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Join us for the DC Trans Ladies’ Spring Soiree in Arlington, VA on April 23!

Join us for the DC Trans Ladies’ Spring Soiree in Arlington, VA on April 23!

Greeting ladies! Join the DC Trans Ladies Meetup group once again at Samuel Beckett’s, an Irish gastropub in Shirlington, Virginia for our spring Soiree event. Dress up to impress with your favorite flirty, spring dress or a similar chic ensemble, perhaps complimented with a new purse or other accent accessory to lend sparkle to the night. And you can savor Irish-themed food and drink offered by the establishment while socializing with friends.

The Sam Beckett’s management is excited to host our 4th event. We’ve had about 50 guests at our first two affairs with a smaller crowd at the holiday party. Beckett’s has an intimate atmosphere yet they can accommodate up to 70 of us!

As was the case last time, we will be getting separate checks and ordering off their standard dinner menu. Price range is moderate. Check out a typical dinner menu here: https://samuelbecketts.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Food-Menu-November-Draft-2.pdf

To attend the Spring Soiree, please join the DC Trans Ladies Meetup and RSVP to the spring soiree there. The soiree is from 7-11:30 p.m. Although the event states an end time of 11:30PM this is not a hard limit since Beckett’s is usually open to as late as 1 a.m. Everyone is free to mingle and chat after 11:30 — and we definitely hope you do!

Guests
Significant others are welcome! Please be sure to include them as your +1 when you RSVP. Please RSVP soonest as we need to update the venue with our numbers one week prior to the event.

Attire
We want to reinforce the goodwill produced at our first three events so we expect everyone to wear attire appropriate for a mainstream space. No fetish wear, please.

Parking
Shirlington has extensive, free, garage parking on weekends and evenings. Our preferred parking facility is the Quincy St. Garage at 2901 S Randolph St, Arlington, VA 22206. There’s a staircase to Randolph Street on the NW corner of the garage. This garage is just a two minute walk to the pub and has ample parking on all levels.

Drop-off Location & Entrance
The entrance to Sam Beckett’s is located on Campbell Street across from the Peet’s Coffee even though the address is 2800 S Randolph St. If you are getting dropped off, please use 4150 Campbell Avenue for closer access to the front door.

Feeling nervous?
If you’d like someone to meet you at your car and walk in with you, no problem! Just text Beth, and she (or another guest) will come out to walk you in and introduce you to the other ladies.

Lodging
The Hilton Garden Inn in Shirlington has rooms available from $140 and up. We don’t have any special rate negotiated so be sure to check out your discount options online when you book, e.g. use hotel chain points, AAA membership discounts, etc. It’s just a two minute walk from the hotel to the pub! Hotel website: https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/dcaasgi-hilton-garden-inn-arlington-shirlington/

COVID-19 Guidance
It would be prudent to bring a face mask for use outside or inside the restaurant as needed. Stay home if you’re feeling ill. Michelle and Beth have been fully vaccinated and anticipate that most of our guests will be too.

Makeup Artist
Elizabeth Taylor has one makeup makeover slot available on April 23 at 2 p.m. at her studio in Takoma Park, MD. You can book online at her makeover menu.

 
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Posted by on April 13, 2022 in Parties

 

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Jasmine Rocks!

Jasmine Rocks!

Jasmine decided to play to her punk rock side today during our makeover. We listened to 2000s hard rock music and took “backstage” photos in my studio.

Makeup and photography by Elizabeth Taylor. Wardrobing by Jasmine assisted by Elizabeth Taylor.

Elizabeth Taylor offers total makeovers, makeup artistry, photography, male-to-female transformations, feminine coaching, accompanied outings, and more at her private studio in Takoma Park, Maryland. She works with transgender women, mtf crossdressers, and femme-presenting genderfluid people. Check out her makeover menu and book online here.

Girl in pink bodysuit, black flare skirt, black fishnets, and black leather high heel boots leans against a brick wall while holding a purse. A blue light illuminates her from the upper, rear left.
Channeling that rockstar feel today…
Girl in pink bodysuit plays with her long, wavy hair with her right hand with painted red nails. A blue light illuminates her hair from the rear left.
Check out Jasmine’s hair! Wow!
Girl in pink bodysuit, black flare skirt, black fishnets, and black leather high heel boots bends over with purse in hand near a brick wall. A blue light illuminates her from the upper, rear left.
Jasmine reaches down to retrieve her purse.
 
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Posted by on March 5, 2022 in Images, Makeover Studio

 

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Becki Channels her inner Business Woman

Becki Channels her inner Business Woman

Becki Ashley and I had a blast at her latest total makeover and photoshoot. This time we mixed things up a bit. Last time, Becki came to my studio for a makeup lesson, and she has been practicing a ton and going out on her own. This time, she did her makeup in advance so that I could critique it and glam it up. I was thrilled at Becki’s progress on her makeup skills. I amped up all the makeup colors, and we chose a longer, bolder false eyelash. Instead of shooting on a white paper background, we opted for the brick wall and stone floor of my studio using a single light to give a moody to noir-ish feel.

I continue to see clients six days per week at my private, discreet studio in LGBT-friendly Takoma Park, Maryland. I’m close to Washington, DC, Northern Virginia, and Baltimore. Check out my makeover menu here.

Makeup and Wardrobing by Becki Ashley and Elizabeth Taylor

Photography by Elizabeth Taylor

Becki shows off her daring match of orange boots with a purple and burgundy striped dress. We channeled her vibe with ’60s music.
Becki looks at home as a business woman!
Becki looks stern but inviting. Wouldn’t you take a meeting with her?
Becki has a faraway look in her eyes. What do you think is on her mind?
Check out Becki’s long legs!
Her eyes pierce your soul.
Very elegant!
 
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Posted by on January 20, 2022 in Images, Makeovers

 

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Diana Readies for the Hunt

Diana Readies for the Hunt

Diana gets ready for a night of clubbing. For makeup, she’s chosen a sexy, smokey eye and a nude lip. But which outfit should she wear?

Makeup, wardrobe, and photography by Elizabeth Taylor

Elizabeth (Beth) Taylor specializes in photography, makeup artistry, feminization, total makeovers, and coaching for transgender women, MtF crossdressers, and genderfluid people. Beth loves working with first-timers and established trans-women and helping them embrace their femininity and beauty, grow their confidence, and get involved in the online and in-person trans-women communities. Her studio is located in Takoma Park, Maryland close to I-95 & the I-495 beltway around Washington, DC. Check out her makeover menu and book online here.

Diana looks stunning in this navy blue dress by Guess.
Fierce!
Wow! Check out those legs, curves, and sky-high pumps!
Legs & crazy tall pumps plus a bright pink, short dress—she’d stand out in this choice!
 
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Posted by on August 18, 2021 in Images, Makeovers

 

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Welcome to Addison’s Lair

Welcome to Addison’s Lair

Addison is on the prowl!

Photos and makeup by Elizabeth Taylor

 
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Posted by on July 8, 2021 in Images, Makeovers

 

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Shake it, Tiffany!

Shake it, Tiffany!

Tiffany and I had a blast at her 1950s-themed makeover and photoshoot. We played rockabilly music in the photo studio to get us in the pin-up spirit.

Makeup, wardrobing, and photography by Elizabeth Anne Taylor
Garter and stockings by Tiffany

Book your total makeover and photoshoot online today!

Tiffany sits in a red and white polka dot dress with hand under her chin

Tiffany gives a huge smile in pin-up dress and pearls

Pin-up girl looks surprised. She wears a red and white polka dot dress with a petticoat.

Surprise!

Pin-up girl in red and white polka dot dress and black mary jane shoes shimmies to music

Shake it!

Pin-up girl blows you a kiss

Tiffany sends us off with kisses.

 

 
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Posted by on January 22, 2020 in Images, Makeovers

 

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Watch my makeup tutorial on facebook!

Watch my makeup tutorial on facebook!

In this video, I did my own makeup on facebook with a live audience and addressed questions. I also talk you through the process of applying your makeup and addressed common issues I’ve seen in the studio. In particular, I covered skin care, makeup 101, contouring, and eye makeup. I focused on a look that’s more on the natural side. (For dramatic looks, I have several archived facebook makeup tutorials that focus on intense smokey eyes, dramatic lips, etc.)

Watch my makeup video here: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethAnneTaylor1/videos/10158079682177360/

 
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Posted by on January 19, 2020 in Makeovers

 

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Meet Stacie Stevens!

Meet Stacie Stevens!

Flickr legend Stacie Stevens shows off her latest makeover and photoshoot with Elizabeth Taylor. Check out my makeover menu and book online at https://makeoverswithelizabethtaylor.fullslate.com

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Posted by on July 11, 2019 in Images, Makeovers

 

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Desi

Desi

The camera loves Desi!

Makeup artistry and photography by Elizabeth Anne Taylor. Book your makeover and photoshoot online at https://makeoverswithelizabethtaylor.fullslate.com

My studio is located in Takoma Park, Maryland adjacent to Washington, DC. Priding itself as LGBT-friendly, Takoma Park boasts several delicious restaurants including Republic, where I’ve hosted dinners for the DC Trans Ladies Meetup. Republic is also a great venue for grabbing drinks or dinner as part of one of my outing packages.

Desi looks down

Desi gazes downward as if waiting to reveal herself.

Desi sits on barstool

Desi knows how to show off her curves.

Desi crosses ankles on barstool

Check out those heels!

Desi stands with hands on hips wearing a blue dress

Desi looks beautiful.

Desi stands and pops out a hip to showcase her curves

Check out Desi’s curves!

Desi stands with hand on one hip

Desi is ready. Are you?

Desi's body faces the back wall. Desi rotates her torso and face toward the camera with hands on her hips..

Desi shows off her legs and curves.

Desi's body faces the back wall. Desi rotates her torso and face toward the camera with her arms at her sides.

Desi

A close up portrait of Desi

A portrait of Desi

A close up portrait of Desi with her head leaning back slightly

A portrait of Desi

 
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Posted by on July 9, 2019 in Images, Makeovers

 

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Allison Relaxes with Outdoor Photography

Allison Relaxes with Outdoor Photography

Allison loves outdoor photography. For her eye makeup, we used MAC‘s on-trend palette called “Art Library: Flame-Boyant” and the lipstick color “Brick-o-La.” For photography, I used photo strobes and colored gels to create the purple backdrop of bamboo and the richly-hued blue sky.

Makeup artistry and photography by Elizabeth Anne Taylor.  Book your makeover, photoshoot, and outing adventure at http://makeoverswithelizabethtaylor.fullslate.com

I’m located in Takoma Park, Maryland inside the I-495 beltway adjacent to Washington, DC. Takoma Park prides itself on being LGBT-friendly and inclusive.

Allison leans against a tree

Allison leans against a tree in my backyard.

Portrait of Allison

Allison shows off her beautiful smile.

Photo of Allison sitting on the grass

Allison has matched the reds and oranges of her outfit to her eyeshadow and lipstick.

Image of Allison in front of purple bamboo on bench

Allison relaxes on a bench in front of the purple bamboo.

Allison on bench in front of purple bamboo

Allison savors the relaxation of outdoor photography.

Portrait of Allison

Check out the gleam in Allison’s eyes!

Portrait of Allison

Allison is a happy girl!

Portrait of peaceful Allison

Allison looks peaceful and relaxed. A few minutes later, we ran inside to escape the Maryland thunderstorms and then went shopping at the MAC store at Tyson’s Corner Center mall.

 
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Posted by on July 8, 2019 in Images, Makeovers

 

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