Hello and welcome to the June 2003 edition of The Tranny Tribune, the official organ of the Trannyweb community. As usual, please let me apologise if you have received this in error. The most frequent reason for receiving it by mistake is when friends or colleagues register you as a prank.

This situation helps nobody. If this is not your thing, we urge you to unsubscribe using the instructions at the bottom of this page.

This is our Special Shopping Edition with plenty of great stores for you to visit. Have fun. Hugs, Katie xxxx

Following many teething problems after the introduction of your new site software and your new server, things seem to be settling down now. We did lose some functionality in the forums and we're hoping to have most of it restored in the next few weeks.

Our lovely Canadian programmers assure me that they're working flat out on it. The country flags will be back along with the birthdays list and you will also be able to upload your own picture to your profile, rather than having to use a picture that we've supplied.

There will be many more improvements in the forums. Our new Chat rooms and Instant Messaging system should also be introduced soon, revolutionising the way Trannyweb works. They will be for members only however. It cost's nothing for basic membership so if you are not already a Trannyweb girl, please sign up for free now - just click here.

Boudoir En Femme is a new, London-based cross-dressing service for the TV/TS community offering personalised, one-to-one services in a discreet, luxury riverside apartment near Richmond. Launching the service is Claire Mansfield, author of “Dominatrix: The Making of Mistress Chloe” published by Headline.

As her alter-ego Mistress Chloe, Claire has appeared on many television and radio programmes as a spokeswoman for the alternative lifestyle community, and is committed to dispelling the myths and misinformation surrounding it.

I welcome nervous, often confused clients to Boudoir En Femme and send them away validated and at peace. What better job satisfaction could I ask for?”

As well as a dressing service incorporating a leisurely chat over soft drinks or wine, Boudoir En Femme offers grooming, deportment and elocution lessons, escorted shopping trips and girls’ nights out in any city of your choice, and private parties. Maid training and fantasy role play is also available, and digital photos and video are an optional extra. Storage facilities and online clothes ordering can also be arranged; prices start at £75 hourly.

There's more information at http://www.boudoirenfemme.com and you can contact Mistress Chloe at boudoir@btopenworld.com.

Espy Lopez runs Classic Curves International and is our celebrity interviewee in this edition.

TW: How did you get into the Tranny foundation wear business?

EL: Classic curves was created out of frustration. For years I made my own pads in my little garage shop. While doing this, I also tried a commercial company that made prosthetics. I thought that surely their's would be better than mine. WRONG! I received a cardboard box containing lousy open foam pads that weren't even finished. Mine were much better made.

I wanted to return them but they said no. No! That really made me angry. I tried to reason with them. Still no. That did it!

My background was in Aerospace design engineering. I started to design my own pads using a CAD system. After showing my girlfriends in my club, CHIC, they all wanted a set for themselves. Then the garment came along and the Veronica line was born.

TW: Tell us briefly about some of your biggest clients down the years.

EL: Let's see. CC outfitted the cast for 'To Wong fu', 'Just like a woman' and 'Priscilla, Queen of the desert' among others. Besides numerous 'high profile clients' in the NFL, NHL and NBA there have been numerous movie stars too. I will not divulge any names. Our client's privacy is paramount. There have been television shows like General Hospital and Saturday Night Live. We are prosthetics and foundation specialty providers for the movie industry and were inducted into the movie guild two years ago.

TW: As an expert in this field, what do you think are the three biggest mistakes that trannies make when trying to pass?

EL: Proportion! New girls or Rookies as I call them, buy a size outfit that fits their shoulders, then the skirt is switched with another outfit that fits their waist. Usually about two size smaller. No hips or rear. No matter how they make themselves up the body screams 'guy in a dress'. Why? He still has the upside-down triangle look.

The secret is to proportion the look and learn to walk. Women walk with their hips. Men walk with their shoulders. Walking in heels is an art form, just like dressing. Practice and more practice.

TW: What's the most embarrassing thing that's happened to you as a tranny?

EL: Ummm that's a tuff one. I have this attitude. Act like a lady, be treated as one. I was once all dressed up in a nice business suit, trying on some heels in a new store. A woman came up to me and asked "What you doing in here"? My comeback was "Looking for a new pair of 3" heels and maybe a matching purse"! In a huff, she glared at me.

The salesgirl took me by the elbow and seated me. But then she smiled and said. "Let's have some fun", and sold me two pairs. She was very nice. A sale is a sale. No biggie. Attitude will get you thru.

TW: Apart from appearing in The Tranny Tribune, what has been your biggest success?

EL: Just being one of the gals and guest speaker at numerous CD events. Cambridge University, Mass, has a CD group on campus. I was approached by them to receive a honorary PhD. in design science. Now that would be a hoot.

TW: What are your aims for the future? Where do you see CCI in say, five years time?

EL: Today's business is customer care. Today's customers are tomorrow's referrals. Five years time? Small boutiques carrying Classic Curves products worldwide.

I love this site! It's full of super girly fashions but usually there's no point in window shopping because I know I'll never get into them. Size Appeal is different. The name gives a clue.

All of the beautiful feminine clothes they sell, are in plus sizes, so they will fit me. I've just bought this Black Scalloped Dress. It cost me US$55.00, it fits and I love it.

Secret Society goes underground

The Trannionic Society, a society of special ladies, is about to go underground. It grew out of a thread on the Trannyweb forum and has received mixed reviews ever since.

The idea of a self help group for people with one major thing in common seems abhorrent to some, as you will see by reading the forum messages, but others find it fascinating.

It's not a new idea though. The Masons and Buffs have been doing this stuff for ever. And I bet the Knights Templar had a few tranny members!

Well now it's our turn and the one question that keeps coming up is "How do I join"?

The answer is that you don't. Everyone involved will need to have something they can offer their brethren. Perhaps you will be a tranny builder who can offer your services to the membership at a fraction of the usual cost. A judge who will be lenient with Tranny offenders (remember Cynthia Payne). Perhaps you'll be an IT specialist who can offer your services to your sisters at a cut down rate.

Perhaps you'll be a Whitehouse official whose job it is to dish out contracts for the rebuilding of Iraq. As a Trannion, you would obviously give priority to tenders from your Trannyionic sisters. That may be an extreme example but you get the idea.

There will be no membership applications. Initially, members will be head hunted. When the founding sisters are in place, membership will be by referral only.

That is, only existing Trannions will be able to nominate potential candidates for membership.

Does this all sound a little selfish? Well The Trannionic Society agrees and admits that it's one aim is the betterment of it's membership through self help.

There are plenty of tranny clubs and organisations around that admit everyone. Well here's one that doesn't.

Totally Eliminate
Secret Data!