Bringing Everything to Light

[silhouette]

I was in vegas this week at an annual convention. By now I can honestly say that I have a couple hundred friends there, and I dressed up in front of everyone for the first time! I think I shocked every last one of them haha. I am proud of myself, because this was not easy and it took me a lot of hard work to get to where I was for this day - 1/4/11. It was made possible thanks to amanda richards of true colors makeup, and also from the help of other forum members here! Thanks to you all.

Most people got over the shock fairly quickly, and a few immediately thought it was one of the most amazing things they've ever seen hahah. My appearance was extremely unexpected, and quite dramatic! I felt like a celebrity or something.. just walking through the entry way into the casino I had literally about 18 different strangers ask to take their picture with me! I don't think I would have gotten nearly so much attention except for the fact that I was wearing 5" stripper heels and pushing 6'9" :D

It's vegas baby!
A few people did have some ignorant things to say, and I was called disgusting 3 times. It was pretty hurtful but you can't let people see any weakness, and I was called beautiful way more often!

Anyway, in light of this event I wanted to share some pictures of me publicly for the first time on here. (besides my tiny avatar of course)

Enjoy!

[prene]

OMGosh,

You look great.

I love the 1st, 2nd and 4th pics the best.

How long did it take you to get ready?

Also great boots.

Get any marriage proposals????

You really put some time into those looks.

How did you do it?
Great cleavage on the 4th shot.

I am envious . . . . WOW

THe first 2 are spectacular.

[silhouette]

Thanks prene!
These pictures were taken during makeover sessions with amanda from true colors makeup.

I will have some pictures from this past week sometime soon..
Haha no marriage proposals but I did help two guys out with a scavenger hunt by posing for an eiffel tower haha. :heehee:

Also special thanks to stephanies bosom buddies for providing reasonably priced forms. I also give thanks to Nicole Guidetti, Dana and Erynn for their "Sexy Moves for the Club" DVD and choreography!

[Loni]

love all those photos..just not a fan of all that metal on the face. but if one was unknowing of you they could only say what a beautiful looking woman.
the last shot would be found on the family's photo wall. the big hair would be the one for a photo opp thinking your were a movie star or just famous.
you did great. and you probably had a blast in the city of lost wages.

if Amanda can do this with you, she might be able to make me look like a real girl..maybe.

Loni

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[Alice B]

Totally awesome! 6'9" or not I can see why you would turn heads. I'm going there in April and will be dressed for a whole week. I do not have your looks, but I'm sure excited about it. I do have relatives and friends there, but not sure that I could come out to them.

[Miranda09]

Fantastic photos.......all of them are winners. No wonder you got so much attention!! :)

[silhouette]

if Amanda can do this with you, she might be able to make me look like a real girl..maybe.



Totally awesome! 6'9" or not I can see why you would turn heads. I'm going there in April and will be dressed for a whole week. I do not have your looks, but I'm sure excited about it. I do have relatives and friends there, but not sure that I could come out to them.

I've been extremely impressed by Amanda and her talent!
She has helped to make my dreams come true, and has been doing makeup for 30 years. I would not suggest going anywhere else!

Label me a pessimist, but I think real talent is a rare thing in this world.
Amanda is a gem and I have seen photos of what she has done for other girls.

They all look great!

[Janet too]

With your awesome looks and body I can't see how anyone would think you are anything but a reallly tall female. Wow I just wish at some point that I could have the killer bodies that some of you ladies have. Keep up the good work and continue having fun because you are gorgeous.

[LisaM]

I love the pictures! You look terrific and I really admire your courage.

[diannecourtney]

Good Lord if there was anything in the world to make me giveup CDing, it would be the opportunity to date you.

[docrobbysherry]

U looked GORGEOUS, Haydee! U must be VERY PROUD to have come out in such a dramatic and emphatic fashion!

I'm guessing the 3 bad mouthers were simply JEALOUS! That they couldn't look as good as u, or be able to DATE U!

[insearchofme]

You are totally awesome and completely beautiful!

[stephi]

WOW - I often hear stories about people coming out and at times wish I could as well. You look stunning. Good for you - at a personal level does it feel better for you mentally for coming out? Like most girls here I have came out to my better half but no more than that. Although I am certain that

a. My eldest son seen me (right in front of me)
b. Mother has kindly washed our laundry (woman's clothing not a size 8 (I am 16-18)).
c. Youngest has seen my red toe nails
d. Father was at the door (see through glass) as I was "houseworking" to my hearts content with Christina Augillera belting out. I turned to see him walk away OOPS

Reactions to a-d. have been zero so OK. But wondered if I could pluck up the courage to go all the way. Anyway dont want to hi-jack your thread so VERY well done you and very confident you as well, looking as you do every reason to be so..

XOX
Stephi

[MichelleP]

Wow, what a way to let your friends know - and you look gorgeous doing too!

[boardpuppy]

the top pair and last one are absolutely stunning. This is every girls dream to be half as beautiful after a makeover.

[Rachel05]

Well I have to say that I love your pictures and if I saw you in the street then you would definitely get more than a second look from me, you look stunning

[Holly]

How fortunate for you that Amanda Richards was able to accompany you to Las Vegas and assist you in the coming out to your friends. I'm sure she was thrilled to be a part of this important event in your life. I happened to be in town that day (1/4) as well. I would have loved to have met you. You look great.

[kimdl93]

I don't know how anyone could see anything but a gorgeous woman. That's what I see.

[silhouette]

How fortunate for you that Amanda Richards was able to accompany you to Las Vegas and assist you in the coming out to your friends. I'm sure she was thrilled to be a part of this important event in your life. I happened to be in town that day (1/4) as well. I would have loved to have met you. You look great.

Well obvously an extremelyh busy day for me!
I wish I could have gotten amanda out there, and I tried to pay her expenses for it! Haha.

The actual event is a different story than my journey leading up to it..
I'll get to the details on that part once I get pictures from the 4th

[joannemarie barker]

Omg you can add me to the list of people that said beautiful :) wow wow wow!!

[Melissa90]

Incredible! I love your eyes!!

[Holly]

What? No pictures yet? :waiting:

You know, honey, it would have shown a bit of class for you to have given some credit where credit was due. To the person and the store who helped you look so hot that people were begging to take your picture? That asked for your help in a scavenger hunt? Who came in early to do your makeup so you could make it to your function on time? Who was there for you when you needed her? Oh, yes, it was Amy at Just You-Glamour Boutique2 (http://www.crossdresslasvegas.com/index.html) in Las Vegas. I'm sure Amanda Richards is everything you say and more. It wouldn't have cost you a dime to acknowledge Amy and her store in your thread and the part they played in your big coming out to "hundreds" of your friends. We can use all the friends and support we can get, and those we encounter along our journeys should be acknowledged and appreciated. Now if Amanda could only teach you about poise and grace...

[Bootsiegalore]

OMG! You look great.... I'll bet the nasty comments were from the JEALOUS!!!!! (Like ME!) Wow again! Thanks for sharing!
Rachel

[laceyjessica]

wow your gorgeous, i think maybe we could almost be sisters,lol

[Lena Teegal]

I was in vegas this week at an annual convention. By now I can honestly say that I have a couple hundred friends there, and I dressed up in front of everyone for the first time! I think I shocked every last one of them haha. I am proud of myself, because this was not easy and it took me a lot of hard work to get to where I was for this day - 1/4/11. It was made possible thanks to amanda richards of true colors makeup, and also from the help of other forum members here! Thanks to you all.

Most people got over the shock fairly quickly, and a few immediately thought it was one of the most amazing things they've ever seen hahah. My appearance was extremely unexpected, and quite dramatic! I felt like a celebrity or something.. just walking through the entry way into the casino I had literally about 18 different strangers ask to take their picture with me! I don't think I would have gotten nearly so much attention except for the fact that I was wearing 5" stripper heels and pushing 6'9" :D

It's vegas baby!
A few people did have some ignorant things to say, and I was called disgusting 3 times. It was pretty hurtful but you can't let people see any weakness, and I was called beautiful way more often!

Anyway, in light of this event I wanted to share some pictures of me publicly for the first time on here. (besides my tiny avatar of course)

Enjoy!

You're such a hottie! You B*tch! :) and don't let them distract you from the beautiful person you are inside and out!

[KristaE]

Wow! I wish I could look half that good.

[MatLor]

Absolutley gorgeous!!!

[patti1569]

Beautiful!!! OMG, your pictures are amazing, I bet you were turning heads. Now I have to add walking into a Vegas casino dressed to my things I must do before I die!! That sounds like a blast.

[LizSummers]

Oh wow - you're stunning!!! Good job on being so brave!! :)

[Madilyn A.]

Haydee, I just saw your photos, What can I say that hasn't been said ? You are an awesome beauty. I love the way you came out, you have good reason to be very proud of yourself. We all have a tendency to fall in love with our images refected in our mirrors. I am so happy for you that your beautiful image was confirmed and reconfirmed often. BTW, I am about your same height, so far that has been keeping me in the closet, so I especially loved your coming out story.....Hugs Madilyn

[CindyTXCD]

Haydée, you are so beautiful and your pictures are so beautiful. It is so great that you came out to your friends like that. Oh, that I had done so when I was your age...but times were different back then.... Have fun and have a fullfilling life!

Cindy

[christym]

Haydee,
Darling, forget those ignorant schlubs, you are the total opposite of disgusting as you are awesomely awesome as well as delightfully beautiful. And one size rarely fits all, don't you know!

Cheers,

[diannecourtney]

To die for!!!!!Nothing else is required!!!!

[silhouette]

Thanks everyone! Glad you all are enjoying the pictures

[BLUE ORCHID]

I don't know how I missed your original post but your beauty surely puts you in the top of the class your pictures are awesome.

Orchid