Your feminine image is about more than just the way you look. It’s also about the way you speak, move, think, act, and smell. Yes, SMELL!

Scent is strongly linked to emotions – and the right perfume can make you feel irresistibly feminine.

How do you choose the perfect feminizing perfume? Here are the different types of perfume scents and the impressions they create:

Floral Perfumes

Floral perfumes are based on the scent of one flower (like lavender, rose, gardenia, or geranium) or a combination of several flowers.

Floral perfumes are great for crossdressers and transgender women since they are the most feminine of fragrances. Wear a floral perfume when you want to express your soft, romantic side.

Examples of floral perfumes include: Daisy by Marc Jacobs, Estée Lauder White Linen, Dior J’Adore, Stella by Stella McCartney, Kenzo Flower by Kenzo, and L‘Air du Temps by Nina Ricci.

Fruity Perfumes

Fruity perfumes contain citrus scents, such as lemon, grapefruit, strawberry, peach, kiwi, etc.

Fruity perfumes are fresh and youthful, making them a great choice for when you want to feel confident and energetic.

Examples of fruity perfumes include: L.A.M.B. by Gwen Stefani, Cartier Eau de Cartier, Sun Flowers by Elizabeth Arden, Beautiful Sheer by Estée Lauder, DKNY by Donna Karan, and Emporio White by Giorgio Armani.

Fresh Perfumes

Fresh perfumes (also called green scents) are light and airy. They are based on scents of grass, green leaves and the ocean.

Fresh perfumes are energetic and rejuvenating. They are great to wear when you are out “en femme” since they boost your mood and put other people at ease.

Examples of fresh perfumes include: J.Lo Glow by Jennifer Lopez, Fifth Avenue by Elizabeth Arden, Diorissimo, Dune by Christian Dior, Bond No. 9, and Safari by Ralph Lauren.

Oriental Perfumes

Oriental perfumes are rich and dramatic and smell of spices, musk, vanilla and heavy flowers.

Oriental perfumes have a sexy and sophisticated air. Just be sure to choose a light scent since oriental perfumes can lean toward the masculine side.

Examples of oriental perfumes include: Dior Addict, Lancome Attraction, Opium by Yves Saint Laurent, Samsara by Guerlain, Lalique Perfume by Lalique, and Sun Moon & Stars by Karl Lagerfeld.

Woody Perfumes

Woody perfumes are heavy and dramatic and are incorporate scents like sandalwood, patchouli, and cedar.

Woody perfumes are sensual and exotic, but they are the most masculine of all fragrances. Therefore, you may want to avoid this particular fragrance type.

Examples of woody perfumes include: Passion by Elizabeth Taylor, Escada by Escada, Lovely by Sarah Jessica Parker, Cashmere Mist by Donna Karan, Habanita by Molinard, and Givenchy Organza.

What’s YOUR favorite perfume?

Keep these guidelines in mind – but remember, the most important criteria for choosing a perfume is how pretty and feminine it makes YOU feel!

What is YOUR favorite perfume? I’d love to know, so please share with me in the comments below!

Love,
Lucille

P.S. Scent isn’t the only way to “subconsciously” express your femininity. Download my FREE “Unleash Your Inner Woman” hypnosis MP3 and discover how to unleash the feminizing power of your mind.

Makeup plays a big part in your feminine transformation. That means having a well-stocked makeup kit is a must!

Since I’m often asked about what makeup to buy – and since it’s easy to blow your budget on one Sephora shopping trip – I’ve put together a checklist outlining the must-have items for your collection.

I also created a downloadable shopping list that you can print out and take to the store with you. Download it here!

Makeup Brushes

First, a word on makeup brushes…

If you’re going to splurge on one thing, it should be a good set of makeup brushes. You’d be amazed how much better your makeup looks when you use proper brushes vs. those tiny applicators that come with your makeup.

You can find makeup brush sets at the drugstore or online for as little as $ 10-$ 20. Here are the brushes you should own:

• Angled eyebrow brush
• Eyeliner brush
• Flat eyeshadow brush
• Crease brush
• Bullet brush
• Foundation brush
• Concealer brush
• Powder brush
• Blush brush
• Lipstick brush

Tools

• Q-tips – Use to clean up under the eyes
• Cetaphil – Use to clean up mistakes and remove makeup at the end of the day
• Cosmetic wedge sponges

Eyes

• Eyebrow pencil or powder – Note: You can also use matte eyeshadow as eyebrow powder
• Eyeshadow base (optional) – Use to neutralize discoloration in eye area and help your eye makeup last longer
• Eyeliner – Either a gel eyeliner or eyeliner pencil
• Eyeshadow – Get a palette with at least 3 colors: light/medium, medium/dark, and a highlight shade
• Mascara – Get black unless you are a fair blonde (in which case, go for brown-black)
• Clear mascara (optional) – Use to groom thick eyebrows

Skin

• Primer (optional) – Use to smooth out your skin and help your makeup last longer
• Color corrector
  • Fair skin – Get a pink and green corrector
  • Medium/dark skin – Get a yellow corrector
• Foundation – Get medium coverage foundation that matches your skin tone exactly
• Translucent powder – Get loose powder that is the same or slightly lighter than your natural skin tone
• Foundation powder (optional) – Use if you need additional coverage in the beard area
• Light/dark cream concealer (optional) – Use to contour the face. Get a concealer that is one shade lighter than your skin tone (to highlight the face) and a concealer that is one shade darker than your skin tone (to contour the face)

Lips

• Lip liner pencil
• Lipstick
• Lip gloss – Choose a thick clear gloss to seal your lipstick

Cheeks

• Contouring powder – Use to contour the cheeks, jaw, etc. Get translucent powder or a no-sheen bronzer that is one shade darker than your skin tone
• Blush – Choose a powder or cream blush

While this list might look long, the good news is that you DON’T have to go out and spend a bunch of money on expensive cosmetics. In fact, you probably already have most of what you need. And what you don’t have, you can find inexpensively in any drugstore.

Let’s talk makeup!

The great thing about makeup is that no matter what your skill level, there are always new techniques to try and colors to play with. And as Coco Chanel said, on a bad day, there is always lipstick!

So let’s hear from you…

What are you favorite must-have makeup essentials? Do you do most of your shopping in drugstores or are you a Sephora-kinda gal?

Please share in the comments below!

Love,
Lucille

P.S. While the right tools are essential, good makeup is all about technique. Learn how to master your makeup skills with a pro makeup artist Chris Scott in Makeup Magic: The Ultimate Male to Female Makeup Program.

Learn more here!