Translife Limited https://translife.uk Proud to be different Mon, 16 Mar 2020 22:42:18 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://translife.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/cropped-Translife-master-logo-32x32.png Translife Limited https://translife.uk 32 32 Get great ladylike curves in an instant https://translife.uk/get-great-ladylike-curves-in-an-instant/ https://translife.uk/get-great-ladylike-curves-in-an-instant/#respond Mon, 16 Mar 2020 22:36:49 +0000 https://translife.uk/?p=122912 Get great ladylike curves in an instant. If it sounds too good to be true that’s because that’s often the case. However not this time. Ever now and again I get a challenge which is a little too hard to resist. Recently I was asked if I could recommend somewhere to buy cheap hip and […]

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Get great ladylike curves in an instant. If it sounds too good to be true that’s because that’s often the case. However not this time. Ever now and again I get a challenge which is a little too hard to resist. Recently I was asked if I could recommend somewhere to buy cheap hip and thigh pads. Now at this point, I will say I normally wear quite expensive silicon hip pads. It would be fair to say they are not cheap. So I consulted the net and found some possibilities, but they were either too small, ineffective or too expensive for what they were. My next option was to possibly make my own, now there’s a thought! After some research, I purchased a block of 3″ high-density foam (18″x18″).

I then set about making my very own hip and thigh pads. If you would like to see how it all turned out, then please feel free to watch the accompanying video and get great ladylike curves in an instant. Hopefully, it will be of interest and assistance. If the video does not work you can always use THIS LINK

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Cross Dressing Makeover – Green Eyed Monster https://translife.uk/cross-dressing-makeover-green-eyed-monster/ https://translife.uk/cross-dressing-makeover-green-eyed-monster/#respond Sat, 15 Feb 2020 13:13:16 +0000 https://translife.uk/?p=122582 Cross dressing Makeover – Green eyed monster well not really as this particular video has nothing to do with jealousy. Every now and again I get requests for various looks which I’m always happy to assist with or at least attempt! The challenge was to produce a green eyeshadow look that was both striking and […]

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Cross dressing Makeover – Green eyed monster well not really as this particular video has nothing to do with jealousy. Every now and again I get requests for various looks which I’m always happy to assist with or at least attempt! The challenge was to produce a green eyeshadow look that was both striking and yet not that difficult to reproduce. I have personally found the greens a little bit of a challenge to use as for some reason they always look a little washed out on my complexion. I have also been experimenting a little with the various Lip stains available out there to get a long-lasting lip. The video below is intended to guide you through step-by-step through the look and it does list out all the items used. I hope you find it interesting and will consider subscribing to the channel? All you have to do is hit the CDL logo on the top left-hand side of the video, go on I know you want to.

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Ann’s Evolution – the revival continues https://translife.uk/anns-evolution-the-revival-continues/ https://translife.uk/anns-evolution-the-revival-continues/#comments Fri, 31 Jan 2020 10:26:59 +0000 https://translife.uk/?p=121599 I wrote a four-part personal blog posted in October 2017 telling of my revival after 35 fallow years. Over two to three years using the Translife Dressing Service I explored my reawakened cross-dressing through dressing up, photo sessions and, after time, day and evening excursions with Andy, Sophie and Krista. This blog covers what I […]

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I wrote a four-part personal blog posted in October 2017 telling of my revival after 35 fallow years. Over two to three years using the Translife Dressing Service I explored my reawakened cross-dressing through dressing up, photo sessions and, after time, day and evening excursions with Andy, Sophie and Krista. This blog covers what I did next, my evolving female persona and managing my wardrobe – a limited personal collection often worn with favourite items from Translife’s rail. It is a personal blog describing my experiences and thoughts as an occasional but keen straight cross-dresser. I also describe my experiences in buying shoes, how I shop at M&S, my decision to focus on a capsule wardrobe with a black theme and more experiences with the Translife dressing service. I also touch on some personal thoughts on my cross-dressing and my female persona and tell you about my appearance in the Translife Dressing Service Photo Gallery. As before, my intention is to describe the adventure and pass on things that I have learnt, to give comfort and encouragement to those of you who are thinking about trying, or doing more with Translife’s Dressing Service. But first a little about myself and where I am now.

Ann at 70

Ann Ann is a tall, well built, mature, but modern, woman. She wears size 22 clothes that generally fit rather well. She is not curvaceous but her shape, though stout and with a tummy, is proportionate with feminine curves courtesy of shape wear and padding (or so she thinks). She is unlikely to stand up to more than casual observation or scrutiny, but being older helps. Most people just don’t seem to notice or care (or is that Ann doesn’t notice those who do!).

She likes to dress smartly but modestly with aspirations towards elegance in coordinated outfits. Dressing smartly also complements, and indeed compliments, Andy’s skilful makeovers. She dresses conservatively so as not to be too conspicuous, but she can be adventurous in a restrained way. She is now 70 but does feel and acts younger like so many of her generation. The frumpy and concealing clothes worn by many older women are not for her. She loves wearing form-fitting clothes, not too tight or clingy, so they show her curves but not her bulges. Her skirts and dresses are usually a modest knee length or lower, even though her legs are not that bad. When she is able to do so she does wear sleeveless or low cut dresses and shows a modest cleavage. One of her weaknesses is heels. She loves wearing high heels despite her height and size, but then they do not look too far out of place given her overall shape and the outfits she wears. Her hair is straight and falls below her shoulders, but she is still wondering if shoulder-length hair would look more mature but can’t bring herself to give up her current style. She would quite like to have her everyday silver hair, to look more natural and striking but she loves her brown hair just like from her younger days. All this came about only with Translife, so Ann is very much a lady of Hove.

State of play

I enjoy my persona but it is within a bubble and just for a few hours at a time. When I have the opportunity, I go out and about but only in Hove and Brighton, visiting safe and accepting venues during the day or evening and always with company. I do not have to worry about all the activities and demands of a full life, I can focus on enjoying my dressing and presenting myself as a woman while experiencing a few favourite but limited activities, mainly visiting public places, shops, cafes, bars and restaurants, and with a very modest and hopefully reasonably smart wardrobe.

So what did I do next after completing my revival and going far beyond where I was when I stopped dressing during the 1970s? Well the mix of dressing up, photo sessions and excursions has changed. I now usually go out, but I still enjoy time trying different clothes and styles within the comfort and privacy of Translife’s studio often with photos for review or for the album. I can be more adventurous and younger when dressing for the studio and I love to experiment with clothes from Translife’s rail.

I have also been trying to improve on what I have achieved.  I am continually refining my shape (and comfort) though I am still having some problems holding it all together. I have been completing my outfits, for example by adding shoes and accessories in styles that I like and for alternative looks, say through layers or different tops. I now shop occasionally en femme which I find can be better than the hit or miss of online shopping or the more restricted experience of shopping when dressed normally. But shopping en femme can be limited with public changing rooms being a personal no-go area and I am still shy of interacting with shop staff.

Buying shoes

In my last blog, I described buying a pair of tan boots and a pair of shoes, but I didn’t tell you about the problems I had with them. The knee-high boots were bought from JD Williams a couple of winters ago for wearing in the street during colder weather and I had always wanted a pair of boots. I had carefully measured my feet and we (Andy and I) ordered a size 9 (my normal size) and the “narrowest” width which was EE and fits calves larger than mine. The boots had moderate heels. Unfortunately, I found them rather loose and I had to wear socks to avoid blisters forming. Later, we bought a pair of Clarks shoes, a classic pair with high heels, and again having measured my feet and concluded a 9W to be the right size. Although fine indoors, halfway down Brunswick Street West I was having problems with too lose a fit. It was eased by using various forms of padding to different degrees of success but I eventually gave up. I generally prefer the pleasure of walking than to take a taxi so I decided this time to get it right. But I didn’t know whether I should be trying a size 8, size 8W or size 9 and of course style and brand are also factors. The only way I could be sure, or at least acceptable given my needs, was to try them on before buying. I was not ready to head for a shoe shop with sales staff but there are self-service shoe shops and departments.

So one of my first excursions last winter was to go and buy a pair of shoes. It was cold so I wore my black skirt suit with layered tops and my raincoat. Andy and I visited Deichmann Shoes in Western Road but there was nothing I liked in my size worth trying. So we progressed to M&S. As you probably know M&S sell a reasonable range of shoes up to size 8. The footwear section in the Brighton M&S is rather secluded including the seating. So I was able to try a selection of shoes and sizes including walking around and looking in a mirror. I had carried out some online research beforehand and had identified some shoes of interest and checked if they were in stock in the relevant sizes. I had my eye on a black “shoe boot” which I thought would be more comfortable wearing in the street, even with a decent 3.5″ heel, and agreed with Andy that it should look better with a smart skirt than say an ankle boot would. I found that a wide 8 fitted well, one size down from the measured size 9. A normal size 8 also fitted, but the wider shoe seemed a little more comfortable. I did try other styles including an elegant pair of court shoes with 4″ stiletto heels and a pair of ballet pump-style flats. I was so pleased with the experience that on impulse I decided to buy the flats in addition to the shoe boots. So why flats when I have told you about my love of heels? Well I like the look of flats as well, it is low heels that I am not particularly keen on, and there will be times when flats would be the best choice or provide relief! I could carry them in my bag to swap with heels when out. I should add I did not go overboard trying on all sorts of shoes, I did not want to attract attention and I do not think it is right to try on shoes you have no real intention of buying. Of course, if your feet are bigger than my more modest-sized pair then Translife can help you.

Well that was a first in actually trying something on before buying. And that day there was another first when I went to the cashier and paid for them myself. I used cash, of course, from an elegant wallet I carried in my handbag. I also used one of those fold-up shopping bags which I also had in my bag. However I did not go as far as using my M&S Sparks loyalty card! Of course, Andy was with me at the desk chatting to the staff and I plucked up the courage to make a small contribution to the conversation about the cold weather. I would have been surprised (and delighted!) if they had not read me but they treated me as normal. I do believe if other people treat you as a woman you should continue to behave normally as one the best you can otherwise you may embarrass them.

Not long after I had the opportunity to wear the shoes on an evening excursion along with Andy, Krista and Katie, another one of their clients who you may remember wrote an interesting blog in July 2017 about her experiences with the Dressing Service. Her’s was the first blog published in this series and mine was the next. Andy was aware that we have a connection and discretely introduced us to each other and we thought we would like the opportunity to meet. It was a very enjoyable evening and another new experience for me. We took taxis and so I did not walk far in my new shoe boots, but I was very pleased with them and decided the shoe shopping experience was well worth it. I can honestly say I have since found them surprisingly comfortable and I have walked to and from the City Centre wearing them.

I kept thinking about the court shoes I had tried on. They were highly desirable; simple, elegant and all woman. I had such a pair of shoes in mind for a future project that I was planning and of course for those occasions when heels are essential. (Well not really “essential” – but you know what I mean!) So we returned to M&S sooner than I expected. This time I wore the Long Tall Sally grey dress I mentioned last time, a Translife favourite of mine, over my own black polo neck top. I did this for two reasons, it was still winter and I needed to cover up to keep warm and not look out of place. For once, I had not really planned in advance what to wear and looking back I found that deciding at the time and walking to the City Centre to shop seemed all rather normal! We headed for the shoe section and found the shoes I wanted, tried them on again and headed for the cashier to pay.

Shopping in M&S

Crossdressers have been shopping in M&S for decades, it is as if staff have been trained to treat men buying women’s clothing and accessories as a natural everyday occurrence. I buy a lot of my clothes from M&S, even though I consider much of their stock to be too frumpy. But there are plenty of classics, occasional fashionable items that hit the spot and they usually fit me well. Before entering the store I browse the website. I can then identify items of interest and that meet my needs. I read the reviews to identify comments that suggest that the item may be unsuitable given my special characteristics. Each reviewer is unique so there are often conflicting or just inexplicable comments, and some are male. You need to read them carefully just like, say, TripAdvisor reviews. You could then order the item online, but if I can I like to examine a product before deciding to buy. The website allows you to check if an item is in stock in a particular store or one nearby. Note the product code (starts with T and can be found either the item name under “Product information) and then when in the store you can confirm from the label if you have found the right item and you don’t pick out in error a similar one. If the size or variant you are interested in is not in stock online still select and click through or alternately select another option and then change to the one you want. You will also know what you are looking for is actually in the store somewhere (unless someone has bought the last one between your online check and the store visit). I have always found the item I was interested in and not until then do I decide if I want to buy it or not. Sometimes the material is not as I would like or there are embellishments not clear from the website images. On one occasion I bought a loose top which I then returned because it did not fit properly when I tried it on at home; no problems. For certain items, such as shoes, as described above, or say a jacket, if possible I would visit the Brighton store en femme to try the fit and appearance (I may be tall, but that is all I have in common with M&S models!). I would only do this for certain items that you can easily slip on without the need of the changing rooms. Of course, you can order online with confidence, but this is not an easy option for me although Andy has kindly helped. I am not too shy to queue up and pay at the counter as a man and this is my usual practice, even for bras and shapewear. You can use an M&S gift card to pay for items, or to receive a refund; it is less conspicuous than paying with cash, that is if you don’t want to use your credit or debit card. I am not promoting M&S but highlighting a common presence on the high street or retail park that is probably the least embarrassing shopping experience for cross-dressers wanting to buy mainstream lingerie and clothing (you can, of course, buy your special cross-dressing needs from Translife!). I should add that my recent M&S experiences have all been in stores in the southern counties.

My wardrobe

I am at my happiest wearing a complete outfit of my own clothes and accessories and often with a Translife wardrobe favourite. When I started my revival I wore only Translife Dressing Service clothes and accessories but over time I bought my own clothes and accessories given that Translife cannot possibly cater for all sizes, shapes and tastes! I am also quite methodical and I like to get the details right as far as is practical.

I built quite an ad-hoc collection but if I had carried on I would have run out of space to keep them! I also needed to keep costs to a reasonable level whilst wanting to buy clothes and accessories to complete outfits and for variety, and always for enjoyment. Many of my earlier purchases were for dressing up in the studio. Then over time the emphasis was more for excursions, usually more mature styles with some coordination. Recently I decided I needed a more managed approach. I was being more thoughtful with my purchases and with coordination, and was now focusing on a narrower and range of more mature styles than as I described in my last blog, but I needed to up my game. This included freeing up space for new acquisitions and creating a more managed coordinated personal collection to better cater for my current activities as well as future aspirations.

I have found that spending on fewer but better-quality clothes is worth it. They would usually fit better, as well being more sensuous,comfortable and contributing to a better image, and to be honest better suited to an older woman. I am also a firm believer in sustainability, I am uncomfortable with the idea of disposable fashion and think that clothes should be bought to last and worn many times. (I know and understand that some crossdressers cannot take such an approach.) I enjoy trying and wearing new things but I also love familiar clothes and accessories that look good on me, they are part of me and hold memories. So I decided to create a personal collection which would have a capsule wardrobe at its heart along with a few special outfits and items. “Capsule wardrobe is a term coined by Susie Faux, the owner of a London boutique called “Wardrobe” in the 1970’s. According to Faux, a capsule wardrobe is a collection of a few essential items of clothing that don’t go out of fashion, such as skirts, trousers, and coats, which can then be augmented with seasonal pieces.” (Wikipedia). A capsule wardrobe helps to keep storage needs and costs down and I can wear a wide variety of outfits through mixing and matching. I have yet to wear all the possible combinations of my current collection. A real benefit is needing fewer shoes and bags, especially in terms of storage.

Going for a co-ordinated capsule wardrobe does make it easier to put outfits together to suit different occasions, seasons and circumstances with fewer items. For me it is a more practical and less wasteful approach than when I was more into experiencing new ideas, experimenting with particular styles and realising some of the diverse dream outfits of my fallow years.

I have been through my ad-hoc wardrobe and selected what I want to keep for my new collection. An item that I was unlikely to wear again or I could only wear in the studio or did not suit my more defined and maturing persona, I have passed to Translife for the Dressing Service. Of course as a user of the Dressing Service they will still be available to me!

Lady in black

I do like to dress in classic black, going for shapes and textures more than patterns and embellishments. And I look good in black. I had bought quite a few black clothes and accessories that contributed to my ad hoc collection. I can dress totally in black which I think is rather chic and which I admire in women. So I am now focusing on mainly black for my capsule wardrobe, but I don’t mean I will going goth or for a peasant widow look!  Black is versatile and it can be combined with many other colours. I am not currently considering extending my capsule wardrobe to feature other fundamental colours, to cap costs and storage.

So for the time being wearing black is going to be my signature look. Not exclusively and I will continue to include items from the Translife rail. My full wardrobe does and will include other colours. I have retained favourite garments of various colours from my earlier collection and I expect to buy additional accessories for these outfits in time. I would also consider buying clothes such as tops or for a special occasion in any colour, but I will still try to coordinate overall. I will continue to focus on smarter and more classic styles with fewer for more complete outfits with a longer life and suitable for wearing in the public realm. This will help further achieve a manageable collection. In an ideal world, my wardrobe would be full of colours and styles for different moods and activities!

Last winter

It was over six months later when I next visited Translife. I had two things in mind. Andy and Krista and bought in a number of dresses which I had quickly tried on during visits last year. I wanted to try some of them again with better preparation and take some photos for the album. I expected some would not be suitable to wear in public but having some fun dressing up is a different matter and who knows? I tried on a Bardot-top dress, unfortunately, the clingy nature of the dress showed up too many bulges and did not enhance by the overall shape, but otherwise, I was rather taken – something for the future. I also tried on a patterned skirt which I thought was great and have since worn it with my own clothes. I also tried on a teal dress with long sleeves. It was a colour that suited me and the style matched my persona and I look forward to wearing it. There are a couple of other dresses that I am interested in trying again sometime in the future.

I was planning a couple of outings. I wanted to dress smartly and perhaps a little more glamorously one evening. The outfits I could put together were not complete in my mind. Some of the clothes did not match the season, it was January, and accessories were not as complete or as coordinated as I would like. So I decided to improve my collection by adding a few classic timeless items that can be mixed and matched. All part of the grand plan. For the less formal outing, I bought a polo neck jumper to wear instead of one of my cotton tops, a bit more appropriate for the winter. The jumper would go well with my black skirt, black opaque tights (I do love the look and feel) and shoe boots. With the skirt I would normally wear the matching suit jacket, but this time I thought a cardigan or similar top worn over the jumper would be a change and more in keeping. However, while browsing the M&S website I came across a well-received textured jersey blazer. I could not resist buying one along with the jumper, I checked online the stock of various stores and found one eventually that had both items in my size. There were only a few of the range left and it took me some time find them in the store, but I knew they were there somewhere. I am pleased with the blazer and I am glad I didn’t give up. And to complete the outfit I decided to add a scarf for a more

realistic look appropriate for the winter. Although inexperienced in the different ways in wearing a scarf I am very pleased with the feel and look especially when draped over my shoulders like a shawl. My handbag is quite versatile and to be near perfect but perhaps a little utilitarian for a more formal occasion so I plumped for a smaller clutch/shoulder bag which had a removable chain. It is versatile being plain as opposed to an ornamental evening bag and it matched both my shoe boots and court shoes. In my mind, I now had another smart outfit more suited for a visit to, say, a restaurant on a winter’s day. And to make the outfit a little more glamorous I could change to sheer black tights, court shoes and a sparkly scarf and remove the chain from the clutch bag. I would like to improve the overall winter look by wearing a formal overcoat instead of a raincoat but this is a step too far for the time being. So building on the items of clothing, shoes and bag I already own, I have increased the range of complete outfits that I can put together with just the addition of a few lasting and versatile items.

Well, the first outing since I added these items to my capsule wardrobe was to visit the City Centre with Andy one evening. My outfit was from my wardrobe but with the addition of the colourful patterned skirt from the Translife rail, I mentioned above. I wore my court shoes for the first time. But there was also one significant, albeit temporary, change to my usual appearance. During my earlier studio session, Andy had me to try on an auburn short hair wig and I was rather taken. For me, the reason it worked well was that I was wearing my polo neck jumper. Usually, longer hair helps to mask my unsightly neck or so I like to think so. So when I am wearing a polo neck, scarf or other garment with a high neck I have another choice of hairstyle. We ate in the Buon Appetito Italian restaurant where Sophie and I had been before. We did check out a couple of other restaurants first but they were quite busy, surprising for a Monday night in January, and well lit and I felt I would be too exposed.

For my next outing, I had planned a late afternoon to the City Centre, but the temperature was forecast to be around freezing. So a quick change of plan. I still wanted some outdoor photos wearing my new additions plus some old favourites. I stopped off at M&S at Holmbush on the way to Hove to buy a pair of gloves, black of course, which I felt worthwhile not only to keep warm that evening but also as a useful addition to the capsule wardrobe and they are also rather nice. On the promenade early that evening Andy took a series of photos of a lady in black dressed for the winter, well without a coat for the photos! It was one of my more comfortable and enjoyable experiences outdoors. It just felt right, despite the camera flash!

So that is where I am now. Following my cross-dressing revival, my persona is becoming a more mature and together woman; dressing more smartly, more completely, better co-ordinated and closer to my real age which I now prefer as it makes me feel more comfortable if less glamorous, but perversely more excited. My experiences are now more likely to be of accompanied trips to safe but public destinations in Hove and Brighton Centres – and I enjoy them – but with reserve, care and keeping a sense of reality. I shall continue to evolve my cross-dressing and widen my experiences. I am hoping that one day I will be able to dress up and attend a social occasion, but for the time being, I will continue to focus on my street outfits.

Proud to be plus

On reading of a draft of this blog, and my previous blog, I appear to be quite proud to be a plus size. In a way I am. Of course, being able to wear smaller size clothes and looking slimmer would be desirable and I would have a wider choice. But size 22 is available on the high street, albeit limited, and Translife have size 22 clothes and as well as suitable size 20’s. If I was any larger then I would have to rely more on online shopping and an even more limited choice. When I was in my twenties I wore a size 16 or 18, but a size 18 jacket was not a good fit on my shoulders and I had to be careful of which styles I bought. Now I am heavier and need to wear a size 22, I no longer have a problem with my shoulders. Jackets and tailored dresses are a good fit and with shapewear and padding my measurements (48, 42, 50) are very close to a typical size 22 fit (eg, M&S: 47, 41, 50;  ASOS: 48, 41, 51). So I can buy clothes that fit comfortably and, despite my height and overall size, my look is in proportion to the type of woman I am trying to present. I do have to be carefully, certain styles or cuts can emphasise my size or appear as if I am wearing a tent, but other styles just work. I could lose some weight (which I am gradually but not through dieting) and a drop in dress size but overall I am content.

RP or TG?

When I started my revival, developing a female persona was not my intention, it just came naturally. I am quite proud of the outcome and I enjoy it. The persona that is Ann does differ from my normal self. As Ann I love having my photo taken and have recently come to want to share them (very carefully selected ones of course). I enjoy planning and putting together outfits and are now choosing looks or items that I had previously not gone for having wondered why women would want to wear them, now I have a different frame of mind.  I have became more comfortable in public than I expected and my language, thoughts and actions have been changing when en femme (though not in normal life). When inside my cross-dressing bubble I am now more likely to think of myself as Ann (Ann was the name I registered with the Beaumont Society decades ago and I cannot recall why I chose it, but it is of my generation) and as a woman, but more like a method actor playing a character rather than as a trans or genetic woman and over time I would expect my behaviour to change to reflect this revived and developing aspect of my life. I often refer without thought to “other women” and identify with women. I also like it when I am addressed as madam!. I don’t really connect with the LBGT+ community as I have not considered myself TG but I have always been sympathetic and supportive – a Friend of LGBT+ if you like. We do visit LBGT+ friendly places in Brighton. Whether I am dressed or not it is only women I have eyes for! Not only for their looks but also for what they are wearing and would it work for me! I am not, or have become interested, in men though I have become more tactile when en femme.

I thought I should be worried but I am not, it is more to do with fitting in with the gender being presented than anything sexual. But when I see myself in a mirror or shop window or speak, I am reminded of the man behind the woman! The boundaries are being pushed out but there are places that I do not want to go or I am not yet ready for. It is the enjoyment of achieving a look and the experience that I like. I have no desire to be a centre of attraction, as a man in a dress or as an attractive woman, or to pursue other avenues. It is often said that women dress with men in mind but in reality dress with women in mind. However, I recently read that women actually dress to please the woman in the mirror and that hit the spot with me! That is what I do, I dress in the clothes I like to see myself in, enjoy wearing and look presentable. I am not trying to attract anyone nor am I trying to outdo other women or crossdressers.

I did think seriously about including these paragraphs in my blog. It was quite therapeutic writing them and in doing so it I thought more of what was happening. I am more able to accept the thoughts and behaviour of my female persona and not be concerned, especially as there appeared to be no changes to my normal male persona. No doubt there may be a view that I could be deceiving myself but I don’t find cross-dressing to be addictive and I often do not dress for quite long periods at a time. And when I do so, I have to be active, ie, dressing up or socialising. I do not normally just sit around in women’s clothes. I either wear women’s clothes or men’s clothes and do not mix the two.

I am comfortable with my two personas, it is not so much of the woman inside me as I am that woman when dressed. Of course, I do look forward to visiting Translife and can get quite excited about my projects, outfits, looks and activities (while appearing to remain calm!). So to answer my question above, for me, it is role play but as my philosophy is that everything is “a shade of grey” who knows! However, if I had become aware that I was TG to some extent then I would have probably embraced it by now in terms of understanding and acceptance, but changes in my life would have been unlikely. But I do have this longing to buy shoes…

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How to create a cleavage https://translife.uk/how-to-create-a-cleavage/ https://translife.uk/how-to-create-a-cleavage/#respond Sun, 06 Oct 2019 14:17:20 +0000 https://translife.uk/?p=114173 Have you ever wondered how to create a more realistic cleavage? Over the years I have tried virtually every form of silicone breast form and chest-plates to try and achieve a good cleavage one that well makes people question what’s before them. Until recently I was never exactly satisfied, I have used chest tape to […]

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Have you ever wondered how to create a more realistic cleavage? Over the years I have tried virtually every form of silicone breast form and chest-plates to try and achieve a good cleavage one that well makes people question what’s before them. Until recently I was never exactly satisfied, I have used chest tape to produce the effect, however, sadly the suppliers of the product suddenly announced they would no longer be providing the product. This left me a little bereft of ideas as other tapes I have used were either too aggressive (duct tape) and took my skin off or would simply give up the ghost and come undone. However, the solution was right under my nose, literally. Sports injury tape has all the characteristics required. It is durable, flexible and has very good adhesion. Combine the tape with a few simple make-up techniques and you have what I believe to be an eye-catching bustline. The below video shows step by step exactly how I currently create my new best friends!

Items used in the tutorial – How to create a cleavage.

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Croosdresssing Dreams

Wow! What a fantastic couple of days! So many firsts, so many targets achieved and desires fulfilled. I can’t believe I’ve done all the things I’ve wanted to do but never had the nerve to do. I really don’t know where to start.

I’m happily married to a wife I love very much. She doesn’t know about my crossdressing, how could I ever tell her. I would be far too scared of how she would react or think.

crossdressing DreamsI’d been to a number of dressing services over the years, although fine, they had never really fulfilled my desires. I’d bought a number of outfits over the years but kept throwing them away in an attempt to stop dressing. Does this sound familiar to anyone? I really wanted to take my crossdressing a stage further, but how? I’m not getting any younger, and if I didn’t do this now I never would. I’d read a number of reviews about Translife and Andrew in Brighton, and they were all very favourable. I’d spoken to Andrew about what I wanted to achieve and booked into his hotel for two nights.

Can you imagine how I felt as I drove down to Brighton? I was petrified, I was apprehensive, downright scared, but also determined and excited – it was now or never. When I arrived in Brighton, my nerves had not improved. I found the place no problem, but you try parking in Brighton – must be worse than London. I’d arrived early, so probably walked around the area several times, building up the nerve to knock on the door. Even at the last minute I was very tempted to turn around and go home – but I didn’t.

Andrew was fantastic – put my mind at rest – we talked about anything and everything and slowly came round to talk about crossdressing, We discussed my desire to go out walking dressed, visiting a bar, a club and possibly going out for a meal. By this time my nerves had faded away – well almost. It took hours for the makeup and then choose the outfit. Andrew wants to get everything just right. He is also a crossdresser but, is absolutely amazing, and when he is ready to go out he looks unbelievable. I know I could never be passable, but he had done an amazing job on me as well, as passable as I could ever look.

It happened so quick before I really knew what was happening, the taxi was ordered, it arrived, and I was in the car on the way to an Italian restaurant. I was wearing heels – maybe not too high but very high for me – although far from brilliant I could and did walk in them. Much to my amazement, we got a very warm welcome from the staff at the restaurant and we sat down in a window seat. I could have murdered Andrew, couldn’t we have gone for a quiet seat at the back – he said it was better for people watching. I internally screamed – yes, but what about other people watching us. I looked around expecting everyone to be staring at us – but not even one person was looking in our direction. Maybe Brighton is a very tolerant and accepting city – I’m not gay, but all I know is that, amazingly, I felt comfortable and accepted and even welcomed in their Gay Quarter.

Time fled, and before I knew what was happening again, we were outside on our way to the Queen’s Arms. What a lively pub! There was a drag act on, and things that really surprised me about the pub – the number of girls, many clearly not gay, and everyone seemed to be out for a good time and really enjoying themselves. Much to my relief, we went round the back of the bar, where I could hide a little if I wanted. Before long the entertainment had finished and we were off to a club. This entailed a walk of 2 miles in heels, at least it felt that way, but in reality, was only 200 yards. We were clearly clocked a few times, but still no negative comments at all – one or two nice words, and a few smiles, but that was all.

We arrived at Legends, and after a chat with the friendly security staff, headed for the bar. My confidence was growing to such an extent that I ordered the drinks. Before we could finish our first drink we were spotted by four girls who were out for a girly night out from Portsmouth. I had never realised that blokes don’t normally talk to CD’s but girls do, and they’re quite happy to initiate the conversation and are really fascinated by CD’s. They wanted to know all about us, what we were doing there, how we felt dressed, why we did it, in fact, we ended up talking to them for the rest of the evening. Normally youngish girls would not approach older blokes and spend ages talking to them, let alone buy their drinks for the rest of the evening. They even dragged us down to the disco for a while, but dancing in heels was certainly a bridge too far for me. We bade them goodnight and headed home in a taxi at about 2 a.m.

Wow! What an evening! First time out dressed, first time walking in heels, first time dressed for a meal, First time dressed in a bar, and the first time in a club dressed. Having Andrew with me had given me so much confidence. I’d survived. I couldn’t believe how accepting everyone had been.

Day 2 starts with breakfast and a bit of a lie-in. My target today was to go out walking by myself dressed. No-one with me, no support of any kind. Whatever happened I would have to deal with it myself. My initial plan was to just walk around the block, then, if I felt I could do it, go out for increasingly longer walks. My first walk got greatly extended as I walked and grew in confidence. I must add that I wore flat shoes – thinking I could run away if things went wrong – I didn’t need to have any such fears. It felt like a very long walk, but in practice, it was only about 15 minutes. Again I think I was read a few times, but only smiles – no negativity at all. I didn’t go out for a second walk as planned, but not out of fear or lack of confidence, I really wanted to go out walking all day. My shoes were beginning to hurt and I was worried about my ability to walk in higher heels in the evening if I had carried on.

The evening was very like the previous night, but this time with no fear factor at all. Again we received a very warm welcome at the restaurant – this time a Thai restaurant. A really good female singer was performing at the Queen’s Arms and again everyone was enjoying themselves. This time a young Norwegian girl with her boyfriend kept looking over at us and smiling. She eventually came over to talk to us, saying how much she had enjoyed the pub and the entertainment, and wanted to know where there were similar places. Again we finished up at Legends – there were a few crossdressers in tonight and we spent quite a while talking to one of them. Yet another first – a first visit to the Ladies.

A really fantastic couple of days which has left me with two questions, which I still don’t have an answer to. ‘Why did it take me so long?’ and also ‘Where do I go from here?’ It was my real hope that by doing this it would be a one-off, and I would have got it out of my system.; I’m not so sure now. I certainly couldn’t and wouldn’t want to make it a regular thing, but I would certainly wish to relive this experience again.

Many, many thanks to Andrew from Translife for being so brilliant and making my dreams, which I never thought would be realised, come true. To anyone in a similar position to me – it is possible and you must go for it.

You may find the following articles and links also of interest:
1. Visit Jenita on the TVChix website for more details and photographs.
2. Sonia My Life My Thoughts
3. Victoria Secret Journey
4. Libby My First Weekend

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En Femme Style https://translife.uk/en-femme-style/ https://translife.uk/en-femme-style/#comments Tue, 09 Jul 2019 17:06:35 +0000 https://translife.uk/?p=111688 En Femme Style what is it and what defines it? Style and En Femme are terms I quite often hear from clients of our Dressing Service. It is a way of expressing a certain mode of dress or appearance that represents a classic ladies style or appearance or so I thought. After sitting and examing […]

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En Femme Style what is it and what defines it? Style and En Femme are terms I quite often hear from clients of our Dressing Service. It is a way of expressing a certain mode of dress or appearance that represents a classic ladies style or appearance or so I thought. After sitting and examing the very simple phrase “En Femme Style” I thought a good place to start would be a defined more accurately the meaning of the phrase. Thank goodness for Wikipedia whos definition for the phrase en femme is:

En Femme Style - Translife Dressing Service Model StellaThe term en femme [ɑ̃ fam] is a lexical borrowing of a French phrase. It is used in the transgender and crossdressing community to describe the act of wearing feminine clothing or expressing a stereotypically feminine personality. The term is borrowed from the modern French phrase en femme[citation needed] meaning “as a woman.” Most crossdressers also use a female name whilst en femme; that is their “femme name”. In the cross-dressing community, the persona a man adopts when he dresses as a woman is known as his “femme self”.

Ok, the above is reasonably straight forward but then how do we define “style”? This is so subjective as to be frustrating. The styles we recommend to our Dressing Service clients is dependant on several factors:

Factors

1. Occasion – For example clothing suitable for a night club visit would be potentially not suitable for a visit to the supermarket.
2. Age – Whilst we may want to dress younger than we really are there are limits. Short skirts are great but not so if your sixty?
3. Environment – Try to blend in by wearing something that suits the environment both temperature and occasion wise.

You wish to be remembered for all the right reasons I hope? Therefore give some consideration to your personal style. For example become known for a signature item such as:

Signature items – possibilities

a. Perfume – We all like to smell lush and inviting.
b. Handbag – I know several people who have great handbags and everyone knows them for just that.
c. Certain Hairstyle – Wigs are great but a visit to your stylist and suddenly you have a unique style.
d. Shoes – Could be a brand, shape or colour (pleaser have some funky styles)

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Visiting Brighton Dressed – Where to go https://translife.uk/visiting-brighton-crossdressed/ https://translife.uk/visiting-brighton-crossdressed/#comments Wed, 26 Jun 2019 11:28:11 +0000 https://translife.uk/?p=109712 Visiting Brighton crossdressed – This listing is derived from my own personal experiences and was/is current as of June 2019. If you wish to add some details then please email me (sophie@translife.co.uk) and I would be delighted to add your recommendations. Legends – I believe this is probably the go-to place for anyone visiting Brighton. […]

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Visiting Brighton crossdressed – This listing is derived from my own personal experiences and was/is current as of June 2019. If you wish to add some details then please email me (sophie@translife.co.uk) and I would be delighted to add your recommendations.

visiting brighton crossdressed - legends

Legends Bar Brighton

Legends – I believe this is probably the go-to place for anyone visiting Brighton. It is a hotel, bar and night club all rolled into one and has been a mainstay in the gay community for many a year. Located on Marine Parade which is where the majority of the bars are situated it is easy to find especially at night as it is light up with all the colours of the rainbow. It is open seven days a week, however, Friday and Saturday nights are probably the busiest nights. There are regular Drag acts performing here both during the day times and early evenings. The upstairs bar is quite large and there are plenty of places to sit down if you need to take the weight off your feet. The nightclub is located in the basement and opens around 11 pm every day except Tuesday I believe. There is always a friendly atmosphere in both the bar and club my recommendation is to get there quite late as it does not start to fill up until around midnight.
With respect to the Hotel, the rooms are a little on the small side but they are clean and modern. I have only been in them a couple of times doing make-overs and as with all hotel rooms, I found them warm and the lighting was a little lacking, to say the least.
The drinks are reasonably priced and you have a lot of selection/choice of bears, spirits and of course shots. I must admit Legends does not appear to be as popular in terms of numbers of people as it used to be and I can not quite put my finger on the reason why as on the whole it is a reasonable venue and the staff are quite welcoming. It closes quite late sometime between 3-4am depending on who is around!

My personal rating for this venue is 7/10 – You will always be safe here and it is easy to get a taxi outside of the venue to go home or move onto somewhere else. To conclude if you are visiting Brighton Crossdressed then this venue should be on your list

visiting Brighton Crossdressed - Queens ArmsQueens Arms – Hands up I used to avoid this bar as I found it small and basically a drinking hole for the ‘locals’ how it has changed. After a renovation basically removing walls and opening it up and some magic by John and his team this is fast becoming my favourite venue in Brighton. OK, it is not that large a venue but it does pack a punch. You will find a drag acts on every night and sometimes every day of the week. Quite rightly voted the “Golden Hand Bags” best cabaret venue in Brighton in 2018/19. The team behind the bar are attentive and polite and John is always there either on the door, behind the bar or looking after the sound system for the Drag Queens. Always lively at the weekends and surprisingly busy during the week depending on the act for the evening. The drinks are reasonably priced but not super cheap. You will always be welcome, I have noticed quite a few hen parties book in during the weekends so some additional entertainment guaranteed there especially from the Drag queens throwing shad at them – all in the best possible taste though. Located just off Saint James Street the Queens Arms is easy to find and right in the heart of the Gay scene in Brighton. I would recommend popping in, never quite sure what time it actually closes these days.

My personal rating for this venue is 8/10 – it is what you make it, join and with the crowd and you will have a nice time.

Amsterdam Bar & Hotel

Bar Amsterdam – I have mixed feelings about this venue in the respect that I like sitting out the front in the sunshine (when there is any) watching the world go by during the day, however, at nighttime, it is not the same. Don’t get me wrong its a nicely located venue and clan, open and quite bright it just lacks something. It has changed hands quite a few times over the years and therefore has little soul. Nice for a quick dring but not somewhere I would like to spend my evenings for too long. The food is OK and the drinks are reasonably priced. I just think it has lost its identity a little, give it a go and see what you think. I know they have entertainment some evenings, check out their website for all the latest details.
The hotel facility does get quite good reviews and it is in a good location.

Charles Street BarCharles Street Bar – Located very close to the Brighton Pier this is a very popular bar twined with a nightclub (envy). A great early bar for your evening out in Brighton, they serve good food during the day/early evening. It is a spacious bar that put on a lot of entertainment and has a youngish crowd who are always up for a good time. Drinks and food are well priced. Loads of tables and a nice outside space which is great on the warm evenings. Little point but the toilets are always worth a visit.

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Whats your favourite Wig style and Shade https://translife.uk/wig-styles-shades/ https://translife.uk/wig-styles-shades/#respond Tue, 18 Jun 2019 16:11:54 +0000 https://translife.uk/?p=109345 Wig Styles shades and all the things in between can be a nightmare believe me. I believe on average it takes around four to five purchases before you settle on a style and shade your truly happy with. There are so many parameters to consider that’s why I believe it is advantageous to either pop […]

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Wig Styles shades and all the things in between can be a nightmare believe me. I believe on average it takes around four to five purchases before you settle on a style and shade your truly happy with. There are so many parameters to consider that’s why I believe it is advantageous to either pop along to a wig retailer if you can to try before you buy if possible. Failing that we always encourage our Dressing Service clients to go through as many of our styles as possible just to see which one they feel and look comfortable in. Over the years I have worn literally 100’s of wigs from very cheap to rather expensive (its a relative term). My thought process is quite simple:
1. Is it age appropriate?
2. Is it occasion appropriate?

Reese Noriko wig styles shades

Reese shown in shade Creamy Blonde. Short style with high crown lift.

May Noriko Wig

May shown in Chocolate Frost R (Rooted) the style is slightly longer than the Reese.

Dealing with the above two issues in order. The factor of age should be taken into consideration after all not that many ladies have long hairstyles once they reach the age of 45/50. You are at liberty to disagree should you wish. So for a day time look the wig styles shades I favour are short/ medium length high or low lighted blondes or Auburn shades. My two wig styles of choice would be a Reese or May both by Noriko . Both styles are short and easy to manage particularly in high winds! They are very flattering to the jawline softening my more masculine features. The wig I’m wearing in the feature picture for this article is the May. If I had to choose between the two styles I would favour the Reese in any of the Auburn shades and it suites my complexion really well especially during daylight hours.

Angelica Noriko long length wig

Angelica in shade Sugar Cane-Rooted

So far we have just considered day time or ease of wear. Thankfully we can be slightly more frivolous when venturing out after dusk. Let us face it we all love to look and feel that little bit younger and therefore I favour longer styles as they are “occasion appropriate” for a visit to the clubs and bars. A slight footnote the longer length styles can be a handicap if your thinking of eating a sit-down meal. It’s not a good look eating your hair believe me I’ve done it on countless occasions. My favourite long length knocks their socks off wig style is the Noriko Angelica in nutmeg-F. I love the way it folds around the profile and moves so well.

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Libby My First Weekend https://translife.uk/cross-dressing-experience/ https://translife.uk/cross-dressing-experience/#respond Tue, 11 Jun 2019 08:13:03 +0000 https://translife.uk/?p=109048 As I approached Brunswick Street West, the home of Translife my heart was pumping fast with nerves. I got out of the taxi and made my way to the front door ringing the doorbell I was greeted by Krista, Andys partner, I was invited in and straightaway made to feel at home, within a few […]

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As I approached Brunswick Street West, the home of Translife my heart was pumping fast with nerves. I got out of the taxi and made my way to the front door ringing the doorbell I was greeted by Krista, Andys partner, I was invited in and straightaway made to feel at home, within a few minutes Andy arrived in the room, The three of us sat down and talked about why and what I would like to get from this weekend, as this was the first ever time I will be walking out dressed as a lady in my life I was to say I was very very nervous, So what seemed like about five or 10 minutes of talking which was nearly 2 hours I was so relaxed it was untrue how I felt,

cross dressing experience

I was shown to my beautiful room which was home for the next two days. I was asked what time I would like my makeover to begin, at around 5 o’clock I sat down and the magic began, within an hour and a half I was transformed to this very attractive lady who I know exist within me, thanks to Andy‘s expertise in makeup knowledge, I was asked if I would like to pick out something to wear, dress, wig, shoes, jewellery he as everything a lady could want. After A while I had been transformed to this lady which I had been waiting for for many years, the look which stood in front of the mirror was mind blowing thanks to Andy. While Andy was getting changed ready for a night out on the town all as I could do was admire myself in the full-size mirror in the living room, then came the time to leave the house the nerves had almost disappeared, the taxi arrived we got in and away we went. We arrived at the restaurant and at no time did any person glance at us I was so chilled out I just wanted to walk around Brighton all night, the night was so wonderful and I couldn’t wait to do it all again the next night. This has been the experience I have been waiting for the whole of my life and thanks to Krista and Andy they made it possible for it to happen I am truly grateful.   My next trip has already been booked.

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Sonia – My Life My Thoughts https://translife.uk/crossdressing-nurture-or-nature/ https://translife.uk/crossdressing-nurture-or-nature/#respond Thu, 30 May 2019 19:56:35 +0000 https://translife.uk/?p=108187 As an introduction, I will give a quick summary of how I have got to the place I am now at. I have been an almost lifelong cross dresser with my earliest memories going back to when I was about five. There has been a lot of discussions as to whether cross dressing is nature […]

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As an introduction, I will give a quick summary of how I have got to the place I am now at.

I have been an almost lifelong cross dresser with my earliest memories going back to when I was about five.

There has been a lot of discussions as to whether cross dressing is nature or nurture and in my view it is both.

The Early Years

I am sure there is something in my genes that leads to my cross dressing but also there are clear events in my life that I can associate with particular parts of my cross dressing life which is the ënurtureí part. For instance, when I was about 6 or 7 I used to go into my motherís bedroom after my father had gone to work and get into bed and talk to my mother as she dressed. She was very discreet until she had her lingerie on, but then used to sit at her dressing table in her bra and panties while she did her makeup. Sometimes she also wore a girdle and stockings, not because she needed it, but it was the fashion then. Her panties were full cut nylon, mostly black or white. This really spurred my dressing as every chance I got I would try on her panties and that led to a style of dressing I still like today.

Part of my ënatureí is I have always felt more comfortable with women rather than other men. I have never been keen on going out drinking with the lads or watching football or doing other alpha male activities. Instead, I have always liked things like shopping and cooking. Donít get me wrong, I am a ënormalí male in many areas, I am a professional engineer and like doing things such as physically building extensions on my homes, and have interests such as cars, railways and the like.

I married my first wife at age 20 and had 6 children but throughout our marriage, I cross dressed in secret. Unfortunately on a fateful day in May 2013 my ex-wife discovered my cross dressing Ö.. and divorced me. Sadly my children have also cut me out of their life which is their loss. Had my ex-wife really tried to understand, she might have realised that the nature part of me was probably what she loved.

I have remarried to a wonderful woman who knows of my cross dressing, although it does not form part of our relationship.

For most of my cross dressing life, as with so many of us, I was restricted to times when my family were away or occasional business trips where I stayed overnight. Over the years I have become slightly more adventurous and ventured out but well away from people as I did not feel I could pass.

In maybe the last 10 years I have thought more and more about trying a dressing service and looked into various options, and emailed a number of them. They all seemed stupidly expensive and I did not feel comfortable about the setups or people running the services. The emails I got back did not seem to offer the reassurance or support I was looking for.

In 2015 I found Translife.

I liked what was on offer as they offered both a makeover service as well as bed and breakfast accommodation. This is just part of the services they offered but were the ones I was interested in. I sent off an email Ö.

The reply I got from Andy was like a breath of fresh air. He was very helpful and put me at total ease and when he told me that he was also a cross dresser, I felt even more comfortable and so in October I had my first visit to Translife.

cross dresser sonia crossdressing nurture or natureI was very nervous, but when I knocked on the door and Andy invited me in, I knew this was going to be an amazing experience. We sat around and chatted over a cup of coffee and we were joined by Andyís partner, Krista. I found Krista to be the most lovely person who was so naturally supportive to us cross dressers. If only all women were like her the World would be a better place for people like us.

After a while, Andy asked if I was ready and talked through what my expectations were. I have all my own clothes so did not need to avail of the clothes they have available. What I wanted was to have my face made up professionally, rather than my normal amateurish attempts.

One of my worries, prior to my arrival, was what the actual sequence of events would be, but I need not have worried as Andy makes you feel totally comfortable. While in male mode you enter the world of the transformation room where you sit on the makeup chair with a mirror in front of you. You then have the surreal experience of watching Andy transform an old male face into your dream appearance. This was truly an experience to beat all. Andy then helped me put on my wig and then I went up to my room to complete the transformation by getting dressed.

I think when most of us cross dress, we have a mental image of our appearance which does not fully match reality, however, what Andy achieved, for me, far exceeded my best dreams of what I could look like. I remember that first time I went up to my room to get dressed and then looked in the mirror and was amazed at the woman looking back at me. Ok maybe no beauty but what looked back exceeded my mental image of the female me.

By this stage, I was so comfortable with Andy and Krista that I went downstairs feeling as though what was happening was totally normal. I am not confident enough to go out on the town at the moment and instead spent a wonderful evening enjoying my female side, chatting to Andy and Krista.

I have now visited Translife 5 times and each time has been equally great. Maybe on the next visit, I will be brave enough to venture out but whatever happens, I know Andy and Krista will make the stay memorable.

I cannot recommend Translife enough! If you would like some additional details you can always Email Me I will be delighted to help out where I can.

 

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