The Top 7 Secrets to Exploring your Drag Personna

  by Cassaundra Manchester, Personna Emeritus

So either you've gotten drag fever by osmosis or either you are experiencing that once in a life time moment to demomstrate your feminine side. Nevethless, as you cross the gender threshold into creating your drag personna you will need both some firm advice and a heavy dose of campy sense of humor. Therefore, I 've decided that this guide can offer the next prima dona, a one stop shopping lexicon on the how to's and why not's of divadom. Boys and future girls, let's get out our pads and pencils...

1. Be realistic about the situation. If you put on your make-up and the mirror starts howling, simply stop! Go find you a basic make up artist to help you develop your unique look. Using good fresh make-up and concealer go a long way. Products such as Mac Cosmetics and Flori Roberts are excellent choices. Don't forget to get some good brushes and make up tool box.

2.Big hair is back but maybe not for you! Every up and coming diva wants to strut out under a mame of synthetic glory, however, be careful that your hair is not wearing you as an accessory, but rather you are sporting a furious do that takes you to the next level. Remember, even the Ross Boss Diana, will give her weave a rest. I've seen some real good updo's up for sale or auction on the site, so take note.

3. If it doesn't fit, you must acquit,  no that's quit it. Wearing gowns that cause circulation problems or causing you to be cited from the fashion police, is a serious matter that's got to get your utomost attention. Solution: a variety of classy fashions from my collection in the Drag clothing caterory, is a possible source for all those fashionista, who may be lacking in the wardrobe department. 

4. If you don't want to have a high podiatrist bill, get some decent shoes that fit. You can find certain shoe offerings on E-bay, however, be sure that you make a concentrated effort to ask the right questions about sizes. The male foot is not dainty and getting those battle cruisers in to a women's size 8, when you really need a size 12 is crucial.

5. Accessories can either make or brake your look. I know that some gals revel in the over the top jewerly and other bangels, yet a careful selection from the drag jewelry section found on E-bay can give you just what you need. Flashpoints to consider are your facial composite and cranial structure. Big headed drag queens should not attempt a Queen Victoria look. It just doesn't work in the 21st century.

6. The rules slightly change for those of you who consider yourselves only crossdressers. However, despite the basics, see items 1-5, you too can find suitable items for your feminine pursuits on the auction block. Such as teddys, fishnet stockings and extra heavy foundation for that problematic 5 o'clcock shadow. Remember you must go boldly where most men have never gone before. So shop til you drop.

7. Finally, the whole package must be completed with finding a suitable moniker for yourself. A name that embraces all of the glorious female attributes of which you intend to project most likely can't be found on E-bay. But, if you check the patheon of drag queen names past, you may find your new personna. Such names as Hallelujah Jones, Aneeda Snatch, Rita Rottencrotch or Dietra Pepsi are probably open for the taking. Ultimately, my pretties it's all about having fun, giving it your all and making the best of either what God or the nearest plastic surgeon has given you to work with. So until we meet again, go forth my friends and multiply.