I used to be a regular owner/contributor/reader of Yahoo Groups. There are plenty of them still around, but to me there's only one place to hang out these days and that's on:
TV Chix
As far as I'm concerned there's no substitute and you'll find Pen and I hanging around on the Forums there most nights, arguing with friends. Its a free site but you can contribute if you wish to help Webmistress Stella pay her expenses and to get a few extra features. With over 40,000 Members, it's a great site for Contacts and making friends. And its open to anyone involved in the TG scene, including TVs and TSs, men who like girls like us, and wives and partners. Be careful though! The Forums can get quite heated and there are some outspoken people there, so if that's your thing, dont dive in with both feet. Keep your posts sensible and literate, and you'll find yourself addicted. There's also a busy Chatroom if you're into that sort of thing.
Lillian's Site
I was approached recently by a TV in France who runs a directory of TVs around the world. She mentioned the magic phrase 'Your Pictures' so I signed up. It carries a lot of advertising but it has potential as a Contacts site....
I buy most of my clothes from places like Marks & Spencers these days, but if you're shy or find sizes difficult, there are some good places online. And online's still the best place for wigs & makeup.
Doreen's Fashions is an established TV supplier. They sell all sorts of clothes, wigs, shoes, makeup, and breast forms. And the webmistress is a friend of mine!
TG Cosmetics sell a wide array of makeup, including my favourite 'Kryolan', suitable for TVs.
Contrast Wig Studio You get what you pay for with wigs and these days I favour the pricier stuff like Henri Margu (available from Doreens). But Contrast do sell good quality wigs at reasonable prices and their service is excellent.
Axfords are THE place for corsets and figure shaping. Expensive but very high quality.
I used to be quite keen on TG art but don't find it as erotic or interesting as I used to. But I recently came across Venus Envy and I'm totally hooked. Its a non-erotic cartoon site written by Erin who's a 19 yr old Transexual with huge talent. The strip is witty, poignant, and insightful. Recommended!