Tried doing own makeup for first time...ugh

Thank you so much, Bridgette, you are very kind. Yes, Wisconsin. I want to be prepared for early June, when I get to meet some Wisconsin sisters at a monthly gathering at a lounge near my house. I need the practice. Maybe that gathering will be my next opportunity for pictures for my CDH page. I became a Duchess today, as I would like to become more involved and active on the site. And post more pics, hehe.

I hear you about makeup. I was pretty horrible at it at first, and though I'm now decent with foundation and powder my eye make up skills really need more help. Eyeliner being the worst. At times I do such an awful job with eyeliner I end up having to take most of it off and doing it again. So I'm so uptight doing it, which I think makes it even worse.

I don't have the freedom to do it often enough to get really good at it.

Amy

You and I aren’t the only ones, Amy. You’ll get better at it, as will I. My goal is to get as good at it as a GG. Gonna take time. 😊

Beth,
Please don’t be hard on yourself.. when I tried eye makeup I looked like a raccoon lol. For info try YouTube.. I had two makeovers which gave me some pointers... just practice.. practice.. I refer that as permanent because repetition helps ..
You have time for June..
I (we) are woman in progress, I (we) will be there.
You have support here at CDH...
Leonara

Regine,
Your wife support is so special.. I wish mine gave support 😞. Give her a hug she deserves it

Thank you, Leonara, that’s nice of you to say. Yes, I am going to practice a lot going forward. Working from home, I can dress as a lady every day if I desire to, and I often will. If I can go back to using estradiol, I am just going to switch my wardrobe from 20/80 female clothes to 100/0, and wear makeup nearly every day. My new Doc already wants me to consider Spiro for bp, and is wondering if i’m interested in that as kind of a dual t-blocker/bp lowering agent.

Hi,

Have you seen pictures of young girls when they get their hands on makeup for the first time.  Everyone needs practice.

Watch the YouTube videos, and try to.practice as much as possible, even if it only on for a quick photo then off again it is practice.

Love and Hugs

Paula

Thanks, Paula. Absolutely agree. Practice makes...much better, anyhow! 😄

As other gals have said, little girls start playing with makeup as early as they can. Some as early as age 6 or younger. Think about all the practice the GG's have had comparatively. As I have to constantly reinforce in my kids, perfection doesn't happen overnight. If you want to be good at something you have to work at it shug, you'll get there eventually. I know I will. I have only had a few opportunities to experiment with makeup, and I know I am not good at it

Beth, please be careful..I am under Doctor’s care with medication for high BP..no hormones for me yet
Thanks for sharing...Leonara

Hi Beth....

I see nothing at all to worry about in your post....you have put on make up and you have been out and about....two of the girly things I love best....

Your " amateur' job was really really good...and every time you will get better....smashing idea to take photos, it will keep a log of your improvement....

I'm proud of you beth,

Grace ❤️

Congratulations, your grace! I would love to increase my own status here, but I really cannot justify the expense! That adds up to clothes and makeup, lol! Good luck with your group!

Bridgette

Thanks, Stephanie! Yes we will!

Thanks for the compliment, Grace! I will keep at it for certain 😘.

I wouldn’t dream of trying again without being absolutely certain health is in order. Without that, it can’t work.