My day at Katies

Last week I told you all that I had an appointment upcoming at a shop called Katiewannabe's. She caters to the CD/TG community and you shop by appointment only so you can have privacy. Well.....today was the day!

This morning I started my day with a nice hot lavender bath. Then I put on my clothes and make up, and for the first time, during daylight hours, I stepped out of my front door.

On the way there I was somewhat nervous about pulling up next to anyone. I still had no wig and I could definately see my shadow above my lip. But still I perservered, knowing I had my appointment to get to.

When I got there, she came out and greeted me in the parking lot. I followed her upstairs to her shop and.....WOW. She has all kinds of stuff that you girls would love. Clothes, wigs, forms, jewelry, shoes....She does hair and nails (Yes DanaJ, she is licensed and has been doing it for years).

We started with some foam forms. I can't really afford the silicone ones yet, although she did let me try them on. I love the way they feel so bouncy. Anyway, I settled on a foam pair and she showed me a bra that was designed to hold the forms in perfect shape so I got both.

Then she did a make up session with me. She asked what I was using, and I said "I thought you might ask that" and I emptied my purse on her counter. She started looking through it saying, too light, too light, wrong.....and so on. Well, what can I say. I bought what my wife uses and we have different complexions plus she doesn't have the shadow to hide. Anyway, she started with a tan 08 natural foundation stick. She put it on fairly heavy on my upper lip and jawline. Then she got out some liquid foundation of the same color and put it on pretty heavy. I mentioned that I usually don't put as much on and she said that I really needed it to help blend everything in and hide the shadow. Well, I let her do her thing. Then she used some bronzer on my jaw and cheekbone. Also a little on my nose. She said this helps define the shape of my face. Then it was some black eyeliner and soft brown eyeshadow under the eye. She used some of my white eye shadow to color the top of the eye. Then she gave me some mascara tips.

Then, it was time for the wig. I saw one I liked right off the bat. Dark Brown, straight with bangs, slightly parted on the side. She said she agreed on the color and style. She put it on me and started trimming it to shape my face nicely.

When she was done, I didn't even recongnize myself! She had truly transformed me into the woman I have been attempting to portray at home. I could not see my shadow, and with the wig I truly looked somewhat passable, well....from a distance at least.

While she worked up my bill I walked around her shop some, looking at some clothes and making my list out for the next time I go back. She also made a list of all of the make up she had used on me so I could go shopping!

The ride home was fantastic. I cared not whether I pulled up next to someone or not. I had several cars stopping next to me at stop lights and never got a second look. I blended! In my car, I passed! I didn't stop anywhere, because it was still daylight, and I am 6'4" afterall, which kinda ruins the illusion, but it was still wonderful!

Now I am home, and took some pictures of the new me with my crappy little camera. I did take one at her shop but for some reason it will not allow me to save it as a jpeg, but the other ones will. There are also a couple of me in my car that I might post later.

Sorry about the long post, but this was a good day indeed and I wanted to share it. Any of you girls that live in the Eastern PA area, I definately recommend her shop. If you want more info feel free to PM me. If you decide to go let me know and I will shoot her an email telling her that I referred you!

Pip

Oh, and I changed my avatar too. No more cartoon character for me!

So glad you had such a great day and the pics look wonderful

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PIP,

The pictures look wonderful and I can tell from your post you had a great time. I bet you can not wait to do it again

It sound's like you had a wonderful day and a pleasing revelation,that you do pass.Lovely photo's,thanks for sharing. :thumbsup:

Am so happy for you Pip. Wish there was something like that in the central Texas area. Sounds like you had a great time. You ae lucky to find someone to help you with the make up. Loved the pics. Bobbie

Sounds like you had fun. Good for you!

Pip - wonderful story, glad you had a good time! Pix look good too, did you get that pedicure? :)

DanaJ

Pip,

Sounds like fun! What a great time! Nothing like getting fussed over. :D

DanaJ,

I passed on the pedicure only because I had other things to spend my money on, I had my stockings on, and Katie said my toes looked great already!

Thanks for all the compliments! I still feel a bit strange having my pics available for all to see but I just couldn't help myself. Your kind comments have helped tremendously!

Pip

Pip you look wonderful. Best of all is I can tell that you know it by the smile on your face. It looks like katie did right by you. The wig is perfect for your face. I am so happy for you an your great day.

Oh I love the outfit. I want it. Gimme gimmie. :D

Julie Marie, you are absolutely right. Her fussing over my make up was the best part of it all! Now if I can just remember how she did all of that stuff!!

Charlene, Thank my wife for the outfit. It's hers....although I seem to wear it more than she does now. That means you'll have to fight both of us for it!

Pip

Good for you Pip! Is the place you went advertised or secret? how'd you find it? I'd love it if there was a place like that around here :) The Fantasy Girl is near here and she said I could make an appointment to try on a pair of shoes if I really wanted (no storefront) but I got the impression that wasn't really welcomed. The place you went sounds like a dream!

Great pics - be proud! :)

Found her on the internet Stephanie. Then it turned out that Tristen already had a link to her site on the links page. You can buy from her online, but the personal visit was definately the way to go.

It was a dream just like you said. And since this is how this girl (yes, a GG) makes her living, she knew exactly how to make me feel at ease and let her do her thing. I will definately be a returning customer and I told her there were lots of PA girls on this site that I would recommend her to.

Pip

Sounds like a great friend to be :)

sounds like so much fun. I want to do that someday. And I can see the happieness on your face, in the pics. lucky girl. She did a great job.

Makeovers are a blast. Very nice story and great pics. I am gald you had fun.

Great for you, i now envey you as you had the guts to get that done, i only got the guts to buy make up and clothes for myself and not go out the house fully dressed as a women.

all the best Adrianne.

Looks and sounds like you enjoyed the visit. Good for you, nice new avatar as well;)

Very cool, Pip! I think Katie will be seeing a few of us local gals in her shop in the future.
Thanks for sharing!

Pip, your pictures tell all, it is ovious you had the time of your life. I envy you. You have to go back to have it done over so she can tell you, again, what to apply when and where. I think you forgot on purpose, just so you had an excuse to go back. :) Love the pictures and your story. While reading it, I want to go have it done. We don't have anything like that around here, the closest place that I know of is about three hundred miles. :mad:
Dress on girl!


Rikki

How very cool! Thanks for sharing all the details with us. Your makeup looks terrific, and your new wig really suits you. I bet you've inspired some of your friends here to go have a makeover now!