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by gemmalovegood
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I appear deep in thought, when actually I was trying to figure out my iWatch remote camera app (which was very handy). This is the very first photo from my getaway earlier this year. It’s not a good shot, but what I captured is revealing (pun intended). I have been thinking a lot about that weekend and the lessons that were revealed. For this series of photos, I poorly attempted contour makeup. Most of the photos in this dress reveal more than just too much leg. They reveal my poor makeup technique. If you zoom in, it looks like I’m bruised from a bad nose job, and have a wicked five o’clock shadow. Nope, just bad technique. Also, this dress is OBVIOUSLY very short. I don’t think it suits me. I love the color, and perhaps next time I’ll try it with nude stockings, and perhaps mesh arm sleeves as I am not able to shave my Popeye forearms. I’m also showing a lot of shoulder. In some of the photos I look like a a football player in a dress. Draping my hair over my shoulder helped me feel less like Travis Kelce and more like Taylor Swift. I’ve named my dresses after female characters in my favorite book series (note my last name). Back in February, I tried on this dress when it arrived via Amazon, and quickly snapped a photo that became my first profile photo. I still had a beard, and was without makeup, so I blacked out my face. That wasn’t the face I wanted to see in a dress. It wasn’t Gemma. She has had a name for almost three years, and was becoming more real in my journal than even I knew. She just needed to be real off the page, too. I named this dress “Hermione,” because it was my first complete look, and consequently my first photos several times now. I’ve worn this for both of my profile pics (to date). It’s short, flirty and youthful. Too youthful and flirty for me, I think. It’s a bit magical, flowy, and bohemian. I like it, as a change of pace, but I will probably acquire more A line fit and flare dresses.

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Gemma Lovegood

Shy and kind closeted straight crossdresser. I started dressing very young (around 10), wearing my mother’s and sister’s things when I was alone. In my 20s I lived alone, and purchased several things of my own, including makeup. I worked for a gay man, and became a close friend of his, though I was and still am very straight. I went to several gay bars with him, and encountered many CDs, drag queens, and the full spectrum of the LGBTQ+ community. But, I could never find the courage to come out to him as a CD. I’m married for over two decades now and have never revealed my secret to my wife. We have countless gay friends (male and female), but I’ve never revealed myself to any of them. It seems strange, and is one of my biggest regrets. I’ve lived so long with this secret that it feels like I’ve passed a point of no return. Perhaps one day I’ll find the courage. I’m grateful for all of the friends and discussions I’ve had with others like me here at CDH. It truly feels therapeutic, and I’ve grown to accept these desires that I have, and to realize there are so many like me in the world. That gives me great peace.

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    Christine Thomas
    Lady
    Trusted Member
    6 months ago

    Gemma, what a seriously sexy photo, the flash of stocking tops and suspender strap, the beautify off the shoulder dress, revealing your bra strap and your long hair cascading down over the other shoulder. So sexy, so pretty.

    Angela Wagner
    Managing Ambassador
    Famed Member
    6 months ago

    Gemma, I have been waiting months to see this photo. You told me about it a while ago, and now it’s finally here! And what a wonderful photo it is! Very sexy and, yes, a little risqué. But you look wonderful. I remember the genesis of this photo. It’s from Gemma’s origin story — the weekend where you perfected Gemma’s look. And even though you admit yourself that it’s still a work in progress in this photo, I still have to admire how much you accomplished, and how beautiful you are. I am so glad you are back, Gemma!

    Carissa Fox
    Lady
    Member
    6 months ago

    Gemma, you are stunning!!

    Fiona Black
    Baroness
    Trusted Member
    6 months ago

    Nice photo Gemma!

    JackieBoy
    Baroness
    Famed Member
    6 months ago

    I use Clinique “Beyond Perfecting Super Concealer” above my lip after putting on liquid foundation and then my powder, but my beard is not as dark as yours. Hope this helps

    Marie Chandler
    Lady
    Trusted Member
    6 months ago

    I like this pose and it works especially well for this post, since you are sharing so much of your experience with us. I think you look great, but I know this is all a process. I have photos from a few years ago that seem like a totally different person. This sounds like it was a profound step for you. I’m glad to hear you’ve savored it and explored it. It’s all an evolution. The headband is really cute too!

    Jenna Garrett
    Trusted Member
    6 months ago

    I’m also a straight guy but I love to become Jenna I’m lucky my girlfriend has encouraged me to take this further than I could have imagined she talked me into getting my ears pierced and going in public for the first time witch was scary but she told me to relax and said I look beautiful but it still felt like every eye was on me when we walked into a store but not a single person paid any attention to me and now she insists I go as her girlfriend Jenna wear every we go and I love… Read more »

    Julie Day
    Member
    Julie Day
    6 months ago

    Gemma, the photo is lovely and you have such a wonderful feminine presence. I love the pose.

    Christina Jones
    Lady
    Member
    4 months ago

    I think you’re too hard on yourself. I think the photo is great. Yes, it’s revealing but it’s also kind of sweet in a way.

    Jenifer Sexy
    Duchess
    Member
    4 months ago

    Lovely pictures

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