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Teagan Presley: Photo spread and interview with one of Digital Playground's hottest starlets. More»
8-10-2004


Judy Vee's Tips on How to get a Close Shave

Most trannies do not have the benefit of 250 hours of electrolysis, so we need to scrape the hair off our faces before applying our foundation. I've learned several things:
    1. Shick makes better cartridges than Gillette. They last longer, sometimes for twice as many shaves.

    2. The Quattro is a huge marketing scam, but is also probably the best razor I've ever used.

    3. It doesn't matter what razor you use if you follow one simple rule, and that is moisturize before you shave (wet the face first, though). Any moisturizer is good. I prefer a water soluble moisturizer such as "NO AD Aloe" which I bought for $1 at a flea market, and doesn't cost much more than that at CVS or Duane Reade. I like to rinse off about half of the moisturizer, and then apply shaving cream. Any brand will do, but I like Gillette Gel. You don't need much.

    4. If my razor gums up with shaving cream, hair and moisturizer, I power wash the cartridge with a little device called a water pik.

    5. After shaving, moisturize again and let it absorb for about 15 minutes before applying foundation. And don't forget your eye cream!

Hattie Hathaway's Eyelash "Secrets"

First of all, you want to transform your eyes into things that astound and astonish; eyes that do that can make an otherwise slapdash makeup job more noticeable. And eyes with monster lashes do that best.

So, buy the largest, longest and blackest lashes that you can find. Stay away from those demure and "natural" looking ones. The best bet would be those ones in the box labeled "lots of fun at parties" that are sold in costume or Halloween stores. And, by the way, if you get those gold or silver tinsel ones, be sure to get a pair of black ones to glue underneath them because that makes them stand out more.

Next, use some serious black eyeliner on the upper lids, just above the lashes. I use Maybelline waterproof Ultraliner in the small white bottle with the black cap, and so do most models. Make the line very thick (think Cleopatra). Use very black waterproof mascara on your own lashes, top and bottom. (I use Maybelline Very Black Ultralash.) Next, apply adhesive to the lashes and let dry for about 30 seconds. Place the lash on your eye, pressing from the center out to the corner on each side until the whole thing adheres. Just keep within the black. But since you made the black line wider than a four-lane highway, that'll be quite easy, right?

Then take the liner and apply another line right above, touching the lash-strip. And there you have it: no one will spook that your lashes are on a bit crooked or not right up against your own because the black hides all that. A miracle!

Don't forget eye shadow, do your brows to complete the masterpiece and you'll stop 'em dead in their tracks!

Another thing to consider is where you will be showing off that makeup. Keep in mind that most club lighting, if any, utilizes the warm end of the spectrum-- in other words, reds. The reason for this is that non-made up people tend to look better in that light. Therefore, any reds you may wear on your face will disappear. So wear blues, purples or browns for your eye shadow and dark reds, which actually contain blue, and purples for your blush and lipstick. That'll keep ya lookin' swell!


Scotty The Blue Bunny's Footwear Advice

Cosmetics and prosthetics aside, footwear can often determine the success or failure of a person's transformation. After all, we're in this to feel special, and take a break from the establishment, so why cut corners when looking for the proper pedestal to put you on? I mean, after all that makeup and cinched PVC, why would you walk around in something from Payless?

No one is going to treat you better than a nice pair of shoes, and there are many retailers, webrings and the like which openly welcome "freak" business. I recommend searching for "platform shoes" or "fetish footwear". You'll be amazed. The folks are usually friendly (after all, they are salespeople), so I wholeheartedly recommend calling before you place an order to establish a relationship with these people in real time.

Warning: Like our identity, finding the right footwear can take some trial and error. There are many manufacturers...some run wide, some narrow, and fetish heights can be dangerous. But whether it is a pair of Pam Anderson killers or Frankenstein boots, once you find your brand, nothing can stop you from properly strutting your stuff.

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