Corrie Dubay, makeup artist extraordinaire and owner of Midwest Makeup Supply and Femme Makeovers, is a friend and hero to t-girls everywhere. I've been fortunate to know her for the past year and a half, I've had makeup lessons with her and the MN T-Girls have had two makeup demonstrations with her as well. She … Continue reading Covering Up Beard Shadow
PFLAG was the first support organization I heard of when I was growing up. I attended their meetings a few years ago and found it was a wonderful, supportive, and inclusive community. So, what is PFLAG? Their mission is uniting people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) with families, friends, and allies. … Continue reading PFLAG Events for May
I've written a lot about Corrie Dubay and her business Midwest Makeup Supply on my blog. If you're looking for an amazing makeover from a huge advocate for the trans community, you cannot do better than Corrie. Corrie has recently revamped her gender transformation studio for her business 'Femme Makeovers'. I've had a chance to … Continue reading Get GORGEOUS with Corrie!
Most crossdressers and t-girls are familiar with the Townhouse, Saint Paul's oldest gay bar. For many of us, it's one of the first places we go when we are ready to leave our living rooms. The MN T-Girls, as a group and as individuals, have been here many times. City Pages has written a nice … Continue reading Dragged Out: St. Paul’s scrappy, sincere drag show secret
Some people think that the Twin Cities are a frozen tundra that is completely uninhabitable. Since yesterday was our first 60 degree day since November, sometimes I agree with them. This has been an unusual spring for us. Last week was supposed to be the MN T-Girls monthly outing, but a very powerful blizzard caused … Continue reading MN T-Girls Uprising
KTTC, the NBC affiliate in Rochester, MN recently had a story featuring Mallory Heath, a transwoman who facilitates the Southern Minnesota Transgender Support group, a trans advocacy organization in southern Minnesota. I like what Mallory has to say about how some some people may know more trans people than they think: "We're here and that … Continue reading Southern Minnesota Transgender Support
Last night was the monthly MN T-Girls outing and we were invited to a preview of an upcoming documentary 'The Queens'. The showing was held at Lush, a fabulous LGBTQ nightclub in Northeast Minneapolis. According to the documentary's website, The Queens takes viewers out of the politics and onto the stage with an exclusive look … Continue reading T-Girls and Queens
This is the final photo set from my recent visit to Christi William's boudoir and pinup photography studio last week. I had two outfit changes and I posted the first set the other day, but I have to say that of the two sets, this is my favorite. I love, love, love the poses, the … Continue reading Pinup T-Girl – Part 3!
Last week I had the honor of visiting Christi Williams, the photographer of one of Minneapolis’ most incredible boudoir and pinup photography studios. I had an amazing time modeling, smiling, posing and trying on clothes. I heard she had a fun wardrobe to pick from but I was blown away but how many fun things … Continue reading Pinup T-Girl – Part 2!
Yesterday I had the incredible honor of visiting Christi Williams, the makeup artist and photographer of one of Minneapolis' most incredible boudoir and pinup studios. If you've known me for more than two minutes you know that I love modeling and having my photo taken. I've been lucky in many parts of my life and … Continue reading Pinup T-Girl!
Hannah McKnight 