I went to the mall with a girl friend today. I thought I'd be totally nervous but it wasn't as nerve-wracking as I anticipated.
We went to the Nordstrom first for some white eyeliner. "Do you ladies need help with anything?" a lady there asked. I was like ^^; because I wasn't sure if she was just being nice or what.
We made our way to Sephora next for a palette, powder, and concealer. Again, we were addressed as ladies by all the women and the
VERY gay guys working there.

Last stop was payless for some flats for a cosplay I'll be wearing next weekend.
I wasn't gendered as a male by anyone, but the cynic inside me says "yeah, somebody in girl clothes with boobs and makeup obviously wants to be called a girl so they're just being nice."
But, my female friend said "They all totally thought you were a chick. I doubt they were trying to be nice."
Confidence boost for sure, as I know I can go out in 100% girl attire and not be beaten up. Still cynical and I know I shouldn't be.. but..

By the way, this crap's FREAKING EXPENSIVE