femimage.com Blog Beauty And Image Related Help For The Serious TG Woman. 2010-03-10T20:45:30Z WordPress http://femimage.com/blog/feed/atom/ Denae http://www.femimage.com <![CDATA[Cross Dressers With Large Pores]]> http://femimage.com/blog/2010/03/10/cross-dressers-with-large-pores/ 2010-03-10T20:45:30Z 2010-03-10T20:45:30Z Large Pores In Some Cross Dressers
Recently, I was working with a new client, who was a Cross Dresser. Many CD’s have large pores….as men do have larger pores, than women. Often hormones closes the large pores. However, for most CDs….hormones are not an option nor are they interested. The base (foundation) you use…is very important for large pores. Foundations and powders pool in the crevices, highlighting the wrinkles and large pores you’re hoping to conceal.
My suggestion: Look for a foundation with a touch of silicone (if you’re not applying primer first). Try Smashbox High Definition Healthy FX Foundation SPF 15 ($38, sephora.com). “The silicone helps it move with skin and sit on top of fine lines,” according to Wed MD. Apply foundation with a damp sponge, and press gently to keep it from sinking into creases and use wrinkle–filling concealer on any still-bothersome lines. Try Avon Anew Wrinkle Zone Line Smoothing Duo ($12, avon.com), which pairs a lightweight concealer with a separate loose powder you dab on to hold the coverage in place. Also, the Breast Form Store (for TG purchases) has a siliconn Gel Foundation. Call their 800 number, for additional help with selecting your shade, light, medium or dark. This product is a light silicon Gel, with a small amount of tint….for a very natural look…but is not a foundation.
If your looking for a heavier foundation, I like to use a liquid Silicon primer, first with any foundation. SmashBox silicon primer gives me a fresh, more dewey look for summer.
A great new product to add to your makeup table or makeup bag!
And, pick up a new bright spring color makeup bag! Many makeup counters, give them with purchase.

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Denae http://www.femimage.com <![CDATA[Medical Tape, To Pull Back Your Face (skin and/or wrinkles)]]> http://femimage.com/blog/2010/03/05/medical-tape-to-pull-back-your-face-skin-andor-wrinkles/ 2010-03-05T23:00:58Z 2010-03-05T23:00:58Z Hi; Another great tip, on products I use. Often, I like to pull back a clients facial and/or neck skin. IF you wear a wig, this is a perfect hidden tip…you can use…as it is hidden under your wig! Just purchase a simple wig cap as they are only (99 cents at any beauty supply, but not found at a drug store). A wig cap also keeps your wigs clean.
Pull off about 3 inches of tape, and place your starting side of the tape….to stick/hold onto where you have pulled back and up your facial skin…and then pull it, behind your first ear…pull to see how much pull of the skin…you can get in one piece of tape. Pull it up and over onto the wig cap as you press it down hold the tape down. I like to place two pieces over each other, so it is double strong…so do this twice…on each side of the face and neck.

I found of thie tape at a local drug store…such as Walgreens or Longs. It looks like scotch tape. It is by NEXCARE….FLEXIBLE CLEAR TAPE. This is very simple. Pull any excess skin up and start pressing it down..after pulling your skin back…hold the end…. where it will not show from under your wig. No oil, so tape does not lift. Pull the tape up, up and around onto the top of your wig cap. Now, go to the other ear, and repeat.

For your neck, you can pull your neck skin back, tape it and pull it around to the middle back of your neck. Do this twice, on top of the first piece of tape. Repeat on the other side. Presto, you look ten years younger, and more feminine. If you have to wear a wig, at least taping to the wig cap itself…is the one positive for wearing a wig.

If you do not wear a wig, you can pull your neck skin back, (but not facial) behind your ear and pull over to the middle of the neck. Apply another piece, so you’re double taped. Now, repeat on the other side of ear. Pull your hair down in the back….to cover the tape on the back of your neck!
This is not hard, many of you are afraid of trying this. It is very easy, and very inexpensive. And, now with this new medical tape…you don’t have to use wig tape…which IS expensive. So, don’t be shy. Give it a try. It may take a couple of times to really “feel” how tight…you can PULL the tape over. Again, no oil or foundation or the tape will lift. Instant face lift!! Instant neck lift. Again, locate a Beauty SUPPLY not a salon, as they have all types of hair, wig accessories. Buy several wig caps, as they are very inexpensive, and they keep the oil off your clean wig!
Wigs are finally in again, with the Hollywood crowd. Have fun, with wearing them for special outings!
Denae
Let me know how it works for you!

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Denae http://www.femimage.com <![CDATA[Try This New GEL. For Your Summer Foundation]]> http://femimage.com/blog/2010/03/04/try-this-new-gel-for-your-summer-foundation/ 2010-03-05T03:28:37Z 2010-03-05T03:28:37Z Hello All; I wanted to turn you on, to a new product I found…and I love. It is a foundation…. but herewith the difference. Instead of being a thick creamy foundation…this product is a light…. silicon type Gel…with several light to dark skin tone shades. This would not work for the CD who has a thick beard. …which needs covering. However, for those who do not have a heavy beard area, give this new type of GEL foundation a try. It slides on…as a Gel not like a thick foundation, and it feels so silky, and glides away the dry winter skin.

If you like a very casual look for your face, and not a thick foundation mask look…. give this new type of foundation a try. I found this new product from the Breast Form Store, who
carries a wonderful makeup line, called Lady Burd. This Gel is called:
“Flawless Complexion Gel”.

The Breast Form Store, has a wonderful customer support, and will answer any questions you may have. They also have an excellent return policy, and work exclusively with the TG community. This “tinted” Gel…. comes in several shades…. a Light, Medium, and Dark, but you would need to call The Breast Form Store, to determine which shade of Gel is best for you. Don’t be afraid of the darker colors, as this product blends into the skin…leaving a “Glow”…more like a Tint…to your face. In addition, The BF Store has breast forms, hip pads, make-up, wigs, and wonderful bras.
I am planning on using this Gel, for this summer…for a light Tint on my bare skin…for the beach and for casual outings.
Take a look!
www.BreastFormStore.com

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Denae http://www.femimage.com <![CDATA[Hello To All The New Girls, At Gold Rush 2010]]> http://femimage.com/blog/?p=227 2010-03-03T03:40:06Z 2010-03-03T03:40:06Z I wanted to say…hello…to all the new girls I met at Gold Rush…as I know you will be looking at the blog, we discussed. So, welcome! It was also wonderful, to put a face…to many of you….who have been emailing me. Thank you so much for coming up and introducing yourself.

If any of you have photos, from the Friday night dinner….please email them to me!

Everyone had a great time, felt accepted, and the speakers seem to be helpful. Oh, and thank you Claudia for the dinner ticket on Friday night…I left my purse in my room….and only carried my room key! Thanks to Kathy and her wife…for all their hard work to get this conference off the ground. Do, email me if you were at Gold Rush and tell me how you enjoyed the Sat night dinner (I had to fly out Sat before dinner). I would love to hear more about the dinner, dance and I would love to see the outfits everyone created for Sat night! Thanks to Dr. Joel Beck and his office…for such a great presentation on Feminnization Facial Surgery. And, it was great to speak with you Mira…and Marci (Bowers).

If you attended, please blog your experience! Next, off to Espirit and Gold Rush.

Denae

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Denae http://www.femimage.com <![CDATA[Gold Rush TG Conference in Denver Co]]> http://femimage.com/blog/2010/02/23/gold-rush-tg-conference-in-denver-co/ 2010-02-23T20:45:21Z 2010-02-23T20:45:21Z For any of you, who will be going to the Gold Rush Convention, in Denver…beginning this week, be sure and email me and please come up and introduce yourself to me. I will be speaking on Fri and on Sat. I have the Gold Rush link, on my front page of www.FemImage. See you there!!
Denae

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Denae http://www.femimage.com <![CDATA[Everyone, check out Be All TG Convention in Chicago]]> http://femimage.com/blog/2010/02/21/everyone-check-out-be-all-tg-convention-in-chicago/ 2010-02-21T23:40:00Z 2010-02-21T23:40:00Z Gosh, I generally never travel to the east coast from my SF Bay area, but I have accepted an offer to speak at Be All in Chicago. Herewith their web site, so any of you ladies on the east coast…that could never come and see me…email me and let me know if you can attend Be All!!
See you there!
www.be-all.org

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Denae http://www.femimage.com <![CDATA[TG Photos ~]]> http://femimage.com/blog/2010/02/19/tg-photos/ 2010-02-20T04:10:18Z 2010-02-20T04:10:18Z Hello All, this is Denae. Please begin emailing me, your very best of the best photo of yourself. Please know, I may post your photo, on my newest web site coming soon….called TG Photos.
I am truly looking for a natural, look…that will blend. If you feel, someone could look at your photo, and be surprised….that you’re a genetic male…then I would like to see what you have done. I will email you, and I would like to ask you some questions. Such as…how long have you worked on your Fem Image, are you a CD or full time, what are your suggestions…to a new girl just starting out? I get so many emails from new girls just starting, and they just do not know where to begin. Often, they make costly purchases which don’t fit or just are not the look they want to get across. So, ladies. I have a challenge for you. Send me your vest best suggestions, pro and con….for any new girl just beginning, and I will post it. You can leave off your name and your email will be removed. And/or send me your best photo! Let me hear from you ladies. I know you’re out there, but you’re shy! Use this blog to write about beauty tip and or questions! And, have fun with it.
I look forward to YOUR best tips.

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Denae http://www.femimage.com <![CDATA[My 2010 Speaking Schedule ~ At TG Conventions]]> http://femimage.com/blog/?p=220 2010-02-19T22:02:19Z 2010-02-19T22:00:43Z Hello all!  I have my travel schedule for 2010 planned out. Many of you, who can’t travel to the San Francisco area, like to work with me while at one of the major conventions…near you. I will be Feb 25 at:

Gold Rush, Denver Colorado

Espirit, in Port Angles, Washington

SCC  Atlanta Georgia

Be All…this is my first time to go east!! So many of you on the east coast have emailed me for years, so I will finally fly to your coast! Please email me ahead of time, if you think you would like to spend one hour with me.

I will be giving two seminars. One for CD’s and tips.

A 2nd seminar of Feminine Movement and Gestures. These are both NEW seminars, and will be lots of fun. Music and Moves!!

email me at: denaedoyle@femimage.com   Subject line: Convention

I look forward to meeting all of you!  Check my front page for dates and times!!

Denae

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Denae http://www.femimage.com <![CDATA[Table Manners For The TG Woman]]> http://femimage.com/blog/2010/02/18/table-manners-for-the-tg-woman/ 2010-02-18T19:51:55Z 2010-02-18T19:51:55Z Thank you C, for your email asking about table manners. This is such a great topic for us to cover. I will include your email, and my response…below for others to read!
Denae

Ms Doyle,

I purchased a few years ago your CDs and have enjoyed them very much. Unfortunately, I can’t practice and go out in public like I want to. One thing I have noticed is how differently men and women eat and their table manners. Would you consider doing a CD on this? Thanks again for your time.

Truly,

Hello C, thank you for the GREAT question. I can best answer your question, by telling you a few, true-real-life stories of clients going full time. We will work for an entire day of walking, voice, etc. Then, break to eat lunch. At this point, the really primal instinct in all of us…takes over….”hunger”. Many tg women…even full time…have eaten in guy mode for so long, they have lost insight into how they look eating. Eating, becomes like breathing, just something very natural. However, for the tg going out, you must pull back away from the food. Most go into “unconscious eating” and the old guy habits return…which are:
eating fast
taking really large bites
talking with some food still in the mouth
not setting the fork down, to finish chewing.
making a “gulp” nose, when swallowing large amounts of fluid.
not making eye contact while eating.
And, leaning down over the table.
If I had to summarize–it would be slow down. Pull back
from the food. Don’t have such a relationship with the food,
but look, see, feel others at the table.
Also, this is the KEY to losing weight. I learned this
as a young model. They taught us to not have racing
thoughts going on in our heads, while eating…but instead
be fully aware of what you’re eating, how it taste, how
much to swallow, and to really taste each bite.

Over weight people, often eat..while watching tv, while driving,
while “think, think, thinking, of whatever. C, it is much like
driving. Have you ever driven someplace, and then…not remembered
how you got there? Same deal. You were doing something very
familiar (driving, eating) and while your hamster wheel thoughts
were spinning…you’re not really aware and fully present with
the drive or with the food.
Give this a try! If it doesn’t work…I have one more old modeling tip…
but I will save that!
Eat, feel, and enjoy each bite!
Denae
PS: Eat in front of a mirror. Eat with
To: denaedoyle@femimage.com
Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 5:53 PM
Subject: CD on eating and table manners

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Denae http://www.femimage.com <![CDATA[Thank you “A” for your post]]> http://femimage.com/blog/?p=217 2010-02-14T09:13:57Z 2010-02-14T09:13:57Z ——————————————————————-

Hi Denae,

I thought I would send you a message about my attending
San Francisco Ballet last night.  I had a couple of items
I wanted to wear, and I had not been out dressed in awhile.

I wore a silk blouse by Citrion which I bought at Nordstroms.
The blouse was black with a muted floral print.  I wore a black
skirt with sequins sown on a strip of black chiffon at the hem.
I accessorized with a silver sequined chiffon shawl I wore
draped evenly around my neck.

The night turned out to be absolutely fabulous, with the least
of that being the performance.  I deposited my coat at the coat
check and the lady in line behind me remarked how lovely my blouse
was and where did I get it.  We had a nice chit-chat about where
I got my blouse until she deposited her coat.  I went to my seat
for the performance.  During the first intermission the woman next
to me asked my how I enjoyed it.  It turns out she was a former
dancer and had moved to San Francisco about five years ago.  We
talked about the arts in San Francisco during that and the second
intermission, and at the end of the performance said our goodbyes.
I went to retrieve my coat and again ran into the lady I had met
earlier.  She again said how much she adored my blouse and I thanked
her profusely.

I relate this because I was able to keep in my voice all the way
through, and I found it was easier as I was more relaxed.  When I
told the former dancer I enjoyed opera, she asked me what would be some
good operas to see initially, since she had never been.  So I was able
to talk in my voice about things my boyself knew a lot about.

I thank you for encouraging me to find my voice and talk, rather than just
go through letters as one might go through scales on a musical instrument.
I know I made mistakes last night when I talked, but if they noticed, they
didn’t let on.  It was so much fun to go dressed in lovely clothes, and then
converse with other women about various topics.  I can’t wait to go to the
ballet.

By the way, I called my fashion consultant at Nordstrom’s and told her about
the blouse.  She was very happy about the reaction I got.  One should always
thank people who help you in life.

Best always,

“A”

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