[admin]

I recently did an interview with Jamie Young, author of The World's Best Cross Dressing Guide. I met Jamie after a friend told me about her guide. We quickly became friendly and I arranged this interview so we could get to know her better and learn more about her e-book. In the interview Jamie tells what it's like for her to be able to go out and experience life as an ordinary albeit beautiful woman.

Read the interview online at http://www.tgguide.c...ssing-guide.htm

[Aylwin]

Interesting.. has anyone here had any experience with these books?

[aloha_Dana]

Yes I have the book. I got it about a year ago and liked it. I still use it sometimes. I read it and then went back and studied some parts alot more. I pass pretty good now anywhere I go. The parts about how to create a feminine face, cover facial shadows and apply make up were good for me. I also liked the clothing section and sizes for crossdressers. I like to be sexy but i dont want to be read every time I go out so this was good info. Now I pass just about anywhere I go and I'm able to go out at least a couple times a week.

I still have a little problem with voice so I'm going over that now and working on it. Its a big book about 175 pages and well organized.

I think it was worth it for me. I'd probably still be stayig home on the weekends crossdressed in my house if i hadn't found this book so I think its definately worth it for me. I dont look as good as Jamie but I get my share of admiring glances from guys and jealous looks from some women.

Dana

[Aylwin]

Aloha Dana! Ahh I'd rather be in Hawai`i right now...

Thanks for the comments. Perhaps I'll take a look at the book... it sounds like it has some really interesting info in a few areas that I haven't really been able to find much useful about online. Ditto, I doubt I'd look anywhere near as good as Jamie (who would, without some seriously lucky genetics?) but I bet I can still make use of it, especially since there's no HRT for me for several more months at least.

[admin]

Thanks Dana. This is good to hear since TGGuide is now affiliated with Jamie's guide. I thought it had a great deal of information, particularly for those planning to go en femme in public. It's great to hear another opinion. My only criticism was the title "World's Best Cross Dressing Guide." The guide is equally useful for those who are considering transition - perhaps even more so. My concern was that the title might alienate those who identify as transsexuals rather than crossdressers. When you read the guide it becomes apparent that it is written for everyone in the transgender community who may need to develop a convincing feminine persona.

[BrianaG]

Would this e-book be worth buying? I'm not exactly content with how i look en femme and i'm not good at make-up at all. For transsexuals in general would any of you who have this book say it's worth getting to help someone like me build confidence and get on their feet?


Thanks
Briana

[Aylwin]

BrianaG, I am planning to buy it some time soon so I will post my own "unbiased" review once I've read through it. I'm a TS, not a CD, so that will be the eye I give it.

[Alice_E]

I bought the guide and its probably the best buy i ever made. I tried the makeup section and it helps alot. Im going to go in public next weekend after i do a little more work. I like it.

[Aylwin]

Ok, I finally got this recently. Verrrry verry interesting. A lot of the info in here is stuff I probably will not make use of unless I just want to do something special. For example I am just not a makeup type of person in general. (Me and my wife share a great deal in this category actually. She hates the stuff and will often refuse to do/use something if it smacks of makeup. I'm not quite so set, but even if I was born female I probably wouldn't care overly much for the stuff.)

Some of the pictures there are very, very impressive though. I think anyone who is not opposed to makeup in general should take a close look at this because it lays it all out very nicely in a way that few guides I've read ever do. Most people just assume that if you're a woman you know makeup and that's that. This doesn't. This could probably even help my wife since she has little clue with it.

There is good info on general skin care that most people born male could use. I know that I, for one, was raised up by my dad to use bar soap on both my hair and my face. Yeah, I haven't done that for a long time, but I didn't even realize there was a better way until I was in my teens. Is that some kind of child abuse? Heh.

The clothes section is quite a bit more interesting. Again targetted at a different type of person than me, I think, but there is a lot of really good info in here about using your body to your advantage, and how to draw eyes away from the parts that don't work to your advantage. This is an important skill for anyone really, but of course men are not taught how to do this in women's clothes generally. So this is really good. I am planning to make use of some of the tips in here.

I was fascinated to read the very in depth description of "proper" tucking. As .. unrefined .. as it would be, I would've appreciated a diagram here.

I found a lot of the info in the sections about "behaviors" to be comical bordering on insulting (not Jamie's fault, she's just telling it like it is), but I can't find fault with any of it if you want to appear feminine. Again some very useful subtle tips in here that can be applied by anyone, even someone who doesn't want to appear overbearingly feminine, just averagely female.

I was disturbed all over again, as I always am when reading these types of things, how many of the "stop doing this manly behavior, do this other behavior that women tend to do" types of things I already do naturally. This is really fascinating actually and it helps me a lot to understand why people tend to be uncomfortable around me when I'm in guy mode. I'm just not a guy, it would actually take me an FtM guide to do it properly, probably. This will probably actually help me in reverse during these in-between times... if there's ever a situation where I'm identified as male and must act that way or be in trouble, this gives me some useful tips on it.

The "bonus" materials are nice, but nothing you can't find by using Google and doing some research. If one doesn't have the time or inclination to do the research I think these things are very nice icing on the cake. The "resource guide" is perhaps more than just icing but I admit I haven't had much of a chance to look through it yet.

So I guess my overall impression is that I can only make use of about half the material at the moment, but that half is pretty good. It is aimed at making you feminine rather than female (IMO) but it is still useful even if just being feminine isn't your goal. The other half, I may have uses for from time to time if there's some special occasion when I want to go all out and see what I can do. Other than that I am patiently doing electrolysis and waiting for HRT.

[JodyLynn]

Thank you Admin for the interview and all the background info on Jamie and her ebook. I was lurking quite awhile and saw your interview and I was thinking I might get it. I broke down and bought the ebook a couple days ago mostly cause of the comments here. Yes, I think its a great book for newbies but I still think it is good for all of us. I don't consider myself a crossdresser but thats ok. You can see mistakes your making and learn new things. I think she did a real good job of covering all the bases. Also the other books that came with it were good, especially the voice part. I wish it was a little cheaper but thats ok, its not to bad. After going through it Im glad I got it.

Kisses

Jody Lynn

[TiffanyFox]

This is one of the most essential books ever written for transgender people. I have it and still read it when I have a chance. I always pick up something I missed before. I'm transitioning and felt lost about how to deal with all the changes I had to make to be successful. I'm passing now and enjoying life as a woman. I didn't think that was possible but it is and it feels great to finally be myself. Jamie did a great job of writing a practical guide that is easy to follow. I also recommend The Transsexual's Survival Guide by JoAnn Altman Stringer, another great source of info.

[sandy]

i almost didn't get it because of the cost but I'm glad I did. A girl has to have money for clothes u know. The guide is real good tho and covers it all. Ive been passing everywhere as far as i know. Its fun to get out and just be a girl. Getting out and just being acepted is good but i even get compliments and the ocasional wolf call. Thank you Jamie.

[Dawn13]

Help! Help! Help!

Is there anyone who can help me link up with Jamie on getting another copy of her book after my computer ate it? I have tried to contact her through her book links and I have not gotten a reply yet. Don't think I am getting through. I still have the order number and can provide additional details. What I was able to see (The one time I was able to see it) of the book/added book was that it had a lot of good links that do not remember ever seeing before. These I wanted to review later in greater detail.

My basic message to her:
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Hello Jamie,

I just had a hard drive crash and I lost your books that I had just paid for and downloaded on 7 Jan 2010, because the person fixing my computer deleted most of my files including those containing the books when he was working on my computer; to my extreme dismay. I only got to see part of the book/s before this occurred. I have looked in my back-up computer files but because I purchased the book after 2 Jan (My last complete back-up on my computer) I did not have it backed up. This whole computer thing is actually quite complicated but as of now I do not even have access to your linking document/e-mail that you provided me. I fear I have lost all of my e-mail files for good. Please provide me another link to your book/s.

Also, if you get a chance to look at my profile on TG Guide I would appreciate your review. The crazy thing is I am actually very much a male and yet I am also transgendered. I am sure this will never change.

I do have a question - Is the girl in the one piece bathing suit in your advertisement you earlier in your life? You are so skinny now. Suffice it to say I consider you a star.

Please assist if you can.

Sincerely,

Dawn13

[admin]

Hey Dawn ~ I got your message that you've been in touch with Jamie and was able to downloaded your ebooks again. I'm glad Jamie was helpful. Just let me know if you need anything else.

Lori

[Dawn13]

admin, on 03 February 2010 - 07:36 PM, said:

Hey Dawn ~ I got your message that you've been in touch with Jamie and was able to downloaded your ebooks again. I'm glad Jamie was helpful. Just let me know if you need anything else.

Lori

Hello Lori,

Jamie got back with me and I now have the books - Thanks for your assistance - I am happy again.