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Author Archive: Tasi Zuriack

Tasi was a transgender, married, lifelong crossdresser. She passed away in late 2018. She’s the founder of the Ladies of the Blue Ridge transgender group in Roanoke VA, a prolific writer, commentator and blogger including fashion articles for Tri-Ess, TG Reporter, Repartee, and Pretty T-Girls magazine. Tasi currently resides in Merida, (Yucatan) Mexico. Her new website, Sister House and her blog, the Fashionable TG Woman are dedicated to fashion and style for the transgendered woman. Tasi’s book, "Top Ten Fashion Mistakes By Crossdressers and How To Fix Them" is available on Amazon or on her site free to subscribers.

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The Flirty and Sensual Lace Dress

| Mar 16, 2015 | Reply

Lace dress are not just for special occasions anymore. There are many ways to make a lace dress work for you in any occasion –from a formal ball to a day at the office. It’s all about the cut and style of the dress and how you accessorize to make the best impression. Of course you need a guide as you step into lace. Tasi Zuriack takes you on a journey through the wonders of sensual lace dresses in today’s post.

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Hip Pads… for that Classically Womanly Look

| Feb 16, 2015 | Reply

Hip pad. Do you need them to attain your perfect femme figure? Today Tasi Zurich explores hip enhancement, discussing styles that add hip width, and she looks into what’s available to create an alluring derrière commercially and home brew. If your femme curves are not up to par then Tasi’s blog on hip pads is a must read. She also includes some videos.

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Animal Prints — Love Them Or Not

| Jan 19, 2015 | Reply

For fierce fashion Tasi Zurich goes on safari and tracks down the many ways to use animal prints in your wardrobe. Whether you choose a leopard dress or a python pant suit Tasi gives you the insight into how to put it together so it works. When you wear a tiger top what shoes and bag will compliment the look? Are zebra print leggings ever going to work, or will passersby say OMG? Tasi tells you how to work with the animal prints to bring out the animal in you.

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Breaking the Rules

| Dec 22, 2014 | Reply

For those that read my columns, you’ll know that I advocate some rules and guidelines to help us look our best as we don’t go through the fashion experimentation stage that most young girls do. Many of us come to dressing late in life and our fashion sense is, well, lacking to be frank. I’ve […]

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Magic in Merida

| Dec 22, 2014 | Reply

How does a get away in a warm climate, a top notch hotel, a carnival and a hot nightclub with drag show sound? Plus the beach is nearby, you can wear your summertime finery and just enjoy being out and about in a town that’s accepting of the TG lifestyle. You can find it this February down Mexico way. That’s right there’s a TG get together happening this February on the Yucatán Peninsula. Read on and learn more.

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Where Have All The Slips Gone?

| Nov 24, 2014 | Reply

Today Tasi Zuriack explores the mystery of what ever happened to the women’s undergarment called the slip. Just a couple of decades ago slips were part of most women’s wardrobes. They had both practical and esthetic purposes and could be found in stores ranging from Kmart to high end boutiques. Now searching for a sexy slip can be a hard slog. Get some tips from Tasi.

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Fishnets, Naughty or Nice

| Oct 27, 2014 | Reply

They were only worn by can-can dancers in the 1800s but now fishnet hose can be worn for any occasion from a night of passionate romance to a day at the office. The sexy fishnet, whether gartered hose or tights, somehow makes the leg sexier while simultaneously exposing skin and covering it up. Tasi Zuriack explores fishnet hose, from where they’ve been to where they are today.

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The Duchess Speaks to Crossdressers

| Sep 29, 2014 | Reply

Crossdressers need role models, people they can look up to whose fashion sense can be trusted as a guide for how to look your best in femme attire. Some crossdressers choose young female pop stars as their role models. Others pick housewives from 1950s sitcoms as the style they want to emulate. Tasi suggests you follow the royal tastes of The Duchess of Cambridge. With Kate Middleton you can’t go wrong.

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Your Most Flattering Shoe Style

| Sep 1, 2014 | Reply

Today Tasi Zuriack is all about shoes! What woman doesn’t love a full wardrobe of fashion footwear? (Well there are some who prefer sneakers.) For those of us who love to sport a stylish, sexy heel Tasi has hints and tips on how to pick the right shoe for you. Turns out it’s all about your sinus tarsi. How scientific! Get the whole lowdown on shoes from Tasi today.

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The Sheath Dress: Timeless, Versatile, and Stylish

| Aug 4, 2014 | Reply

What do these fashion icons (Jackie Kennedy, Audrey Hepburn, Christina Hendricks, Kate Middleton), both current and ageless, have in common. They all know how to wear the sheath dress to express their personality. And why? Because the sheath dress is the perfect base for working a variety of different looks. Whether it’s for work or […]

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The Slit Skirt – Sexy and Sophisticated in All Lengths

| Jul 21, 2014 | Reply

Pet Townsend wrote a song in which he claimed his wife wouldn’t wear a slit skirt. Pity poor Pete because there’s nothing sexier than a skirt that parts to show a little — or a lot — of leg. Today Tasi Zuraick writes about slit skirts. Long ones. Knee length ones, and short ones. Her advice is — get a slit skirt. Since the feeling is that most crossdressers have great legs here’s a way to show at least one of them off while maintaining a demure feeling. Check out Tasi’s take on slit skirts.

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Putting Me Together

| Jul 7, 2014 | Reply

Last month our fashion guru Tasi Zuriack railed against those who love to wear women’s fashions but just buy what they see on the mannequin rather than developing their own fashion sense and style. They see it in the store, find the items the mannequin is showing and make their purchase. This month Tasi has rethought her admonition to never be a mannequin shopper. There are times when it is helpful to see what goes with what and online stores especially off ways to see what works. Today Tasi focuses on putting yourself together.

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Are You a Mannequin Shopper? And What To Do About It

| Jun 9, 2014 | Reply

Today Tasi Zuriack asks if you’re a “mannequin shopper.” What’s that? It’s someone who goes into a store and shops by reacting to what she sees on the mannequins. If it looks good on the plastic female form at the store then they think it will look good on them and they do the impulse buy. Tasi has some tips on how to avoid being a reaction shopper, and a word about scary mannequins that may be watching your every move. Shades of Dr. Who!

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How To Be Sexy and Sophisticated in a Sheer Blouse

| May 12, 2014 | Reply

Nothing is quite as sexy as a sheer see-through blouse, but pulling it off so you look sophisticated too is another trick, and one rarely easy for the average crossdresser. Yet the sheer blouse can be the key element for a perfect feminine and elegant outfit. Wearing the blouse on Girls Night Out is easy, […]

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Tasi’s Take on Spring Fashion Trends

| Apr 14, 2014 | Reply

Spring is here. The weather is warming, the stores are stocked with spring fashions, the fashion mags have told us about all the new trends (too many to keep track of) and the runway shows are over until the fall. How do we make sense of it all or do we really even care? Some […]

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Style Lessons from the “Mean Girls”

| Mar 17, 2014 | Reply

Style lessons from the Mean Girls or how to dress like a teenager, not that some of you need this advice. Still there are some fascinating takeaways from this smart, sassy and snarky comedy that describes how female high school social cliques operate and the effect they can have on girls. Of course what drives […]

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How To Fake a Smaller Waist

| Feb 17, 2014 | Reply

One characteristic of attractive women is a slim waistline. Often it’s hard for a crossdresser, particularly those over a certain age, to achieve that svelte feature without serious dieting and exercise. How many sit-ups did you say? Fear not! Tasi Zuriack instructs you on the less strenuous methods by which one may acquire the illusion of a smaller waist. In other words she lets you know how to fake it.

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Fashion Rules — Tasi Takes on Cosmo

| Jan 20, 2014 | Reply

People are always talking about the “rules” of fashion. Fashion magazines can make a big deal of the need for fashion rules. Of course, since they’re the ones that tell you what the rules are. Cosmopolitan magazine (named after the lovely cocktail) says there are 20 “fashion rules” you should vow to break. That’s right, go ahead and wear white after Labor Day. Tasi Zuriack tells you what the 20 are and gives you her take on whether you should break them or not.

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Blend or Not…What Outfit Should I Wear?

| Dec 23, 2013 | Reply

Many crossdressers say they just want to blend in but then you find them wearing outfits that make them stand out. Not because they are so well put together but because they are badly coordinated and not age or place appropriate. So Tasi Zuriack says why not standout from the crowd in an attractive way that makes the first comment your provoke be about how great your outfit is and not something on the order of “That guy’s dress is awful.” Get fashion advice on how to find your go-to look so you can dress to impress.

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Are High Heels the Result of Evolution?

| Nov 25, 2013 | Reply

High heels. For many of us they are the ultimate expression of feminine sexuality. The way they flatter the leg. The way they make the derriere more prominent and how they affect the walk are all just so sexy. There are studies that say high heels are bad for you. Your achilles tendon can shrink. Toes can develop painful problems. Tasi Zuriack tells us that wearing heels of a certain height is actually good for you. And she let’s us know just why we find them so sexy. It could be the result of evolution.

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Male Image and Your Wife

| Nov 18, 2013 | Reply

Most crossdressers understand that the women they are attracted to may not be interested, or even revolted, by the idea of dating a crossdressing male. So the majority of CDs keep it on the down low and do not tell potential partners that they have an advanced feminine side. This often ends up with the woman they do partner with having an image in her mind of her man. One that does not match the whole man, and that leads to problems. Get a woman’s perspective on this male image, with a bit of help from Tasi.

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Shopping Online Anonymously

| Oct 28, 2013 | Reply

Oftentimes shopping is a source of great pleasure for many cross dressers. But for some it is a hazard to be avoided as much as possible. What are those who can’t face stepping into a bricks-and-mortar store and possibly interacting with salespeople and checkout clerks to do? The answer is online shopping. But buying your femme attire entirely off the Internet shopping sites also has it’s hazards and there are things you need to know. Where can you learn these important facts? Right here in Tasi Zuriack’s article titled Shopping Online Anonymously.

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Change Your Look – Not Just at Halloween

| Oct 21, 2013 | Reply

Are you bored with the contents of your closet? Chances are you have tons of clothes you never wear. It just might be time to break out of your fashion prison and go ahead and wear some of those items that have been languishing in your closet. Tasi Zuriack gives you some guidance on how to wear some of those unworn pieces and new ways to wear your old standards. Breakout of your fashion slump and Change Your Look!

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What French Women Know and You Don’t

| Sep 30, 2013 | Reply

French women are generally considered the most “stylishly chic” in the world. But why is that? Surely they haven’t cornered the market on beauty and style. How is it that they look so fashionable without appearing that they’re trying too hard? The answer is stay “simple and unique” which, along with a strong touch of […]

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If You Have Style, You Must Be a Woman

| Sep 16, 2013 | Reply

Style. A short word but it carries a large impact. Fashion and style work together to show you at your best. If you simply follow fashion and forget to take style into account you can end up being mocked on the Internet. Just because a particular fashion looks good on one person is not guarantee that it will look good on you. To integrate the fashions of the moment with your particular style is a process. Fortunately for you Tasi Zuriack is here today to guide you on your style journey.

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10 Shoes Can Become 100 Shoes at Very Little Cost

| Sep 2, 2013 | Reply

Do you have limited dollars to spend on shoes or have a hard time finding shoes in your size so you make do with just a few pairs? Would you like to expand your shoe wardrobe in practically unlimited ways without spending tons of money? Then you simply must read Tasi Zuriack’s revelations about a fashion accessory that you have to add to your wardrobe — shoe clips! Shoe clips add touches of flash to a plain pump or flat and with just a few basic pairs of shoes and a drawer full of shoe clips you can make it seem like you have a gigantic shoe collection. Read all about shoe clips!

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