Julie - Out and About

  Most recent outing I have been crossdressing for . . . . . . . . . . MANY years. I have been an actor for almost as long. What do these two things have in common? MAKE-UP As a junior in high school I had decided that theater was to be my career. So I started to study and practice stage make-up. One of the tests of someone's skills is cross gender faces. Men become women and vice versa. However, this was for stage, which means exagerated application so it reads from the back of the hall.  Converting this into Street Make-up took quite some time and practice.  One of my earliest attempts to go out in public This photo isn't from my first attempts at street make-up, but it is the earliest photo I have. Initially I had no one to help/guide my efforts, and I had a LOT of questions. How to match a base to your skin tone, to use beard concealer or not, how detailed should I do my eye make-up when I'm wearing glasses?  It was trial and error for a number of years. Plus, wi...

Wow - 170 posts. And I had a wonderful experience to report on, too. One of the hardest things for a crossdresser to do is interact with cis women out in public. The fears and insecurities pile up - will she clock me? Will she make a scene? Will she simple accept me for who I am? This fear was put to the test yesterday. OOTD I had to take the bus to run an errand or two, and since it was Monday morning I went with the "Office Gal" look.  I walked to the bus stop - a different one than I usually take. There was a woman sitting there waiting for the bus, so I stood slightly behind her. She immediately turned to me to ask about the bus schedule. Making a long story short, it turns out there was a detour on this route and the stop we were at was "Closed". We had to walk about 6 blocks to another stop, which meant some real conversation. If she did register that I was a "guy in a dress", she never showed it. She asked my name, shared her story, and we hit it of...

  ***This post may contain TMI (depending on how nosey you are) You have been warned.*** As we have moved into September and the temps have started to level off, I went for a Nature Walk today. One of the drawbacks of crossdressing is I have to wear A LOT of stuff - foundation garments, padding, wig, make up - and then I have to put on clothes over all this! In hot weather that can be problematic. How do I usually combat this, you ask?  Thanks for asking - I'll tell you. I have tried quite a few types and styles of breast forms over the years, and believe it or not my all time favorites are . . .  Yes, that's right - Water Filled Balloons Now, please read that carefully. That's "Water Filled Balloons" - NOT "Water Balloons". Water balloons are designed to break apart on impact. ANY level of impact. I use helium grade 9" latex balloons. I have been using this method for well over 12 years and have NEVER had an accident. And they usually last for qui...

  I've been away from home most of the summer - mid-June to early August - and unable to enjoy any "Julie Time". Partly because most of my wardrobe was in Spokane, and partly because Florida in July is WAY too hot for a wig! I got home over a week ago, and FINALLY had a day out! It was a Sunday, and since my SO had the car I was relegated to the bus. Now don't get me wrong, I enjoy using public transportation. It allows for more interaction with the world. However, it does make scheduling a bit tricky. But that's half the fun! "Is that woman staring at me? I hope so!" I bused to downtown with a planned stop or two, but also wanted to just enjoy being out. First stop was my favorite bookstore. (actually the ONLY locally owned bookstore in town) I had a gift card and needed to see how much was still on it. Turns out, not nearly enough to buy anything, but that doesn't stop a gal from browsing. Do I really need more books? (do I really need more air?) R...

  Pardon my repitition, but Stana's Blog FEMULATE is a wonderful resource for any crossdressers - from those who are just exploring to us old broads in need of advice.  Today's article has a very intriguing title - HOW TO LOOK LIKE A CROSSDERSSER. http://www.femulate.org/2026/08/how-to-look-like-crossdresser.html Stana makes many valid and helpful points, but the one that hit me hardest was about wigs. As a person who has been folically challenged since I was 17, wigs are VERY important to Julie.  My First "Real Wig" - in my Lucy Period Stana says, " A cheap, shiny wig that looks as though it came from a Halloween costume shop is difficult to overlook. So is a wig that sits too high, too low or crooked on the head. Extremely long hair can also look out of place on someone whose face and wardrobe suggest a more mature woman. A good-quality wig in a believable color and age-appropriate style is one of the best investments a crossdresser can make."  Wig #2 - Be...

  I don't follow a lot of Blogs, but there's one that I have to check every morning - and that is Femulate.  Stana recently posted a marvelous article that posits the never ending question - Why Do I Crossdress? You can read the entire article here (http://www.femulate.org/2026/07/why-do-i-crossdress.html#comment-form) but I offer some excerpts as to the reasons why. Emotional release: Dressing can reduce stress and create a sense of calm, freedom, or escape. A fuller sense of self: Some feel that their feminine side is a genuine part of their personality rather than a costume. Pleasure in fashion and beauty: Women’s clothing offers more variety in color, shape, texture, accessories, hairstyles, and makeup. Confidence or affirmation: Being seen and treated as a woman—even temporarily—can feel validating and exciting. Exploration: Crossdressing can help someone examine gender roles, identity, appearance, or how society treats men and women. Sexual excitement: For some, es...