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Legendary female impersonator David de Alba has done interviews with many of the stars of female impersonation. He has kindly consented to allow TGForum to publish some of his interviews. Today we feature de Alba’s interview with another legendary impersonator of days gone by, Laurie Knight. If you like to hear about what it was like in the “good old days” Laurie Knight has a wealth of stories to share. There was the time Knight worked in Bugsy Siegel’s place, and stories from Finocchio’s in San Francisco. Enjoy!
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While it’s great to have fun when you’re out and about crossdressed it’s important to be careful. There’s the obvious factor that you’re dressed as a woman and being perceived as female. That opens you to problems from predatory males. Then there’s the worry that you’re not “passing” and someone will get out of line. But the threat our anonymous contributor writes about is one you can easily fix. It’s okay to party but know when to switch from alcohol to soda. Let her experience be your guide.
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Dina Amberle takes bits of this and pieces of that from the media and whips them into a concoction that is sure to please the most discriminating palate. It’s Dina’s Diner! Today she stirs in the story of actual runners modeling sportswear for Fashion Week. Then she takes a pinch of women who have spent thousands of dollars to make their breast gigantic, adds in a bit on women who just want a temporary boost to the girls, and tops it off with an appreciation of short-shorts. Check out the tasty dish from Dina’s Diner!
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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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Pattaya, the beach resort in Thailand, has its share of ladyboys. Most of them are trying to better themselves and get legitimate jobs but there are only so many spots in show biz. Other’s are hoping to meet that wealthy foreign gentleman and move out of Thailand live as his wife. While that does happen from time to time the more likely ending is one of prostitution and crime. Christine Burr takes you on a visit to Pattaya today.
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It was the middle of last century. That crazy year 1995. TGForum was still using html code to publish on the thing most people were still using the full name for, the World Wide Web. Back then TGF had a dame who could write a gutsy noir mystery and keep you all worked up like a school girl before prom waitin’ for the next chapter. The doll’s name was Rachael Robbins and her detective was Dawn Benedict, a babe who could work both sides of the gender border while solving a case. Take a trip back to the ’90s as we present “Murder at the Lavender and Leather” in a TGF Rerun.
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We’re beginning a series on how to use various features of TGForum so you get the most out of the social networking aspects of the site. Today we concentrate on your Profile. That’s the feature that let’s you share whatever about yourself you wish to share with other TGF users. You can also see what your TGF friends are doing on the site and more.
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Pamela DeGroff reviews the Broadcast CD of Hedwig and the Angry Inch which features Neil Patrick Harris as Hedwig. Pam finds that Doogie Howser has a good hard rock voice and uses it to good effect. Pam has audio clips so you can hear samples from some of the songs. Then she has news about Beth Isbell, Coco Peru, Justin Vivian Bond and Storm Florez. Does she stop there? No, she goes on with a mini review to he new Arianna Grande CD and has a mini-mini review of Cherry Cherry Boom Boom with a full track to listen to.
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The Artist D comments today on the urgent need our society has to give everyone a single, “real” identity. When people ask The Artist what her “real” name is they just can’t wrap their brains around it being a single letter. Now Facebook has begun to demand “Your papers, please!” and to The Artist D that looks like there is less room for multiple identities than before. How will that affect us?
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Trans veterans much more likely to suffer discrimination than non trans civilians As we know, Repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” did nothing to allow transgender people to serve in the military. But, as the spotlight of LGBT rights shines on the recent progress of lesbians and gays, it also highlights all the areas where […]
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Our young crossdresser, Chanelle, has words of advice today about how to meet a woman through online dating sites. Funny, but the best piece of the advice she offers is “honesty is the best policy.” It’s not impossible to meet someone who is into all of you, including your desire to dress up. You may not find her right away but if you follow some of Chanelle’s advice you just might meet her. Dating advice from a 20-something? As they say, “out of the mouths of babes.”
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Today Victoria goes beyond fashion and asks the question, “How confident are you?” You won’t be able to do the things you want to do en femme unless you beat your fears and learn to be confident. Confidence is more than half of what you need to present yourself as a woman. If you are timid and nervous you will attract attention no matter fashionably dressed you happen to be. After you view Victoria’s video use the comment field to answer her question.
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This was my very first Southern Comfort Conference and SCC certainly did not disappoint, as attendees received a wonderful dose of “Southern Hospitality.” The conference attracted transgender friends from across the nation, as attendees from California, Seattle, Minnesota, Colorado, Wisconsin, Georgia (of course), and Florida (even from Norway) to name just a few, all gathered […]
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Dallas Denny is one of the founders of the Southern Comfort Conference. She was appalled to learn that the Conference is heading over 600 miles further south for next year’s event. Will this move help a gender conference that has been loosing steam? Or will the move mean a faster route to the extinction of SCC? See what Dallas thinks and be sure to post your comments.
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Graham Holmes’ post in which he advocated being totally out about crossdressing as the only way that CDs will ever get their rights inspired our Canadian correspondent to investigate why people choose to “stay in the closet.” It can be a bit cramped in the closet but to some hiding their crossdressing is a lifestyle they’ve perfected over years. Can you actually come to enjoy hiding a major part of your essential nature? See what Linda and a friend named Donna have to say.
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For trans people who come out later in life it is hard from them to explain to friends and family why, after all the years, they now feel the need to express another gender. Since people who are totally comfortable in their birth gender feel no unease or have any problems related to their gender they often put it down to someone’s mid-life crisis. And then they may suggest….
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Life can be trying at times. The life of a trans person can be doubly so. Today Meggan Sommerville has some spiritual advice about the journey through life and she illustrates it with a story about her daughter when she was a little girl, and with a quote from St. Paul. How does she bring those things together. Begin your journey to enlightenment by reading Reward at the End.
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There is a group on Facebook that is dedicated to keeping its members informed of the latest research going on in neurology, endocrinology and nutrition that may impact trans people. The group is called “Gender Research for All Genders” and it was founded by Rachel Francon. Ms. Francon has a medical research background and has studied psychology and neurology. Lenr more about the group’s goals and how you can participate.
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“And the seasons they go ’round and ’round, and the painted ponies go up and down.” Today Sophie Lynne muses on the way the world works, and in particular what the season we are approaching swiftly means. Sophie has a birthday this month and birthdays do have a way of making a person think about the past, the future, and the seasons.
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This is Pamela DeGroff’s last TransVocalizers column for TGF. Don’t worry! She’s not going away but devoting more time to her other column Perpetual Change, which will expand its scope to become an all arts and entertainment column. Today in the last TransVocalizers Pamela reviews the new CD from Hercules and Love Affair. And you can listen to all the tracks right here! Then she has more music news featuring trans and cis artist from Coco Peru to Jason Mraz.
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Christine-Jane has been commenting on the crossdressing lifestyle for years. First appearing in trans-magazines and newsletters before there was an Internet, she now comes to TGForum to skewer crossdresser foibles and fears with her pens and pencils. If the ladies in her cartoons seem familiar it’s because they are. We’ve all either met them or been them. Today CJ presents a height related issue.
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David de Alba kindly allows us to share some of his vast collection of interviews and tributes to the stars of female impersonation. Today we bring you his pictorial tribute to the late, great Craig Russell. Recently we featured a link to an article about Russell in our TWIT column and David let us know about the feature he had compiled.
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We offer a profile of Rachel Crandall, a trans woman who turned away from thought of suicide when she had hit rock bottom, and went on to start the transgender support group Transgender Michigan. The article was written by sometime contributor Kristina Mayhem and talks about Crandall’s life before and after she started Transgender Michigan.
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No one gets a day off in a diner. They never close. It’s true of Dina’s Diner, too! Today, in honor of Labor Day, Dina has whipped together a Labor Day special with tasty tidbits about RuPaul, Jane Fonda, girls who post selfies while they’re at work, working girls and some working stiffs. It’s a big menu and it’s sure to satisfy after all those Labor Day hamburgers and hot dogs. Don’t delay, drop into Dina’s Diner today.
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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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Victoria Williams has covered many areas of fashion and style in her Video Fashion Tips. Today she discusses jewelry. A person’s jewelry is an indication of their personal style and a window to their personality. A simple dress can be accessorized with different jewelry to make different fashion statements. See what you can pick up from today’s Video Fashion Tip.
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