Opinions On And Suggestions For Appearance

[Guest Kaylin M]

I've been cutting myself a bit of slack lately. Starting hormones has helped me calm down for now and I'm not as harsh as was. I have far fewer meltdowns about my appearance and, provided I can stay way from most mirrors, I'm actually okay with not completely passing. Not that I don't want to pass. i want that so badly!!! But I've made an effort to stress less.

On that note I'd like to just state that I have very little experience with make-up or hairstyling (despite the fact that my partner is amazing at it). I also own very few make-up and hair care products. I'm working on that. I'm working to remedy all of that, though.

So with that in mind, this is what i look like now.

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc94/Alucardsman23/Photoon2011-02-01at1820.jpg

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc94/Alucardsman23/Photoon2011-02-11at0124.jpg

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc94/Alucardsman23/Photoon2011-02-11at2204.jpg

So yeah...My complexion is terrible and my hair is a mess. That much is clear. Also, while i am on hormones and my hair loss has stopped, my balding has been fairly significant. There is very little I can do to cover it up. So deciding what hairstyle to choose has been hard.

So now that I've embarrassed myself in front of everyone ( ) what do you all think? About how passable am I at the moment and what would you suggest (in terms of hair of other areas) to help me?

(P.S: That is totally not my office. XD Don't worry I'm not that messy.)

[Guest Elizabeth K]

AUGGGGH

I get so frustrated at you pretty young TGirls! "Do I pass?" they ask.

HELL YES!

Oh my - such a wonderful life awaiting you! You are thin and you are delicate. Not any male there anymore - so I guess.., what shall I say? DEAL WITH IT, you are now very female!

BUT

Yes your hair is a bit thin right now. It will grow out. Hair style now? Pony tail until it gets longer.

Yes you need to start working on your complexion - READ UP on how to do that. Moisturize! Use peel masks! Take care of that emerging soft, feminine complexion.

And number one? SMILE dang it. Women always smile.

I hope this helps.

Lizzy

[Guest Kaylin M]

Oh wow, thank you for the reply!!! But I feel bad now. I didn't mean to downplay myself so much. Thank you very much for the advise though.

Fun fact: My hair actually reaches the small of my back. However, I used to have short bangs so the front of my hair only goes down so much. Ponytails used to be my style of choice, but then I got a little sick of them. Now I usually put my hair back in a bun. As a result it looks like I have short hair from the front. I don't mind the look and i've even considered cutting it short for real. I thought it might help. As it is, i've had really long hair since sixteen or so. Maybe I'll try a ponytail tomorrow.

Also, I'm really sorry about the not smiling. These photos weren't originally meant to be seen. I mostly take them for myself when I'm bored and I don't make any effort to pose. Smiling is a little awkward for me because I'm not sure I have a good smile, but I always smile in public and for other people's photos.

Thanks again!!!

[Guest Mina89]

ENVY!!!!!!

Whew...

Now that that's out of my system: you look very passable, quite pretty too. Give the hair some time and read up on cosmetics. That's what I'm doing anyway, but the canvas I'm working with is a lot worse.

-Valerie

[Guest BrandonIThink]

Well, I'd say you pass, given the fact that I read your username, assumed you were mtf, looked at the pic, and instantly doubled back to your gender selection, confused out of my mind.

^true story, I swear.