Veronica Vera Writes...
Miss Vera’s Finishing School
(1985)The ladies are out in full force tonight. But then they are always out walking the streets. They stand on the corners in certain districts of Manhattan dressed in less than the bare minimum of clothing. Their short skirts just cover their asses, their spandex pants leave no room for air. Sometimes in the winter…Read More
Transgender conversations have become so serious, it’s good to remember the importance of pleasure and play in creating change, especially at the infamous Night of a Thousand Gowns. ‘Jamie Sissy Ribbons’ may not seem like the name of a hero, but Jamie was my first student at Miss Vera’s Academy and thousands others have benefitted.…Read More
Before his untimely death at 48 my beloved husband Stuart Cottingham put together a website that honored his life and art, including the life of his femme alter ego, Misty Madison. I share his words to inspire others who may have questions about their sexuality or gender. Stu would be 60 today. Misty is forever young.…Read More
My body and suntan look fabulous which is reason enough to post these fun photos taken inside trans pioneer Lee Brewster’s Mardi Gras Boutique circa 1983. More kinky action shots with me, Ms. Antoinette and friends are included in this vintage post, available to paid subscribers. …Read More
For paid subscribers, I share this previously unpublished, long-form article I wrote in 2019. It focuses my student Carla and the journey we shared at Miss Vera’s Academy, including a kinky photo shoot, and my own reflections on gender freedom and sexual liberation. …Read More
These polaroids are from circa 1990 – the earliest days of the academy. For each one I tell the story of their transformation – when I was always assisted by our faulty of expert and caring deans. I’m thrilled to share some of them with you as a special Valentines day gift. Here are just a few of the many ‘new women’ who passed through our pretty parlor, at Miss Vera’s Finishing School of Boys Who Want to Be Girls. …Read More
Within the lovely pink walls of Miss Vera’s Finishing School For Boys Who Want To Be Girls, Veronica Vera shares some personal history and twenty five years of history since she founded the world’s first transgender academy and crossdressing school.…Read More
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