Jessica Brandon was the TGForum in-house bargain shopper back in the 1990s. She had a BS degree—Bachelorette of Spending—from What’s A Matta U. Even though you have to add a few dollars to the prices she quotes for wigs and coats we find that her advice on shopping for those items remains relevant today to the girl who is just starting to explore crossdressing and needs to find bargains that fit her crossdressing budget.
In some people the urge to crossdress is strong, just as the Force was strong is Luke Skywalker. In others it fluctuates. It can be make them want to dress up every day or it can wane and make them not feel like slipping into a dress and heels for weeks at a time. Chanelle Nirok suggests that if possible you should plan when you are going to exit the life for a while so you can be prepared to jump back into it when you’re ready.
From time to time we go down to the vaults, reach back into the TGForum archives and pull out something that we published back in the 1990s. It’s often still good information and if it isn’t it’s amusing to see how much has changed since those days. Today we rummaged through the How-To section and […]
Many crossdressers have busy lives full of duties and obligations that preclude dressing up for fun on a regular basis. It may be the demands of a full time job; family time; time spent with friends who don’t know about their pal’s “hobby,” or a combination of things that keeps a CD from slipping into femme mode when they want. Chanelle Nirok, our young CD contributor, has some time management tips to get you dressed up more often.
Many members of the trans community, particularly those who are in the closet about their gender, have found sites like TGForum to be useful and comforting as they explore their gender issues. But often it is hard to even look at trans sites on the Web for fear that family members, spouses or associates may find the sites if they have a reason to look at the browser history. Laura Jade tells you how to create a “secret profile” in Firefox that will hide your online trail.
Lorraine Anderson, proprietor of The Occasional Woman seamstress service, has been so busy all of October that she found herself the day before Halloween without a costume of her own for the big night. Being good with deadlines she went to a costume shop for inspiration and came out with an idea that she managed to sew together in one day. She recommends that you take a bit longer to design your costume for next Halloween.
Professional writer Tanya Allan is doing a series of articles for us on how to write your story. Ms. Allan feels it is important for trans people to tell their stories, either the story of yourself as you are or as you long to be. The act of writing is something that you as a writer have control over and you can as Ms. Allan says, “. . .create something wonderful” while you tell your stories. Writing allows you to transcend negative voices and achieve things you have only imagined. Today we bring you Part 4 of Can I Write?
Christine Zee has embarked on her gender journey. She is moving toward living full time in her preferred gender and she is documenting the steps along the way in this blog. Today she moves closer to being Christine full-time. She completes disclosure of her intentions to her family, and gets closer to the all important reveal to her employer and associates. There are bumps in the road; her son does not want to see her, but her journey continues.
Many trans folk have gone through the experience of purging their femme clothing in an attempt to deny their true nature. Of course this never works as the urge does not go away and you have to hit the stores again to rebuild. Often after crossdressers learn their lesson and realize they should keep their wardrobe intact they don’t take the time for a “controlled purge.” They accumulate, just like GG ladies, too many clothes that they will never, ever wear. Today Lorraine Anderson gives you a guide on how to cull the bad things out of your wardrobe.
Chanelle Nirok, our young crossdresser, admits today that she is a poser. Oh! How could she? But who among the crossdressing community isn’t? And her admission is only so she can pass on some of her tips from how to work with the camera to get a photo you can be proud of years later. She has five suggestions she feels will make you look sexy and desirable as a female in your photos. See if you agree.
Professional writer Tanya Allan is doing a series of articles for us on how to write your story. Ms. Allan feels it is important for trans people to tell their stories, either the story of yourself as you are or as you long to be. The act of writing is something that you as a writer have control over and you can as Ms. Allan says, “. . .create something wonderful” while you tell your stories. Writing allows you to transcend negative voices and achieve things you have only imagined. Today we bring you Part 3 of Can I Write?
The drop waist dress has popped back up in the fashion rotation. All fashion seems to do that but the drop waits hasn’t been around since the ’80s and this incarnation of this fashion trend has evolved since it was worn by Lady Dianna. Tasi Zuriack, our fashion maven, tells you the history of this style and tells you how to wear it in an updated manner to flatter all figures.
C0-founder and former editor of TGF, Cindy Martin, returns to the fold today with a how-to article on growing your breasts without hormones. How is that accomplished? Devices known as breast pumps induce suction on your breast tissue and over time cause it to expand. Does that work? Cindy tells all on the subject of breast and nipple enlargement in this article for those who must increase their bust.
Professional writer Tanya Allan is doing a series of articles for us on how to write your story. Ms. Allan feels it is important for trans people to tell their stories, either the story of yourself as you are or as you long to be. The act of writing is something that you as a writer have control over and you can as Ms. Allan says, “. . .create something wonderful” while you tell your stories. Writing allows you to transcend negative voices and achieve things you have only imagined. Today we bring you Part 2 of Can I Write?
Our young CD Chanelle Nirok was going to do a video for us but her air conditioning is just not up to cooling her abode in the Florida summer heat. So, with a cool drink and an electric fan blowing in her face she has written down what she meant to impart on video. Here are Chanelle’s tips for beginning crossdressers. First tip? Have a plan!
Before you begin any journey, whether you’re going to the mall or on a long distance hike, you have to have a plan and know your first step. The mall trip is easy. Just grab your purse and jump in the car. A journey to a feminine voice requires more preparation and you must know the important first steps.
Today writer Tanya Allan begins a series of articles on how to write your story. Ms. Allan feels it is important for trans people to tell their stories, either the story of yourself as you are or as you long to be. The act of writing is something that you as a writer have control over and you can as Ms. Allan says, “. . .create something wonderful” while you tell your stories. Writing allows you to transcend negative voices and achieve things you have only imagined.
So, you are a male who is very attracted to the idea of dressing as a woman. Their clothes, shoes, and hairstyles play a siren’s song at you as you go through your daily routine. “Wear me” they seem to say. Why we get these feelings is a mystery. Research into why men want to […]
Our young crossdresser, Chanelle Nirok, is always keeping an eye out when in boy mode for ladies she can date. Come to think of it, she’s doing that in femme mode, too. To add more of a method to the hunt she has taken experience from her old job where she interviewed people to turn them into sales leads and adapted it to finding eligible dates. For the low down on how you can use Chanelle’s method, read on.
Many women struggle with weight issues and trans women are no exception. We would all love to have sleek and sexy bodies but there’s that dessert, looking at us with a come hither gaze. Linda Jensen is an amateur fitness buff and she counseled her friend Marilyn who wanted to trim down. Today she shares those tips with you.
As crossdressers we love to emulate the things that women do, and wear what women wear. Many women enjoy having long nails decorated with colorful (or dark and foreboding) polish, or even adorn them with designs and jewels. That’s hard to do if you have to spend the work week in male mode. But it can be done. Here are some nail tips on having femme nails.
Attention all crossdressing co-eds! Our sexy Russian college girl, Chanelle Nirok, has put together a video series on how to crossdress and have fun while you’re living in a dorm. Is that possible? Dorm life is a bit restrictive so how does a young CD express herself in that environment? Chanelle wraps up her lectures today with Part 4.
Attention all crossdressing co-eds, our college girl, Chanelle Nirok, has put together a video series on how to crossdress and have fun while you’re living in the dorm. Is that possible? Dorm life is a bit restrictive so how does a young CD express herself in that environment? Chanelle educates you further in Part 3 of this series. There will be a test.
Attention all crossdressing co-eds, our college girl, Chanelle Nirok, has put together a video series on how to crossdress and have fun while you’re living in the dorm. Is that possible? Dorm life is a bit restrictive so how does a young CD express herself in that environment? Chanelle will educate you further in Part 2 of this series. Be prepared for your exam.
Attention all crossdressing co-eds, our college girl, Chanelle Nirok, has put together a video series on how to crossdress and have fun while you’re living in the dorm. Is that possible? Dorm life is a bit restrictive so how does a young CD express herself in that environment? Chapelle will educate you in this video.
