Seeing yourself for the first time.

[denisecdfl]

It is one thing to fool around at home or dress in a Halloween costume, but a full transformation by a makeup artist is a whole new world. I dared myself to try it in Vegas, nervously entered, and was put at ease and had a wonderful experience from which I haven't recovered yet.
I was stunned when I first saw the results - could hardly believe that the 60 year old grandpa was the one in the mirror. The photos are from that session. Needless to say, I have had many more in the last six years, and have learned to do a better job myself.

[danacd96]

I would have to say number 2 and 3 rings familiar with me

dana

[Carly D.]

My first thoughts?? probably the same as now.. I can't remember the first time I dressed up and looked in the mirror.. but I took pictures of myself dressed up and was surprised at what I saw.. not in a bad way nessesarilly but wasn't sure what I looked like.. I saw myself different then what I do look like.. I'm not dissapointed either but wish I could do makeup better to enhance my rough looks and transform to a moderately fem looking guy..

[izzfan]

I have never really got round to doing the whole make-up thing in much detail but I have had a number of reactions when I see myself in the mirror en femme:

1) When I had found a decent wig (when my hair was still short) and a really nice dress a couple of years ago. My reaction was amazement, I never knew that I could look so beautiful.

2) When I had grown my hair a bit longer and got rid of my beard [I'd always had to cover it with my hand whenever I looked in the mirror] and dressed properly (well, except for the make-up), my reaction was one of absolute awe.

3) Last halloween, I was planning to go to a party as a gothic woman/vampiress [this was after I'd got rid of my beard] and I tried putting on make-up for the first time [not counting black nail varnish, which I have worn pretty much 24/7 since I was about 18] and when I saw myself in the mirror after applying lipstick, my first response was "Why... so... serious ?' LOL!

4) of course, there was one time when I was partially dressed [eg: I'd put on a blouse and was combing my hair] when I kind of had to stop as I realised that I looked a bit like my grandmother when I looked in the mirror. Wierd.

[Sam-antha]

In the mirror ?

Strangely I do not remember that, but I do remember my first shop window sighting. Me smiling at me. Eh ?

~Samm

[izzyisasweety!]

Shock, an electric one.
This pic was taken then.
5 years ago.
It was the first time I'd ever properly, fully dressed.

I love you your so cute!

[Tasha McIntyre]

Seeing myself for the first time with make up and hair (about 4 months ago) was one of the most incredible sensation I have ever experienced. One of those euphoric dizzy moments that will live forever . I just stared at myself for a few moments, turned away, but had to look again and again and again......then take some pics. Wish I didn't leave it so long, but hey - better late than never.

Don't remember much about seeing myself when I first dressed, but for a couple of decades I was a guy in a girly outfit.

Cheers

Tash

[Kaz]

I've looked in the mirror all my life... haven't we all. I looked at the legs in stockings, checked out my derriere in Brazilian knickers, thongs, G strings... I even played with false breasts.. balloons full of water... then I started to take things seriously... and yes, that first realisation that you are whoever you want to be, and you visualise her... you see her in the mirror... and she is real... and you realise there is no going back. And then your journey begins...

[danielle_from_cal]

[SIZE=4]I remember the times when I was about seven (when I first started wanting to dress femininely), there was nothing special about my appearance in the mirror. The pleasure came just from feeling silky things on my skin and the glorious taste of lipstick. I did not put on full makeup until I was almost 20. When I finally did that, I was absolutely amazed! The transformation was incredible to me. It still amazes me even though I dress up quite often. If the day ever comes that I put on makeup and a wig and think that I look the same (or similar) to what I look like as a man, I will stop doing it. There would be no point to going through the fuss just to look no different.[/SIZE]
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[SIZE=4]The attached link to a youtube video is one of the best I have seen that captures the moment when a male sees himself in makeup for the first time. In the video the makeup is put on him by someone else, but the look of astonishment when he sees himself in the mirror pretty much summarizes my astonishment the first time I put on makeup.[/SIZE]
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NCYwDmVaYI

[Kendra (Tx)]

[SIZE="3"]I remember it like it was yesterday..( even though it was over 10 years ago ) I had stumbled through my makeup...managed to get it "decent"...I had a wig that was my own hair color...( although I've since expanded my range of colors and styles...:D ) I had bought this lovely peach, lace dress...( gotta love lace )...and I had it all "together"...I looked in the mirror and thought..." this is the way I'm supposed to look"....Altough I have since refined my makeup, hair, and outfits, I consider that first time looking in the mirror and seeing Kendra look back..One of my most cherished memories...


The very first time Kendra was "complete"

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http://kendra954.com

[JenniferR771]

This is the earliest pic of me that i still have. 2003. I am not sure of the exact curcumstances, but I think I just had a professional makeover, Glamour Shots maybe. And of course, did a little shopping and drove home enfemme. I will try to attach it.

[sarahNZ]

although I have been dressing for a while now (I have lost track of the years) and used to just get a thrill from walking around the block at night. It was not untill recently that I have given any thought about the need to pass, and have learned a thing or two about makeup and wigs, but I can stand infront of a mirror in all my gear forms included and do my make up, but it is not untill I put my wig and heels on that I start to feel that I look good. up untill that point I look and feel "WRONG" but after the wig and heels then I see my smile in the mirror and see peace in my eyes as if the world is perfect again.

does that make sence???

[diane51]

I just about melted. I couldn't believe what I was seeing. I felt totally euphoric.

[victoriamwilliams1]

I was surprised and shook like a leaf for a few mints than calmed down. The shaking happened again when I started going out in public and now I do not shake anymore

[StaceyJane]

I was at a wig salon. The stylist had let me try on serveral different wigs and we found a style that looked good. Then I went in the back and put on some women's clothes I had brought.
I walked around the store looking in the mirrors seeing a woman for the first time. While I was in one of the chairs some coutomers came in. I walked to the back room. I was thinking that since they didn't see my face they would have just assumed I was another woman. that was a wonderful feeling.

[Jennifer Giovannetta]

Yes Celeste, I remember. It was only about 2 years ago. This was the first time I really dressed. The FIRST time I was not happy with what I saw. I threw together some clothes, borrowed wifes wig, and did makeup for first time. I looked like a novice CD.
After that, I purchased a wig that suited me, got better at makeup and dressed in some nice clothes. When I saw myself in the mirror, the feeling was unlike I ever felt before. I never thought I could feel that happy. Even today when I finish dressing and slip on that wig, I still get that feeling.

[Jilmac]

It has been many years since I first saw myself wearing girls clothes, but I can still remember the feeling of euphoria along with confusion. The euphoria still exists, but the confusion has long subsided. I am content with Jill as my alter ego.

[msginaadoll]

I really cant rember the first time saw myself completely dressed. However I remember my first makeove at Janets Closet. I was amazed, it didnt look anything like me, I remember I had tears in my eyes. I had been talked into getting a blonde wig, which I didnt think would work for me, so was even more surprised when it did. Was like holy cow, Im a blonde.

[Kerrie Sifton]

I had enjoyed wearing various forms of lingerie over the years, satin tap pants and camis being a favourite, but it was not until i bought my first heels and mini skirt did i realize the impact... After that I was keen to try different skirts and tops to complete the look except the face would be a problem.
So last spring off came the beard and last september off came the moustache... Then Janna did her magic and when I looked at myself in the mirror I was very pleased. What a lovely feeling.

[JoAnne Wheeler]

I was totally blown away - I have finally found myself !

JoAnne Wheeler

[MichèleF]

It was a wonderfull feeling. I kept looking at my legs thinking Wow...

But it was also a body experience. I felt all these new sensations: the bra, the panties, ...

Yes a great feeling indeed.

[Ashlee]

I'd dressed at home but was never good with makeup, I simply saw a man in a dress. I didn't have a wig until i went to a costume store around Halloween and bought one then I progressed. Fast forward a few years....

The tension of wanting to be professionally made over was killing me. I called Jamie Austin who's nearby and arranged to visit. I was paranoid that i was being followed, I would use payphones to call etc. I walked into Jamie Austins most non descript studio before my first transformation and met another gal leaving en femme. He showed me around showing me shoes, dresses, wigs, makeup etc but what I loved the most and was stunned by were the pics of other girls posted up. He took great delight in telling me about each person.

I finally did an appointment with Jamie a few days later and loved every minute of it. He tries to keep you from looking in the mirror as he goes along in the transformation until the "crowning moment" (wig) when you can look. I couldn't believe what I saw. I didn't see anything but a beautiful woman staring back, the illusion was slightly ruined when I stared at myself and then heard myself speak. I kept staring at my legs in the mirror and was amazed at not only them but me finally realizing a dream come true seeing myself en femme. This pic is from the first makeover (of 6 thus far)

[kayegirl]

Although I have cd'd for many years it was not until this week that I finally plucked up the courage for a proper makeover. I could not believe the difference, Wow, I did not want to change back to my normal self. Best of all I learnt some of the techniques to make myself really convincing, particulary with make up, and will certainly be going again. Thanks to Melita and Shelley, I will be going again.

As a new user of this site I'm not sure about advertising, but if it is acceptable, and I know someone will tell me, I will say where this makeover was done.

[Carly D.]

My first thoughts?? probably the same as now.. I can't remember the first time I dressed up and looked in the mirror.. but I took pictures of myself dressed up and was surprised at what I saw.. not in a bad way nessesarilly but wasn't sure what I looked like.. I saw myself different then what I do look like.. I'm not dissapointed either but wish I could do makeup better to enhance my rough looks and transform to a moderately fem looking guy..

I dressed for the first time meaning to when I was very young.. I didn't think that I would look in the mirror and see a girl because then as now I wore pantyhose and heels.. a skirt later on and later on still I would dress in a dress and feel the thunder.. but rarely look in the mirror.. because I rarely looked in the mirror anyway...