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

Yup. Make up is expensive. I would never think your a guy. U look very much like a normal girl

Congrats! Nothing more to ever worry about!

I hope I look that good at 7 months.


And yes, to echo everyone else, my God is makeup expensive. I think I paid upwards of fifty bucks for a foundation, a remover, and a brush at one point.

Quote from: ZoeM on April 07, 2013, 04:56:30 PMAnd yes, to echo everyone else, my God is makeup expensive. I think I paid upwards of fifty bucks for a foundation, a remover, and a brush at one point.

spent 140 on makeup today, it better last me a couple years lol

first congrats on another stone thrown into your lifes puddle soon your girl will be overflowing...
as to make up seriously, i am just fine with my drugstore only thing i get expensive is perfume and blush, but then again at the job i work at it usually wears off two thirds through the day anyway...again congrats girl on the day out.

Quote from: Hideyoshi on April 07, 2013, 05:10:30 PM
spent 140 on makeup today, it better last me a couple years lol

I cleared $40 on Friday myself.  Just on foundation and eyebrow fill.

In my experience, wondering if someone is being nice or if they didn't clock you is quite stressful because you can't know. So I would encourage you, or anyone, to celebrate that you and your gender identity was respected.

I'm glad you had a good day!  And a good haul!

$100 or so for Murad anti-aging facial creams.

Congratulations!

Hideyoshi is a darling young woman, she should never have any trouble not being maam'ed!

I had once gone to Macy's and let a Clinique saleswoman make up my face and bought about $160 worth of makeup. I finally came to the conclusion that they are in the business of selling makeup and I actually found that I only used a small amount of what I bought because sometimes less is best. Eventually most of it wound up in the trash. It's important to note that makeup kits are petrie dishes for a lot of nasty germs and most of that stuff should be replaced periodically, especially those items that are worn in close proximity to your eyes.

Quote from: Hideyoshi on April 07, 2013, 04:37:38 PM
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."

Hideyoshi, you'll never know for sure. The best that will happen is that you will know that, passing or no, you're beautiful and feminine (but like all human beings, imperfect). Once you're sure of that, the world will be yours and the rest won't matter.

Keep having fun!

Can I ask what palette that is? I really like the colors.

Quote from: Madison_dawn on April 07, 2013, 05:27:41 PM
first congrats on another stone thrown into your lifes puddle soon your girl will be overflowing...
as to make up seriously, i am just fine with my drugstore only thing i get expensive is perfume and blush, but then again at the job i work at it usually wears off two thirds through the day anyway...again congrats girl on the day out.

I just wanted to make sure to get the good stuff the first time around and not waste money.  Hopefully that was the right thing to do.

Quote from: Tristan on April 07, 2013, 04:47:15 PM
Yup. Make up is expensive. I would never think your a guy. U look very much like a normal girl

Thanks, you're always kind <3

Quote from: Misato33 on April 07, 2013, 05:50:55 PM
In my experience, wondering if someone is being nice or if they didn't clock you is quite stressful because you can't know. So I would encourage you, or anyone, to celebrate that you and your gender identity was respected.

Fine words. Still questioning their honesty, but I agree that it was good that they gendered me correctly.  Well, the guy in Payless said 'hey guys' to me and my friend when we walked up to the counter, which, after an hour of being gendered female, ACTUALLY FELT WEIRD FOR THE FIRST TIME. It was amazing. But that's just our misogynistic language at work

Quote from: Shantel on April 07, 2013, 06:44:11 PM
Hideyoshi is a darling young woman, she should never have any trouble not being maam'ed!

I had once gone to Macy's and let a Clinique saleswoman make up my face and bought about $160 worth of makeup. I finally came to the conclusion that they are in the business of selling makeup and I actually found that I only used a small amount of what I bought because sometimes less is best.

Thanks!  I only bought what I really needed.  Eye makeup, concealer, and powder.  I already had the foundation which I bought a couple years ago.

Quote from: suzifrommd on April 07, 2013, 07:50:11 PM
Hideyoshi, you'll never know for sure. The best that will happen is that you will know that, passing or no, you're beautiful and feminine (but like all human beings, imperfect). Once you're sure of that, the world will be yours and the rest won't matter.

I hope that time comes sooner rather than later.

Quote from: jamielikesyou on April 07, 2013, 11:10:37 PM
Can I ask what palette that is? I really like the colors.

Naked palette :3

Quote from: Hideyoshi on April 07, 2013, 05:10:30 PM
spent 140 on makeup today, it better last me a couple years lol

I did the same thing    I learned a little after that about makeup salesfolk

Quote from: Rita on April 08, 2013, 07:58:57 AM
I did the same thing    I learned a little after that about makeup salesfolk

Well i didn't buy anything i didn't already want and i didn't talk to any sales people because i don't have my voice down. I got the stuff that my friend had been using on me so i could replicate the look without her having to do it.

Quote from: Hideyoshi on April 08, 2013, 08:52:54 AM
Well i didn't buy anything i didn't already want and i didn't talk to any sales people because i don't have my voice down. I got the stuff that my friend had been using on me so i could replicate the look without her having to do it.

practice voice will come, make up wise again practice, i looked like a clown the first time now ive got the hang of it, i also say foundation is important. i stick with revlon for it as i fo through a lot of it. about a jar every two to three months, one month here lately since twice now my jars have opened and spilled out in my make up bag and purse, but find out what works best for you there is only so long of one style before yoou get tired best to use your friends make up as a base and then twist and modify it for you. Rome wasnt built i a day,. Again for voice practice, i know because i just started trying to focus on my voice last week, tired of staying silent when i go into places because of my voice i want to talk.

Quote from: Hideyoshi on April 08, 2013, 06:14:06 AM

Naked palette :3

I thought that's what it is, my wife has it and Naked 2... I need to convince her to let me at it 

Quote from: jamielikesyou on April 08, 2013, 10:14:28 AM
I thought that's what it is, my wife has it and Naked 2... I need to convince her to let me at it 

Good luck, you'll probably have to pry it from her hands, the palette alone is fifty dollars hehe

Ooooh, congrats! I hope to have my first shopping spree soon.

I have like one or two fem shirts, other than that its all boy clothes xD I need to fix that.

By the way, you mentioned you were getting flats to cosplay as something. May I ask what?

Quote from: NicholeD on April 09, 2013, 08:03:28 AM
Ooooh, congrats! I hope to have my first shopping spree soon.

I have like one or two fem shirts, other than that its all boy clothes xD I need to fix that.

By the way, you mentioned you were getting flats to cosplay as something. May I ask what?

If you look through my posts on my profile you'll see it. I posted it a cosplay thread and on the fabulous darling thread:)

Make up is expensive,

Passing is more than looking like a lady, it how you present yourself, if you believe you are a woman you will convince people you are...