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I need some help with starting out
i am going shopping this weekend need some suggestions on feminine items to get ( makeup, feminine hygiene products)
any suggestions will be greatly appreciated
thank you
Abigail 😊
@abby24 Hi Abigail, I totally agree with the advice already given, in particular getting a makeover with explanations of what is going on. You don't have to buy everything they recommend on the first occasion. One hint though - try to pay attention to what the makeover artist is telling you! I got so thrilled and taken up with my first such experience that at the end I found I remembered little of what I was told. More recently I have had several small help sessions in cosmetics shops, each focussing on one or two different aspects. This has helped me to remember (and then practice!!) what has been explained to me. Good luck and enjoy it 😀 .
I need some help with starting out
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any suggestions will be greatly appreciated
You are young, so take your time. Hopefully, that will help you make fewer mistakes, help you grow with confidence, and maybe not waste your money.
Thank you everyone for all the advice in expanding on my femininity.I will let you know how it goes
thank you
Abigail 😊
@abby24 I reckon we are all looking forward to a progress report, and maybe even a few pictures of how you are getting on. Best of luck, and enjoy your shopping!
@fembecky will definitely give an update how it goes. A friend will be going with me she will make sure I get the right stuff.
I’ll work on the pictures, waiting on some stuff to come in
Hey Abigail, I hope you got some useful advice before the girls totally hijacked your thread. Don't take it personally, it happens all the time, and always the same culprits 😂. Although I'm going to be getting my first forms in a couple of weeks and I'll make sure I look out for magnetic boobs 😂 xx
What for make ( lipstick, foundation and stuff)
@abby24 As I think someone has already said, don't bother going for any brands you've heard of - Dior, Fenty etc. until you know exactly what you're doing, unless (like me) you get an in-store MUA to show you, and they'll most likely make their recommendations based on commission. Whatever own-brand your pharmacy sells should be fine - in the UK that would be something like No.7 from Boots, but I don't know if you have Boots in Germany.
@abby24 Hi Abby,
If you're going to do it on your own, then:
- Primer
- Foundation (color matching on your own will be tough)
- Mascara
- Lipstick/Lip stain/Lip gloss
- Eyeshadow
- Eyeliner
- Brushes and/or sponges for applying the above
If you're feeling extra adventurous, then maybe some glue or magnetic false lashes.
Over here, it's not uncommon to pop in to a makeup store and have a professional help with the coloring of the above. Not sure how it may be in Germany.
Good luck!
@melodeescarlet thank you
any other suggestions wanting to go full fem as much as possible
@abby24 It's going to go in stages. Work the basics first and then start to refine your look. Get different things - a dress, a skirt, a couple of tops, some pants....see what you like on you.
Get a measuring tape and get your measurements, I keep these handy always! 🙂
Get a measuring tape and get your measurements, I keep these handy always! 🙂
The best shopping accessory ever! It can save you lots of time and money.
@melodeescarlet Yes, I agree with the step-by-step approach. I made a few blunders originally, but am gradually finding my style. It takes time.
@melodeescarlet OK Melodee, I need a bit of education. What on earth are magnetic false lashes??? I didn't know my eyelids were ferrous based!
Mmm, the mind boggles.
They sound like the sort of thing that could land someone as clumsy as me in hospital 🙂
The magnetic eyelashes come with a small pot of magnetic liquid or gel liner containing iron oxide. You put this on first, applying it in the same way as you would apply eyeliner. The magnetic eyelashes are attracted to it.
You don't have to muck about with glue 🙂
The lashes are easy to apply and remove, and you can reuse them 🙂
@abby24 I've worn my magnetic lashes, hmm...maybe 16hrs? On very rare occasions, you might need to reapply it (I've had this happen 2x in over 60 uses), but you can just toss the liner in your purse so no biggie there. 🙂
@melodeescarlet @ellyd22 @lucyb112 @abby24
Thank you for the explanation. I had almost come to the conclusion it was the latest Q-designed Jamie Bond secret device. She could just flutter her eyelids with devastating consequences. Effective up to a range of 100 (4" stiletto heeled) paces.
They would attach easily to cars. You could have exploding eyelashes, or ones containing trackers ... depending on what outcome you wanted. It would be a simple matter to leave a nightclub, peel off a lash and attach it to an undercarriage when no-one was looking.
@ellyd22 Okaaaaay ... *Rebecca contemplates manufacture of exploding eyelashes; some experimentation might be required; decides to check insurance arrangements on garden shed*
Just something to consider, since you're already working on the exploding lipstick.
@ellyd22 but then you would have only one lash on and that would be socially unacceptable!
@sheryl321
Good point.
Sheryl ... you're clearly no stranger to this.
'Heaven's Angels' are actively looking for new members.
Miss Lewis and I may approach you in the next few days, once we've had a chance to talk to our superiors.
Look out for a coded message.
If you are who we think you are, you'll know it when it comes.
'E'
@ellyd22 but what if I’m not who you think I am and I recognize your coded message anyway? (Evil laughter) The world will be mine!!
@ellyd22 I’ll have that done by the end of next week but it’s gonna cost you double!
@sheryl321
Message understood.
The flamingo dances at midnight.
Code Blue. CODE BLUE.
@ellyd22 *Clamps hand over Ellie's mouth*
Ha ha, no no, nothing about flamingoes! That silly Ellie! And definitely nothing about dancing, no ma'am.
Just ignore this silly gal - nothing to see here! Everything's fine!
@melodeescarlet @ellyd22 @sheryl123
Miss Lewis has observed the exchange from a distance and raised a (magnetic) eyebrow in consternation, hoping that no state secrets have inadvertently been leaked to unauthorised parties.
BTW - we are who we think we are, I think.
@ellyd22 Work in progress ... in fact I am just putting the starting touches to the initial concept
Customer research shows little demand for magnetic eyebrows.
However, I now have a MUCH BETTER idea - Magnetic Bra Straps! Just paint a liner containing magnetic particles onto each shoulder, and the magnetic foil in each bra strap will stop the straps falling down. Brilliant. I am already working on variants: standard and premium versions etc.
[The idea came to me in the bath. All boffins know that the best ideas originate in the bath. After all, where would the world be today if Archimedes had only had access to a power shower?]
@ellyd22 Now that's a good idea, but we will have to upgrade the production line to use neodymium magnets especially for larger breast sizes.
We could make them electromagnetic, with an on-off pushbutton switch tucked into the user's navel.
It would make them very easy to attach and remove 🙂
Great idea. Long life batteries would be required, or perhaps we could use a miniaturised radioactive energy implant to provide lifelong power 🤗 .
Or you could just have rechargeable breasts that you could plug into the mains when not in use 🙂
I have given this a lot of thought but I do have a few reservations. I know that I personally am prone to forgetting to recharge my phone at times, so what would happen if I forgot to recharge my breasts? I shudder to think of the look of consternation on the faces of my fellow commuters on the 07:25 train into London when they see the 'low power warning LEDs' starting to flash through my blouse, or their horror when I inadvertently exclaim "Help, my breasts are about to fall off". Of course, we could persuade the train operating companies to install breast-level contactless recharging plates on the trains, though Rebecca blushes at the thought of having to say to a fellow commuter on a crowded commuter train (in her best female voice) "Excuse me sir, could you move aside a little to allow me to recharge my breasts".
But while we are on the subject of magnetic accessories, here is my best idea yet: MAGNETIC EARRINGS. It saves all the pain or permanency of having your ears pierced, and they will be far more comfortable to wear than clip-ons 😊 .
@fembecky Magnetic earrings are already a thing 🙂 You can buy them on Amazon. I looked into them and read a lot of reviews saying the magnets are so strong that they hurt really badly and, of course, you can't adjust them like you can clip-ons. Unless I'm missing a point of deliberate irony here ... ? 🤔
I look forward to the day when I might be able to get my ears pierced. Actually I look forward more to the day some weeks afterwards, when the holes have healed and I can take the initial studs out and wear whatever earrings I like 😊
Well, I didn't know that! Interesting ... I hadn't even thought of looking into the possibility they existed, but I guess they involve 2 magnets, one either side of the ear lobe, so I guess they could hurt. My silly suggestion was based (in my mind) on the same concept as the magnetic eyelashes: paint a layer of magnetic liquid or gel liner containing iron oxide onto the ear lobe, then tiny magnets in the earrings would adhere to the ear! Voila! Simples! No pain!
BTW - there was no irony intended in the previous post (apart, that is, from the ferro-magnetic content of this entire sub-topic 😉 ).
@fembecky I walked into that one didn't I 🙄 I guess they would already have tried the gel idea given that it exists though, probably the weight limit that a small -ish contact spot will support wouldn't be enough to make any decent earrings within. Lashes are a different matter though, much more contact area relative to the weight.
That IS a potential drawback of this design, yes 🙁
Rebecca and I may need to re-think that aspect.
@ellyd22 could be worse with electronic signals filling the air. Door locks open, auto temp control, auto dimmer, but the worst, walking out of the pub, hit the remote start, boobs fall on the sidewalk.
hit the remote start, boobs fall on the sidewalk
Its not often that laughter brings tears to my eyes, but the image that that conjures up just did it!
@fembecky ah yes, the juvenile/senile mind of mine went wild at the possibilities. In the ladies room, has motion sensitive hand dryer, selenoid clicks boobs fall out. I always seem to find a way to inject bathroom humor.🤪. My god,I love our life!
I have a pair of magnetic lashes that are a huge PITA to put on. Different style though. There's a top and bottom that go under and over your natural lashes. Requires careful alignment to get them to stay put.
So are these magnetic lashes really that easy to put on? I'm terrible with liquid eyeliner. I envision magnetic racoon eyes.
Will they stay put when I apply mascara?
Perhaps I should forego the lashes and stick with my magnetic personality?
/EA
@emilyalt I've read that the sandwich type are not good for your natural lashes - I forget the ins and outs of it, but I've not used them.
Like all things, practice, practice, practice. When I started, my liner lines were comically wide by comparison to today, however, the lash is going to cover most of that anyway. I wouldn't worry too much about your ability to apply eyeliner here. Draw line, apply lash - done.
I have, but don't usually use mascara on my top lashes, only bottom, but if you're going to use it up top just do so first, then apply the lashes.
I'd agree your personality is plenty....but I mean having lovely lashes can't be wrong, can it? 
@emilyalt I use KISS brand, just FYI. On Amazon you can get 3 pair for about $12, and the liner for maybe another $6. I've seen magnetic lashes in stores for $20/$30 each. I've not tried them as the Amazon ones certainly seem to do the job for me, but YMMV.
Happy hunting!
I'm terrible with liquid eyeliner. I envision magnetic racoon eyes.
Or use raccoon eye make-up to hide the magnetic eyelashes?
@emilyalt agree, the double lash is a pain.they make a single layer magnetic lash that goes on top. Put a magnetic eyeliner on first and the lash adheres. Once in place they stay on and are easily peeled off Since I’m old and unsteady of hand, I use a clear magnetic eyeliner. Black would look like a road map thru the mountains. I have not used extra mascara but my makeover girl applied once. Always good to have a fallback personality. 🤩
@fembecky they are great. You apply a liner containing magnetic grains first. The lash has metic grains on it. I love them but a small warning. The liner is tough to remove. Not impossible, just harder than normal mascara.
You can access all types of fashions and have them delivered to your door, including shoes. It is more fun to try in person, but might be best to wait on that until you have a strategic plan of where to go, ie which stores are safest.
If you are going all in, then start at a professiinal make uo counter and ask advice. Better yet schedule a make over and have your makeup artist (MUA) walk you through what she uses and why. She can give you a list of products that you can purchase. Some MUAs will do the make over for free if you buy a cwrtain amount of product.
The same with clothing, simple ask the SA for help. Places like Victoria's Secret are great at helping CDs find, tey on and purchase intimates. Most dress shops will do the same. I have never encountered a provlem from SAs when shopping, and if I did I would simply go to a different store to.spend my money.
Most of all, have fun. It is a fun and enjoyable experience once you get over the nerves. I have always found SAs are happy to help, and actually seem to enjoy helping CDs.
don't forget feminine shower gel / deodorant, perfume etc
Hey Abigail, some great advice from all the lovely ladies here. I think the key thing is to take your time. There's no rush. You have a lifetime of femme exploring to do and it's all fun. Enjoy the journey.
At the risk of hijacking your thread, my big 10 days is almost upon me and I'd really love to try false lashes. For those of you proposing magnetic lashes, where exactly do you paint the magnetic eyeliner? Does it also take the place of regular eyeliner? Thanks girls xx.
I think you should start with wearing the basics a woman wears a bra and panties every day. I think you should definitely start with picking out a few bras and panties for your self to wear daily. When you are wearing a bra with panties you will feel very femmin about yourself and you will find that every thing comes naturally after that.
Well your not wearing a bra daily that will help with your transition. You can start using feminine products to
Mission accomplished
went shopping yesterday with a friend. Was a fun day
thank you all for the help
Abigail😊
@chrisfp99 well yesterday went great
everyones suggestions helped out
a friend made sure everything matched my complexion
she also helped me pick out 2 new bra and panty sets, a new dress and some new blouses.
then went for pedicures
thank you everyone
Abigail😊
