Andrea's Diary (Part 2)

Travelling from where you have changed to where you are going is also a key consideration. Many of you would consider using your car, which is safe and convenient.

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Transgender Life

Travelling from where you have changed to where you are going is also a key consideration. Many of you would consider using your car, which is safe and convenient. Two key things here are to make sure you can drive ok in your heels etc, and if you do have an incident or the police stop you, be sure to tell the entire truth - don't try to give your feminine name or false details. (The police have seen it all before and should not be fazed out by your appearance)

I always travel about in London using taxis or public transport. Taxis in London are fairly plentiful, but like everything else is never 100% reliable, you may order a cab to get you somewhere but then you have to consider how you get back. Public transport is an alternative that, if planned, can be very easy to use - especially buses. Trains and the Underground I have also used, but find these a little more confined.

If you buy 'Day Saver' type tickets in advance, you don't have to worry about asking for a ticket (my voice is always a give-away), and it also allows you freedom to change buses etc

The key thing here is to go along the route and to wherever you're going as your male self first. Know your way around, and if going to a shop or establishment you're not to sure about - go in and say what you are doing. 'I'm coming here tomorrow dressed as a woman - does that cause you any problems?'

Believe it or not most people are genuinely interested in what you are doing, and if you have a photo to show them, that breaks the ice. At the end of the day your money is as good as everyone else's. The other thing is that you will be far better equipped to cope when things go wrong.

Presentation - Its simple, dress for the occasion. You don't go out in your party frock to post a letter! But lets face it we all get a buzz about dressing in a particular style (I'm no exception). I love short skirts and high heels, nonetheless I can still achieve some proportion of blending in by wearing a smart business suit and a conservative type of blouse, so for example this fits within the city girl/secretary look.

I know that men will be looking at my long legs and I'm prepared for that, but I recommend that you think about what you wear and how much you are prepared not to blend in to the location and environment.

There are other many smaller things you need to consider, which cumulatively help you to produce a convincing appearance, such as a handbag, jewellery (a simple watch), umbrella, scarf etc.

Make up details are clearly important, glitter and bright party colours don't fit in with a morning of shopping. Detail again such as nails and shaving need to be remembered.

Finally your general deportment needs to be right, so as much as you may to want hurry down the road - you are now a woman in heels! Take your time, look where you're going and relax (looking where you are going also allows you to avoid direct eye contact with someone walking the other way, that's why many 'girls' often use sun glasses).

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