I gotta say, Cristyjade... you make it work. I'm still a bit intimidated by makeup. I'm kinda waiting on HRT to improve my skin before I delve in. Hell, as much as I'd love to really go all out with what I like — which isn't even uber femme — I'm scared to death of the immense change that's going to be, and I don't even have anyone in my life that has shown the least bit of disapproval. Plus, I can't take my beanie off around anyone without exposing my hairline, and that completely defeats the purpose of presenting. I admire everyone's courage. I'll get there eventually, but I'm going to need a little help from Miss Estrogen to get the ball rolling. I've always hated how the pores around my nose make it look like a seedless strawberry, and I could never find anything to shrink them...until now...of all things. :/

Quote from: YinYanga on August 27, 2014, 05:13:50 AM
Ive been waiting to see jamboe appear somewhere here, I remember our chatter in music thread: diverse and fun!

The person behind it looks nice to, no doubt you'll shine more if you give yourself and HRT some time

Good seeing you

There are some pictures here of me aswell, easier to dig through my post history if you are curious. Warning, I am exotic weirdness

Right that is my mission for today to look back in the thread!    That's exactly my thinking too, 'the people behind the text', literally! The hands to type in front of the mind/heart. Thanks for your kind words.

I definitely need to get back into the 'Music you're listening to' thread... will do so soon, have been listening to a few things recently particularly. But anyway, back to these photos... not that I'll be judging them of course, like everyone else's, but they'll be lovely to see!

Quote from: dahl on August 25, 2014, 11:12:45 PM


^ Me and my face. <3

Whoo! *dies dramatically with lazorz*

... omg I seriously posted a picture. I've... never done that! laik. serrrrrz.

Okay, I'm sorry about the spaz- I'm not normally like this... but I suppose normal is relative, so the universe would probably dictate I'm a crazy wildebeast-person-werecat. lemur.

This is a raw portrait taken with my lousy selfy photography skills.

by the way, I'm not really asking for a pass or fail because clearly I have ze stache and other things- I just thought to post a pre-hrt picture of me, and from there see how time beautifies me. Yes. Jajajajaj.

okbb

WOW . And that's Pre-Hrt??? I don't see ANYTHING masculine on your face. Do you even hit puberty?  The mustache is not that bad, since you have dark hair. I saw many dark haired women like that really. You could try to epilate it instead of shaving it. And tada you pass 100% facially.
And btw i love your eyebrows, they have such feminine but also wild vibe on them*-*

Quote from: sororcaeli on August 27, 2014, 05:22:41 AM
I gotta say, Cristyjade... you make it work. I'm still a bit intimidated by makeup. I'm kinda waiting on HRT to improve my skin before I delve in. Hell, as much as I'd love to really go all out with what I like — which isn't even uber femme — I'm scared to death of the immense change that's going to be, and I don't even have anyone in my life that has shown the least bit of disapproval. Plus, I can't take my beanie off around anyone without exposing my hairline, and that completely defeats the purpose of presenting. I admire everyone's courage. I'll get there eventually, but I'm going to need a little help from Miss Estrogen to get the ball rolling. I've always hated how the pores around my nose make it look like a seedless strawberry, and I could never find anything to shrink them...until now...of all things. :/

I been doing makeup on myself since I was a little cristy lol. But they have good makeup tutorials on you tube. You would look fantastic in makeup, bc you already look great. And I had pores like that, but I started using olay moisterisers, and it took time but over about 6 months my pores diminished pretty good. I still haven't started any hrt, I am trying to get below 200 pounds so I got atleast 2 months before I start.
I am scared of gaining weight on hrt, So getting below 200 if I can keep eating the way I do I hope I continue to lose weight. Also my hair is receding, I use MiN home maintenece and hair loss spray, I was almost completely thinned out on top 3 months of this its came back and its still getting better. ou can google that stuff and check there reviews. I cant wait to see you on hrt and transitioned also....

Quote from: dahl on August 27, 2014, 08:19:37 AM
Wowowaweewaw!

Thank you girls again for the sweet and cuddly responses! And yeah, stache has gotz to go I reckon.

Beren thank you! And I have to laugh. I think my brother and I take after our mom mostly, though I have my dad's puffy cheekies. Mom's VERY Asian (India, and I suppose other parts? Hmm, dunno.), Dad's Polish and... Hungarian- my dad's not very masculine around the face himself.

And I think I just hit puberty super duper late. xD I had a growth spurt at 16, from 5'4 to 5'11. Hahaha. I wish I could say I was unique in the family, but my brother actually has more 'pretty' features than he does masculine too? I don't know if that makes sense, it's the morning and I'm usually delirious. @____@!!!

I have to say though, I was always chub around my face. I didn't realize I had a face... underneath the cheeks that were gradually taking over the rest of my face. Oh man, giving humanistic qualities to my cheeks sounds scary but brilliant- what if they had an accent... like... shiiiet the only thing that's coming to mind is Arnold Schwartzenaburgerrrrr (... spelling? lul)!

^ Okay... now I know I'm not making sense.

How far are you on HRT Miss Christy? I can already see incredible differences, babe! Everything is great, but I really love your skin. It's so pristine. And as far as I know with how you're looking, I think I can tell tattoo's won't be an issue- you'll probably like them even more if you're unsure now, a couple months later. I was always a fan of tattoo's myself, I don't have any yet, but you're seriously inspiring me.

Also,  I personally might never figure out how to use make up effectively, but I think you certainly know how to use it. :3 Also I friggin cherish your cheekbones when you smile. Seriously, brilliant genetics gurrlfrien'.

I wanted to say those pants you're wearing really compliment your lady legs. I love it.

Congrats on everything you've accomplished thus far, I look forward to seeing more of you. Gosh, I'm legitimately excited. If I could bounce of walls without horribly injuring myself, I'd totally do it.

So I'm spiritually bouncing for you. I mean it sounds slightly erotic but adding spiritually makes it less... Whatever. I'm done with english. |:

Thank you sweetheart! You made my day. I saw your pics also I think, its kinda hard to keep up bc I am always on the road, but you looked great too. But I am still pre hrt of any kind, I am trying to get to 200 pounds or less before I start hrt. I am super scared of gaining weight when I worked so hard to lose 35 pounds. Those boy pics are from about three months ago, I still trying to get rid of my bulky arms and shoulders. I really appreciate the comments. I am suffering from super depression bc I had to hit the road two days from returning from the hospital with a new born baby. So you lifted me right up. Muah! I love you girls!

Quote from: Cristyjade30 on August 27, 2014, 03:28:28 AM
Okay first Im sorry I am posting picture again but I have a new computer and was able to take a lot better pics. Thanks for your replies or post, Same as before, my face and my body passable, not my arms yet bc there still obvious as hell, and Im growing my own hair but this wig I get the general idea. I hope you do to....


Also what about my tattoos? Are they gonna be a problem? And I posted the dreaded boy mode pics. I weighed 265 in those, the real me girl photos I am close to 230 now.

Cristyjade30, you remind me a lot of myself pre-transistion. I was the same weight as you, tattooed(still am). The one critisism I have is maybe try glasses that are a bit less narrow. I think the narrowness of them makes your face look bigger than it is. I cant really geta good feel of the makeup because of the lighting in the pics.

Quote from: michelle666 on August 27, 2014, 01:19:03 PM
Cristyjade30, you remind me a lot of myself pre-transistion. I was the same weight as you, tattooed(still am). The one critisism I have is maybe try glasses that are a bit less narrow. I think the narrowness of them makes your face look bigger than it is. I cant really geta good feel of the makeup because of the lighting in the pics.

Yeah I gotta get me some better glasses, but thanks for your comments, your avatar looks great! Did you start hrt at my weight?
If so how was it still losing the weight? Thanks sweety

Quote from: Cristyjade30 on August 27, 2014, 01:36:42 PM
Yeah I gotta get me some better glasses, but thanks for your comments, your avatar looks great! Did you start hrt at my weight?
If so how was it still losing the weight? Thanks sweety

I didn't start hrt at 260, I started around 220 and stayed on a pretty strict diet for the next six months to get where I am now. Since I started injections for hrt, my muscle mass has been going away also, I really need to weigh myself soon.
Here's a pic I posted in the fab darling thread, two years ago and then a few days ago.

Early on, I was told that I would never pass and blah blah blah. HRT is a powerful thing.
For the glasses, take a look at Coastal.com, search for coupons and you can get your first pair free.

Quote from: michelle666 on August 27, 2014, 01:44:17 PM
I didn't start hrt at 260, I started around 220 and stayed on a pretty strict diet for the next six months to get where I am now. Since I started injections for hrt, my muscle mass has been going away also, I really need to weigh myself soon.
Here's a pic I posted in the fab darling thread, two years ago and then a few days ago.

Early on, I was told that I would never pass and blah blah blah. HRT is a powerful thing.
For the glasses, take a look at Coastal.com, search for coupons and you can get your first pair free.

Wow you look great, I am so nervous bc of my family situation, but I decided damn the torpedoes and full steam ahead! Lol
I am doing it no matter the consequences. Ill tread lightly as possible and be as honest as possible when the time comes but I cant live the way I am any more.... Your pictures and story inspire me thank you!

Quote from: Cristyjade30 on August 27, 2014, 02:30:27 PM
Wow you look great, I am so nervous bc of my family situation, but I decided damn the torpedoes and full steam ahead! Lol
I am doing it no matter the consequences. Ill tread lightly as possible and be as honest as possible when the time comes but I cant live the way I am any more.... Your pictures and story inspire me thank you!

The family part for me wasn't easy. My mother who was supportive when she though it was just drag, changed her tune when she found out I was trans. Luckily I don't have kids so that wasn't an issue. My ex left me right before I came out for other reasons and now wants me back and is 100% supportive of my transition. The only issue is that I met and fell in love with someone else and she told me that she wanted me back three months into my new relationship. But, that's a topic for another thread.

Quote from: michelle666 on August 27, 2014, 02:54:16 PM
The family part for me wasn't easy. My mother who was supportive when she though it was just drag, changed her tune when she found out I was trans. Luckily I don't have kids so that wasn't an issue. My ex left me right before I came out for other reasons and now wants me back and is 100% supportive of my transition. The only issue is that I met and fell in love with someone else and she told me that she wanted me back three months into my new relationship. But, that's a topic for another thread.

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  My wife is supportive but doesn't want me to transition, so Im scared of whats gonna happen when I transition, Its hard for us because everybody just thinks were perverted guys that want to look like girls all the time. They don't realize its a matter of biology not mentality
bc I tried myself until recently when I was 30 to be the macho army guy. Hot rods and fast bikes, all that mess, but I was just trying to fill voids and be in denial of who I am. I don't know why were made the way we are but its not something you wake up one day and are like hey Im a chick! Were born with it and were pretty hated for it. Even more so than homosexuals. On you tube there are beautiful trans girls that put their transition time line on you tube, and they get a lot of hate comments that you tube needs to ban. But that's for another thread also lol. Anyway thanks for your support sweety and I am so happy for you that you are your authentic self. Ill be there soon too!

Quote from: Cristyjade30 on August 27, 2014, 03:20:51 PM
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  My wife is supportive but doesn't want me to transition, so Im scared of whats gonna happen when I transition, Its hard for us because everybody just thinks were perverted guys that want to look like girls all the time. They don't realize its a matter of biology not mentality
bc I tried myself until recently when I was 30 to be the macho army guy. Hot rods and fast bikes, all that mess, but I was just trying to fill voids and be in denial of who I am. I don't know why were made the way we are but its not something you wake up one day and are like hey Im a chick! Were born with it and were pretty hated for it. Even more so than homosexuals. On you tube there are beautiful trans girls that put their transition time line on you tube, and they get a lot of hate comments that you tube needs to ban. But that's for another thread also lol. Anyway thanks for your support sweety and I am so happy for you that you are your authentic self. Ill be there soon too!

I think you have a lot of potential Cristy and that's great that your wife is supportive.  And your right, it's not something that is choice driven.  I didn't wake up one day and think "hey, I think I'm actually a woman."  I've been grappling with this since before I even knew what transgendered people were or before I even knew what I was thinking.  I'm really depressed these days for not having said something, and it was primarily because I had a sister who was into Eminem and liked to toss around the word ->-bleeped-<-got.  Even my mother said it as a joke, like she'd say "come on ->-bleeped-<-got" to the dog or something.  They didn't mean anything by it, but there using the word so freely in basics cost me a life as a normal human being.

Like I said though, it looks like you have potential... at least in comparison to myself.  I'd wager a bet and say I have no chance of ever passing.  It's tough for me to deal with - don't even know if I can deal with it - but it's true.  You don't look overly masculine like myself.  My skeleton is about as masculine as you can get...

Wow, well done Michelle.  You look considerably different in those two pics...

From today! Pre HRT. I really hope to start soon. 

Quote from: Starla on August 27, 2014, 04:42:26 PM


From today! Pre HRT. I really hope to start soon. 

This is pre HRT?? Did you accidentally post a picture of a cis girl??

Quote from: Ashlotte on August 27, 2014, 05:46:43 PM
This is pre HRT?? Did you accidentally post a picture of a cis girl??

I'll take that as a compliment! It's something I have struggled with my whole life though. Growing up having to wear boy clothes but have people asking "Is that a boy or girl?"  it got even more confusing for some once I started to grow my hair out. That's not my actual hair in the pic though, it's a wig!  My natural hair is curly and about shoulder length.

Thanks though.

Quote from: TheQuestion on August 27, 2014, 04:00:42 PM
I think you have a lot of potential Cristy and that's great that your wife is supportive.  And your right, it's not something that is choice driven.  I didn't wake up one day and think "hey, I think I'm actually a woman."  I've been grappling with this since before I even knew what transgendered people were or before I even knew what I was thinking.  I'm really depressed these days for not having said something, and it was primarily because I had a sister who was into Eminem and liked to toss around the word ->-bleeped-<-got.  Even my mother said it as a joke, like she'd say "come on ->-bleeped-<-got" to the dog or something.  They didn't mean anything by it, but there using the word so freely in basics cost me a life as a normal human being.

Like I said though, it looks like you have potential... at least in comparison to myself.  I'd wager a bet and say I have no chance of ever passing.  It's tough for me to deal with - don't even know if I can deal with it - but it's true.  You don't look overly masculine like myself.  My skeleton is about as masculine as you can get...

If that's you in the avatar that's totally not true, You look great, I don't know if your on hrt but its supposed to change a lot. I KNOW ITS NOT ABOUT PASSING, BUT NEVER GIVE UP SWEETY! You are a very genious person and you look pretty no matter what you think or anybody else. And my mother hates what she calls ->-bleeped-<-s so that's gonna be interesting? And thanks for the kind words.

Oh, that's me and I'm not on HRT.  It sucks.  I'm not all that worried about my face and I'd get full FFS.  It's just that I'm a touch below 6'0" with HUGE hands.  Not huge muscular hands, just hugely boned hands.  My ring finger is only about a size 8 and I also have a strong female digit ratio, but it does nothing for them.  Totally knobby and I mean noticeably knobby.  I have bouchardes nodes already on a few fingers of my left hand... I'd love to get them removed.  From wrist to fingers end my hands are just a little below 8", if at all, and my palm is almost 4" across.  Plus, my rib cage is male-type in shape and although not large, it's big enough.

I need to do a full body pic soon.  I feel like I could potentially pass very well or not even close.  I'm very conflicted.  Thanks though. 

Quote from: TheQuestion on August 27, 2014, 08:52:23 PM
Oh, that's me and I'm not on HRT.  It sucks.  I'm not all that worried about my face and I'd get full FFS.  It's just that I'm a touch below 6'0" with HUGE hands.  Not huge muscular hands, just hugely boned hands.  My ring finger is only about a size 8 and I also have a strong female digit ratio, but it does nothing for them.  Totally knobby and I mean noticeably knobby.  I have bouchardes nodes already on a few fingers of my left hand... I'd love to get them removed.  From wrist to fingers end my hands are just a little below 8", if at all, and my palm is almost 4" across.  Plus, my rib cage is male-type in shape and although not large, it's big enough.

I need to do a full body pic soon.  I feel like I could potentially pass very well or not even close.  I'm very conflicted.  Thanks though.

Ill put pics up of my manhands from years of welding, my hands are muscular and ive been told they wont reduce in size but they appear to bc they do slim. Add that to nice French tip manicure and I bet nobody would notice. I never look at a girls hands, ass and boobs and face lol and you are very pretty.  I should post a video of this marine and she was 6,2 and 250 of muscle. she is completely passable and very hot.
I am conflicted myself but I know I wont be happy unless I try. Having a pretty face like yours and even if your real slim and slender just eat a little more high fat food while your on hrt, I am also 6 ft. And I know its ymmv but Ive talked to a lot that lost a few inches on heighth .
And if your a fatty like I am just eat a good healthy diet. I was 265 I am now close to breaking in the 220s and I have only been dieting for about two and a half months. but you looked slim and very pretty. I know youll be a knock out...

Quote from: Cristyjade30 on August 27, 2014, 09:36:39 PM
Ill put pics up of my manhands from years of welding, my hands are muscular and ive been told they wont reduce in size but they appear to bc they do slim. Add that to nice French tip manicure and I bet nobody would notice. I never look at a girls hands, ass and boobs and face lol and you are very pretty.  I should post a video of this marine and she was 6,2 and 250 of muscle. she is completely passable and very hot.
I am conflicted myself but I know I wont be happy unless I try. Having a pretty face like yours and even if your real slim and slender just eat a little more high fat food while your on hrt, I am also 6 ft. And I know its ymmv but Ive talked to a lot that lost a few inches on heighth .
And if your a fatty like I am just eat a good healthy diet. I was 265 I am now close to breaking in the 220s and I have only been dieting for about two and a half months. but you looked slim and very pretty. I know youll be a knock out...

Yeah, height isn't really what bothers me... just these damn hands.  There naturally awful too and it's all bone.  I'll never be a hand model.  Right now I'm like 165lbs.  I'm dropping to 125-135 in the next couple months.  Then I'm starting HRT and packing on the lbs...