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Another day, another dressing service… Today I went to see Ms Lola (not her real name) who provides a range of makeover and related services to the trans community from her studio in north London. Originally I had asked for a makeover and photoshoot, but this time I decided that I should actually learn something rather than just look pretty and pose for the camera.
So, once I had changed into Ariane mode, the first part of the session was a makeup lesson. Ms Lola made up one side of my face, explaining everything as she went along, then it was my turn to make up the other side and try to achieve similar results. I didn’t do quite as well as the pro artiste, obviously, but some of it was quite good and she corrected my mistakes as we went along. Her aim was to demonstrate a natural look that I could reproduce at home. So, nothing too elaborate, but a sensible and logical routine. I found applying eye liner quite difficult (my eyes kept watering) but overall I was pleased with the result and I think I understand the process better.
After a short break, we moved on to the second service I had requested, which was a lesson in deportment. Essentially how to walk and behave like a woman, adopting female rather that male ways of doing things. So I found myself walking up and down the room in heels. Remembering to take short steps, keep one foot in front of the other, maintain my balance, look ahead rather than down in front in me, above all not to rush anything. Also how to go up and down the stairs, which was not difficult. (Does anyone remember when the daleks learned how to move upstairs? I think it was in the time of the 7th Doctor, Sylvester McCoy, and it made them more of a threat than ever.) And how to move into a room, and sit down on a chair, and generally arrange oneself. All this was useful and I felt more confident by the end about my ability to project as a woman.
So now it’s time to apply the lessons and time for Ariane to take on the world. Tomorrow I head north for a few days’ walking in the Lakes and being Ariane as much as possible. Looking ahead to "Saturday night is party night" in Manchester with my obliging female friends as company. I’ve been so busy that I haven’t really had time to think about the trip, but it’s going to be great.
