Journal Entries for Kimberly Hirschel
New Photos Coming
January 6th, 2009 6:30 am MST
I had a formal makeover and photo session on Sunday, January 4th. Later this week I should have some new photos, my first big group of new photos since last May. They will include some casual "bare leg" looks with denim and flip flops, as well as some more dressed up office lady looks. Some of the photos will show off the pedicure I had (vivid pink nail polish). Also, my hair is in a longer style now, well below my shoulders. Kim :-)
P.S. My photos have started arriving in my email, and I posted two of them on my profile here so far [a/o January 10th]. You can see more of them on my photostream at flickr.com/kimberlyvirtue.
Thoughts on Religion
August 21st, 2008 5:50 am MDT
Just a note so there is no misunderstanding...if you're religious, I'm glad your religion works for you. But your religion is a private matter, so please don't try to convert me. I am quite happy the way I am. If anything changes, I'll call you. What are my beliefs? I'm basically an agnostic. Additionally, I'm interested in Buddhism and Hinduism, and have read some of the writings of J. Krishnamurti. I know this sounds kind of nebulous, but the fact is no human being can say for sure where we all came from and why our universe exists. As the author Geoffrey Wolfe once wrote, "We really don't know who we are, or where we have come from, or what we have done, or why." If you have read this far, log onto parabola.org. It's a great website (and magazine) which represents all faiths.
Laser Treatment on Legs
June 19th, 2008 6:34 am MDT
I recently had a laser hair reduction treatment on my lower legs for the first time. Laser is something I have done on other parts of my body such as my upper legs, neck, hands, etc. The result on my lower legs is especially delightful though. It's as though there was never any hair there at all! As time goes, I truly feel more and more as a woman. :-)
The Long Awaited Photos
May 4th, 2008 5:55 am MDT
Some of you who pay attention to such things may have noticed I have not posted any new photos since last autumn. Well, the wait is over. Or rather, the wait is almost over. I had a photo session this past Friday, May 2. As soon as I get the photos (maybe one more day?) I will post some of them into my second gallery. If I look presentable, that is. So many "ifs" here. Hah hah. But life is like that. A great weekend to all!
More About Passing
February 12th, 2008 6:21 am MST
Just so you know, I am not a self appointed expert about passing as a woman in public. I still have much work to do in this area, and there are others who are clearly ahead of me in this endeavor. Also, each person's journey and situation is different. Nevertheless, I would consider myself to be an "intermediate", at least, on the subject of passing, having been out something like 300 times in the past several years. So for today, my main point has to do with being low key and subtle. A moderate amount of eye makeup and a not too flashy lipstick is best. You can do a bit more if it's dusk or after dark, but moderation is always a good rule. Likewise, if you want to pass, wearing cropped blue jeans (mid calf length, for example) and a zip up hoodie sweatshirt is a good formula. A bright dress and three and a half inch heels will attract way too much attention in most circumstances, so being subtle and low key is much better. If the weather is warm, a women's pink t shirt would go nicely with the cropped blue jeans. Thongs or a low heeled sandal complete this understated look. Remember to think more like a woman when you are choosing what to wear, instead of thinking like a man. If you're going to a drag party, that's different and maybe you can pull out all the stops. But if you're going to the mall at 5 p.m., remember: Blue jeans, a women's sweatshirt or t shirt, and flip flops is the best formula. Just my opinion. :-)
About Passing
January 24th, 2008 5:47 am MST
Have you ever wondered why many t girls can't pass as genetic females? I am going to comment on two aspects of passing here, and I think I am qualified to comment because I have been educated in two good schools: The School of Hard Knocks and The School of Trial and Error. Here goes (this will not be extremely wordy). Two critical aspects of passing are to get rid of any beard shadow you might have, and to choose the appropriate clothing for the time of day and place you will be going out to. Aside from at the office or at church on Sunday morning, how many genetic females wear dresses at any given time? Maybe two percent, five percent at the most. My advice is don't wear a dress unless you're going to a party or to church! So if you're going out and you want to pass, my advice is to wear what most GGs wear when they go out: denim jeans, denim shorts, a denim skirt, etc. paired with a blouse. I am not saying you should wear them every single time, but most of the time you should. Jeans and a simple women's t shirt (if your arms are not too big) is a good combo to pass. Add some sandals or flip flops if the weather is mild. The second aspect of passing I will comment on here is you absolutely must get rid of any trace of beard shadow you have. You will have to experiment with shaving techniques, foundation, cover stick, etc. to find the right combination. This seems like an obvious point, but many t girls are not very good at doing this. Please work diligently over time until you can make your skin "shadow free" with the right techniques. Try different products and different ways of getting your look together to see what works best. Don't just do something that works halfway decently and then rest on your laurels. Keep experimenting until you achieve perfection or near perfection. Of course, if you have no facial hair at all, that certainly makes it easier. Hope these two bits of advice help. Most t girls overdress and go out with at least some beard shadow evident, and there is no way they can pass, especially in the daytime. I know I am not perfect on these things either--that's why my advice is especially relevant. I've been there too. I used to get laughed at, and now they're not laughing anymore.
Best wishes,
Kim
Under the Boardwalk, Down by the Sea
September 11th, 2007 4:11 am MDT
This past Friday I did a photo session and it included both outdoor photos of me at La Jolla Beach, California, as well as some office lady photos of me that were done immediately after the beach trip. I will be posting a couple of the new pictures to my URNOTALONE profile, and you can view all the new photos at flickr.com/kimberlyvirtue. Oh, and I almost forgot...just click where it says WEBSITE on my URNOTALONE profile, and that will take you directly to my flickr photo albums. There is one album there called La Jolla Beach, with a couple of dozen photos. Oh, and one other thing to consider....the sun is not an older girl's best friend, and I am not as young as I used to be. Wish I could look like I'm forever 21, but alas, I am nearly 47! :-)
Best wishes and thanks for your support! Kim
Don't You Wish Your Girlfriend Dressed Like Me?
June 24th, 2007 6:25 am MDT
If you have not already checked out this Japanese "office lady" website, pls do so: ol-fanclub.com. I think you'll like it! The office lady look is one I aspire to, in part at least. Sometimes I enjoy a more casual look such as that found in the J. Crew or J Jill catalogs, but on many occasions I put on my office lady attire and go out. I am sure you know the look--perhaps a white blouse, blue or black rayon vest, knee length skirt, sheer nylons, and black pumps. Yummy--there's nothing better, whether you are doing the admiring or the wearing! Sometimes I wish I could spend the rest of my life dressed as an office lady, 24/7. Guys, don't you wish your girlfriend dressed like me? :-) The next time I do a photo set, the theme will be "Office Lady Kim", or something along those lines.
Love, Kimberly
Comment From a Guy
June 9th, 2007 6:52 am MDT
One guy emailed me a few months back and he said "Jesus, you are gorgeous. Are you sure you are not a GG?" I emailed him back and said "I am pretty sure I am not a GG. At least the last time I checked, I am not". Maybe I should have added that my name is Kimberly, not Jesus. Hah hah.
Hey, I'm not kidding--he really did email that to me. Have a great day, everyone!
New Photos Posted, March 23, 2007
March 24th, 2007 6:26 am MDT
I had a professional makeover and outdoor photo session on March 23 and you can view them in my Yahoo photo album (click website on my profile). Look at the folder named 2007-03-23. Best wishes and appreciation to everyone on this site for your support!
New Photos!
October 17th, 2006 4:04 am MDT
I posted a number of new photos today, all of which were taken on Friday, October 13. Maybe that was my lucky day, because some of the photos turned out well. They include a black lacy body stocking that I modeled, plus some other pictures with a white spandex top and black skirt combination. There are also two photos, I think, with a white three quarter length sleeve blouse, and the black skirt. Let me know what you think about the photos! Thanks to my many friends from URNOTALONE. This is without a doubt the best TG website in existence.
You can see some of the new photos on my main profile. The remainder are in my Yahoo photo album. Just click on website at the top of my profile, and then go to the album labeled 2006-10-13.
:-)
Kimberly
Out and About
May 8th, 2006 4:29 am MDT
I have been out and about in public as Kimberly something like 200+ times--my best guess. Each time I try to have fun and each time I try to learn something to improve myself. A number of times I have gone shopping at Marshall's or Target in the evening, when it is rather crowded. Those are the most challenging excursions. My voice is not passable, in my estimation, but visually I can pass as a woman most of the time, I think. Usually I browse for things like jeans, shoes and cosmetics when I am at Target, and I typically don't get a second look from other customers or staff. I love to try on shoes! But there have been a few times when, for example, a younger GG has given me an extended glance. That's when I think about my look, and realize that perhaps I used a little bit too much makeup that night, or was wearing a skirt when I would have been more passable wearing blue jeans and tennis shoes, or just for a second had a relapse into more masculine mannerisms. In any case, I see myself as a work in process always, getting (hopefully) a bit better as time goes. It all seems so natural and normal when I am out as Kimberly. To me I am just a woman going about her business. It is such a delight.
If You're Just Getting Started, or Are Well Along
March 10th, 2006 4:43 am MST
If you are a beginning CD/TV, you might be bewildered by all of the choices and wondering how you should start on your TG journey. What has been most helpful to me are Kalina Isato's books. Check out the website transvamp.com, and order one or more of her books. You will like what you see! If you diligently apply the principles and practices she teaches, I am confident you will succeed in your TG endeavors, whatever direction you want your life to go. She has excellent references for more advanced T Girls too.
Other Hobbies and Interests
March 7th, 2006 7:18 am MST
Some other hobbies and interests:
Dreaming of my previous life, when I was a beautiful Korean genetic female.
Fantasizing about spending the rest of my life dressed as an Asiana Airlines flight attendant in a skirt suit.
Rehearsing my acceptance speech, if by some act of God I should ever win the URNOTALONE Member of the Month competition.
Giving myself manicures and pedicures at home, to save the $$ that I otherwise would have spent on these things at the beauty salon.
Wishing I could live 24/7 as a woman, making my living by modeling and being a saleswoman at the MAC cosmetics counter.
Making unattractive genetic females jealous because they know that I look better than they do.
Dreaming about making a nice living as a full-time pantyhose model. Etc., etc.
Feedback I've Received in Recent Months
February 24th, 2006 5:00 am MST
Just thought I would share some feedback that I have received over the months, regarding my profile.
Here is just a sampling, and I hope you enjoy reading them:
- "You look like you have a big head." ANSWER: Hmmmm.....You might be right, but I am not sure there is that much I can do about it, other than wear a hairstyle and clothing that takes attention away from that feature. I do need constructive criticism too though, not just compliments. Otherwise I will remain static. So I thank this person for being forward enough to say that.
- "Jesus, you are gorgeous. Are you sure you're not a GG?" ANSWER: I am pretty sure I am not a GG, or at least the last time I checked, I am not.
- "You have beautiful legs." ANSWER: Thank you! For some reason, God and my parents endowed me with very feminine looking legs. Shaving them several times per week certainly helps, and I don't buy cheap pantyhose--I buy the kind that cost $6 per pair. So I guess that helps too. I love the look and feel of smooth legs with sheer hosiery.
- I was in a restaurant on two different occasions, and overheard a couple of GGs making comments. One in a nearby booth said to her husband about me: "He looks good." Another time a GG whispered to another GG who was with her "He doesn't look that bad." Gosh, I think maybe I was not quite passable those two times! I now use Joe Blasco foundation, which I buy from glamourboutique.com--so I seldom get "read" anymore, at least from a visual standpoint.
- "You should smile more in your pictures." ANSWER: OK, I will work on that the next time I do a photo session.
- "You look like Sandra Bullock." ANSWER: Keep on saying things like that, you're doing great! :-) I wish I could be her, not just look like her. But if looking like her is the next best thing, I will take it.
- One guy emailed me and he said "I am going to f*** you in the ass." ANSWER: No you're not, because no one is going to get anywhere near me by making comments like that. He wouldn't have said that to a GG, so I don't understand why he said it to me. Such is life though.
