donnatracey
10-23-2009, 10:26 PM
I know it's probably not a big deal to most of you but it definitely has been an interesting time and big steps forward for me. BTW, all of this was done in drab....
Yesterday I had my 1st ever manicure/pedicure - what a wonderful/relaxing experience. Left with bright orange toenails for Halloween.....:heehee:
Today I finally bought my wig from a local shop - the owner has been so helpful over the past few weeks. I am sure I will be going back. She also put me in contact with a makeover artist from a local salon...can't wait to see what he can do for me....:daydreaming:
Then went to the outlet mall for several stops. First, picked up a nice pair of brown sandals (on clearance) to show off my new nails.....
Then off to Lane Bryant - had a sign in the window for free bra fittings so I figured why not? The SA measured me and gave me some tips - but did not have the right size for me....referred me to the Hanes/Bali/Playtex shop at the other end of the mall. This is where it got interesting.....
Went in and explained my "plight" for Halloween and had 1 SA's undivided attention for almost an hour as she picked bras out for me. She asked if I'd mind trying some on...yeah, right! Must have tried on 7-8 (she kept popping them over the door and I kept trying them on and she kept checking back before we finally found the right one, Playtex Secrets, 42B). Wonder what the lady in the booth next door was thinking......:daydreaming: Anyway, the SA "checked me out" and pronounced me "good to go".
The interesting thing is that a month or 2 ago I would have given long odds for me to do any of this and not feel nervous or threatened. Just like my recent shopping for clothes....just feels natural and like you all have said, it's amazing how no one pays attention and the SAs have all been so helpful, when I needed assistance.
So...for any of girls who have been holding back, if I can do it, anyone can.....:battingeyelashes:
Next step...to go out shopping dressed as a woman. That may take some time yet but def can see it happening now.
Thanks to all who have given me the support and encouragement ....it meant so much!
Yesterday I had my 1st ever manicure/pedicure - what a wonderful/relaxing experience. Left with bright orange toenails for Halloween.....:heehee:
Today I finally bought my wig from a local shop - the owner has been so helpful over the past few weeks. I am sure I will be going back. She also put me in contact with a makeover artist from a local salon...can't wait to see what he can do for me....:daydreaming:
Then went to the outlet mall for several stops. First, picked up a nice pair of brown sandals (on clearance) to show off my new nails.....
Then off to Lane Bryant - had a sign in the window for free bra fittings so I figured why not? The SA measured me and gave me some tips - but did not have the right size for me....referred me to the Hanes/Bali/Playtex shop at the other end of the mall. This is where it got interesting.....
Went in and explained my "plight" for Halloween and had 1 SA's undivided attention for almost an hour as she picked bras out for me. She asked if I'd mind trying some on...yeah, right! Must have tried on 7-8 (she kept popping them over the door and I kept trying them on and she kept checking back before we finally found the right one, Playtex Secrets, 42B). Wonder what the lady in the booth next door was thinking......:daydreaming: Anyway, the SA "checked me out" and pronounced me "good to go".
The interesting thing is that a month or 2 ago I would have given long odds for me to do any of this and not feel nervous or threatened. Just like my recent shopping for clothes....just feels natural and like you all have said, it's amazing how no one pays attention and the SAs have all been so helpful, when I needed assistance.
So...for any of girls who have been holding back, if I can do it, anyone can.....:battingeyelashes:
Next step...to go out shopping dressed as a woman. That may take some time yet but def can see it happening now.
Thanks to all who have given me the support and encouragement ....it meant so much!