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Allison is dressed in a pink platter tutu with iridescent fairy wings and sitting on a brown bench. She wears white tights and pink flats. Bright pink and magenta peonies are in the foreground. During her trans makeover, Elizabeth Taylor applied dramatic pink and purple eyeshadows. Her gray, wavy hair hangs to just above her shoulders and a pink hairpiece is clipped into the right hand side of her hair. She is smiling and looks happy.

Ballerina in Bloom: A Trans Makeover

From lake reflections to fields of flowers, Allison finds her beauty within “I was able to let go of some of the most difficult emotions and feelings I have kept locked deep inside me for the first time as a result of our time together during the peony experience. The beauty of the peonies, woods,…

From lake reflections to fields of flowers, Allison finds her beauty within

“I was able to let go of some of the most difficult emotions and feelings I have kept locked deep inside me for the first time as a result of our time together during the peony experience. The beauty of the peonies, woods, and lake, combined to clear my focus as I map out the next phase of my life.

“I cannot thank Elizabeth enough for her advice, counsel, support, and friendship for these last 10 years. While she has done so much to help me look more feminine, more significantly, she has helped me find the beauty within.”

-Allison

This is why I love my job. There’s nothing better than bringing joy and happiness to the people I work with especially long-term clients like Allison. Supporting transgender women in their journey of self-expression, transformation, and transition is my passion. I’m honored to be part of Allison’s story.

Allison is wearing a pink ballerina platter tutu with pink tulle bands on her upper arms and a pink, fluffy hair clip in her gray, shoulder-length hair. Her trans makeover with Elizabeth Taylor included a dramatic pink and purple smokey eye and bright pink lipstick. Here she kneels in a bed of bright pink peonies and looks toward the sky. She looks contemplative.

For Allison’s recent trans makeover and photoshoot, we planned a full ten-hour day together. We began with a dramatic makeup makeover at my studio in Takoma Park, Maryland, followed by a three-outfit, outdoor photoshoot at the peony gardens and lakeside trails at Seneca Creek State Park.

The Studio Transformation: Pink, Purple, and a Bit of Glitter

Allison loves going bold with her makeup for photoshoots, especially since she typically wears natural, daytime looks. She wanted a transformation that would stand out in photos while still looking feminine and elegant. After reviewing her outfits, I suggested a dramatic pink and purple smokey eye with a pop of pink-gold glitter on the lids, black eyeliner, false lashes, and a bright pink MAC Powder Kiss lipstick.

She wore her natural, shoulder-length, wavy hair—perfect for catching the sunlight and staying cool throughout the day.

Allison is wearing a pink ballerina platter tutu with pink tulle bands on her upper arms and a pink, fluffy hair clip in her gray, shoulder-length hair. Her trans makeover with Elizabeth Taylor included a dramatic pink and purple smokey eye and bright pink lipstick. Here she stands next to her tree with her hand on it and the lake behind her. She looks down to her right so you can fully enjoy her smokey eye makeup

The Peonies Are Calling

During Allison’s trans makeover last October, I mentioned the Schwartz Peony Garden that blooms in mid-May at Maryland’s Seneca Creek State Park and showed her photos I had found online. She loved the idea, and we set a date to make it happen. The 6300 acre park offers excellent photography locations near Clopper Lake, next to the boat dock, in the woods, along rustic split-rail fencing, and at a historic log cabin. We explored three of these locations during our photoshoot: the peony fields, the lakeshore, and the boat dock. We were able to park near each location while indoor, plumbed restrooms made changing outfits a breeze.

Allison is wearing a floral dress with peach flowers and a white hat with her gray, shoulder-length hair. Her trans makeover with Elizabeth Taylor included a dramatic pink and purple smokey eye and bright pink lipstick. Here she kneels in a bed of bright pink peonies with a pink, lace parasol on the grass behind her.
Allison is wearing a floral dress with peach flowers and a white hat with her gray, shoulder-length hair. Her trans makeover with Elizabeth Taylor included a dramatic pink and purple smokey eye and bright pink lipstick. Here she kneels in a bed of bright pink peonies and looks off into the distance.
Allison is wearing a floral dress with peach flowers and a white hat with her gray, shoulder-length hair. Her trans makeover with Elizabeth Taylor included a dramatic pink and purple smokey eye and bright pink lipstick. She stands behind magenta and white peonies holding a pink parasol and purse. She is looking toward the camera and smiling.
Allison is wearing a floral dress with peach flowers and a white hat with her gray, shoulder-length hair. She is holding a lace, pink parasol and pink purse, which is barely visible. She bends over to look closely at the peonies showing off her eyeshadow.

Perfect for a Day at the Lake: Floral Sundresses

For her first two outfits, Allison chose two floral sundresses that blended into the natural setting of the flowers and lake. She added hats, a purse, and a pink, lacy parasol for props. She looked beautiful among the blanket of peonies and relaxed at the lake.

Allison sits on a park bench overlooking a row of mature trees, a field of grass, and Clopper Lake. She is wearing a floral sundress with pink and coral flowers. Her wavy gray hair grazes her shoulders. We can't see her face.
She is wearing a floral sundress with pink and coral flowers. Her wavy gray hair grazes her shoulders. Her trans makeover with Elizabeth Taylor included a dramatic pink and purple smokey eye and bright pink lipstick. Here she stands next to her tree with her hand on it and the lake behind her.

Juxtaposition: The Pink Ballerina Arrives

Allison changed into her final outfit: a pink ballerina platter tutu paired with white tights and pink flats. We revisited our favorite spots with the softer light of late afternoon and the golden light of the hour of magic in our favor. Dressed as a ballerina, Allison came to life, and I could see the joy and peace in her face and body language.

After shooting at the boat dock, we returned to the peony garden and field, catching the tail end of the hour of magic. For an extra touch of whimsy, we added iridescent fairy wings to her ensemble. While we were shooting in the peonies, a woman approached Allison and complimented her look! What a thrill!

Allison is wearing a pink ballerina platter tutu with pink tulle bands on her upper arms and a pink, fluffy hair clip in her gray, shoulder-length hair. Her trans makeover with Elizabeth Taylor included a dramatic pink and purple smokey eye and bright pink lipstick. Here she is standing in front of a boat dock on a lake, which is reflecting plentiful green trees.
Allison is wearing a pink ballerina platter tutu with pink tulle bands on her upper arms and a pink, fluffy hair clip in her gray, shoulder-length hair. Her trans makeover with Elizabeth Taylor included a dramatic pink and purple smokey eye and bright pink lipstick. In the boat dock area, Allison uses the binoculars to look at the boaters. She looks playful.
Allison is wearing a pink ballerina platter tutu with pink tulle bands on her upper arms and a pink, fluffy hair clip in her gray, shoulder-length hair. Her trans makeover with Elizabeth Taylor included a dramatic pink and purple smokey eye and bright pink lipstick. She sits on the pedestal of the binoculars and stares off into the distance across Clopper Lake. She looks contemplative and isn't smiling. Her legs are long with her ankles crossed.
Allison is wearing a pink ballerina platter tutu with pink tulle bands on her upper arms and a pink, fluffy hair clip in her gray, shoulder-length hair. Her trans makeover with Elizabeth Taylor included a dramatic pink and purple smokey eye and bright pink lipstick. She stands between a set of trees with Clopper Lake behind her. She has a hand raised to her chin and she looks over the right shoulder of the photographer. She isn't smiling and looks contemplative.

A Trans Makeover and Photoshoot Experience

Creating this experience with Allison required planning and coordination. Our full-day, ten-hour immersion experience allowed us to do the following:

  • Complete a trans makeover at my studio, including dramatic makeup
  • Travel to and from Seneca Creek State Park near Gaithersburg, Maryland with everything we needed
  • Conduct a three-outfit photoshoot, utilizing the changing light to our advantage
  • Make the most of the golden hour of magic, when the sunlight is at its most flattering

To maximize our time for photos, we packed snacks and water and ate on the go.

Plan Your Trans Makeover and Photoshoot

Are you ready to embrace your femininity and celebrate your unique style? At Makeovers with Elizabeth Taylor, I offer one-on-one, personalized trans makeover experiences, including makeup artistry, photography, total makeovers including access to a full studio wardrobe, feminine deportment coaching, and more.

My private studio in Takoma Park, Maryland, is a safe and welcoming space for transgender women, male-to-female crossdressers, and femme-presenting genderfluid and non-binary people to explore their style and confidence. My studio is located just two miles from Washington, DC in the heart of the Mid-Atlantic. I regularly have clients visit from Maryland, Washington, DC, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Delaware, North Carolina, New York, and New Jersey.

Whether you’re dreaming of a dramatic photoshoot, a total makeover in studio, or a day out-on-the-town, I’m here to help you look and feel your best. Book your trans makeover and photoshoot today, and let’s create memories and images you’ll cherish forever! Contact me by email, phone, or text (202-803-3231) to plan your custom experience!

Check out more of Allison’s photos below!

Allison is wearing a pink ballerina platter tutu with pink tulle bands on her upper arms and a pink, fluffy hair clip in her gray, shoulder-length hair. She is wearing iridescent fairy wings. Her trans makeover with Elizabeth Taylor included a dramatic pink and purple smokey eye and bright pink lipstick. She stands behind a row of fuschia and white peonies. The evening sun hits her face and some of the evergreen tree behind her. She is smiling and looking toward the camera.
Allison is wearing a pink ballerina platter tutu with pink tulle bands on her upper arms and a pink, fluffy hair clip in her gray, shoulder-length hair. She is wearing iridescent fairy wings. Her trans makeover with Elizabeth Taylor included a dramatic pink and purple smokey eye and bright pink lipstick. She sits on a brown park bench behind a row of fuschia and white peonies. The evening sun hits her face and some of the evergreen tree behind her. She is smiling and looking toward the camera.
Allison is wearing a pink ballerina platter tutu with pink tulle bands on her upper arms and a pink, fluffy hair clip in her gray, shoulder-length hair. She is wearing iridescent fairy wings. Her trans makeover with Elizabeth Taylor included a dramatic pink and purple smokey eye and bright pink lipstick. She sits on a brown park bench in front of a field of fuschia and white peonies. The evening sun hits her face and some of the evergreen tree behind her. She is smiling and looking toward the camera.
Allison is wearing a pink ballerina platter tutu with pink tulle bands on her upper arms and a pink, fluffy hair clip in her gray, shoulder-length hair. She is wearing iridescent fairy wings. Her trans makeover with Elizabeth Taylor included a dramatic pink and purple smokey eye and bright pink lipstick. She stands next to a wooden fence with her hand on it and in front of a grassy field lined by trees. She smiles and looks toward the camera invitingly.
Allison is wearing a pink ballerina platter tutu with pink tulle bands on her upper arms and a pink, fluffy hair clip in her gray, shoulder-length hair. She is wearing iridescent fairy wings. Her trans makeover with Elizabeth Taylor included a dramatic pink and purple smokey eye and bright pink lipstick. Allison stands in a grassy field surrounded by trees whose tip tops are bathed in the hour of magic light. A few red peonies are visible in the tall grass. She has her right arm raised and her left arm across her abdomen as if inviting her to join her.

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    Jamie-Lynn

    Beth,

    Allison looks amazing! What an enjoyable way to spend the day.

    Best,
    Jamie-Lynn

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