What are your favorite brands for lipstick and mascara? Do you get manis and pedis? Wear pressons or acrylics? Polish or french manicure? What brands and styles for bras and panties?
I have a deep and abiding love of manicures, my wife treated me to one a year or so ago and I've been a regular ever since. No pressons, though, I prefer my own nails. For makeup I've found quality to be worth the price and so have tended toward brands like Mac, Origins and Wet & Wild. Origins is also great because they don't test on animals, which is a big deal for me. Ironically my favorite underwear style has turned out to be boyshorts because I like the way they make my butt look.
I'm not that big on makeup, but I would love to have a makeover done professionally so I can learn how to apply it property. I do love nail polish. I would have to say OPI is my favorite.
For my nails it has to be rimmell, their nail varnish goes on smoothly & dries quickly. They have a wonderfull range of colours.
The only downside is if you don't use a clear top coat it will only last a couple of days, with a clear coat however my nails only need painting once a week
For my lip color I love Lip Sense. It does not rub off so I only need to apply it once a day.
My favorite brand of nail polish is OPI. I use their double duty top and bottom coat and only need to paint my nails once a week.
I wear which ever bra is comfortable. I have a few different brands.
I prefer Jockey bikini panties. They are cotton, so they breath and they are made of thick material, so they make tucking easy.
Rimmel, lasting Finish, 1000 kisses, lip tint and balm. It is like a felt tip on one end and regular lip balm on the other. It is cool cause I am really bad at lipstick. Way messy. For nails I have this missguided nail varnish which I overlay with a clear rimmel nail varnish, since it makes it much shinier and hides my poor application skills :P
I do my nails myself, getting better at it too!
PS Bethany you should just practice, it is not so hard. You will look bad at first but so long as you realise that then you can improve.
^^^^THIS
I was abysmal at putting on my own makeup when I first started, but practicing regularly allowed me to get to know the contours of my face better and become more familiar with how much of what to put where. Also, check out how other women are wearing their makeup when you're out in public. That really helped me get past the clown face stage of makeup application.
Rimmel mascara. Rimmel eye liner. Almay eye shadow. Lip gloss ranges depending on color as well as my lip pencils. Tarte liquid foundation. Bare minerals foundation power. Dermablend concealer. Physicians Formula bronzer. Physicians Formula blush.
I do get mani's and pedi's about every 3-4 weeks. French manicure. Acrylics till my nails grow.
Bra's I wear wonderbra's for now until my boobage gets bigger. I have some VS bras but they are C's I'm just a little A. :'(
I got my undies from Victoria Secrets. I have some lace boy shorts I bought on Amazon too. LOVE Lace!
I'm a bit of a high maintenance girly girl lol
I'm not much of a nail person, I keep them clean and neat but nothing long or obnoxious.
I wear boring hanes bikini panties, oh ya sexy! :P
I'm kind of simple that way I guess. Jeans and T-shirts for me.
What are your favorite brands for lipstick and mascara? MAC & NARS
Do you get manis and pedis? Yep
Wear pressons or acrylics? Neither... Gel nails. Do they still make press-on nails?
Polish or french manicure? Depends, 50/50 split.
What brands and styles for bras and panties? Victorias Secret & Calvin Klein
Quote from: MaidofOrleans on February 20, 2013, 11:39:57 AM
I'm not much of a nail person, I keep them clean and neat but nothing long or obnoxious.
I wear boring hanes bikini panties, oh ya sexy! :P
I'm kind of simple that way I guess. Jeans and T-shirts for me.
Same here... Makeup got boring to me really fast. My nails are super fragile so painting them is pointless. As for underwear brand... whatever's cheap and holds up the muffins.
I've found lots of nail colors on sale at "Rite-Aid" stores
Also I've noticed that Victoria's Secrets quality has slipped over the last year or so and their prices have gone up, I have been buying undies and bras at SOMA.com lately, great sale prices and nice quality things that fit very well :)
Makeup and those goodies are compliments of my wonderful spouse ;) but she wants to take me for a shopping trip at the mall soon so I can get my own stuff instead of using her expensive designer brand things, lol
Quote from: Alainaluvsu on February 20, 2013, 01:27:57 PM
Same here... Makeup got boring to me really fast. My nails are super fragile so painting them is pointless. As for underwear brand... whatever's cheap and holds up the muffins.
Take Botin if your not already. It promotes healthy nails, and hair.
Serena, what's Botin? I've been taking Tums calcium supplements for my nails but just can not stand the taste. I'm up for any alternative.
Quote from: Serena Lynn on February 20, 2013, 02:35:01 PM
Take Botin if your not already. It promotes healthy nails, and hair.
I do! It doesn't work.... My nails used to be healthy until I started HRT. Now they're eggshell and chip / tear all the time.
Quote from: AnarchoChloe on February 20, 2013, 02:45:24 PM
Serena, what's Botin? I've been taking Tums calcium supplements for my nails but just can not stand the taste. I'm up for any alternative.
"Botin" is a vitamin supplement that promotes healthy hair, skin, and nails. They say it promotes healthy hair re-growth as well. Not proven but many believe... I also recommend taking "folic acid" its good for hair and nails too. Both are in my daily regime of pills.
You can pick both bottles up for like $12 from Walmart.
BOTIN:http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-313-BIOTIN.aspx?activeIngredientId=313&activeIngredientName=BIOTIN (http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-313-BIOTIN.aspx?activeIngredientId=313&activeIngredientName=BIOTIN)
FOLIC ACID:http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-1017-FOLIC%20ACID.aspx?activeIngredientId=1017&activeIngredientName=FOLIC%20ACID (http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-1017-FOLIC%20ACID.aspx?activeIngredientId=1017&activeIngredientName=FOLIC%20ACID)
Excellent, thank you! I'll have to give it a try. I've been taking folic acid for a while already but will certainly have to look into Botin. It's funny, my stack of various pills and supplements is swiftly outgrowing the medicine cabinet.
Thanks girls. If you want PM me. Hugs Shannon
Quote from: Serena Lynn on February 20, 2013, 02:35:01 PM
Take Botin if your not already. It promotes healthy nails, and hair.
Don't you mean Biotin ???
I wear any bra that looks comfortably and easy for a girl without breasts to wear. I never wear thongs and mostly just wear bikini style undies. I use Covergirl for mascara, because that's what my friends recommend and powder foundation, only because it's easier for me to apply. When I wear lipstick it's by Revlon because that is what I've always bought and is relatively inexpensive. I always wear Wet N' Wild nail polish because it is cheap and surprisingly durable.
Quote from: Alainaluvsu on February 20, 2013, 01:27:57 PM
Same here... Makeup got boring to me really fast. My nails are super fragile so painting them is pointless. As for underwear brand... whatever's cheap and holds up the muffins.
All my nails break easily too, hence no nail varnish as varnish draws attention to really short nails. Wear pressons or acrylics? Only once during transition 16 years ago when experimenting with styles. Very impractical. I rarely see other women wear them. I can't remember the names of any of my makeup. Maybe, L'Oreal or something like that. I like good quality cheap stuff. Most of my underwear is unbranded.
I have not real brand loyality when it comes to makeup...
Nails, - I keep my nails long, but not too long.. I paint them,, Love red, blue or french manicure. I keep my hand and toe nails painted most of the time.
bra's.. I wear what is comfortable, i like a push up bra, as it makes my girls looks so sexy... For christmas I bought myself a wonder-bra... It now my favourite Bra.
Panties... Bikini panties and thongs .. Being pre-op does limit my thong choice, but I do get that fit me comfortably. I actually love wearing thongs and wear them now most days. I love feeling them when i bend over.
Quote from: Alainaluvsu on February 20, 2013, 01:27:57 PM
Same here... Makeup got boring to me really fast. My nails are super fragile so painting them is pointless. As for underwear brand... whatever's cheap and holds up the muffins.
My nails became super fragile the one on my right index finger split vertically and continued to do so and they all became paper thin from being on HRT which depletes calcium rapidly. I started taking 800 mg of calcium citrate in the petite sized pills from Rite Aid, the others were like horse pills and I nearly choked to death on them. It has to be calcium CITRATE the other type can cause kidney stones. Within a month's time my nails became thick and tough like they should be and no longer split.
And I get kidney stones too. Thanks so much Shantel!
As far as places to order from...this is one of the most depressing catalogs of the year, lol
SO many cute things! there are a few sun dresses and beach cover-ups I wouldnt mind gettin though.
Granted, not even many cis girls can look like this or get away with wearing the swim wear in this issue so I dont feel to awful bad ;)
(https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi244.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fgg4%2FKR3259%2Fodds%2520n%2520ends%2FB850C331-B99F-450C-89D3-396BE3E71795-1590-000002A44E7175B7.jpg&hash=5d7a444d3d7f76e03ce4c0541ddd0a9b92de8535)
Saw that and all those girls all look 12 and are heavily air brushed and photo shopped, so I wouldn't get any depression over that Michelle!
I know Shan ;)
My 29yo pixie of a daughter can wear all those as well as give those models a bit of competition though...;)
I've tried a lot of different bras but I find that my choices are limited because I wear a 44B. I'm thick through the chest unlike some of you petite little cuties. It turns out that Rhonda Shear's Aah Bras with underwire work just great for my body type, I also like their cutie racerback. The underwire bras really make a girlie statement, and for just banging around the racerbacks are comfortable for all day wear. Gee this reads like a commercial! ;D
34B fits me perfectly :)
My tall busty Nordic spouse let me try on some of her various bras and we ended up using her expertise to get the right size for me...she has been more than helpful with a lot of this!
I'm a 36b right now and the bras that I like are Calvin Klein for the fancier stuff and Fruit Of The Loom for everyday.
Hi Girls;
Well for me, I use a mixture of different makeup, although for Mascara & Eyeshadow I use Dior Extase or Dior Show. Its the very best Mascara. I like the Dior colour palettes . For Foundation and Bronzer I use Maybelline. I prefer to put my foundation on using a sponge to get good coverage. For Lipsticks, Blusher, Eyeliner, Lip pencil and Powder I use Estee Lauder. I also use a Brush for putting on lipstick, once the lipliner is used. But the very best lip gloss is Bobbie Brown.
For my nails - there is only one choice - OPI - Thats what both my beauticians use.
For Bras, I am unfortunately a 42B (A broad back) so I am a bit limited in my choices;
But these all are great choices:-
I was recently fitted for a proper bra and was found to need size 42B or 42C (growing into it). My fitter recommended Playtex Bras and I bought one of the following. She recommended the Underwire ones as this helps support our budding breasts;
http://www.playtex.com.au/Playtex-Bras/Playtex-Secrets/Floral-Delustre-Underwire.aspx (http://www.playtex.com.au/Playtex-Bras/Playtex-Secrets/Floral-Delustre-Underwire.aspx)
or:
http://www.playtex.com.au/Playtex-Bras/Playtex-Secrets/Balconette-Underwire.aspx (http://www.playtex.com.au/Playtex-Bras/Playtex-Secrets/Balconette-Underwire.aspx)
I ended up buying:
http://www.playtex.com.au/Playtex-Bras/Playtex-18-Hour/Cross-Your-Heart.aspx (http://www.playtex.com.au/Playtex-Bras/Playtex-18-Hour/Cross-Your-Heart.aspx)
I have found it really supports all the breast tissue including that in the armpit and really lifts and seperates my breasts giving me a nice cleavage
I also have a really nice sexy Set of an Bra & Panties design Panache Tango II Balconnette Bra and Panties:
http://www.bravalingerie.com.au/lingerieitem/panache-tango-II-bra-nude_item.html (http://www.bravalingerie.com.au/lingerieitem/panache-tango-II-bra-nude_item.html) (I have this in a 42D Cup, but its OK with my breast inform insets with my B Cup Breasts.
I have them in Nude , White & Black colours
Hugs
Make-up: My skin became very sensitive after starting hormones and doing laser and electrolysis. I found the only make-up my face would tolerate is Bare Minerals. It is a little pricey, but I love their products and they last all day and there is not that "caked on feeling." I also use a daily moisturizer on my face, Neutragena with 15 SPF, and Retin A on my nose to reduce the size of my pores at bedtime, and then also Neutragena nighttime anti-wrinkle cream at bedtime. I have learned to never let my face go unmoisturized.
Nails: Rimmel for my fingers, typically something cheaper (Covergirl or whatever is on sale) for my toes in the winter and Rimmel in the summer for the beach and sandals. I also take Biotin and Vitamin D and swear they cause my nails to be stronger and grow quicker.
Bras: My favorite brand is Maidenform, which fit me perfectly. I am a size 34B, leaning on 34C. I also own a few Victorias Secret bras, one from GAP Body (I really like), and a few from Aerie. For working out I wear a sports bra from Title Nine.
Underwear: I usually wear Victorias Secret cotton collection bikinis or hip huggers (size small). I wear Hanes boy shorts for my workouts/exercising.
For makeup I typically use a cheap but good quality. Just stuff you find at a local store, not those glitzy boutiques. I keep my nails on the short side since I have specific hobbies that would damage longer nails but I love to have a red polish on. I like using china glaze: long kiss. Bras I usually wear pushups and nothing too fancy. Underwear is typically bikinis or hipster. Nothing really fancy unless I'm going out somewhere nice with someone I fancy.
My order from SOMA.com showed up! After seeing Victorias Secret quality go down hill over the last year and their prices go up I decided to find another place to shop.
I like the way SOMA styles fit me, and their selection is a bit more "grown up" ;)
Big sale! 7 pair for $35, savings of $71!
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Those are cute, Michelle. Thanks for the tip about SOMA. I've not been pleased with the quality of VS for some time either, it'll be nice to try another store.
Quote from: Serena Lynn on February 20, 2013, 02:35:01 PM
Take Botin if your not already. It promotes healthy nails, and hair.
I've been taking Biotin for a few weeks now, it does seem to be making my hair thicker (my hair is still pretty short though), but I've heard it makes hair grow faster but I don't know how true that is. I've been taking 7500 MCG, but I've heard others say 500 is better and others say 15000 is better. I think I read somewhere any excess you take is water soluble in the body and your body will get rid of it with out trouble. How many MCG are you taking?
L A COLORS .. all the way.. $1 to $3 yea.. you mite have to touch up the lipstick during the day. but its $1 a tube and PurrrRRRRrrfect colors to choose from. The eyeshadow lasts all day, least for me and tons of WiLd color PaLeTteS.
I'm pre-HRT so I don't wear much make up but I'm fanatical about cleansing and moisturizing. I just bought the Olay Pro X Brush and Advanced Cleansing System and I love love love it. I don't think my face has ever felt or looked so clean. The brush is waterproof so you can use it in the shower and it doesn't have to be used just for exfoliating. There's two speeds and the one speed is perfect for everyday cleansing. After I use Olay's anti-age defying 2 in 1 day cream and serum and just a smidgen is all you need to make your face feel super smooth. I can't wait til I start HRT next week. I can't imagine how smooth my face is going to be!!!
Keep us posted Joanna
Quote from: Joanna Dark on February 25, 2013, 02:24:01 PM
I'm pre-HRT so I don't wear much make up but I'm fanatical about cleansing and moisturizing. I just bought the Olay Pro X Brush and Advanced Cleansing System and I love love love it. I don't think my face has ever felt or looked so clean. The brush is waterproof so you can use it in the shower and it doesn't have to be used just for exfoliating. There's two speeds and the one speed is perfect for everyday cleansing. After I use Olay's anti-age defying 2 in 1 day cream and serum and just a smidgen is all you need to make your face feel super smooth. I can't wait til I start HRT next week. I can't imagine how smooth my face is going to be!!!
Aren't they just the best? My spouse bought one and I just had to have one, my twelve year old granddaughter liked mine so much and had to have it, then her mom was jealous and wanted one so I got her one. I still don't have one for myself! : (
im a MAC girl all the way and i love Victoria secret.
As far as makeup is concerned, I don't have much. Just some Burt's Bees Strawberry Lip Shimmer and two kinds of Wet n' Wild brand long lasting lip stuff I've yet to try out. For nails I do them myself, just a pair of nail clippers and some Clear color Revlon polish (won't be noticed as easy by others). Bras and panties however, I have a plethora of. My favorite brand of bras are Maidenform Push-Up (1 - 2 size increase) making the flattest chest have something. They are smooth and comfortable to wear for extended periods without much issue. They can be found at many different stores. My favorite panties are the Candie's brand G-String. Very feminine / sexy feeling and shows lots of skin but has enough fabric up front to hold your "stuff" without issue. They are usually found at Kohl's and are frequently on sale 5 / $20. Hope this helps.
Im poor do I stick with Wet N Wild makeup from Dollar General. For everyday I like Hanes bikini panties and still trying to find the best bra.
Hi girls;
Not strictly on thread, but last week I got referred by my Deportment Coach to a shop in Melbourne to get a very pretty corset (see www.sirendoll.com.au (http://www.sirendoll.com.au)) to help me with waist training and posture when walking in heels. Wearing one all day takes getting used to but with the E is already giving me a waist line and definitely helping my walking gait as it accentuates my hips. The corset comes from a brand called Poison Rose (see :http://www.poisonrose.com.au/store/index.php?route=product/category&path=25_29)
Also I bought a beautiful tanga brief and garter belt from SirenDoll (see:http://www.yandy.com/Sequin-butterfly-lace-tanga-.php)
Hugs
JudithLynn
Wow,
I like those corsets, never worn one, but would love to try it...
Being looking around for a nice one