Sparkle 2019 - Photo Feature

Editor’s letter

This has got to be the biggest photo edition of Transliving

ALFIE (extra) ORDINARY

…undeniably a fabulous drag prince

Hello!

I am Fabiola Blonde. I have been living as a woman

Sign of the times: Changing Family Opinions

I first started realising I was transgender on the

Eternal Youth by Alexander Williams

Having joined a Facebook group to gain more understanding

Brucey talks to Lucy

Hi everyone, I am delighted to be back with another

EXETER PRIDE 2019

For the 11th year running, Exeter’s city-centre played

WORTHING PRIDE 2019

I’ve been involved in running many different types

TRANS PRIDE BRIGHTON

Although Sparkle remains the biggest weekend of the

STOER FOAMING FACE WASH

I was introduced to STOER Face Wash by accident. It

“Let them eat cake!”

GO FOR BAROQUE

Vintage Hollywood Glamour Shoot

Dave Curtois and the team at the renowned West Lodge

Introducing Tina Martini

I wanted to let readers know about my website www.tinamartini.com

why not try hooker chic!

Hooker chic??!!!?? Should we even go there, girls?

Re(tro)volution - Living the T-Retro dream

My name is Sarah and I’m a retro-holic. Well, that’s

Miss Golden Sparkle 2019

This time last year I was at an all-time low in my

Miss Sparkle 2019 Winners Story

From my first Sparkle two years ago, the weekend festival

Louise Honeys’ Frontline Despatches: Part 5

“A Fiery & Ferocious Fire-Truck of Filth, Fury

HOW TO PASS IN PUBLIC

As a friend of several trans women, I am often asked

Sploshing

Nina Jay’s World Of Kink Part Six

CELEBRATING TWO YEARS OF DRESSING

I felt compelled to write an updated story as my second

Fabulous at 63 in Diego Garcia

Hi, my name is Jaime Anne Stykemain, I am a Transgender woman of 63, soon to be 64. I have been married for over 40 years to the same woman and had come out to her about 3 years ago. She has come a long way in her ‘transition’ with me. She still has a hard time seeing me in a dress, and asked that she not see me in one.

PERMANENT FACIAL HAIR REMOVAL

(Electroepilation by electrolysis, thermolysis & blend)

St Trinian’s at Eastbourne

I was going to call this photoshoot “St Trannyan’s” but remembered a previous issue of TLI magazine (issue 26) once had a St Trannyan’s feature and even a cover too. I had a look and it was way back in 2008, and at that time, most trans girls didn’t mind being called “Tranny’s” - so the cover was fine and just a bit of fun. However in 2019 this is not the case, and most girls now find the term offensive, so we’re not “St Trannyan’s” We’re dressed as St Trinian’s Schoolgirls of course, and yes we’re all over 18 and old enough to know better - but in the spirit of St Trinian’s, we don’t care, and do what we want to do… So don’t get in our way or try and stop us.

Top Makeup Tips for a More Mature Face

As people get older, of course, the face changes. Skin

THE LAST OF THE TRANNIES

EMMA THORNE

Sophie Parish Trans Radio UK Sparkle 2019 and being the Trans Trucker

Sophie Parish may be one of hundreds of T-Girls up and down the country. But she has certainly turned a few heads in her time. Having only been dressing in public since 2014, in the space of just five years has grown into a confident, stunning young female. We caught up with Sophie Parish, as she went through this new chapter of her life, and this is what she had to say on the subject.

TRANSGENDER DAY OF REMEMBERANCE (T.D.O.R.)

For many around the world, November 20th each year is just another day in the build-up to the annual shopping bonanza known as ‘Black Friday’. But for the worldwide transgender community, it is the day some of us honour those lives that have been brutally taken away by suicide or murder.

Transgender woman

with a supportive cisgender male partner

PARTNERS’ CORNER

Are you the partner of someone who identifies as Transgendered, Transsexual, Transvestite or a crossdresser? If so, then why not write for the partners’ column and share your experiences with other partners? You never know: it may just help other partners to understand a little more. Send your stories to shane@transliving.org.uk

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