A Hodgepodge Submission
The other day I visited a Sephora store near me. I normally buy my cosmetics from Estee Lauder. The reason I decided to go to Sephora was because of their support for the transgendered community. This year I attended the First Event conference in Massachusetts and the Keystone conference in Pennsylvania. At both of those conferences, Sephora held presentations. They expressed their support for the transgendered community and welcomed us to shop their locations. So I said to myself let me show my support back.
I went to the Sephora store; the way I was treated had me leaving happy. There were two women who saw me looking around and asked if they could be of help to me. I told them my story about giving back, and one of them offered to help. I ended up getting a full makeover. It was one of the nicest makeovers I’ve ever gotten. She was so nice and not at all pushy about me purchasing any items.
I knew that makeovers are free with a $50 purchase. I bought a great foundation which cost $52. She and another person, I think they were both managers, explained about the store’s free makeup classes and also a class specifically for transgendered individuals. I gave them my information, and they said they would send me the information for the classes. I have been going out in public a long time, and I have to rate this as one of my top 10 experiences. If there is a Sephora near you, I suggest that you check it out. I believe we should support those who support us.
The photo of me is after the makeover.
Tags: crossdresser makeup tips crossdresser support group shopping for yourself
I have gone to Sephora many times and they are always helpful and make the experience fun whether I’m dressed or in drab. Here are a few products I love:
1. Kat Von D Lock it Foundation
2. Stila Color Correction Kit
3. Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Moisturizer
Also sign up for there website great forums make up beauty and health information. However, they need a trans specific group.
Enjoy!
Jules
I had a great experience at a session for the trans community at a Sephora in Cambridge, MA. A few women noticed us but in a blase way. The staff was terrific and hekpful.
Great to hear that, the reps that were at first Event and Keystone were very nice. I just saw a commercial for Sephora that had a Pride theme.
Terri-so sad we didn’t touch base at Keystone but we’ll definitely try to next year. Great pic and thanks for sharing!
Cyn
I will be there. I will probably go to First Event too. I love meeting other girls from all over and sharing stories.
Hugs Terri
That’s a nice story.
Thank you, your pics are very nice
Thanks! I uploaded another one yesterday. It hasn’t been approved yet though.