What’s in a Name?
Pauline Estelle has done some research into the definition of words commonly used in the transgender community. She shares he results of her research, along with some of her opinions, in today’s post.
Author Archive: Pauline
I was born in England in 1935 and spent fourteen years in British Navy starting in 1951. I married in 1958 and stayed that way for 51 years. My wife gave me 3 sons all now in their fifties, only one knows of my little pecadilo. Four grand children all in or completed University. I emigrated to Canada in 1968. Worked for the oil, gas and power industries until I retired at 66. My first wife died of cancer in 2009. I was introduced to Gail by a mutual friend and we have been together six years and married for three. Gail was aware of my crossdressing before we married and supports it wholeheartedly with some rules. I have to be Paul some of the time, which is fair. I am a Libra and I own it.
Getting Old Isn’t Fun
Pauline Estelle ponders the many, many changes she has seen through the decades of her life. Of course there are personal changes related to aging but she also writes about the changes in the world, like the creation of computers, smartphones and the World Wide Web.
Venus and Online Shopping
Pauline Estelle revisits the online fashion resource Venus. Pauline enjoys shopping there due to the large variety of styles and the ready availability of sizes. Give her blog a read and see if she can entice you into trying the site.
A Short History of Lingerie
Pauline Estelle looks back on the history of undergarments. From no undies at all to almost too many options Pauline has the info on how our undergarments evolved over the centuries.
My Makeup Routine
Pauline Estelle blogs about her personal makeup regimen. If you’ve been wearing makeup to enhance your feminine look then you most likely have your way to appling paints and powder. Those just starting out may need some ideas about how to approach the makeup process. See if Pauline’s process helps you find your own.
Summer has Arrived
Pauline Estelle has been doing a series on spring fashions. While it’s still spring until the middle of June recent warm weather in her Canadian home has prompted Pauline to start writing about summer fashion choices. With the up and down nature of temperature in the northern hemisphere it’s a good bet that some days you’ll be in sandals and a cotton frock and within a day or two back into leggings and a sweater.
Spring is Finally Here: How is Your Wardrobe?
Spring is here, even though the temperature hasn’t settled down to warm yet. Pauline Estelle feels it’s the perfect time to work on your spring wardrobe. Her fashion series about preparing your wardrobe for spring continues. Dig into your closet and evaluate the need to keep old outfits. Do the clothes still fit? Are they flattering to your shape? And, what new items do you want to shop for? Let Pauline be your guide.
That Time of the Year Again: Spring Fashion
Today Pauline Estelle begins a fashion series with a blog post about preparing your wardrobe for spring. Dig into your closet and evaluate the need to keep old outfits. Do the clothes still fit? Are they flattering to your shape? And, what new items do you want to shop for? Let Pauline be your guide.
Border Crossing Dressed En Femme
Like many crossdressers for years the urge to dress and go out in public was there for Pauline. And like many she was too fearful of being recognized by friends or associates. That changed when she went to a crossdresser group meeting in her male aspect and met some other crossdressers. They encouraged her to go out with them for dinner. Next thing you know she’s going across the border to the USA.
The Lady in Red
With the pandemic lockdown stopping any social activity outside the house Pauline Estelle was feeling a bit down. But instead of moping around she did what any crossdresser might do; she took a look at what was in the closet. A red dress caught her eye and before you know it, she felt a lot better asa lady in red.
The Joy of Hosiery
Santa came down Pauline Estelle’s chimney and left her four pairs of new stockings. The hosiery inspired her to write about hose for TGF. She shares some tips on how to wear both the stay-up kind and the kind of hose that require garters. Read on for her take on the joy of hosiery!
The Corset
Pauline Estelle recently indulged in a new corset for more than just slimming her waist. She wanted one that could be a fashion statement. She shares the experience of shopping for it online and gives tips to those interested in getting into corseting fashion.
Never Again
Pauline and her wife decided to move to a smaller living space and spent July and August packing everything up. That included all of Pauline’s clothes, makeup, etc. The move happened on September 7 and while the physical transfer of their belongings went smoothly, it was then time to unpack. And after two months of hard labor packing things up Pauline definitely needed to relax in femme attire. If she could find it.
Break Down the Walls
Humans have a tendency to build walls. Not just the walls of the city that are meant to keep out the barbarians. We mean mental walls. Walls that cut us off from other people. Often self imposed because we don’t think others will approve of us if they know who we really are. Pauline Estelle writes about walls and has some ideas on how we could tear them down.
Old Gals Like to be Chic Too
Pauline Estelle has views about fashion and she shares them with you in this post which is aimed at the older woman who wants to deport herself as a chic, stylish lady. There are ways to do that without coming across as dressing too young for your age. Pauline starts from the bottom layer and goes from inner to outer wear with hints and tips on how to make certain styles work for you and not against you.
A Little Talk About Hosiery
Pauline Estelle takes a look at hosiery through the ages. From olden times when men wore leggings under their tunics to the shift is hose from men to women, the development of silk stockings, and on to rayon and nylon leg covering, Pauline covers our lower limbs throughly.
I Bought a Breastplate
Pauline Estelle reviews the breastplate she bought. No, she isn’t preparing for participation as a knight at a Renaissance Faire. She wanted to know how wearing a silicone or latex set of breast that could be exposed more to show cleavage, and a bit more, would feel. She found one online and here is her review.
Crossdressers Get Old as Well
Time marches on and the young crossdresser becomes a middle age crossdresser and then a senior crossdresser. With all the experience senior crossdressers have accumulated none of them want to just give up and stop dressing. Pauline Estelle declares you don’t have to. But it’s best to make some adjustments to your look. No one is fooled by mutton dressed up as lamb. Read on for Pauline’s suggestions.
What a Summer!
Our northern correspondent Pauline Estelle muses on the Covid crisis and how it has affected the great crossdresser pastime of perusing the racks in a brick and mortar store. Now she is recommending online shopping, a thing she poo pooed at one time but now might be a necessity for many crossdressers. See what else she’s been thinking about in today’s blog, What a Summer!
Crossdressing as an Art
As long as males have been attracted to dressing up in women’s clothing there have been people in the crossdressing community who have opinions on what crossdressers should be wearing. Some say we shouldn’t be overly sexy in our attire when we are out mingling with the straight world. Others say if that’s the case why bother to be subdued? Pauline Estelle has rules she lives by and today she shares them with you. See if your idea of what crossdressing is agrees with Pauline’s.
To Wig or Not to Wig, That is the Question
Today Pauline Estelle imparts her wig wisdom. She gives her take on whether synthetic or human hair is right for your look and your budget. What style is most flattering and and how do you take care of your new hair are among the questions she answers. For some, growing their own hair is an option, but if your own hair has left the building your best bet is a wig. Pauline shares her thoughts on the subject in To Wig or Not to Wig, That is the Question.
C’mon Girls Let’s Have Some Fun
Pauline Estelle recognizes that we are all going through some tough times. She has one suggestion for how to make things more bearable. She suggests that we all get dressed up! And she provides a blue print for just how to celebrate in a glamorous manner in the isolation of your home.
Dressing Up in Lock Down
With the pandemic disrupting our lives it’s hard to concentrate on what to wear while we isolate. Our correspondent from north of the border, Pauline Estelle, has some tips on how those of you who can indulge in femininity while in isolation can take advantage of the lack of interaction with your friends who may not know about your crossdressing to express yourself in the comfort of your home. And, she has hopes that some summer dressing will be able to happen and she has outfit recommendations for the warmer days ahead.
The Development of Lingerie
What crossdresser hasn’t at one time or another become fascinated by women’s undergarments? Either the look of a nipped in waist contained by a tight, unyielding corset or a black lacy bra with bikini panties and thigh high hose — or just a pretty, silky slip — undergarments can provide that sexy feeling crossdressers love. Today Pauline Estelle takes a look back at the history of lingerie.
A Week in What is Supposed to be Heaven
Pauline Estelle and her wife traveled to Mexico to vacation at a membership resort. Their vacation was all wonderful but it provided a respite from the weather in the Great White North. After sorting out room availability problems with management they were able to get in some time relaxing around the pool and other such vacation activities. Pauline brought along two femme outfits to be worn on evening for dinner and another evening for the floor show. Join Pauline and her wife now as she takes you south of the border to Mexico.
