Caren's BEAUTY SOJOURN

2021 

The journey to a more beautiful me  is more appropriately described as a Beauty Sojourn

I finally realized that after a 20 year esthetic profession that involved  aesthetic recovery, service to the plastic surgery industry and at 64 it was time for me to become that sexy and confident senior!!

Why did I wait so long ??

I think the answer is found in what I experienced in a professional capacity working with patients 

the wrong ideas or expectations and lack of information was heavy on me. 

First and for most the Surgeon that I am directed to must be a breast reduction specialist . I may even consider a TT tummy tuck if recommended

 Well ,I must be honest, I am looking for a real transformative experience and to be pampered and well cared for out of country..My other reason for leaving is my husband would be the worst person to support me in my recovery.  I prefer to go away for a few weeks .a makeover getaway 

I am going to blog my journey so here is the start

 

Self assessment can be a beast!  I can hardly believe what I see in photos

  I am not body dismorphic  I never weigh myself 

or have I been working so hard not to look?? Ugh menopausal weight .I had gained so much around the middle and my breasts were loosing elasticity

As of June 2021  working out has been solved the habit has become ingrained 

  I go to Pure Barre 5 days a week  and I do yoga on the beach 2 evenings

I follow the blood type diet for 0  which makes me more of a Paleo I am not restricting calories  just have to watch the breads  I just ordered their weight loss supplements and regulate hormones through them. 

 

Calling forth a true Angel

More than 2 decades ago a young man named Allen was referred to me by a client/ colleague   I was especially attentive to what was needed to feminize 

This was not just for a Halloween party but a forever wish to correct a mistake at birth

Off we went on a journey of discovery!

Her name became Angel and she truly was !!

First assessment to feminize was to soften and change the value of the skin. Change the eye brow shape and create a new type of makeup she could apply. We did a ton of body waxing and I referred her to a electrolgist 

She was very diligent and followed instructions to a t. She was a twenty something and I used to call her the "belly button girl". She was tall and slim. And such a good sport. I always referred her to a great hair artist  or did her makeup for events. She was very willing to learn   Jump forward to 2015. I had been on the east coast for 10 years and Angel really did not replace me. We had a lot to do!!! Weight changes from hormones skin in crazy shape and no makeup. Her hair was long and thin. First thing I did was to replace her brows which she has gotten frustrated with and shaved off. I got her some new brow crafting tools and eventually once we decided on a style and color we did them permanently  

I found her a new hairdresser who gave her a new hair color /cut. We got some really chic frames for her glasses too

We had an appointment monthly so at the same time I got her on the blood type diet ! We followed up and She became my first Muse and especially because  she is so dedicated to goals ,her weight started to melt off. Now it is 2017 she has lost over 100 pounds! Adjustments to the eyebrows and the skin tone had to be done with muse appts since that was the best ongoing way. We have created a makeup that has the right coverage and color and I have given her a age appropriate palette this also goes for clothes too we want her to look believable and she does. I Have become her fashion stylist tooo.  We often do a pop up shopping spree to look for and test out new hair people or products or fashion it's really fun to work with her 

Can we find the fountain of youth??

Age appropriate .. Too old.  Really ?  I have heard them all  !  No more excuses 

 I advise catch this early before it completely slips away 

And IT WILL.

   No excuses!!   

You know the drill.  Get enough sleep. Get out there and move your self 😁walk in nature and breathe !

Eat organic. Stop those preservatives. Eat according to your blood type - it works 

  Get a great skin routine and use it

Be Creative and Grateful for your life every day

Don't look for problems. Be happy. Love God and take time to meditate.  

I know that you have heard all this before. Be vigilant and practice it!

Makeup you should always look at matching your skin and wear it well 

Color can be such good therapy. Try to master a signature look that is timeless 

Questions. ?  Contact me and I will help

Real Solutions

Wear and tear ?!!

So much hype for those who have been on the planet longer and yet wish to attain the most youth full

Looks

Here is the criteria list I use most often to address those concerns and issues:

1. My skin changing texture changes the way my face looks!

Remedy :A great beneficial Skin Regime  for noticeable lines (rytads) there are now products that create smoothening and throwing off damages 

I have access to superior game changing products that sink into the dermis

From a makeup point of view there are primers which act as fillers / Also BB and CC in the makeup 

Which adds the benefits of anti oxidants & spf can be used as a primer

CC stands for color corrector and are more opaque so tend to lighten skin

You should have your skin color matched and avoid going too tan or too shiny glittery /shows the texture 

I am always beta testing brands and products so the fun is in the trying on!

2.Brows that are hard to maintain

Remedy. : go to a pro and at least get them shaped appropriately to your face shape

This will actually lift your eyes. (Wings) And the appropriate shape will not convey an emotion like angry or Unkept . The eyebrows that are too thin can add to many years to your face and sometimes come off like you are surprised  /choose a flattering grooming tool in pencil or powder for upkeep stay in taupes if your hair is grey or silver and not red/ brown.

 If your hair is dark ,do not match hair it should be must be two shades lighter

Subtle is a good word to learn and apply 

3. My lips are thinning or uneven lipstick bleeds/ feathers

Remedy : Lips can be an aging give away!! As we age they get thinner or vertical wrinkles can change their shape.  Change your habits use those buccinator muscles differently 

Exfoliating lips can be done professionally an injectables work wonders 

Color has its appropriate place in the makeup application. You certainly should wear what looks good on you and makes you happy 

You should wear a lip primer then a new type of lip stain or perm makeup in a color close to natural lip

Colored lipstick or gloss that is not to goopy there are so many formulas out there that even condition lips

Just keep in mind that images you see in magazines have been photo shopped to be perfect and red carpet looks are done by pros for photo flash which blows out imperfections

Co Creation

Getting in front of the ideal clientele there is value in working with 2 unique surgical specialists . 

Value comes in creating a positive review and approval of a happy result that is speeding healing time and reinforcing the collaboration.

I love to network and bundle services with plastic surgery as a prescriptive referral preferred in office due to accessiblity and support of manageable outcomes

Products can be recommended and ordered online delivered directly to patients door. Not found anywhere on Internet everything can be customized .

Market special services to niche groups  those identified as going through life changes, boomer , bridal new moms ,divorcees, transgender

Http:// carenwilsoncarenwilson.simplybook.me

Makeup is my Magical Super Power

What is the level of transformation you offer for someone transitioning gender MTF?

Makeup is an incredible tool for transforming the facial features!
 Brows can be redone, Eyes lined to reshape and enhance
Lips softened and colorized.
Age appropriate makeup can be selected that speaks to the
true presence .I also am a permanent makeup artist so these looks can be created easily so daily application is a base and "fuss/muss free"
 I also would suggest skin treatment because the skin should be re-conditioned and less base foundation would be needed.
I am considered a minimalist in makeup; essentially I know exactly what works!!
I also am very very fortunate to work with a facial feminization specialist and a body restoration
surgeon ~  heaven ~!~  ( this is also helpful for the FTM patients)



How is this achieved ?

First a number of photos are taken . Both profile views , frontal
and the face is analyzed for  shape and structure
 There is a way to identify the more feminine features and masculine
Each area in the Patient profile is identified with the best makeup treatment to achieve
the morphography desired.
For instance :beard coverage achieved by "tricks of the makeup trade"
Colorations are actually chosen to be attractive and in accordance with skintone,eyecolor
lifestyle , event or outfits.


Is it a big commitment ?

As with all studies of feminine and masculine the level of dedication is important .
The biggest issue to address is the comfort,wearability and attaining the level of believability.
I find the biggest achievement  is your to mastery to apply our ideas
 to yourself ;  that is a rewarding part of the practice.

Why should I come to you verses a makeup department store?

I am working in a private room  in a Medical facility ...and
 ... the session is all about you!
 the rates are 75 a half hour -Makeup Coaching
You are not put on display nor pressured to buy anything!
You can bring your own product to the  instruction and sometimes I have the more correct tools ;)
If they need to be special ordered which is a separate bill or we need to take a "field trip"once again you pay for my time.
also , what I charge is based on paramedical aesthetic rates for my industry
there is no raise in rates for transgender:).
I am booked in advance my service is paid online
http://CarenWilson.simplybook.me

Caren Wilson L.M.E. is a Master of Aesthetics
20+ years of experience in Makeup and Skin Aesthetics
She is a Local  Advocate to the Transgender Community
A wonderful Instructor and Service Provider
She has recently joined Dr. Haena Kim and Dr, Christian Kirman
106 La Casa Via #200 Walnut Creek

Always learning

I pride my self on being adjustable sometimes mutable all for the sake of learning and being part of the experience.As with actively participating in the activity
There is always room for improvement, I must keep my eyes wide open and remain eager and child -like with intuition and awareness on high
So when the time passes and I look back can I remember the lessons?. Maybe they have been absorbed and stand as red flags or the time to take off "the governor" full speed ahead
I like the idea of being a magical being experiencing this dimension for the first time as surreal as that sounds it is best to sometimes take the role of the observer/- always learning