Jamie Austin makeover

SharonRose · Post by **SharonRose** » Mon Jun 07, 2004 11:42 am

On Saturday I had a makeover and photo session with Jamie Austin. For those of you who do not know, Jamie is a makeup artist (and crossdresser too) based out of Massachusetts who specializes in making over TG's. See the website www.austinsangels.com for more information.

Anyway, my local support group, TGEA, arranged for Jamie to come to Virginia this weekend to do makeovers on our members. My makeover was on Saturday. That morning I shaved and dressed at my girlfriend's home, since it was close by where the makeover was taking place. My GF got to see my transformation into Sharon. She has seen me fully dressed before but had not seen me putting on makeup etc. I put on opaque pantyhose (which she had helped me pick out last week) and she helped glue on my artificial nails. I usually don't wear those but I thought why not, its a special occasion. I put on foundation but no other makeup. My GF and I were both a little uneasy at my leaving her home en femme, but it was raining so nobody was outside to see me leave.

At the makeover, Jamie and her assistant helped me with my outfits (some of which I brought, some they provided). I wore two wigs which Jamie brought, one red and one a blonde. I've only been a brunette up until now but I am thinking its time for a change. Jamie uses face taping and contouring to give your face a feminine shape.

We started out with a more conservative look but as the photo session went on my outfits and makeup got progressively more glamorous. Jamie was constantly posing me and reposing me as she shot several dozen pictures. My photo shoot took over two hours. Jamie uses MAC cosmetics, which I also use. She recommended a slightly darker shade of foundation than what I currently use, so I may be headed back to the MAC store to buy some more makeup soon. She also used hip pads and false eyelashes which helped in the transformation, and I think I might try these as well in the future. By the end I was so tired from all the difficult poses but it was so worth it. This was only considered an "express makeover," and if you go to Jamie's studio you can get a longer makeover with more clothing and makeup changes.

After the photo shoot I went shopping briefly to a local consignment shop, but decided not to do any more shopping, as I felt my makeup was a bit too much for that. I went home and got changed into a different outfit. My GF stopped by and saw "the new me" and was surprised at how different I looked. She took a few more pictures of me.We went to our support group meeting Saturday night. Jamie was there and showed my GF some of the pictures she had taken of me. My GF agreed they looked great. My GF even posed for a couple of pictures with me, which she has never done before. Jamie Austin also demonstrated makeup tips for our members.

When we got home after the meeting, my GF helped me remove my false nails. I can't believe how lucky I am to have her as my girlfriend.

As soon as I get some pictures back from the photo shoot, I promise to post them to the photo gallery. I'll try to remember to post a brief note on this thread as well.

Jamie also said she is going to put up a special section on her website with all the gals in this weekend's makeover, called "The Girls of TGEA" or something like that. I'll let you know when that happens so you can check out all the makeovers."

Sharon Rose (Happy to be one of the latest of "Austin's Angels"

Virginia · Post by **Virginia** » Mon Jun 07, 2004 11:59 am

Sharon Rose, what a great story!!! I have one question, well two. 1. Was Beauty there and if she was was she wearing purple?? 2. Does your support group have a website? I am thinking of trying to start a group here in the Roanoke Valley and may need some guidance. I can't wait to see your pictures!!
Love,
Deborah

SharonRose · Post by **SharonRose** » Mon Jun 07, 2004 12:13 pm

Deborah,

Beauty was not there, but I have filled her in on the details of my photo shoot.

TGEA's website can be found at www.TGEA.net. The website itself is fairly basic and could use some work, but the support group is great.

This website lists support groups by state:

http://www.crystal-cdtg.com/supportgroups/

Here is a Tri-Ess Chapter in the Raleigh NC area, which has a nicely organized and informative website:

http://www.geocities.com/WestHollywood/Cafe/6000/

Sharon Rose

Lizzy B · Post by **Lizzy B** » Mon Jun 07, 2004 12:16 pm

That is so awesome Sharon Rose...I'm about 50 miles or so from Jamie Austin but while familiar with "her" work, I have yet to go there. Your weekend has given me inspiration though and I may yet make that journey. My sister is a beautician/cosmetician and she does wonderful "work" on me on occasion, but Jamie take this to a higher "level" as far as I'm concerned...can't wait to see the pics!! Lizzy

Wendy Seymone · Post by **Wendy Seymone** » Mon Jun 07, 2004 12:17 pm

Sounds like a wonder time Sharon Rose. Jamie really is a magician, and I know he loved working on a pretty girl like you.
I can't wait to see the pics.

Hugs and Kisses,
Wendy

Beauty · Post by **Beauty** » Mon Jun 07, 2004 1:29 pm

That was a GREAT post!

Thanks for sharing it with us Sharon!!!

Beauty

SharonRose · Post by **SharonRose** » Wed Jun 09, 2004 8:19 pm

I have posted the first two pictures from my Jamie Austin makeover. They are in the photo gallery. Please check them out and post comments if you like.

I'll post more pictures as they become available.

Jadeanne · Post by **Jadeanne** » Wed Jun 09, 2004 9:05 pm

Sharon Rose,

I just looked in the gallery, and have to say

GREAT PIX

The results of an already good looking girl in the hands of a real pro!

Jadeanne

SharonRose · Post by **SharonRose** » Wed Jun 09, 2004 9:09 pm

Thanks Jadeanne!

Beauty · Post by **Beauty** » Thu Jun 10, 2004 2:23 am

Hi Sharon,

You look WONDERFUL!!!

I changed your picture from the one you'd posted as your profile picture because it was too blurry. This one shows how very pretty you are.

From:

To:

By the way, I like both the blonde and the red, but you have to go with what makes you feel right.

Regardless, they both looked AWESOME!!

Welcome Angel.

Beauty

SharonRose · Post by **SharonRose** » Thu Jun 10, 2004 5:39 am

Thanks Beauty!!!

I did a poor job of cropping the photograph

I'm glad you were able to fix it

Your fellow Angel,

Sharon

Virginia · Post by **Virginia** » Thu Jun 10, 2004 7:30 am

I use to think that the state of ....... well, never mind what state had the prettiest girls, but now - its Virginia - no doubt! Very Pretty, SharonRose!
Love,
Deborah

SharonRose · Post by **SharonRose** » Thu Jun 10, 2004 8:38 pm

Hello ladies,

I've posted four more pictures. Please check out my gallery and let me know what you think. You can view me as a brunette, redhead, or blonde.

Glamour is a state of mind. When I am around friends like you, I feel pretty.

Sharon Rose

SharonRose · Post by **SharonRose** » Fri Jun 11, 2004 1:06 pm

Here is the link to my photo gallery. You need to sign up for your own account (separate from the discussion forum) in order to view them.

http://crossdressers-haven.com/coppermi ... ?cat=10082

JoAnn · Post by **JoAnn** » Fri Jun 11, 2004 2:47 pm

Hi Sharon,
your pics are just great! I have alwyas wanted to do a Jamie Austin makeover....hoping she comes to SCC 2004 and I might try one there.
I put up a few of my pics...hope ya like!

JoAnn