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Thursday Schedule of Events
Presentations, Workshops &
Activities
*We will continue to post
seminar/workshop information once we receive confirmation from
the presenters.
Times & events are tentative and
subject to change due to presenter scheduling conflicts and/or
cancellations. We will post the most up-to-date
information as we receive it so please check back. See
below the overview for course descriptions.
Updated on
03/08/10
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"A Very
Fitting Business"
by Hope Bear of
Jay Ann Intimates |
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 This session will focus on the importance of
looking good and feeling good in the proper undergarments. It will concentrate
on the “proper” fit for a bra and pitfalls that you should avoid. Moreover, it
will explain the different types of breast forms that are available to fit your
specific needs and body style. Lastly, an overview of foundations (girdles and
control garments) will be reviewed to enhance your shape.
Jay Ann Intimates, a
family owned business since 1955, specializes in bra
fittings, lingerie, corsets, pajamas and hosiery. Today,
sisters-in-law Farrell Friedenberg and Hope Bear, third
generation owners/operators run the shop located in
Huntingdon Valley, PA. In addition to their well-known
expertise as corsetieres, (i.e. bra fitters) they are
Certified Mastectomy Fitters.
Over the past four years, they have transformed the
business and space of ivory and beige to one of color,
warmth and energy for everyone. Farrell’s love and
interest in art, combined with Hope’s passion for
women’s issues are reflected in the wide offering of
products for every shape, size and need. Together, Hope
and Farrell, represent all of the aspects of a
successful partnership, but most of all they share a
passion and desire to help individuals feel and look
good everyday, in their bodies. |
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"Feminizing
The
Male Face Without The Surgery"
by Amanda Richards
- True Colors Make-Up
Artistry |
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 I will cover makeup
application techniques to bring out the female in any
male. This will include, foundation application,
enhancing the shape of your face with contouring and
highlighting, eyeshadow application, including how to do
a smokey eye, and how to get that pouty looking lip.
Attendees should bring their pad and paper to take
notes, and I will answer any questions throughout the
presentation.
Amanda, a
professional makeup artist and licensed cosmetologist,
runs her “True Colors Make Up Artistry” salon in
Bethlehem, PA, and also travels to many transgender
events nationally where she lectures on makeup and skin
care for Transgender people. She is nationally known for
her craft in bringing out the best of her client’s
features, tastefully and stylishly. |
 Amanda
Richards will be offering personal consultations
while at the Keystone Conference. Please
contact Amanda directly at
amanrich@aol.com to schedule. |
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"The Ins and Outs of Wigs and Hair
Replacement"
Connie Valentine - owner of
The Hair Technicians |
 Connie
Valentine, owner of The Hair Technicians, will instruct
attendees on how to choose a wig that looks right, fits
well and how to care for it. She’ll explain many of the
options in available in wig selection, from style to
construction to price. Along with her assistant Alicyn
Wray she’ll then discuss the many options available in
hair replacement- when you desire to “have your own
hair”.
Connie Valentine is
the owner of The Hair Technicians in Camp Hill, PA,
minutes off the I81/I83/581 junctions. She established
this business 28 years ago, and has been in the hair
replacement industry for 40 years. She attended and
still attends many classes to further her education in
all aspects of hair design and artistry. Connie
has designed wigs and hair additions for rock bands,
executives, children, and anyone with hair or hair loss
problems. Connie has had many transgender clients over
the years and welcomes our community with open arms. She
loves being a problem solver and helping people in all
aspects of hair design. Every client of The Hair
Technicians is treated with courtesy, and all
consultations and treatments are done in private rooms.
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"Walking
Gracefully And Other Feminine Movements"
by Lady Ellen -
Owner of
Le Femme Finishing School |
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You will learn good posture and how to change your
center of gravity for a more feminine appearance and
walk. Participants will have the opportunity to practice
walking and to be evaluated and corrected. Walking on
stairs, entering and exiting a car, sitting and standing
gracefully as well as hand gestures are also
included. Lady Ellen has tips about shoes, heel height
and shoe styles.
Lady Ellen is the Owner and Operator of Le Femme
Finishing School, the only fully service Male to Female
Transformation Studio and Charm School in New Jersey.
Lady Ellen has been a teacher for 17 years and has been
using her skills to teach feminine arts to the
cross-dressing and transgendered community since 2005.
She has presented workshops to transgendered groups in
New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware and
Virginia. |
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Lady
Ellen will be offering private
lessons and make-overs during the Keystone Conference. Please
contact Lady Ellen at
732-241-4174
or
LadyEllen@lefemmefinishingschool.com to schedule. |
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