Articles Vol3 Iss1

LETTERS:

EDITORIAL
BIRTHDAY GIRL
LETTER FROM CHRISSIE
RECIPE FOR BISCUITS

ARTICLES

EASY TIPS, TO LOOK YOUNGER OR JUST DARN GOOD
HOW TO PASS IN PUBLIC WITHOUT TEARS. - PART 2 BY MILLIE
INVERTED MIRROR IMAGE

Editorial

Hi Girls Well here we are again, Easter has been and gone and all the little baby bunnies are happily bouncing around the meadows. St George's Day is nearly here - I hope that all of you who attend the St George's Day party are wearing Red and White?

I must thank Pat who is our "Birthday Girl" for her contribution especially at this difficult time for her and Ann and to Millie who has contributed two articles, also to the Hotel for sponsoring this colour edition. All my Love

Birthday Girl

Hello Ladies,

I have been asked to do this issues write up, as this months Birthday Girl. Most of you may know my history as a Cross Dresser, but for those who don`t here goes.

I have been dressing on and off since my Mid Teens. I finally let Ann into my secret about 10 years ago, when in my mid forties. When we had had all the questions and given the answers, Ann asked why I had not told her years before. She was very very supportive. She said that we must get me my own wardrobe of clothes, make-up, shoes and wigs. We looked in various magazines for addresses for any groups for cross dressers. We found some and joined Roses, from this Millie contacted us, and informed us about the Beaumont Society, and about the meetings in the Bournemouth area. We have not looked back since that first meeting.

In 1993 Millie asked me if I would be willing to join the Bournemouth committee. This I did and remained on the committee until 1995, when the old Bournemouth group ceased to exist in late 1995.

I joined the Beaumont Society in 1993, I found the society very informative and very helpful in my early years in coming out. In 1995 I was asked if I would be willing to become the Society Treasurer. This position I accepted, and am still doing this now. I have also been the Beaumont Bulletin Editor, I did this job for about 18 months. In April 1999 was asked if I would be willing to stand for the position of Chair Lady of the Cameo Group. This I accepted, thanking those members who had asked me and I considered it an honour to represent the group. I have tried, with the help of the committee and members to run the group along the lines of the original members wishes. I know we have had the occasional upset, but this will happen in all groups and societies. All I ask is that all members try and remember that nothing is done with the purpose of upsetting anybody, but to the benefit of all members, and further the cause of cross dressers. So I ask members to try and put all their efforts into the group for the benefit of all, and those still coming out, and not for their own aims. Remember as our constitution states:- Promote friendship and co-operation among members.

So enough from me except, ladies, attendance at some of our meetings has been quite poor recently. We will lose venues if they are poorly attended, so come on girls get your dresses on and come on down.

Pat

Letters

Sophie,

Just to let you know that Stephanie and I think you are making a terrific job of the magazine and hope that you get plenty of support to keep up the excellent standard.

Maybe each time there is a meeting or get-together you could persuade a different person to write a little 'report' so those who were not there will know what they missed! If this appeals to you, perhaps the following will be a help:

21st February.

Steph and I wandered in last - I had been extremely patient waiting for her to get ready and she, in turn, had not made one single remark about my driving. Before long all the girls were whipping out their most vital piece of kit and comparing notes. Stephanie's turned out to be the biggest but sadly, also the oldest. I felt rather left out of the contest; half-an-hour earlier my battery had run down so I'd left my mobile in the car! We then learnt that Sophie had bought her boobs on the Internet and when Marion looked puzzled someone explained that the Internet is what people use in place of carrier pigeons these days!! This was a 'spot the babe' evening and after snarling enviously in Jan's direction (because she always looks such a babe) we tried to identify the tinies in the photos. Katie turned out to be a real whiz at spotting who was who - I think she must be one of those identikit artists when she's not frocking about at the meetings.

Down our end of the proceedings we had some very free-range conversations, as girls will (I have four sisters, we do a lot of that) only breaking off for drinks and, when Marion insisted, The raffle. At the other end were Allie (in a gorgeous pink top), Jan (who won a raffle prize - yes folks, she bought another ticket) and Diane and Jennifer both as elegant as always. They looked to be having polite and ladylike chats but my guess is they were telling smutty stories 'sotto voce'. By the end of the evening there were very silly jokes being told all round and much hilarity which all started when Katie noticed she had a hole in her stocking. You had to be there!

Chrissie D. xxx

Recipe for Biscuits

Hi Sophie,

As promised here is the recipe for the biscuits - it really is a very quick and simple recipe. If I can do it anybody can! I will try to get something together for possible inclusion in a future magazine. I really do appreciate getting the Cameo Magazine. As I said last evening, I do find it hard to know how to produce something worthwhile but I will have a go. Will be in touch but don't hold your breath!!

These biscuits really are very easy to make and good to eat - even if they go wrong.

Luv - Lana

1. 4oz marg
2. 1 tblsp golden syrup
3. 6oz SR flour
4. 3 oz sugar
5. a pinch of bicarb of soda
6. 2 tsp ginger

Melt marg and syrup over low heat add rest of ingredients to marg and syrup mix together mould into biscuit shapes and place on baking sheet (I found that when I greased the tin I ended up with a gooy mess - it helps to place the uncooked shapes well apart as they spread when cooking) cook on Gas Mk 4 for 12 to 15 mins.

They were very tasty as you can see from the two photographs I took, we scoffed the lot before I could take them I especially liked the biscuits I ate most of them.

Easy Tips, to LOOK Younger or just Darn Good

These tips are easy guidelines for simple and effective make up application. There is no hype or trend here, just easy and beautiful for all looking for simplicity with stunning results.

1. Use concealer strategically... The key is to hide dark shadows, which commonly occur in the inner-eye area, and around the nose and lips. You will find by tilting your head downwards, and looking straight ahead in the mirror, you can pinpoint your facial shadows. Using, a small flat brush, apply concealer sparingly to these areas. Apply concealer sparingly to any area that has blemishing or redness. Use a fine tipped concealer brush and dot concealer onto blemish only. Blend in with ring finger. Use a concealer in a round container or stick form, for optimal coverage. Try BeneFit Boi-ing, stila eye concealer, or Philosophy Trust Me to conceal circles beautifully.

2. Build foundation... Go for sheer coverage. Heavy, matte foundations emphasise lines and wrinkles, and ages the skin. Try using a sheer or a light diffusing foundation with sunscreen in it, or a moisturising foundation to add suppleness to the skin. Make it glow and radiate. Some good ones to try are Club Monaco Liquid Foundation, L'Oreal Visible Lift, and Zhen Sheer Foundation Spf10.

3. Work with it, sister... When applying face powder, apply it using a downwards and outwards motion. An upward motion raises the barely visible hairs on your face, making them stand up, creating a fuzzy texture. Now this makes it very visible and also a tad ageing. Flawless Face's translucent powders are as fine as silk in texture, making cakiness and fuzziness almost impossible.

4. Add a spark to your eyes... A good base eye shadow brightens the eyes instantly. Try the low watt shimmers. These add sheen to your eyelids without the frosty look. Makes your eyes look like they have a twinkle. Too Faced eye shadows are the way to go for super duper eye brightness without the frostiness. Also, Mac's rice paper is a good base shade for any skin tone, and stila's chinois and starlight.

5. Use a highlighter... Blending a low watt shimmery nude, bone, or ivory eye shadow or a shimmery cream highlighter on the tops of your cheekbones, on the brow bone, and above the bow of the upper lip, adds fullness and suppleness to the face. Try not to contour with dark powders, because this creates a look that's so artificial. You will find that contouring is not always the way to go for everyday. It is used mostly for photography, film, and theatre. Let's keep the everyday make up routine fun, simple, and effective. Try BeneFit high beam, it blends so well, and gives the complexion a perk. 

6. Select a blush closest to your natural blush colour... Choose a blush colour that's a shade or two darker than your natural skin colour. Slightly pink or brown shades work best and create a natural look. Most importantly, use sparingly. Nothing is worse in make up than the heavy, streaked blush look. Well, maybe the racoon eyes are. :)  Mac in Prism, Stila in fade, Who's the Fairest in Whisper, or similar blush colours. 

7. Make eyes appear larger... Use less eyeliner and more mascara. Avoid heavy eye make up regardless of any trend. Coat your lashes most heavily at the base of eyelashes, making them appear bigger. Also, grey liners make mature skins look ashen around the eye area. Warm tones and liners work best and enhance eyes. Also, using an eyelash curler will give any eye shape an eye opening experience. Curling lashes before mascara application is the key to making eyes appear their largest.

8. Lighten those brows... Brows should be made up to look polished. The brows are the centre of your face and attention to your brows is extremely important in enhancing any look. Also, a faux pas many people make is going way too dark with eyebrows. This is very ageing. Notice any light haired person of any age, with very dark eyebrows, and see what the contrast does. Contrast is OK for some things regarding make up, but not in this case, not for your everyday look. Use a light brown or taupe shadow to fill in and subtly extend brows. 

9. Ease up on powder... Using too much translucent powder tends to accumulate in lines and creases, making them more obvious. It should be applied minimally to set your sheer, moisturising, or light diffusing foundation. You can skip powder altogether, and opt for a tinted moisturiser with sunscreen, for a healthy and glowing complexion. 

10. Choose a good lip colour... Pink-brown shades enhance your natural lip colour, just like your cheeks. Always use a lip liner that matches your lipstick. Darker lip liners to lighter lipsticks is also an age enhancer, again making anyone of any age appear older. BeneFit Move Over, The Body Shop Toffee, and Jane Browned Down Red, are 3 worth looking into to enhance any kisser.

These tips are easy guidelines for simple and effective make up application. There is no hype or trend here, just easy and beautiful for all looking for simplicity with stunning results.

How to pass in public without tears. - Part 2 by Millie

You may recall the article I wrote for the last issue of the Cameo Magazine stressing the importance of Body language when presenting our feminine selves to the - hopefully - unsuspecting public. Now, as I mentioned previously, I know some of you have no intention, or indeed, wish to appear on a public street 'dressed'; but nevertheless, it is all good training and provides a sound basis upon which to lay the foundations for more enjoyable club evenings. Therefore, this month I thought I would give a few practical pointers to get you started toward more confidence and enjoyment in your crossdressing.

Everyone knows that women move differently to men. All manner of daily actions common to both sexes, are accomplished divergently by the two, but it does not mean that one learning from the other is impossible - far from it. Broadly, study and endeavour to analyse what is involved, then transfer knowledge to your own persona. Try to be gentler, less direct, less forceful; becoming more delicate and graceful in all movements, gesture and speech. I only too well appreciate from a personal basis, that this often means radically changing the habits of a lifetime, but I can only stress again and again that when yon don your femme clothes, you assume feminine personality with them.

To do otherwise, you at once risk the belittling and humiliating experience of being labelled just a 'Bloke-in-a-dress'. Ugh! It is essential you always conjoin changing into your feminine clothes with appropriate femme behaviour all the way down the line.

Remember what I wrote in the previous article? if you sincerely and honestly wish to pass convincing in public, it is not Fred who goes out your front door, but feminine Mandy, living her femininity come hell or high water.

Golden rule number 1: OAP
(no dear's not little me!)
Observe, Analyse, than Practice.

So then girls, let's start stationary. Ever looked at a woman waiting for something - possibly a queue at a supermarket check-out? Note how they stand slightly askew with hips slightly tilted, one knee slightly bent, carrying more weight on one leg than the other. The feet however, are close together, not at all like a male who habitually stands aggressively with feet wide apart. And the hands and arms, where are they? Usually the left of is maintaining the security of the shoulder or handbag (never ever underestimate the importance of a bag to an RG, it is so fundamental to her mobile confidence and security) while the other maybe checking hair, necklace, or simply held across the body under the breasts. Standing even walking, with arms, crossed under the breasts is very much a universal womanish attribute.

Well, there you are with your bag of goodies all paid for, now comes the walk. Golden rule -: Your feet must move out at least twice their 'normal' walking speed, but at the same time, your physical body must cover half the 'normal' distance. In and the words, short steps at a pace which at first seems impossibly fast. And once again, as in standing, in walking also the feet must pass closer one to another than as usual in your male straddling gait. Unless you have the misfortune to be bow legged, ideally the inside of your knees should just brush at each step.

Some years ago I took a TV sister anxious to walk up to becoming a public passable, to a Southampton meeting. As usual there was no all local Kerbside parking, so we finished up with a good hundred yard walk along a well lighted city street 'Remember' I cautioned before we exited the safe haven of the car, 'short, fast steps, and don't lean forward'. My companion nodded, took a girdle splitting deep breath, and we set off. At first all went well, she even remember to walk keeping her knees slightly brushing, but after thirty yards or so the rot started to set in - or in this case muscle fatigue. "My calves" she hissed, there're red hot. There's no way I can keep this up". Sadly, the last fifty yards to the meeting, she covered at her usual manly ten league boot stride. Body language and with it any hope of passing were completely blown. Once safely inside St Peter's House my pupil (failed!) compounding my disappointment and displeasure by saying-:' I felt so silly walking so fast like that' , words failed me.

Lessons to be learnt OAP - Observed, Analyse and above all, Practice. Certainly on some occasions you will feel silly or embarrassed but that is all part and parcel of the learning curve. Do persist, because again from a personal standpoint I can assure you, the rewards are well worth the effort.

Don't forget if you'd like a copy of my tape ' Second Voice' give Marion a of blank tape and I' ll get it back to you.

Next time how to sit, stand up, and run - yes run it does come in handy.

Love to all.

Millie

Inverted Mirror Image - Feminine version of ‘Computer Buff ‘in last issue.

Dear Tech Support

Last year I upgraded from Boyfriend 5.0 to Husband 1.0 and noticed that the new program began making unexpected changes to the accounting software; severely limiting access to wardrobe, flower and jewellery applications that operated flawlessly under Boyfriend 5.0. No mention of this phenomenon was included in the product brochure. In addition, Husband 1.0 uninstalls many other valuable programs such as Dinner/Dancing 7.5, CruiseShip 2.3, and OperaNight 6.1 and installs new, undesirable programs such as PokerNight 1.3, SaturdayFootball 5.0, Golf 2.4 and ClutterEverywhere 4.5. As well, Conversation 8.0 no longer runs, and invariably crashes the system. Under no circumstances will it run HouseCleaning 2.6. I've tried running Nagging 5.3, to fix Husband 1.0, but this all-purpose utility is of limited effectiveness. Can you help, please!!!!

Signed, Jane

Dear Jane:

This is a very common problem women complain about, but it is mostly due to a primary misconception. Many people upgrade from Boyfriend 5.0 to Husband 1.0 with no idea that Boyfriend 5.0 is merely an ENTERTAINMENT package. However, Husband 1.0 is an OPERATING SYSTEM and was designed by its creator to run as few applications as possible.

Further, you cannot purge Husband 1.0 and return to Boyfriend 5.0, because Husband 1.0 is not designed to do this. Hidden operating files within your system would cause Boyfriend 5.0 to emulate Husband 1.0, so nothing is gained. It is impossible to uninstall, delete, or purge the program files from the system, once installed. Any new program files can only be installed once per year, as Husband1.0 has severely limited memory. Error messages are common and a normal part of Husband 1.0.

In desperation to play some of their "old time" favourite applications, or to get new applications to work, some women have tried to install Boyfriend 6.0, or Husband 2.0. However, these women end up with more problems than encountered with Husband 1.0. Look in your manual under "Warnings: Divorce/Child Support". You will notice that this program runs very poorly, and comes bundled with HeartBreak 1.3. I recommend you keep Husband 1.0, and just learn the quirks of this strange and illogical system.

Having Husband 1.0 installed myself, I might also suggest you read the entire section regarding General Partnership Faults [GPFs]. This is a wonderful feature of Husband 1.0, secretly installed by the parent company as an integral part of the operating system. Husband 1.0 must assume ALL responsibility for ALL faults and problems, regardless of root cause. To activate this great feature enter the command: "C:\ I THOUGHT YOU LOVED ME". Sometimes Tears 6.2 must be run simultaneously while entering the command. Husband 1.0 should then run the applications Apologise 12.3 and Flowers/Chocolates 7.8.

TECH TIP!

Avoid excessive use of this feature. Overuse can create additional and more serious GPFs, and ultimately YOU may have to give a C:\ I APOLOGIES command before the system will return to normal operations. Overuse can also cause Husband 1.0 to default to GrumpySilence 2.5, or worse yet, to Beer 6.0. Beer 6.0 is a very bad program that causes Husband 1.0 to create FatBelly files and SnoringLoudly wave files that are very hard to delete. Save yourself some trouble by following this tech tip! Just remember!The system will run smoothly, and take the blame for all GPFs, but because of this fine feature it can only intermittently run all the applications Boyfriend 5.0 ran.

Husband 1.0 is a great program, but it does have limited memory and cannot learn new applications quickly. Consider buying additional software to improve performance. I personally recommend: HotFood 3.0, Lingerie 5.3 and Patience 10.1. Used in conjunction, these utilities can really help keep Husband 1.0 running smoothly. After several years of use, Husband 1.0 will become familiar and you will find many valuable embedded features such as: FixBrokenThings 2.1, Snuggling 4.2 and BestFriend 7.6.

A FINAL WORD OF CAUTION!

Do NOT, under any circumstances, install MotherInLaw 1.0. This is not a supported application, and will cause selective shutdown of the operating system. Husband 1.0 will run only Fishing 9.4 and Hunting 5.2 until MotherInLaw 1.0 is uninstalled.

I hope these notes have helped. Thank you for choosing to install Husband 1.0 and we here at Tech Support wish you the best of luck in coming years. We trust you will learn to fully enjoy this product!