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Cross
Dressing Makeup and Style Tips for Dark Hair and Light/Fair skin
, can use tones of brown plums, berry, cinnamons and
red browns. Dusty rose and plums can brighten the look but nothing
can replace a bright warm red for drama. Avoid strong pinks.
Foundation:
Click
here for a basic tgCosmetics step-by-step guide to applying
a flawless foundation.
If
your eyes are dark, they can carry more defined makeup. Use rich
color, blacks silver browns, grays and chocolates. Lighter eyes
call for more subtle washes of shadow over the lids.
The
brows are a key to this style. Eyebrows that are too heavy
can close up eyes. Use a dark brown or black brow
pencil a draw light lines in the direction the hair grows. Don’t
force a new shape to them but fake some great effects. Stick with
the natural line, don’t pluck on top, it will distort the shape.
If your brows are too bushy, try combing all hairs straight down
until your natural arch becomes apparent. Then trim the brushed
down brows with a manicure scissors, following the shape of the
upper arch.
If
brows are too thin, draw the ideal shape and fill in. Add a light
shade just below the arch with our concealer corrector kit or Vanilla
Matt or Oyster eye shadow for high definition. With disposable applicator
or brush, apply shadow precisely with emphasis on the outside corner.
Put a wash of color on the lid.
For
more help with shape, try a brow
stencil. If you can't pluck or shave your brows, try using brow
cover.

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Lipstick
has the power to transform, seduce and transcend.
Use
lip pencils
to define the shape of your lips and keep lipstick from bleeding.
Touching up in public is OK by Emily Post, but don’t do it at
a business lunch. Blot after applying a new coat to avoid coffee
cup rings. Apply powder between applications to make lipstick
last longer. Try adding a finishing touch of Luminous
Lips Lip Lacquer to seal lipstick and create a plump, moist
look.
Lip
shades that look great with dark hair and light/fair skin:
Porsche
red, Scarlet, Blaze, Mulberry, Misty Mauve, Infinity, Devotion,
Sweetheart, Geranium, Matador Red, Rouge, Parisian Pink.
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Cross Dressing
Style tips
Jewelry that graces the ears is the foundation of female
adornment, ancient emblems from past cultures symbolizing attentiveness,
like another pair of eyes. A dramatic stone earring is romantic
and the perfect thing for evenings. Pretty designer earrings and
matching necklace can enhance a total look. Studs or a short dangling
drops work anytime. A bracelet worn on the upper arm can give a
touch of Egyptian royalty.
The
simple gold chain is a basic necessity and one of the first necklaces
a to invest in. Experiment with length to see what works. Remember,
a round face can be exaggerated by a high choker necklace. A pin
at the center of the collar will also make a round face look rounder
- opt for a shoulder
pin. Always use jewelry cleaner on your jewelry before you go
out to maximize your sparkle.
Wear
clothes that make you feel comfortable. Remember, if something is
too snug it only makes you look bigger or reveal less pleasing areas.
Loose flowing clothes can make you look thinner. They move freely
when you walk and can look sexier than tight fitting clothing.
When
in doubt about what to wear, rely on the little black dress. It
goes all day long and into the night and is the ultimate basic essential.
During the day, complement it with a light sweater of any color
that suits you. simple metal jewelry, dark glasses and sandals.
For the evening, just change to pumps, jacket or shawl and sparkling
gems or pearls. Great for traveling, it’s a wardrobe "must"
that simply can’t go wrong.
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Few General Tips for Crossdressing:
Applying makeup: Take your time with
makeup, dont rush it. Practice before you go out. Consider finding
a transgender makeover artist who can walk you through the application
steps and tips.
Beard: Shave closely with a cream
or gel. Follow our tgCosmetics tips for applying foundation. Be sure to
use a beard cover foundation if you have a visible beard.
Breasts: Invest in a quality breast
forms. Dont fake this shape with padding or stockings. Check out
our link partner, The Breast Forms Store on our links page for a friendly
resource.
Hair: Get rid of unfeminine hair.
Shave under arms. Use a depilatory cream on your arms (legs) if they are
hairy. It will last longer than shaving. You can find depilatory creams
in the drugstore. Trim nose and ear hair. Shave any stray hairs on neck.
Consider electrolysis or laser hair removal if you are concerned about
excessive hair or heavy beard areas.
Skin care: Take good care of your
skin to keep it soft. Makeup always looks better on softer, smoother skin,
Exfoliate skin with tgCosmetics AHA products or exfoliation cleansers.
Use a facial cleanser (not soap), toner and moisturizer daily, it does
make a difference in improving skin texture. Clay masques are great for
firming and plumping skin.
Hips: If you have a thick waist, invest
in padded panties to give yourself a more attractive, feminine shape.
Wear a girdle to slim the waistline.
Nails: Take time to manicure your
nails. If you dont know much about nail care, have a manicure done
from a professional and ask questions. Also check out our tgCosmetics
nail tips section.
Brows: Brows are very important to
your look. Keep them groomed by plucking stray hairs. If you cannot get
away with shaping them into an arch, try tgCosmetics brow cover and concealing
foundation to cover them and draw in your preferred brow with pencil and/or
pressed powder.
Moving and holding yourself in a feminine
way is important in passing. Observe how women move, gesture, walk, and
talk as a reference. Then practice with a mirror or friend.
Restrooms: When you are out and dressed,
if you have to go to the restroom, use the ladies room, not the men's.
Plan ahead, avoid drinking to much and seek un-crowded rest rooms.
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