When I started crossdressing, I had no experience with makeup and only a few items of clothing. But like others on this site, I had this deep desire to see “Gina” at her best, to look in that mirror and finally see her. I had tried a few MtF transformation services but never felt completely satisfied, they never quite reflected what I had envisioned. I began to wonder if the image of Gina in my mind was just going to remain there.

But I wasn’t going to give up yet, and I told myself that I would try a transformation service one more time to see if I could realize the “Full Gina.” I was flying to the edge of Lake Michigan to meet a couple of new dear friends and there was a highly recommended service in nearby Racine WI, TGMiss (less than an hour drive from O’Hare Airport or 30 minutes south of Milwaukee). I had seen her work online and it looked amazing.

As I flew to meet Missy and her assistant Leigh, I could not stop thinking about my appointment, but I told myself not to get too excited. However, as I entered the studio, I knew immediately that this transformation was going to be a different experience. I was overwhelmed. There was an elevated runway and a digital backdrop, with lighting like I had not seen since my days in theatre. There was a control console with multiple computer screens, cameras all around, and a sound system. It was so much to take in, but for the first time, I knew I was in a professional photo studio. I envisioned myself as a real runway model and I could hardly contain my excitement.

Missy and Leigh were so sweet and comforting, like old friends. As we talked, they led me to what looked like a large walk-in closet and my eyes grew in amazement. The room wrapped around and was filled with a double tier of dresses, skirts, and tops. There must have been over 500 outfits (and Missy said she had 2000 in total), arranged by style from club and summer dresses to formal gowns and even wedding dresses. I wanted to spend hours there just trying on clothes, but I had to keep moving. Next, we moved to the wig room and OMG! Blondes, brunettes, and reds, long and short, straight and curly – I could not stop touching them all. The walls were covered with over 100+ wigs. Imagine going to a wig salon and being allowed to try them all. I picked a few outfits and wigs to compliment what I had brought and we kept moving.

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Missy is a very experienced makeup artist, having taken many courses in theatrical makeup, which is one distinction to make. This is theatrical, not glam makeup, so as not to be washed out from the intense lighting; they warned me not to be alarmed when I saw my final look. So, I trusted their expertise, as they carefully chose each element of my makeup from foundation color to eyelashes to lip color. The whole process took about 90 minutes.

With Leigh as my personal dresser and stylist, grabbing necklaces, bracelets, and earrings from their vast collection, it felt like a dream. I pinched myself, and no it wasn’t a dream. Dressed and accessorized, I was escorted to the runway for my first photographs. With a large mirror in front of me and a monitor up high to see my photos as they were taken, we got started. The cameras were automated with a large countdown timer, so the photos just happened. With Missy sitting behind her monitors telling me where to look, to smile (always smile more) and to “open those beautiful eyes,” we just started snapping pictures. And through it all, Leigh was around me, teaching me the basics of posing.

As we moved onto the next outfit and then onto a third look, the digital backdrop kept changing with the mood, from a street scene, a red carpet event, even a club. With music blasting, I envisioned myself on the runway and the energy carried me away. The smile became etched on my face, as I beamed from complete fulfillment. The whole day was surreal, but comfortable, friendly and most importantly, fun.

By the end of the shoot, Missy had already chosen a few photos to show me. All I could think was, “who is that beautiful, feminine woman, that can’t be me?” But it was, I was looking at Gina and she was no longer a vision. She was real and I finally captured her on film (OK digital media). Missy then downloaded over 750 photos onto a jump drive for me to look at later.

Sadly, I had to say goodbye and pack away my things. But as I drove away, lingering in the pink fog of the day, I knew I had finally captured “Gina” for all eternity. This experience was more than anything I could have envisioned and I had finally found the makeover transformation experience that I had so desired. So, if you can find the time and ability to sneak away to Chicago or Milwaukee, just dooooooo it.

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    Gina Angelo

    Freshly minted CD, but now realize I am better described as a Two Spirit. Finally free to be me and find my inner peace. A professional with two personalities and sexualities
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    Dame Veronica Graunwolf
    Active Member

    Howdy Gina…..thank you for your story….enjoyed very much. Girl….you are stunning as always…how about doing a modelling video. Hugs as always….

    Lady Veronica

    Samantha Sissoko
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    Samantha Sissoko
    5 years ago

    Hi Gina, love you picture to me you look like a princess beautiful girl, I would have definitely asked you out and be my princess if I was not a CD , I read about missy last night and I definitely wanted to go there and be samantha that I would want to really see the samantha that I like to look, and you post tells me that missy will make me samantha in real…thank you sweatheart.

    Bridget Evans
    Bridget Evans
    5 years ago

    I just wanted to say that you are absolutely beautiful. I’m Bridget and am looking for the same look. Any suggestions? I’m blonde.

    Holly Ellen Tracy
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    Holly Ellen Tracy
    5 years ago

    Wow! This story just gave me hope. Thank you soo much!!

    Amelia
    Lady
    5 years ago

    Salutations, Gina. Sounds like fun time, and you look absolutely amazing. I never knew there were services like this before (I’m relatively new). Looked TG Miss myself and was very impressed by the quality of the photos. Though its too expensive for my blood right now, I would like to give it a go. Maybe I will in the summer if my finances are available.

    Francis Desormeaux
    Francis Desormeaux
    5 years ago

    Wow you have a sexy body like to know more about you

    Amanda Wannabe
    Lady
    Member
    3 years ago

    Gina –

    First of all, you are beautiful!

    Second, thank you so much for this post! I recently found TG Miss and have been cosidering giving it a try and you’ve convinced me to go for it!

    I want to take Amanda to the next level of her journey.

    Thank you!

    Much love ❤️
    Amanda

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    Kerri Smith
    1 year ago

    Gina,
    I loved your description of your makeover and photo shoot. I don’t live far away and would love to have my own makeover at TG Miss.
    Kerri

    Jenifer Sexy
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    3 months ago

    Gina I read about your tg miss and I was OMG ! Racine is so close to my house but come to find out she closed up shop I was so bummed out
    So glad you got to enjoy your self
    I’m still waiting for my full makeover

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