From: Diva Las Vegas organizers (dlvorg@geekbabe.com)
Date: Wed Jan 24 2007 - 07:38:54 CST
In this mailing:
Org List
High Tea Needs A Volunteer
Discussion Forum Activity
Church, Laundromat, Palace Station
Studio Lites
Glamour Boutique Open House
Bars and Such
SpaSkinStyle Boutique
Questions and Concerns From New Attendees
Summary schedule of activities
Administrivia
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Org List:
This is the DLV 2007 Organizational Mailing List (dlvorg@geekbabe.com)
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High Tea Needs A Volunteer:
Jamie writes:
>Due to several factors, including the cost of transportation, I will
>not be attending DLV this Spring. I am including the contact, I used
>last year, for Afternoon Tea at the Four Seasons. 702 XXX-XXXX. I
>worked with Lauren. The reason for the weekday schedule was resevation
>procedures and cost.
>Please feel free to use this informatuon, or do your own research.
> With a sad heart,
> Jamie Renae
Sorry that you won't be with us this year, Jamie. Thanks for the
information and contact person for the Four Seasons.
Okay ladies, this is the reason that we've asked each coordinator to get
an assistant coordinator. The Four Seasons is one of, if not the most
exclusive hotel in Las Vegas.
If you'd like to volunteer to coordinate one of the mainstays of DLV,
The High Tea, simply reply to this mailing. We need you to get
involved so we don't have to initiate the "draft system". :)
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Discussion Forum Activity:
Annie writes:
>As some of you know we've had some good bursts of activity on the DLV
>Discussion Forum (http://www.geekbabe.com/dlv/dlvdisc/) lately.
>I think it would be really great (*>>>HINT<<<*) if we had more active
>participation in that forum from the organizers and volunteers.
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Church, Laundromat, Palace Station:
Anya writes:
>Dear Friends, I wanted to pass on some updates.
>For those of you who may need dry cleaning or laundry services during
>your stay. I recommend the Rainbow Laudromat at 2247 South Rainbow. The
>woman who runs it is very helpful and friendly. The store is clean and
>has good restroom facilities. I've started doing my own laundry there.
>Church. I wish to mention The Holy Innocents American Catholic Church
>which I have recently been attending. ALL ARE WELCOME. we meet Saturday
>evenings at 630 pm, and usually a dinner out or potluck afterward. Its
>a Saturday option for those who wish. Their website is at
>www.americancatholicchurch.net.
>Palace Station.
>Im going to talk about Palace Station here. I have been eating lunch
>at Palace Station lately. The buffet has been renovated and I feel that
>the menu has improved. I've found service to be good. Lines are long
>sometimes. A new Chinese restaurant called Chang's has opened, and the
>cafe has been redone as well. just some food for thought here.
>Sincerely, ANYA, in cold Las Vegas.
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Studio Lites:
Mardi writes:
>Are we going to visit Studio Lites, 4000 W. Sahara.
It sounds like we need a coordinator to arrange an open house with
them. Are you volunteering to contact them and arrange the open house
date?
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Glamour Boutique Open House:
Annie writes:
(from a conversation)
J>Not seeing a Glamour Boutique open house slot????
A>I don't think it has been scheduled yet. When is it?
J>Isn't it usually on Friday afternoon??
A>Looking back at the 2005 and 2006 schedules, it was Thursday both
A>years.
A>It's early enough so it could be the "anchor" activity on either
A>Thursday or Friday afternoon. Just choose one and I'll add it to the
A>schedule and get an announcement ready for the next mailing.
J>Let's do it on Friday.
A> Ok, I'll get it going. Thanks. :)
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Bars and Such:
Annie writes:
>>I also came across this awesome bar/restaurant that might work for
>>something on saturday night. seems very friendly to tgs lot of art
>>and creative types hang out there.
>>Its just west of the Sahara off of Highland under the highway. Its
>>called the Artisan. its actually larger and more classy than zingers.
>>ill look into doing something there. Is anyother local familiar with
>>this place.
>This was on our "maybe" list to hit on the bar crawl last year, and I
>remember it being suggested for Eating Out Night too. The main reason
>we didn't get to it - I was thinking of going there from Zingers - was
>that I thought some might be confused WRT getting off of Sahara heading
>west and over to that part of Highland. We went to Flex instead.
>I agree that this is a possibility for a very nice Saturday thing.
>Another place I keep hearing about but am unsure of the status of is
>qan Elvis-theme bar and restaurant that has been coming Real Soon Now to
>where Steven Davids was for some time.
>I asked about it on one of the boards last week and they say it still
>is not actually open yet.
>>>Also I can arrange line passes and free admission to our two night
>>>clubs (Studio 54 and Tabu). Normal operations of both are Tues thru
>>>Sat 10 pm till whenever.
>>Studio 54 has adult entertainer night on Tuesday. That might be a
>>good after-party place after NSD.
>Yes, the more I think about it, the more I think something clubby like
>this would work well for a Post-NSD continuation, particularly if Mindy
>can get us line passes and free admission. (Aren't ladies normally free
>at this place?)
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SpaSkinStyle Boutique:
Annie writes:
>Opinion needed:
>I've been going back and forth with Theresa of the SpaSkinStyle
>boutique about the particulars of their planned "Basic Face" and
>"Etiquette And Comportment" workshops.
>For an update, SSS will be holding a "Basic Face" workshop at 2:30 on
>Tuesday afternoon and a "Etiquette and Comportment" workshop at 2:30 on
>Wednesday afternoon. They are leaning toward renting a suite at the
>Sahara as of this time but this is not final.
>They will be taking makeover appointments at most other times from
>early in the morning until early evening.
>There is one decision to be made, and I said I would bring this up here
>in ORG and get some other opinions. I have my opinion, but I would like
>to hear what you others think. I'll pass on anything that comes up here
>to Theresa and Roxie.
>They are considering charging a modest "tuition" of $5 or so for each
>these workshops. They are not married to this, and are willing to
>ash-can it if we advise them to do so.
>As I said, I have my opinion on this, but I would like to hear the
>thoughts from you as well. Thanks. :)
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Questions and Concerns From New Attendees:
Moderator's Note:
This item is an inquiry from a potential new attendee, and Ginger's
response. The name of the person Gini corresponded with has been removed.
As you can see, Gini is the perfect person to have as our Corresponding
Secretary.
>>Ok here goes - and I'm sure you have heard tis before - I live in
>>Northern NV which really has nothing to do with why I am writing. I
>>want to attend the 2007 event but I am nervous. I am and have been a
>>subscriber to Diva Las Vegas for several years- I am not an "Admirer"
>>in the negative sense of the word - that is I am NOT looking for sex
>>or a one night stand.
>>I had my first ever Maekover at the Glamour Boutique with Amy in
>>October of 2005. It was a wonderful experience but I noticed a few
>>things - First it took almost 2 hours of dressing and makeup - I could
>>not do this by myself. So if the Diva event last for a whole week that
>>means a weeks worth of female clothing and makeup - How do the rest of
>>the "out of towners" do this?
>>The second biggest concern but not as big as the first - how does one
>>learn to to walk,talk and act in a feminine manner over night? I know
>>"practice practice practice." The fact is that my male persona and
>>body structure is definitley not very femanine. I don't want to look
>>line a football player or truck driver in DRAG. How do you all
>>accomplish this?
>>I have no clue how to go about putting on makeup each and every
>>morning and having it last throughout the day.
>>Any help would be greatly appreciated
Gini wrote:
>I think most, if not all, of us were once where you are now -- that is
>if you are a "grown-up" which you appear to be. Unfortunately, being a
>woman takes lots of time. Tiny 20 year olds who don't have body hair,
>minimal beards, and smooth skin have all kinds of advantages over the
>rest of us.
>First there is the hair removal thing....face, legs, toes, chest, and
>yes hands and arms and this will need to be done once a day or so
>depending on how much hair you have and how much of your body is going
>to show. The face will probably require shaving more than once if you
>are going out for the day and later in the evening. Then you can't
>forget your eyebrows and the hair that may be growing from your nose
>and ears if you are old enough for hair to be growing in places it
>never grew before.
>Next there is the manicure and pedicure -- I'm not talking about
>artificial nails, just good basic nail appearance. Nail polish and
>artificial nails will require more time. In some way artificial nails
>can actually save time in the long run, but believe me they can almost
>render you helpless with zippers and other details requiring fine motor
>skills and I don't do them. If you do have a plan to get them off
>before you have them applied.
>Now we come to the underthings which are pretty simple --- or can be.
>On the other hand, lots of girls lace themselves into corsets and wear
>other undergarments with lots of padding. I'm at the place I'd rather
>camouflage my more than adequate tummy with lose tops. Hose and
>stockings can be hard to put on if you need them -- I tend to go bare
>legged during warm weather-- but I have my varicose veins worked on
>every year or so to be presentable. Caution! Don't even think about
>stockings and garters if you have those long artificial nails! Just
>getting pantie hose on can be problematic with long nails.
>Now we put on our top (or dress) if it has to be put on on over our
>heads. We then put on a bib of some kind to keep our make up off our
>top or dress! This can be as simple as tissues tucked in at the neck or
>a towel held together with a clothespin.
>At last were are ready for makeup. Most need some beard cover. Now the
>real makeup can begin. I recommend keeping it simple with written
>instructions taped to the mirror until it's second nature for you. The
>minimum would be concealer for where you cut yourself shaving and other
>problems. Then foundation, powder, eyebrows, eyes (with a color --maybe
>more than one which we blend for the lower eyelid, and a lighter
>natural color probably with a matte finish for day wear and pearl
>finish for night wear just under the eyebrows to mid eye lid). Next
>comes eyeliner and mascara. Then we put on blush -- maybe a lighter
>color on the upper cheek under the eyes and a darker color under that
>and on each side of the nose and other places such as under the chin
>that we want to contour and minimize. This stage can take 30 minutes or
>more, especially if we are over 40 and don't see so well closeup without
>glasses.
>You might want to have Amy or someone else do a makeover for you at the
>start of DLV as a reminder and have her write down what she is using
>for each step in order. Also, avoid too much makeup (the transition
>artists tend to give us a drag queen look) when you are going to be in
>public.
>You might even ask for two makeovers -- one for day wear and one for
>evening club wear. How many GG's at the mall do you see looking like a
>drag queen? Another thought -- I'm not going to suggest a department
>store makeover because I don't think you are ready for it, but is there
>a transition service close by that might coach you?
>Then we finish dressing and put on our wig which has been prepared
>before hand -- we need to avoid the temptation to mash our hair
>down......real girls keep theirs lose and fluffy.
>Yes all of this does take time, but isn't it worth it when we look
>sooooooo good!
>Whatever we do, we need to dress our age which sadly some of us don't
>want to do. Like Peter Pan most of us want to to eternally young which
>we may be in our minds, but not in dress sizes! Annie one of the DLV
>founders has a good rule about what to wear that starts out something
>like this ---"Unless you are under 30 and under 130--- well you get the
>idea! Some good basic slacks or jeans and skirts and tops will take
>most of us everywhere we need to go. Later we can add more items for a
>more dressy presentation.
>Go to the mall and observe how women, especially women of your age and
>close to your body size dress, walk, and act. They take short steps,
>not bouncing as if walking across plowed ground, arms generally close
>to their sides, heads up, giving a quick smile and then quickly turning
>their eyes away if someone makes eye contact. When seated don't slouch
>and don't take up more space than needed. Talk quietly and avoid loud
>boisterous behavior at all times. How women at the mall and in other
>public places do you see wearing 6" platform heels and strapless gowns
>that stop at mid-thigh? Get the idea here?
>Getting ready to go out does take time for a woman, but at some DLV
>activities, lunch for example, you might just decide to go in boy mode
>-- lots do. That would allow you to more time to get ready for the
>evening. You might also avoid the mainstream activities until you feel
>more comfortable with your skills and getting out. Ask your SO or other
>trusted GG to critique your behavior and coach you. Going out in public
>venues can require even more skills such as how to negotiate women's
>restrooms, especially those which may have an attendant.
>The great thing about DLV is there is something for everyone from the
>experienced to the beginner and time to practice the requisite skills
>that most of never have time to practice at home on a regular basis. I
>hope this helps!
>Good luck with it; we hope to see you in LasVegas!
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Summary schedule of activities:
Preliminary and subject to change.
Monday, April 23:
1:00pm Lunch With Ginger (TBD)
2:00pm Walk Off Your Lunch (TBA)
6:00pm Happy Hour (Suede - MV)
7:00pm Dinner (Suede - MV)
Ev Welcome Celebration (Suede - MV)
Tuesday, April 24 :
AM Lake Mead Boat Cruise (Lake Mead - MS)
1:00pm Lunch With Ginger (TBD)
2:00pm Walk Off Your Lunch (TBA)
PM Skydiving With Or Without Densie (Golf course)
2:30pm Basic Face workshop (Sahara suite - SV)
Ev Night Of The Soiled Doves IV (CR - MV)
Wednesday, April 25:
9:00am Diva Las Vegas Invitational Golf (Golf course - MS)
AM-PM Art Tour (TBD)
1:00pm Lunch With Lori (Harrahs - MS)
2:00pm Walk Off Your Lunch (TBA)
PM English High Tea (Four Seasons - MS)
2:30pm Etiquette - Comportment workshop (Sahara suite - SV)
6:00pm Happy Hour (Various)
7:00pm Eating Out Night (Various)
7:00pm EON Milanos option (Milanos - MS)
7:00pm EON Blue Ox option (Blue Ox - MS)
7:00pm EON Nora's choice (TBD)
7:00pm EON Trevi option (Trevi - MS)
9:00pm Mainstream-Alternative Night (Various)
9:00pm Alternative Bar Crawl (Various - SV)
9:00pm Slot Tournament (Blue Ox - MS)
9:00pm Fremont Street Experience (FSE - MS)
Ev Theater Night (TBD)
Thursday, April 26:
1:00pm Lunch With Ginger (TBD)
2:00pm Walk Off Your Lunch (TBA)
PM Bowling (TBA)
7:00pm Love show (Mirage - MS)
Ev Big Show Pity Party (TBD)
9:00pm Limo Tour (Mirage - MS)
Friday, April 27:
2:00am Charles Bar (Allegro Bar Bellagio - MS)
1:00pm Lunch With Ginger (TBD)
2:00pm Walk Off Your Lunch (TBA)
PM Glamour Boutique Open House (Glamour Boutique - SV)
6:00pm Happy Hour (Bahama Breeze - MS)
6:30pm Anniversary Celebration (Bahama Breeze - MS)
7:00pm Dinner (Bahama Breeze - MS)
10:00pm Gaming option (TBD - MS)
10:00pm Drinking option (Goodtimes - SV)
10:00pm Dancing option (Krave - SV)
Saturday, April 28:
1:00pm SBS Social (TBD)
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