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  • dear abbey, need more info pls.

    where is a good safe place, clean etc that does ear piercings? does being on blood thinners get in the way. i dont like clip ons.

    i am also looking for info on make-up. totally in new territory here. i know the color of nail polish i want. kind off a peachy red. are false nails ok?

    where is the best place to buy a very decent wig? i have an idea what i want.

    where is the best place to get several small tattos, one on the arm and the other on a small place south.

    thank you ladies. Kristy.
    according to some, not trangendered

  • #2
    Originally posted by kristopin View Post
    where is the best place to get several small tattos, one on the arm and the other on a small place south.

    thank you ladies. Kristy.
    hi hon,theres a tatoo place on church just nrth of gerrard called exotica,great bunch of guys there and good work,the guy there also has many awards for his piercings,its almost on corner of church and gerrard, chantel xox
    Last edited by chantel; 07-23-2009, 10:15 AM. Reason: spelling

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    • #3
      I can't help you with the earrings as I don't have my ears pierced either. I can help a bit with the make-up. I couldn't believe how hard it was to find beginner information regarding make-up on the internet... It's like it's just assumed that anyone who needs to know this, already knows it. Anyway... I am NOT a make-up expert by any means and if someone else posts here who knows more than me, take their advice! This is just what I have learned so far.

      For basic make-up you'll need a liquid foundation, a loose setting powder, eyeshadow, mascara, eye-liner, lipstick, and if you want, lipliner.

      Liquid Foundation: Match to your skin tone and go 1 shade darker if you're not sure. I'm no expert but I like L'Oreal, it's a pretty cheap brand but it's decent quality.
      Setting Powder: It comes with one of those fluffy puff things to apply it. I like CoverGirl (I should really get the L'Oreal brand though I guess! lol) for this but again, I'm no expert, pick what you like.
      Eyeshadow: Search online for colours that will compliment your eye colour/skin tone! and I highly recommend you get a universal brush and a "crease" or "contour" brush to apply it, the sponges they provide don't work so well.
      Mascara: I use L'Oreal, they tend to make a lot of cheaper and good quality products. There's not much to mascara, just apply it on your eyelashes! The only thing to watch out for is that there are 2 seperate types, waterproof and non-waterproof. If you get a waterproof brand you will absolutely need an eye make-up remover to take it off. I also highly recommend you get an eye lash curler and use it before applying mascara.
      Eyeliner: Brings out your eyes like nothing else, imo. For beginners I highly recommend getting a pencil eyeliner instead of a liquid. Liquid makes a BIG mess if you're not careful and personally, I tend to blink a lot when anything gets near my eye. For applying eyeliner to your top lid, press a finger against the side of your eyelid and pull toward your ear, it will stretch your eye out and make it very difficult for your eyelid to move while you're applying. For the bottom lid (optional to apply here), pull toward your ear and down a bit, I find that works best and don't forget to apply it to your waterline. Your waterline is the area on your lid where tears would "well-up" before spilling over onto your cheek. To apply there, pull your eye lid down like you are trying to get something out of your eye and just colour along the ridge there.
      Lipstick: You can get liquid or stick, I prefer lipgloss over lipstick. Depending on the look you're going for, go darker for a more dominant look, lighter for a more girly look.
      Lipliner: I don't use this much but I have heard that going for a slightly darker lipliner than the lipstick you're using will make your lips appear fuller.

      Well, that's pretty much everything that I know about makeup! The best thing to do, if you're not too shy, is to go talk to somebody at a makeup counter and ask for advice. You can just say "I'm going to be doing a show and I need some makeup", if they ask what show just make something up, like you're doing a shakespeare production.

      Oh yeah and as for wigs... Well, I know this might sound a bit racist but it makes sense... Try any mall that typically caters to a lot of black people. Black women tend to wear wigs a lot and so malls which are in typically "black neighbourhoods" tend to have a lot of high quality wig shops.

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      • #4
        oh not shy at all

        Originally posted by ShaunaWilliams View Post
        I can't help you with the earrings as I don't have my ears pierced either. I can help a bit with the make-up. I couldn't believe how hard it was to find beginner information regarding make-up on the internet... It's like it's just assumed that anyone who needs to know this, already knows it. Anyway... I am NOT a make-up expert by any means and if someone else posts here who knows more than me, take their advice! This is just what I have learned so far.

        For basic make-up you'll need a liquid foundation, a loose setting powder, eyeshadow, mascara, eye-liner, lipstick, and if you want, lipliner.

        Liquid Foundation: Match to your skin tone and go 1 shade darker if you're not sure. I'm no expert but I like L'Oreal, it's a pretty cheap brand but it's decent quality.
        Setting Powder: It comes with one of those fluffy puff things to apply it. I like CoverGirl (I should really get the L'Oreal brand though I guess! lol) for this but again, I'm no expert, pick what you like.
        Eyeshadow: Search online for colours that will compliment your eye colour/skin tone! and I highly recommend you get a universal brush and a "crease" or "contour" brush to apply it, the sponges they provide don't work so well.
        Mascara: I use L'Oreal, they tend to make a lot of cheaper and good quality products. There's not much to mascara, just apply it on your eyelashes! The only thing to watch out for is that there are 2 seperate types, waterproof and non-waterproof. If you get a waterproof brand you will absolutely need an eye make-up remover to take it off. I also highly recommend you get an eye lash curler and use it before applying mascara.
        Eyeliner: Brings out your eyes like nothing else, imo. For beginners I highly recommend getting a pencil eyeliner instead of a liquid. Liquid makes a BIG mess if you're not careful and personally, I tend to blink a lot when anything gets near my eye. For applying eyeliner to your top lid, press a finger against the side of your eyelid and pull toward your ear, it will stretch your eye out and make it very difficult for your eyelid to move while you're applying. For the bottom lid (optional to apply here), pull toward your ear and down a bit, I find that works best and don't forget to apply it to your waterline. Your waterline is the area on your lid where tears would "well-up" before spilling over onto your cheek. To apply there, pull your eye lid down like you are trying to get something out of your eye and just colour along the ridge there.
        Lipstick: You can get liquid or stick, I prefer lipgloss over lipstick. Depending on the look you're going for, go darker for a more dominant look, lighter for a more girly look.
        Lipliner: I don't use this much but I have heard that going for a slightly darker lipliner than the lipstick you're using will make your lips appear fuller.

        Well, that's pretty much everything that I know about makeup! The best thing to do, if you're not too shy, is to go talk to somebody at a makeup counter and ask for advice. You can just say "I'm going to be doing a show and I need some makeup", if they ask what show just make something up, like you're doing a shakespeare production.

        Oh yeah and as for wigs... Well, I know this might sound a bit racist but it makes sense... Try any mall that typically caters to a lot of black people. Black women tend to wear wigs a lot and so malls which are in typically "black neighbourhoods" tend to have a lot of high quality wig shops.

        thanks sweety for all your help. i am not shy at all. the first time i went to get some 'girl' clothes i was nervous but since then i just introduce myself as Kristy and if they seem curious i just straight out tell them i am transitioning. the service i get then seems to take a huge step up in a positive direction. Its like instant bonding or something.
        according to some, not trangendered

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        • #5
          Bloodthinners shouldn't be too much of a problem with getting your ears pierced. I just did my own at home, but it's not a big deal to just go into a parlor(I also heard the one Chanel mentioned is good), and just ask about it.

          For foundation, the best I've found is TruBlend by Cover Girl. Very smooth, and doesn't feel like you're even wearing any.

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          • #6
            Originally posted by kristopin View Post
            . . . . . . does being on blood thinners get in the way. . . . . . . Kristy.
            Blood thinners are of many different types. If you are on an anticoagulant such as Plavix (as I am, and will be for life) that will possibly cause some bruising where the stud is placed, as well as bleeding caused by the diminished clotting ability. It's used to prevent clotting of arteries after heart surgery, stenting etc. by preventing new clots from forming, as opposed to other meds which just thin the blood.

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            • #7
              yep

              Originally posted by toban View Post
              Blood thinners are of many different types. If you are on an anticoagulant such as Plavix (as I am, and will be for life) that will possibly cause some bruising where the stud is placed, as well as bleeding caused by the diminished clotting ability. It's used to prevent clotting of arteries after heart surgery, stenting etc. by preventing new clots from forming, as opposed to other meds which just thin the blood.
              im on plavix. any little scratch takes ages to close. i ruined a white shirt by scratching my back and didnt know it was bleeding.
              according to some, not trangendered

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              • #8
                Originally posted by kristopin View Post
                im on plavix. any little scratch takes ages to close. i ruined a white shirt by scratching my back and didnt know it was bleeding.
                Yep, so you have some idea of what could happen to your ears then. It may not happen, but ears are very vascular. If it does happen, it will be difficult to try to stop the bleeding by the usual method of applying pressure, but when it appears to have stopped, try to clean it away very gently with an alcohol loaded cotton swab and it should be OK thereafter.

                With Plavix, I find that I bruise so easily and I can never figure out where it happened or what I did to cause it! This is why I suggest it may happen from the impact of the stud being driven through your earlobe, especially if a gun is used.

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by toban View Post
                  Yep, so you have some idea of what could happen to your ears then. It may not happen, but ears are very vascular. If it does happen, it will be difficult to try to stop the bleeding by the usual method of applying pressure, but when it appears to have stopped, try to clean it away very gently with an alcohol loaded cotton swab and it should be OK thereafter.

                  With Plavix, I find that I bruise so easily and I can never figure out where it happened or what I did to cause it! This is why I suggest it may happen from the impact of the stud being driven through your earlobe, especially if a gun is used.

                  oh yes the bruising. i now about that one too. in the midest of all the moving and emptying a house for someone else i felt a bump on my right inner arm from a piece of furniture i should not have been moving. it ended up three inches in diameter wonderful reds and purples. i hit it again the next day and i could feel it bleeding inside. perhaps this will be a chapter in a book how to transition ahter a heart attack. fun thought. saw my therapist today told her all that was going on and my future plans and she siad i seemed much more at easy and peaceful with myself. i could only agree.


                  tomorrow shopper for make up. the store clerk can be really helpful.
                  according to some, not trangendered

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by ShaunaWilliams View Post
                    I can't help you with the earrings as I don't have my ears pierced either. I can help a bit with the make-up. I couldn't believe how hard it was to find beginner information regarding make-up on the internet... It's like it's just assumed that anyone who needs to know this, already knows it. Anyway... I am NOT a make-up expert by any means and if someone else posts here who knows more than me, take their advice! This is just what I have learned so far.

                    For basic make-up you'll need a liquid foundation, a loose setting powder, eyeshadow, mascara, eye-liner, lipstick, and if you want, lipliner.

                    Liquid Foundation: Match to your skin tone and go 1 shade darker if you're not sure. I'm no expert but I like L'Oreal, it's a pretty cheap brand but it's decent quality.
                    Setting Powder: It comes with one of those fluffy puff things to apply it. I like CoverGirl (I should really get the L'Oreal brand though I guess! lol) for this but again, I'm no expert, pick what you like.
                    Eyeshadow: Search online for colours that will compliment your eye colour/skin tone! and I highly recommend you get a universal brush and a "crease" or "contour" brush to apply it, the sponges they provide don't work so well.
                    Mascara: I use L'Oreal, they tend to make a lot of cheaper and good quality products. There's not much to mascara, just apply it on your eyelashes! The only thing to watch out for is that there are 2 seperate types, waterproof and non-waterproof. If you get a waterproof brand you will absolutely need an eye make-up remover to take it off. I also highly recommend you get an eye lash curler and use it before applying mascara.
                    Eyeliner: Brings out your eyes like nothing else, imo. For beginners I highly recommend getting a pencil eyeliner instead of a liquid. Liquid makes a BIG mess if you're not careful and personally, I tend to blink a lot when anything gets near my eye. For applying eyeliner to your top lid, press a finger against the side of your eyelid and pull toward your ear, it will stretch your eye out and make it very difficult for your eyelid to move while you're applying. For the bottom lid (optional to apply here), pull toward your ear and down a bit, I find that works best and don't forget to apply it to your waterline. Your waterline is the area on your lid where tears would "well-up" before spilling over onto your cheek. To apply there, pull your eye lid down like you are trying to get something out of your eye and just colour along the ridge there.
                    Lipstick: You can get liquid or stick, I prefer lipgloss over lipstick. Depending on the look you're going for, go darker for a more dominant look, lighter for a more girly look.
                    Lipliner: I don't use this much but I have heard that going for a slightly darker lipliner than the lipstick you're using will make your lips appear fuller.

                    Well, that's pretty much everything that I know about makeup! The best thing to do, if you're not too shy, is to go talk to somebody at a makeup counter and ask for advice. You can just say "I'm going to be doing a show and I need some makeup", if they ask what show just make something up, like you're doing a shakespeare production.

                    Oh yeah and as for wigs... Well, I know this might sound a bit racist but it makes sense... Try any mall that typically caters to a lot of black people. Black women tend to wear wigs a lot and so malls which are in typically "black neighbourhoods" tend to have a lot of high quality wig shops.
                    im totally going to use this for my own little excursion when i get home in a few months. But what i've always been worried about is will it show up later? Like the day after will my eyes still be dark regardless of washing it off? Several years ago i tried eyeliner but didnt have any good makeup remover. Any suggestions? I deffinatly do not want any evidence of it the following day lol... kind of dangerous in my profession.
                    SEMPER GUMBY - ALWAYS FLEXIBLE!



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                    • #11
                      fun

                      Originally posted by DoorGunner View Post
                      im totally going to use this for my own little excursion when i get home in a few months. But what i've always been worried about is will it show up later? Like the day after will my eyes still be dark regardless of washing it off? Several years ago i tried eyeliner but didnt have any good makeup remover. Any suggestions? I deffinatly do not want any evidence of it the following day lol... kind of dangerous in my profession.
                      dear semper, first and foremost please keep safe.
                      i think Shauna mentioned something about water soluble and so on. i think she could answer your question very well.. i must admit to having a chuckle when you said: "I deffinatly do not want any evidence of it the following day lol... kind of dangerous in my profession." i will be experimenting with make up very soon and will keep you informed.


                      cheers Kristy.
                      according to some, not trangendered

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by DoorGunner View Post
                        im totally going to use this for my own little excursion when i get home in a few months. But what i've always been worried about is will it show up later? Like the day after will my eyes still be dark regardless of washing it off? Several years ago i tried eyeliner but didnt have any good makeup remover. Any suggestions? I deffinatly do not want any evidence of it the following day lol... kind of dangerous in my profession.
                        If you use an eye makeup remover and rub it in gently it will take everything off, except your lashes might be a tiny bit darker than normal. To get them completely clean simply use a bit more remover and rub harder. If you rub hard enough and use enough remover you cannot tell that you ever had makeup on your eyes.

                        But get a quality eye makeup remover! There are pads they sell that have chemicals on them already, these are garbage! I have never been able to successfully remove all my eye makeup with one of those chem pads. Get a bottle of cream eye makeup remover and use a facial tissue or a cosmetic pad, pour some on, rub the tissue together to spread out the cream and then rub it against your eye. Don't forget to rub in different directions, up, up and left, up and right, down, down and right, down and left, from left to right and right to left. Every possible direction will get every bit of makeup.

                        Hope that helps! I use Avon eye makeup remover by the way, it comes in a little white bottle and it works wonders!

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