutique. Our store is located in Las Vegas, NV, USA, where Amy and her staff provide products and personalized services to help you become "The Person You Always Wanted To Be". The Just You Family have years of experience transforming men into beautiful women.

Amy: Amy was the manager of GB2 and is now the owner. She is a GG and a wonderful supporter of TG girls of all varieties. She has a wealth of experience with amateurs and professionals and is a tremendous talent with makeup. She is one those special angels sent to help us. I will ask her if she would like to write an article for a future magazine.

Sheila: For my part I simply look after her website as the webmistress. Perhaps at some time I could also write an article (something I have done from time to time). I do want to say that you have done a wonderful job with the magazine and I look forward to reading the July issue.

Pretty TGirls Magazine – July 2008 page 46 Advertisements and Opportunities Want to advertise your TG-friendly store, service, club, group, or your own personal items here? There is NO charge for this … just email the editor [email protected] .

Welcome to crazydaizys I carry a large selection of Sexy Shoes & Boots, Costume Footwear, Lingerie, Hosiery, Leather for Men & Women, & more! Your 1 stop shop for all your Favorite things!! I have Storewide FREE! combined Shipping! Save @ Crazy Daizys! Dont see what you are looking for? Contact me! I am still in the process of stocking my store. Thank you for your patience!

http://www.crazydaizys.com/servlet/StoreFront

http://dspace.dial.pipex.com/hide.sleek/hs_menu.htm

Hide and Sleek is a wonderful online shop with 2 physical store locations in Scotland as well. Owned and run by Loraine (a gg) and also sponsors the Miss TV Scotland pageant every year.

Pretty TGirls Magazine – July 2008 page 47 Advertisements and Opportunities Want to advertise your TG-friendly store, service, club, group, or your own personal items here? There is NO charge for this … just email the editor [email protected] .

http://Glamourboutique.com

The Glamour Boutique is a terrific TG store. The original retail location is in Auburn, MA and now has a Las Vegas retail locations! You can also order online. Can’t say enough about this lovely store! A discount is available to Pretty TGirls members and to visitors of my personal website!

http://Crazy4clipons.com

Crazy 4 Clipons is a terrific online place to discreetly buy clip on earrings at a very reasonable price. They have a large variety to choose from and love to have TG customers! A discount is available to Pretty TGirls members and to visitors of my personal website!

http://www.FemmeFever.com

FemmeFever : Karen has developed a wonderful site and TG resource! Along with coordinating many TG events in the lower NY area, she has a store full of shopping opportunities online.

Pretty TGirls Magazine – July 2008 page 48 Advertisements and Opportunities Want to advertise your TG-friendly store, service, club, group, or your own personal items here? There is NO charge for this … just email the editor [email protected] .

Austin’s Angels … by Jamie Austin

I can’t say enough really terrific things about Jamie. Simply put, he works wonders. Careful though, he has done such a wonderful job that several girls have seen how wonderfully beautiful they can be that they have become full time girls! Jamie offers several different makeover packages … well worth every penny girls ! http://www.austinsangels.com

http://www. countessascloset.com

This is a fabulous place for GG’s and TGirls alike. Countessa is a GG, former model, and a terrific supporter of the Transgendered Community ! There is an online store and a physical location in Studio City, California. More to follow about this great Lady and her offerings.

Pretty TGirls Magazine – July 2008 page 49 Advertisements and Opportunities Want to advertise your TG-friendly store, service, club, group, or your own personal items here? There is NO charge for this … just email the editor [email protected] .

http://www.weaveofdreams.com Weave of Dreams is a terrific is a very new online TG store carrying many items for us TGirls.It is run by Carol Deanna. It is worth the visit !

AngelWings Designs by Mary Beth You really should checkout Mary Beth’s products. She hand sews everything and has lovely lingerie items and dresses, plus she is a doll and very supportive of us TGirls !

http://www.angelwingsdesigns.com

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