I'm sure most of you are aware of my circumstances, that is imminent separation and then the chance to go full time , so I'm asking this question on that basis thinking about others who may be in the same situation .
OK I'm happy with my figure the transition from M/F is not a big problem, I'm happy with having enough ability to apply satisfactory makeup but when I catch myself in the mirror it's the hair or the lack of it that's the real problem . I can't do MIAD , it just isn't me . I'm not heavily featured but the thinning hair line and ears I'm not too happy about are all too manly , I have to lose them to be comfortable as Teresa .
OK so as my wife is away for a few days it's a chance to dress up , but was left little option from the list of jobs I have to do on her new home . Tuesday I said to hell with it and early afternoon I was going to dress with full makeup and wig but this time it had a different meaning , if I'm intending to go full time how quickly can I do everyday make up and how long can I wear a wig for .
I had shaved all over as usual in the morning so starting with eyebrows a quick brush through, check for any stray hairs , colour some but leave a little to look natural, a quick brush through with the wax brush , job done. Eye shade just enough light and dark to lose the first thing in the morning look, a quick line out with a sharp pencil top and bottom lids, the mascara brush was scraped almost clean to give enough definition to show lower lashes and then a few upward strokes on the upper lashes to define and shape them . I then applied my beige Olay lift and firm cream to my face and neck , this stuff is a godsend especially around the eyes, two squirts of my No7 wheat on the back of my hand and applied lightly with a brush , finished with a light dusting of powder. Lips were a outlined and filled with an almost natural pencil colour followed by a slightly darker shade of lipstick , final flick with the blush brush with dark peach colour . Job complete in just over 10 minutes . Clothes were comfortable tailored white blouse with a white edged black cardigan and a pencil skirt in B/W dog's tooth pattern , black stockings and patent black wedges . My wig choice is one I feel I will have to compromise with, it's a short ,very comfortable easy to wear and fairly breathable so it doesn't get too hot . It needs updating but it's the look I will have to live with, it's the look I'll be opening my door as and it will be the one when I greet the people who I hope will join me in my art group.
I had several jobs to do around the house including an overall clean with the Dyson because my estate agent had another viewing on the Wednesday. I then had to cook my meal ( pork chops !!) and light the open fire . I must admit after about an hour I started to wonder what all fuss was about , apart from seeing glimpses of myself in the mirror I felt so comfortable. If someone had come to the door I wouldn't have hesitated answering it but then I will have to get use to that. I wore the wig till bedtime and kept my bra and forms on all night, obviously I did look slightly different in the morning because I hadn't bothered to remove my makeup from the previous day . I've added a picture to show the style of wig I'm considering for everyday it was taken at one of my social meetings , sometime last year .