Pretty CDs

[AnnaBMarie]

I just went to the prettycd.tumblr website and I feel so inadequate! My goodness there are some unbelievably gorgeous girls around us.

[Beverley Sims]

I would not worry, you probably look as good as the rest of us here.

[lovetobedani]

We're all pretty in our own way.

[Eryn]

I'm not all that pretty, but I still have fun expressing myself in the way I want.

[Helen Grandeis]

As Mr Miagi said pointing at his hands,"karate not here Danielsan" then pointing to his heart, "karate here".
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Few of us will be Bond girls; however, many of us, if not most of us can aspire to be a reasonable approximation of a female of similar age and pass well enough to not draw attention to ourselves. Many may pass even under closer scrutiny. Being a beauty does not ensure passing especially if careless gestures or talking betray you instantly.

[Edyta_C]

Oh to be young again! It is easier for one to look like those girls if if have young skin and a young head of hair.

Edy

[Danielle/Mo]

I am not even going to look at the site. All it will do is depress me.

[5150 Girl]

There used to be a thing on line called the VC, or, Vanity Club. As i recall, one had to meet a standard, and be nominated by a member to get in. I'm gonna see if it's still there when I leave here.

[Adriana Moretti]

im affraid to look...to be 17 again and have the internet at your fingertips (sigh)

[5150 Girl]

Yep, the VC is still there!
http://www.vanityclub.com/

[Launa]

Don't feel inadequate, those are just the super models of us.

[BLUE ORCHID]

Hi Anna, CDs' just like GGs' come in all sizes & shapes and all degrees of beauty.

[devida]

I was quite unhappy when I was young and beautiful. I would trade my youthful skin, discomfort and insecurity for my wrinkles, male pattern baldness and sheer unmitigated happiness at being who I am any day. I love to look at the young and transgendered and follow the tumblrs gender fork and ungendered all the time but I really, really, don't want to be them.

[Brooklyn]

You know, I'm still on a couple of websites like that. It makes no real difference; I have the same issues that most people here have.

[MissTee]

Heck, I look every bit as good as they do . . . .

{when I close my eyes and imagine r-e-a-l-l-y hard}

[Lynn Marie]

I studiously avoid comparing myself to other CDs. It's a fool's game. Present well, do your best, and own your surroundings. That's how classy old broads have so dang much fun.

[BillieAnneJean]

Never mind what anyone looks like. As long as you are having a good time and are happy with what nature supplied, or at least not too disappointed, then be happy! There will always be someone who looks better, has a longer boat, a faster plane, a newer house, a fancy cell phone, a designer outfit. But we must be happy with what we have got to work with. So never set your happiness on what anyone else has or looks like. Never feel inadequate. Find your best assets and play them up while minimizing anything else.

This is SO MUCH FUN that I choose to enjoy it perfectly even if my (insert item here) is not perfect.

I am having a great time!

[Stephanie47]

I've checked out several of the sites which post pictures of some extremely beautiful cross dressers. Not all of them are raving beauties, but, very attractive. It's a matter of presentation. I know pictures cannot show poise. Look around and you'll see many women in different sizes and shapes. Anyone's presentation can be enhanced by taking care of oneself. I enjoy being tastefully attired in a pretty dress, heels, hosiery and proper undergarments. Like any GG work with what you have.

[julie marie1]

At my age I am not looking for pretty, just convincing.

[Zylia]

Not too shabby, but I'm also pretty sure a few of them are either "GG's" or have had HRT/FFS which obviously means they're not 'just' cross-dressers. The whole nature of Tumblr is that no-one checks and verifies their sources or gives proper attribution.

Case in point: Famous (and indeed pretty) Hollywood actress Emma Stone is on this Tumblr. Take this selection with a grain of salt.

[Katey888]

There will always be someone who looks better, has a longer boat, a faster plane, a newer house, a fancy cell phone, a designer outfit.

Someone has a faster plane than me!!! Who??? Where??? Point me at 'em and I'll twang their bra and pull their wig off...

Seriously, BillieAnnJean and most of you are right about this - after all, what we're doing is not a voluntary entry to a good looking competition is it? I was never going to be really good at squash, so eventually I stopped playing - I'm just going to have to do my best with this because it's not going to let me go... no choice.

Do your best, have fun, be happy!

Katey x

[Marcelle]

Hi Anna,

I would not get too wrapped up on comparing oneself to others as it will drive a sane person insane. I agree with Zylia on this point . . . sometimes a picture is just a picture and it can be altered (photoshop) to erase less than flattering blemishes, alter bone structure, enhance eyes . . . yata, yata, yata. Fashion magazines have been doing this for years. If some the gals are legitimate then we are most likely talking about very young T-Gals who probably look feminine with and without make-up . . . give them about 10 years and I doubt they will be on prettycd.

In the end we (CDers) like all humans come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes and looks . . . who determines what PrettyCD means? . . . I am in the club and I didn't get a ballot to vote so I am not going to pay them any attention. As far as I am concerned we are all pretty until someone shows me definitive proof what pretty means.

Hugs

Isha

[natcrys]

One can go insane if ya keep comparing yourself to others.

As Zylia has pointed out.. some of these photos are of actual GG's and/or T*'s on HRT. Now, I can moisturize all that I want (and trust me, I do.. ) but my skin will never be as smooth and soft as those of my friends who are GG or TS.

Also, do remember with a lot of these pics.. you only get to see the person in the best pose, best light, most flattering angle.. some even add a pinch of Photoshop. Even with supermodels like Doutzen Kroes or Miranda Kerr.. they take a truckload of shots.. and pick one for the magazine cover or ad campaign.

If you use that as comparison material when you look at yourself in the mirror.. you're bound to feel like crap! Just look at the teenage girls these days.

I do love looking at pretty girls (whatever flavour), because they inspire me and give me great ideas.

[CarlaWestin]

I was quite unhappy when I was young and beautiful. I would trade my youthful skin, discomfort and insecurity for my wrinkles, male pattern baldness and sheer unmitigated happiness at being who I am any day. I love to look at the young and transgendered and follow the tumblrs gender fork and ungendered all the time but I really, really, don't want to be them.

Age and treachery always triumphs over youth and vigor!

Let's see how those little trollops look when they get our age!

[Barbie Anne]

Well said Carla 49 now and I can still rock a lbd or tight short tennis outfit but I actually have to work at it now, and it no long comes naturally like back then. I have a love hate relationship with my excercise bike, but it does give me an excuse to wear my sexy running shorts and tops.........good with the bad I guess.