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Starting over! Innies&Outties!

Started by Glenn, December 06, 2010, 06:53:49 PM

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Simone.

Thank you so much for posting your picture. I've wondered what you looked like.

Will slightly disagree with some others here. That photo is a woman. Lots of women now have short hair. You should see my wife's. Her's could pass for a short back and sides sometimes.

Based upon that photo, you won't have any problems.

(Have you noticed how many things seem to be going well for you lately? You haven't gone and saved the life of any leprechauns without telling us, have you?)
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Glenn

Well, thank you everyone for the wonderful words of encouragement. Make up can make a big difference!
But your words about almost passing and about the girl inside being visible sure made me feel better.

Now about the consultation and the shopping IE buying after.

Diane started with a Skin Radiance gel exfolliant that's simple and takes about a minute to use. It can be used in the shower or at the sink and should be done each morning regardless, if you are wearing makeup or not!

She next applied a Moisturizer something she said you should do each morning and always before making yourself up.

She next put on some foundation, a nice product by Lize Watier.  It's a liquid foundation that also contains moisturizer.

Under and over the eyes she applied a lifting and firming cream. Then and anti wrinkle primer specially made for around the eyes.

After that she did a 3 in 1 facial primer that she used on the high spots on my face cheek bones and for head. 

Eye makeup, high lights blush a bronzing powder and finished off with tri color brush powder. Eye liner and a mascara called Feline that I found so nice.  Then lip stick and I was finished.  It felt great I looked into the mirror at a new me and didn't care much about those gathered round watching. 

Thrilled as I was I told Diane to pack it all up and the brushes I would need and went happily to the check out. A gasp as the total came to just over 500 dollars, so I presented my credit card tucking my meager two 50's back into my pocket. 

It was worth it. Will last me long enough to learn how to do it all myself and it feels good.  Now I can start saving up again.

Well ladies love you all
Simone
:angel:
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Colleen Ireland

Well, I'm going to do something similar next week, but no WAY I can spend $500, so I'll have to be careful, lol...

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Glenn

Colleen my advise is to watch out for the brushes.  Cosmetic brushes  can costs 19 to 25 dollars each.  But I have looked online and found them a lot cheaper too.  Anyway it's morning I'm awake coffee is made boring old sunday again.

Hugs all
Simone
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Colleen Ireland

Hey, g'morning, sis!  Yeah, I've heard the brushes can be less expensive at Michael's, and I also know another store where I can get them.  I'll start out by telling the girl I have a budget of like, $200 to start with, and what I mainly need right away is foundation, contour, blush, eyeshadow and mascara - a basic kit.  If she can demonstrate and tell me what else I'd need I could buy the rest later.  Anyway, hope you slept well, darlin'...

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regan

Quote from: Simone V on December 19, 2010, 07:11:49 AM
Colleen my advise is to watch out for the brushes.  Cosmetic brushes  can costs 19 to 25 dollars each.  But I have looked online and found them a lot cheaper too.  Anyway it's morning I'm awake coffee is made boring old sunday again.

There is some truth to you get what you pay for though.  More expensive brushes will last longer, etc.  I might not buy everything from MAC, etc but get some good basics from MAC and then whatever else you can find on sale.
Our biograhies are our own and we need to accept our own diversity without being ashamed that we're somehow not trans enough.
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Glenn

Another trip to shoppers today. Picked up some nail polish and a hot wax treatment.

What somehow Sunday isn't as bad when you can include some shopping.
Anyone have tips for applying nail polish and using a hot wax treatment?

Hugs all
Simone
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Colleen Ireland

I tried a home wax kit, and was less than thrilled with the results.  I bought a Braun SilkEpil epilator I'm a lot happier with, but it takes some time to learn how best to use it.  I went a couple of weeks ago to a salon to get my chest/abdomen/back waxed, and that was great, but now I'm hairy again (sigh)...  Cost $80, too.

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Jillieann Rose

Hi Simone,
Oh it so good to actually see you.
You look like a younger version of my grandmother when I was a young child.
Sure you pass.
HRT and Braun SilkEpil epilator has did a lot for me. I use to be very hairy but now my hair is softer, finer and lighter.
Hopefully  before long I will only need to epil occasionally.
I tried homemade waxing and all I did was make a mess. All over me and the tub :P :embarrassed:
So I can't help with that.
Nail polish,   ::)  I am getting better at that. First the best way is to apply a clean base coat  then the color and finally a clean top finish. As far as getting the polish on the nails and not the skin that just take practice and more practice. :)
Now I usually get most of it on the nails and not on the skin but even cis girls get a little on the skin. :laugh:
  Have fun,
Jillieann
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Jillieann Rose

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Glenn

Aww thank you Jillieann, I'm trying and losing weight will help a lot.

I just finished my nails, clear coat only for the first time. Managed to avoid getting any on my skin as well.  Two coats and it looks nice. Just as I finished the second coat, the lady next door came over and brought me here great dane asking me if I could look after Winston for the night.  So there I stood leash in hand 160lb great dane at the end of it and me with fingers fanned open trying not to ruin my wet nails.

Good thing she didn't indicate that she noticed. Seriously no one is noticing and these are people that know me.

lol well. oh well.

I missed you Jillieann having two adopted sisters you and Colleen is very nice.  Everyone is very nice here

hugs Simone.
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A

Quick tip : You may want to think twice before using coloured nail polish ; if you have big hands, it will instantly draw attention towards them !
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Melody Maia

In my experience, those who "know" me are least likely to notice changes. People who see me once in awhile comment on my weight loss more than anything and I've even had one or two fail to recognize on first sight completely.
and i know that i'm never alone
and i know that my heart is my home
Every missing piece of me
I can find in a melody



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KillBelle

I dont know if this is pointless but cosmetics you buy at rite aid/target works just as well as the super expensive stuff you buy at the macys counter/mall. Ive used my share of both and the only thing that i need that is over 30 dollars are all my makeup brushes. only because they are high quality hairs and go on seamlessly.

As far as actual makeup...i am a big fan of mineral, cheap and organic. They work well and save you hundreds of dollars!!!
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tekla

Makeup is easy, just like getting to Carnegie Hall, all you need to do is practice, practice, practice.  Since it's Xmas you can find all these 'bargain' kits and such at like Longs/CVS/Sears/etc, that are awesome to work with while you're learning to work with the brushes, your face, the colors, and the rest.  No sense in using the high-price spread when your putting it on and off trying to learn to get it right.

I'm with KB on using the mid-line (Revlon, Cover Girl, etc) stuff once you know what you need and the colors you use, but the brushes, that's a different deal because the right tools do make a difference.  That being said, you can find the exact same brush with a cheep wood handle at your local art store for a lot less $$ (and some for a lot more) than when you put a fancy handle on it and sell it in a makeup store.  The real expensive lipsticks however, they really rock.

Two awesome books you should check out...
The Classic (very glam, Hollywood and all that)
http://www.amazon.com/Making-Faces-Kevyn-Aucoin/dp/0316286850

The easy beginner route (far better basic information)
http://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Makeup-Beauty-Book-Quant/dp/0789410567

Oh yeah, I swear by this stuff:
http://www.neutrogena.com/category/id/64.do
FIGHT APATHY!, or don't...
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Jillieann Rose

Simone,
Thanks, I missed PM you yesterday too. 
But I did get to PM Colleen. It was nice to talk.

A is right if you don't want to be notice keep to clear polish.
I have gotten most of my makeup from Target. I like CoverGirl best.
One tip on make-up in the real world. Little is better.
:)
Hugs,
Jillieannn
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Glenn

Thanks everyone for the great tips. Next time I need to restock it will be a lot cheaper.

Today took mom dad and one of my moms friends out to a Dutch store in Guelph about a 30 minute drive from home. Dutch stores are famous for Chocolate, cheese, breads and sliced meats
around here.  They are full of cookies honey cakes candies and everything that I like but really, really don't want - need.  So I quickly ducked out sat in my car while they shopped.  Avoiding temptation is not my strong point so it was the wise thing to do.

We'll get back to this momentarily!

So before leaving home I took some time moisturized my face applied some anti wrinkle cream under my eyes then some foundation, that I balanced with a little powder on my cheek bones and for head and chin, then just a touch above the eyes to bring them out.  A very natural look really one would not even know I had makeup on I thought and I was happy with the natural effect.

Now back to the store, So I'm outside sitting in my car relaxing looking at flyer when a old friend from my high school days walks past. I open the window and say "Hey Rob!" he turns frowns smiles confused looking and says "Do I know you?" I replied" yes" saying my name and he says wow you look young! I took that as a real compliment to my almost virgin makeup skills. We chatted for 5 minutes then he went on with his shopping.

After dropping off mom's friend and taking the groceries in for my parents. I went into my own apartment stood in front of the mirror and just smiled for a while.  Feeling good about myself. Then I washed my face put some vitamin E cream on my face and started dinner.

The day was a good day and it proves a point. Even the smallest compliment can make all the difference in the world when it's needed.   I needed it.  (Thanks Rob you don't know it but you made my day.) 

Just like all of you make my day quite often. 
Hugs all
Simone.
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Colleen Ireland

Thanks for sharing that, Simone, you started MY day with a smile!  :)

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regan

Quote from: A on December 19, 2010, 09:10:09 PM
Quick tip : You may want to think twice before using coloured nail polish ; if you have big hands, it will instantly draw attention towards them !

However if it draws attention away from something else...its a balancing act....
Our biograhies are our own and we need to accept our own diversity without being ashamed that we're somehow not trans enough.
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tekla

Used to live near a Dutch town in Iowa.  Pella (boyhood home of Wyatt Earp) and they had the Jaarsma Bakery.  "Filthy Dutch Goodies" we called them.  The almond paste filled pastries they called Dutch Letters and the Apple Bread Loaves were both worth running over your grandmother to get to. I admire your willpower in not going in.  I would have been weak and yielded to temptation. But then I always yield to temptation as I don't know when it's going to be coming round again.


http://www.roadfood.com/Restaurant/Reviews/461/jaarsma-bakery
FIGHT APATHY!, or don't...
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