My Experience

by Heather Stevens

Cautious? You bet I was! After having caught a funny "jock rash" from donning dirty lingerie at one "reputable" place, to coming out looking like a "high class bag lady" at another, I wondered to myself, "Why should CDtips be any different?" I approached the situation cautiously about being promised one thing and then experiencing another.

Delighted! Having made the initial contact with Lynda Krupa, the proprietor and sole "artist" at CDtips, we agreed to meet for an initial interview. I thought this was a relatively novel idea, since it would allow me to see just what I was getting myself into, and it would provide Lynda with the opportunity to query me about my preferred style of dress, my height, weight, and most important, my clothing size and coloration for make-up! I was absolutely delighted when this rather stunning woman in gorgeous black leather pants, a fashionable red blouse, and make-up and hair done to perfection, approached me in the lobby of the hotel we agreed to meet in. I thought to myself, "If her looks are the selling point, she's got me hooked, line and sinker!" I learned that not only is Lynda an attractive woman, but she is also extremely intelligent, business savvy and delightful to be with.

Titillated! Well. The day of reckoning arrived! I had established a time to meet with Lynda in Philadelphia, so that it corresponded with a business trip of mine. I thought that I would have ample time to drive from the airport, arrive to my hotel, shower and ready myself before heading to see Lynda. Wouldn't you know it? The plane was delayed. I was thinking at this point that now I was given a reason to back out. I was nervous and wondered if this was what I wanted to go through again! I contacted Lynda. Apologized for my tardiness, and asked if she wanted to reschedule (would I be able to back out of it?). Lynda explained that she was waiting for me and that I should get over as soon as possible. I rushed over, entered her apartment, which doubles as her place of business, and was escorted into a room that I could only describe as a cross dressers dream come true! At least 40 wigs of various colors, lengths and styles were on the wall. One entire wall was mirrored, in front of which was a salon type chair. The shelves were stocked with an assortment of make-up that would make Liz Clairborne jealous, and the closets were stocked with dresses, shoes, lingerie, and assorted finery! Titillated could only describe my feelings as I headed to the bathroom with a pair of 4 inch patent leather pumps, black garters, waist cincher, hose, and bra that Lynda picked out for me. Now, dressed in my fine undergarments, could I face this woman without being too obviously excited and nervous?

Infatuated! After handing me a pair of real silicon breast prosthesis (they do look and feel wonderful!), Lynda complimented me on how nice I looked in my under things, had me sit down at her nail station and just started doing her thing! We talked away as if we had known each other for years, and it made me feel like I was just one of the girls at a salon, coming in to get myself prettied for an evening out. She applied long acrylic nails and had me pick out the luscious color that I would wear. The appealing part of getting my nails done, on top of the fact that it was absolutely marvelous, was that at the end of the session, Lynda will send you home with your nails in a little plastic bag for you to apply and use another day! With my nails dried and looking hot, we approached the mirror and got to work. I had never known that a make-over could be so complicated! Lynda mixed base foundation with her tiny spatula, (I likened it to a cement trowel, only smaller of course), spread it expertly over my face and left me with an absolute "blank canvas" for her to apply her art work to. I was so infatuated with Lynda and what she was about to perform on me!

Pleased! Lynda wanted me to experience my transformation at the time of completion, so that I could see my completed art without witnessing the artists work, thus spoiling the surprise that awaited at the time of my private unveiling. She turned the chair around, and from this point on, she applied her brush strokes to my facial canvass. Having completed her work, I was teased into facing the wall while we picked out my wig, dress and jewelry. I couldn't stand the wait!! I had to peek at what she had done! But I held it together and we picked out a very nice black and white suit, a faux pearl necklace, bracelet and earrings combination, and a rather cute but sassy wig. Now came time for my unveiling! She turned me around and all I could see was an extremely attractive...No!.. Gorgeous young woman looking back at me! Pleased is too weak an adjective to describe my feelings about my transformation at this point! I wanted to twirl around in front of the mirror I was so excited! Lynda smiled and told me how nice I looked. I just had to agree with her!!

Sad....Yes. All good things must come to an end. I had been at Lynda's for almost three hours now and just couldn't believe where the time had gone. But I wasn't taking anything off yet until I was able to capture this Kodak moment. Lynda will take a Polaroid picture of you for your immediate gratification, but I wanted to be able to share her work (and my first truly remarkable, non-humiliating transformation) with my friends on AOL. I brought my 35mm camera along and Lynda posed me in a very professional style. At that point, I would have given up my job to become a fashion model, I was so pleased with the way I looked and felt. Sad but true. The outfit had to come off. I had brought along my own outfit and wig so that I could venture out (had never been out before), my only intentions on driving around in my car a bit, and then heading back to my hotel room. Lucky for me, Lynda was honest with me and, after taking one look at my own personal wig, informed me that if I didn't want to be "made" as a man in a dress, I should either consider buying the wig she had me in that evening, or to not consider going home like that. Unfortunately, I had already overspent my budget, and had to reluctantly pass on buying the wig. :-(

But, by catching quick glimpses of the Polaroid, I was able to relive my session with Lynda for days to come. And I have shown her work with pride on AOL. I have kept in touch with Lynda, and hope to have another memorable evening with her again! If you are looking to spend a memorable evening with a great artist, person and woman....contact Lynda. You won't be at all disappointed in the results!