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Hi I'm new here and although a long time cross dresser, I hadn't dressed fully or applied makeup for some time. I was tired of my profile pic being an avatar so decided I had to practice my makeup before posting one. My first two attempts were pretty horrible, and I especially had problems with my eyebrows. On the third attempt, I saw enough of an improvement to impatiently use a pic for my profile. Now, I want to practice more and more to keep improving on my look as much as I can for a 70 year old. It feels addictive. Do any other girls experience this?
Hi Maureen, I wish it was in one sense. I have to admit, at a trivial level, fine, but I find the process more like frustrating than addicting. But as Thea pointed out elsewhere on this thread, practice is what gets you there. Addict away!
@maureen76 Absolutely! I'm always tinkering with my look and trying to improve it. Funny thing is that I get a lot of inspiration from the posts on the Reddit Makeup Addiction group!
@lauren114 yes, I am getting my first taste of the addiction---is there a Makeup Anonymous ?
@maureen76 where l am at l havnt done make-up as my wife does it for me, however l want to get to the point of where i can do it all myself, l want my wife to teach me, time is the problem for us at the moment unfortunately but l am sure we will get there sometime soon
@candycross Well on the bright side---you are lucky to have a wife to help you --- I am doing it by myself and it is a steep learning curve
@maureen76 l certainly am very lucky and privileged so have such a wonderful accepting wife
@maureen76 It's lovely to see a photo of you.
As the others have said, it involves a lot of practice. Aside from practice, experiment with colours, shapes and blending.
Above all, makeup should be fun, seeing what works and what doesn't is part of it.
Anna x
@maureen76 speaking for myself if I was ever dressed going out, I definitely would have to be wearing make up. Plus I’ve gotta admit I love make up so much fun to transform into the woman I should’ve been.
Hi Maureen.. you did a great job!
In my almost 2 years of going out in public quite regularly, i have become fairly comfortable with makeup for my look. I would not say i am addicted, but i do enjoy doing it, especially the final touches when that cute girl looks back in the mirror. All that practice, watching some videos paid off for me. For me, nice lashes & eyeliner are quite transformative.
Once in a while, i treat myself to some glam in a salon with a makeup artist.. such a nice experience and i pay attention.. learn a lot.
Emily
@emilysouthern --Hi Emily-Thanks--I am hoping to get to that point where I am comfortable with both my makeup and going out on a regular basis----got some work to do----Maureen
Dear Maureen,
You want to throw passes like Tom Brady? YOU PRACTICE.
You want to hit baseballs like Ted Williams? YOU PRACTICE.
You want to make baskets like Michael Jordan? YOU PRACTICE.
You want to look like Elizabeth Taylor....
ASPIRE to GO HIGHER!
But remember, was it an addiction for them or was it FUN? Was it ENJOYING what they loved doing.
Sincerely and With Love.
Thea
@theapat Hi Thea---- good points not only is practice, practice, practice important bu you have to love if as well --- I love it now I just have to keep working on it ---Hugs, Maureen
Isn't it FEMININELY FUN....All capped off with SETTING SPRAY, PERFUME and, at times, the sound of heels on a wood floor.
Maureen, I'll be looking out for you on the website but first, I'm dying to read about your bio. I usually do that first but this article was worth chatting about without hesitation since I can vividly remember my first attempt at FACE PAINTING and HOW MUCH TIME I've LOGGED IN RESEARCHING IT and PRACTICING IT especially THROUGHOUT COVID.
Stay in touch. I think we may share more commonalities.
With Love,
Thea
@theapat Thank You so much Thea---Femininity is wonderful---and I am learning more about it everyday---you are right not only the makeup and the clothes---but the perfume as well ---I sent you a friend request last night ---Hugs Maureen
,Maureen -
I don't get to do make up very often, although I do use lipstick everyday. I do love using it when I get the chance though. Practice, practice, practice is the most important part. I have false eyelashes my wife gave me but haven't had the opportunity to use them yet (I'm afraid I won't be able to get them off once I get them glued on - guess I won't know util I do). My wife helps me clean up the look when I'm done and says I'm getting better. The hardest part for me is the eyes - liner and shadow, mascara isn't much of an issue though.
Good luck with your make up skills and in my opinion it is addictive.
XOXO
Suzanne
@cdsue Thank you Suzanne----don't worry---false eyelashes come off fairly easily --- the difficulty for me is getting them on in a correct manner--LOL--- It is great that your wife helps---I wish mine would---and yes, the eyes are the most difficult part---Hugs, Maureen
Dear Suzanne,
You march that pretty face of yours in front of that vanity mirror with your false lashes, a small pair of scissors, a pair of tweezers, the tube of eye lash glue, and PATIENCE.
As far as GETTING THEM OFF, soak the end of a Q-TIP in micelle water then gently dab the Q-TIP end along the false lash band/glue line. The micelle water will slowly soften the adhesion making it easier to eventually, gently, and slowly strip them away from your lash line.
IMMHO, false lashes are GAME CHANGERS. You're gonna LOVE WHAT YOU SEE.
Before you leave the vanity, you'll take one last look, and say to yourself, "Is that really me?" You may even throw away your mascara or only use it for the lower lashes.
OX,
Thea
Hi Maureen
I think from your photo you are doing a pretty good job of your makeup already and yes it is totally addictive. For me it has become a mandatory part of every time I dress as Olivia. I agree with the other girls that all it takes is practice but for me YouTube was my greatest friend. I would look up makeup videos on individual things like eyebrows, eyes, using bronzer and using blush as well as tips on makeup for the mature woman. A big difference in my case was learning about contouring to make my nose look thinner and to shape my jaw line. The wonderful thing is the options of what you can do is endless.
@oliviac Thanks so much for your advice Olivia----I do so appreciate it---hugs Maureen
Yes, makeup can be addicting ! That sounds like such a bad description for doing something fun and enjoyable. Check out YouTube videos, they helped me a lot !
@leah63 Hi Leah, not always---you could say "I'm addicted to fun" or I'm addicted to healthy living" or running etc. ---LOL--- thanks for the advice---I will check them out---Maureen
