Halloween is upon us. And it occurs to me that we, being the Gay Community, should declare this is our official Holiday. It is definitely the time of year when out creative juices are flowing and we show everyone else, that we know how to throw a party. It is also the time of year that us professional Drag Queens get to make light of all the amateur queens (and Kings) in the rest of our community. It truly gives you a chance to walk a mile in my heels. Before you hit the streets, take note of some of my first time Drag Tips!
 
Shoes  Why is it that every swish homosexual suddenly walks like a trucker when they put on a pair of pumps? Get your shoes first and walk around the house to break them in and to get use to walking in them. Remember to walk heel-to-toe to give you that Super Model Catwalk strut. If you boy shoe size is 5-10, size up 1 size in women's shoes. If you are size 11 & up-go up 2 sizes. If you are having problems getting shoes in your size, find one of the divas and beg them to lend you a pair of their. Try greasing their palms, or some other body part, in remuneration.
 
Make-up  Remember that you are men, some of you anyway, the makeup techniques of you Hag, sister or mother are not going to work. Try to find a professional Make-up Artist or queen to the slap the paint on. Don't wait for the day of your debut to find someone, artists are in high demand this time of year. If you have a dark or heavy beard-use either some Clown white base under you foundation or specialty foundation like Dermablend or CoverMark. Always do at least one practice session to work out the problems before the big night!
 
Intimates  If you don't want to shave your legs, buy a pair of flesh-tone tights to put under you hose. Some of you may require 2 pairs to cover those hairy posts. If you are hung and planning to wear something short or flipping your dress up a lot, you will need to learn to tuck properly. I would be glad to personally instruct you on proper tucking techniques. (It is things like this, that I do for my community, that makes me so LOVED!) This can be done with Duct Tape (OUCH!) or by getting a dance belt from a dancewear store.
  
Hair  Don't just purchase a wig and toss it on your head, wondering all the time why it does not look like the one on the stand in the shop. It requires professional styling and products to get the look and to keep it in place. You should put a skull cap on first, to pin the wig to.
 
Hopefully these hints will help bring out the inner Diva in you! And remember "Camp Drag" and Tacky Drag or two totally different things. Go out and make me Proud!!