PrettyPretty TGirlsTGirls MagazineMagazine April 2007 AnAn interviewinterview withwith …… ChristinaChristina MarieMarie 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 Pastel, at [email protected] . It is ourPretty hope that TGirls our magazine Magazinewill increase - April the 2007 understanding of the TGpage world and1 better acceptance of TGirls in our society. To that end, any articles and notices are appreciated and welcomed for review ! PrettyPretty TGirlsTGirls MagazineMagazine April 2007 Edition Welcome to the April edition … Take pride and joy with being a TGirl ! Table of contents: Our Miss 2007 Cover Girls ! Our Miss April 2007 Cover Girls Cover Girl Christina Marie Members’ Then and Now Pics Editor’s Corner - Rachel Pastel Patty’s Powder Room - Patty Cakes Understanding The Acceptance Pendulum - Marla Morley My First Time Out - Tonya Smith Coming Out To My Sister - Abby Pink Essence - Leigh Smythe Unforgettable Faces (Contouring and Blush) - Carol Deanna Signs - Brianna Austin TG-Friendly Places To Go TG Conferences and Getaways Advertisements and newsy items Our April and May 2007 Calendar Pages Magazine courtesy of the Pretty TGirls Group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/prettytgirls Pretty TGirls Magazine - April 2007 page 2 Our Miss 2007 Cover Girls ! Pretty TGirls Magazine - April 2007 page 3 Our Miss April 2007 Cover Girls ! How about joining us? Just go to … We’re a tasteful, fun http://groups.yahoo.co group of girls and we m/group/prettytgirls love new friends! Pretty TGirls Magazine - April 2007 page 4 An Interview With Christina Marie Question: When did you first start crossdressing? Christina: I was about 15 or 16 at the time when I first started to crossdress. Question: Describe your early experiences dressing as a girl. Christina: My sister was getting married and one of her bride’s maids gown was in my room, along with the heels. I was curious about it and decided to try on the shoes. The shoes fit perfectly and it didn’t take me long to figure out how to walk in them. Then I just wanted to try on the gown. I stripped and then slipped it on. It was such a rush. It didn’t feel wrong when I did it. I felt complete as though I was meant to be like that. After that, I just wanted to try on other things. That took time though. 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? Christina: I started using makeup and a wig when I was about 21. I always had an idea of what I like in a woman and I used that to create Christy. Long hair was a must. As for the makeup, I had to learn all on my own. My wife didn’t want any part in it really. I have always used Cover Girl, but have been dabbling in a little bit of everything now. As time passed I got a little better at makeup, but when I was 34 I met my friend Brenda though Tau Upsilon and she showed me what I could look like in short hair. I didn’t think I would look good. I was so wrong, and then I changed my name to Christina Marie, to go with the new look. As for Christina’s tips, the best way to find a wig is go there dressed with makeup on. It makes finding the right wig easer. Not to mention it is a lot of fun. The best way to find the right makeup is go to a MAC counter and get a make-over. If not, get a book on makeup like “Making Faces,” and practice, practice, practice. Pretty TGirls Magazine - April 2007 page 5 An Interview With Christina Marie … continued Question: If you had your choice, what do like wearing the most when being a girl? Christina: I like wearing everything, from the panties and bra to the dress. If I had to pick one, it would be a dress because that is what completes the look. 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? Christina: I am a married T-Girl for over 17 years. I just turned 37 this month. As for who knows that I dress, everyone on my side of the family does, but my wife keeps it from hers. My family found out during a time when we were having marital problems. I didn’t want her telling my family before I did. It worked out great because they were all very accepting. And yes they did ask if I was gay right off. I told them I was when I am dressed as a woman. A complete lesbian! Even all my nieces and nephews know I dress. I live in Tucson, AZ. Lots and lots of fun in the sun! Pretty TGirls Magazine - April 2007 page 6 An Interview With Christina Marie … continued 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. Christina: I make it out at least twice a month if not more. I belong to a Tri-Ess organization called Tau Upsilon. A bunch of T-Girls get together to chat. The first time I went out of the house was about a week before Halloween years ago. The wife and I went as the opposite sex. I wanted to try a test first. So we dress up and visited the neighbours and see if they could help perfect it a little better. They did, and it was so fun. I remember being so nervous and just shaking in those 4 inch heels! I did like being the centre of attention for once. ☺ One guy actually thought my wife and I were lesbians. LOL It was such a fun Halloween!. Question: Have you ever gone through a purge of your female clothing? If so, can you tell us why? How did it make you feel? How long before you went back to being a girl? Christina: No, I never went though a purge. I heard TG’s do it all the time and that they end up starting all over again. I figured I would save money. If I ever have a problem, I just put everything up and then bring it back when I need it. It doesn’t take long though…I would be back dressing the next day. Question: What percentage of time do you spend as a girl? Christina: Once I dress and have makeup on I stay like that as long as possible, usually about 8-12 hours. Pretty TGirls Magazine - April 2007 page 7 An Interview With Christina Marie … continued Question: Have you ever considered moving towards becoming more of a girl physically with options like hormones, feminisation surgery, breast enhancements, or SRS? Christina: The older I get the more I want to be that girl I see in the mirror. Unfortunately family keeps me grounded. Being a parent takes a lot of time, and I can’t be selfish. I do what I can Question: Do you feel more like a boy or a girl now and why? Christina: I feel much more like a woman now. As the years passed, it went from a sexual thing to something that just felt and looked right in my mind. I spend a lot of time trying to perfect my image. Pretty TGirls Magazine - April 2007 page 8 An Interview With Christina Marie … continued Question: Have you ever dated or wanted to date another TGirl or a man? Christina: I have been out on a couple dates with men. It was so much fun to be treated like a lady. I wish I could do it more. ☺ Question: Do you have any advice for other TGirls, especially ones that have yet to venture out as a girl? Christina: The easiest way is to join an actual Tri-Ess group or some there group to make it easier to venture out. It just takes time to build confidence. Question: How is your life now as a TGirl? What's gone well and not so well? Christina: I am glad I have taken the time to actually express my femme side. If I didn’t, who know what might have been. I just wish my wife was more excepting and supportive, but I take what I can get. Pretty TGirls Magazine - April 2007 page 9 An Interview With Christina Marie … continued Question: Anything else you'd like to say? Christina: I just wanted to say thanks for taking the time to interview me and I hope readers enjoy reading about my life. Pretty TGirls Magazine - April 2007 page 10 An Interview With Christina Marie … continued Pretty TGirls Magazine - April 2007 page 11 An Interview With Christina Marie … continued Pretty TGirls Magazine - April 2007 page 12 Pretty TGirl Members Then and Now - (Photos of how we looked when first dressing as a girl and how we look today) Abby Jeanette Then Today Then Today ???? ???? Then Today Then Today Pretty TGirls Magazine - April 2007 page 13 Editor’s Corner – Rachel Pastel Personal Website: http://rachelpastel.com Welcome to our issue for April 2007! We still need magazine contributors.