From: annie (dlvdisc@geekbabe.com)
Date: Sat Jan 20 2007 - 15:47:17 CST
>I want to attend the 2007 event but I am nervous.
This is very natural and expected. It's ok to be nervous.
Please let me assure you that at DLV, even though you may not know
anybody yet, you will be among friends -- some of the finest people
you will ever know on either side of life.
>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?
Actually, a lot of our people cite the 2-hour timeframe as being
necessary from a cold start to being ready to go out. Experience will
help make it easier, and there are tricks to help make it less tedious.
One article that may help, "Dressing And The Daily Schedule" is on
line here:
http://www.geekbabe.com/dlv/dress/dlvd02.html
It's also not required to do girlmode all the time. Some will do boymode
in the morning, then change and get ready in the afternoon for the
evening. It's really up to you, and yes, you are most welcome to do some
of the things in boymode.
>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."
It does take practice, and there's no real substitution. However, you
can do some homework and some practice prior to DLV.
The article here, on Etiquette and Comportment, is a good place to
start:
http://www.geekbabe.com/dlv/dress/dlvd11a.html
>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?
Women, both GG and TG, come in all shapes and sizes including yours.
You may never be a 20 year old hottie, but I'm sure you can be passable
and presentable with some practice and the most important thing of all,
that being the right attitude.
>I have no clue how to go about putting on makeup each and every morning
>and having it last throughout the day.
Again, it takes practice.
If you have absolutely no experience doing a basic face, I suggest you
book an Instructional Makeover with one of our recommended makeup
artists. You can do this during the first part of DLV. Have the artist
recommend a look which you can re-create yourself.
> Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Another thing I would suggest is to sign up to have a Big Sister. This
will be somebody who can advise and assist you as needed, and give you
some encouragement and some moral support.
Any other questions or concerns, please let us know.
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