Reply Yes, all good advice The first time I did a proper colour match I was in drab. No problems, and undoubtedly saved me years and lots of money in buying the wrong products. The important point about winter and summer, especially if you tend to catch the sun. Regarding photographs, a lot can depend […]

Reply It’s not a silly question. Foundation is a nightmare to get right. The No7 counter in Boots is a great way to start. I’ve never come across anyone reluctant to help, whether I’ve been dressed or in drab. I use a concealer in my wrinkles so they don’t look as deep. If I take […]

Reply I know this may sound ‘scary’ but it is not too bad to be honest. Why don’t you just visit some of the make-up counters in Boots, or likewise shops and, ask the girls for some advice? Just admit to them that you dress and believe me they will help you (and possible sale […]

Question I’m an old wrinkly and have only been using makeup a few months. I started with a cheapo foundation from Technic. Medium-thick I suppose and a touch too yellow. I looked surprisingly good in face photos, though I say it myself. A few weeks ago I got a Maybelline Dream Radiant Silk foundation, a […]

 Question   I am 5’10”, an ex-royal marine, build to match, and living lifestyle. I could never pass as a genetic female no matter what surgery I paid for. When going out dressed I find the following three rules help me.

Reply Many things, especially at this time contribute to the reluctance to go out. Have we become complacent with our attitude to socializing with fear taking hold? If we listen to the media, sexual predators amongst us raise the bar and drive the reluctance to mix with others and impose self-policing to a new level. […]

The other important thing to note is that such groups, including Beaumont, are truly inclusive, in as much that they also welcome partners. Many times, beginners, or even seasoned dressers, of whichever description, face a mental block, loss of confidence, or indeed even just a valid reason to bother getting dolled up and then go […]

Reply This is where as a community, we need support groups or specific social venues just for ourselves and other LGBT+. I had the pleasure and benefit of visiting such a group near Exeter, being the local Beaumont group. There are also numerous groups under the broader LGBT+. Although not exactly local to me, a […]

Another thing I did was to do ordinary things, like go food shopping, fill up the car with fuel, post a letter, walk the dog, go to the post office to send a parcel or buy some stamps, buy your take away, go to a cafe and read a book while having a cuppa. There […]

Reply I wonder if you are nervous of what other people think of you, something I battled against in the early days. So, I forced myself to form an opinion of other people I could see when out and about. Then, I asked myself, how have my thoughts changed the life of that person over […]