Having recently loosing my supportive wife of 37 years, retiring and relocating to the Austin Texas area I find that I am a great number of cross roads in my life. Mary was supportive but had no desire for me to leave the house. Through all these changes I confided to Miranda my daughter about who I am. She was 100% supportive and wanted to go out and about with me. I am a previous client of Beth and I turned to her again for makeup lessons. I mentioned this to Miranda and she wanted to go with me for support. We flew in from Austin and arrived at Beth's studio at our appointed time. After a few moments of chitchat and looking through items I brought with me I got dressed in a mix of my and Beth's clothing for the lesson. We discussed the look I was going for and the image I wanted project. Beth reviewed my complexion, my late summer tan lines and color pallets that may work. Beth worked on the right side of my face going into great detail on brush used, the intent of the makeup application and technique. I then mirrored her work on the left. We went as slow as required for me to successfully apply each step of makeup. I found Beth to be more than patient and willing to work with me on areas where I struggled. The lesson with a complete set of instructions and listing of cosmetics along with the brushes needed for each area of the face. We then drove over to Tysons Corner Shops for our shopping trip. I was a bundle of nerves as we walking into Nordstroms. It was my first time out in a very public place. Both Beth and Miranda were support and before we crossed through the store my confidence jumped significantly. We purchased the cosmetics, making a couple pallet changed due to inventory issues and discontinuation of some shades. We then cruised the mall and hit the stores this plus sized girl needed to shop at. We went to Spanx and tried on and purchased a couple items. We also visited Soma for a bra fitting and I grabbed a couple of bras. I never realized how accepting shop staff were and how much easier it is to find clothing if you first try it on. We returned to the studio and I returned the few intimates I was wearing and in place put on my own. Then with a great suggestion from Beth Miranda and I went to Republic for a late dinner. Apparently Maryland requires carding in bars so when asked the waitress looked at the ID and said thank you ma'am. The next morning I applied my full makeup for the first time. Beth guessed it would take two hours and she was correct. After getting dressed we check out of our hotel and made our way to the studio. Beth was very supportive in her critique and let me know that any correction required was in the last 2% of technique and is not required for casual meetings of people. We spent about an hour going over the few items she spotted and the corrections were simple with a couple corrections. We Ubered to one of the Smithsonian museums and stood on line for a few moments. The guard checking handbags handed my purse back and thanked me for attending with Ma'am. There was one middle school field trip in the museum and I was fretting getting called out but no one said anything. From there we walked the Mall to the Lincoln Memorial on a somewhat windy day. This caused me to continually mess with my wig. Miranda suggested I head to a wig store this week to get a scarf or something for windy days. Finally, we Ubered back to the studio, picked up the rental and drove to BWI. I checked my bag at the Southwest counter and again was called ma'am as I checked my bag. TSA was a real breeze for me as I am TSA Pre Check cleared; no body scanner for most in that line. The ID checker was nice. He never really looked at my face but thanked me as ma'am. Likewise for the waitress in the airport restaurant she was happy to serve us and always referred to us in female terms. I was always greeting as a female the rest of the day. Thanks Cammie read more

I am super late in writing this review but its better late than never right? My name is Stephanie and I drove 15 hours both ways for a life changing experience! I was really nervous at first but became more comfortable the more we talked and started having fun. Elizabeth is awesome at her profession. There are not enough words to describe how amazing of a friend Elizabeth is and what she does for the LGBT community. She took the time to get to know me and take my measurements to put together an idea for my makeover. I waited until I had been completely transformed before seeing the final result. When I looked in the mirror, I was speechless at what I saw. I finally saw the reflection of the girl that I have always known was inside me. I had to share Stephanie with the world, so we went out for mani/pedis and dinner after working the camera for a quick photo shoot. She is phenomenal at capturing your beauty in each photo. This was my first time out in public as Stephanie and I could not have asked for a better experience in a safe and accepting environment! Elizabeth and the salon staff took care of me and made sure that I had an unforgettable girly experience of pampering and painted nails. Afterward, we went out to Freddie's. Their staff was so friendly and the food was great too. We returned to the studio for one last wardrobe change and photoshoot before bringing the experience to a close. I enjoyed it so much that I just had to buy a set of makeup from her. If you are reading this review and still unsure, I totally recommend a makeover with Elizabeth. I hope you will find what I found. I got to see and experience the real me for the first time and I found a path of confidence, peace, and self-acceptance as Stephanie that I will carry with me for the rest of my life. I hope to comeback in June to party with Elizabeth and her friends at a soiree and other future events. read more

I had an absolutely lovely afternoon with Elizabeth for my makeover and photoshoot. She spent so much time and care with me to nail down my feminine style and to go through her vast collection of clothes and wigs to get me looking just how I wanted. After she did my makeup and I looked in the mirror I was so thrilled to see the beautiful girl I'd become looking back at me. Elizabeth is a very talented and supportive photographer; since I have no modeling experience, she helped me guide me through different ideas for poses and facial expressions to get my look just right. The photos I took home from the experience were absolutely gorgeous, I couldn't be happier with them. And I got to leave her studio still wearing the perfect makeup she'd done but in my own skirt and wig, so the girly fun could continue after our session ended. On top of being very talented and accommodating, Elizabeth was very easy to talk to and get along with. She is clearly is a very understanding and open-minded individual, happy to accept everyone who comes into her studio for whoever they are and for whatever they're into. I had so much fun during my makeover/photoshoot, and hope to return at some point for a makeup tutorial and maybe even more photos. Would highly recommend her service to any guys who wants to see themselves in their best, most girly self. read more

A wonderful experience. Definitely worth the travel and traffic of the DMV area. Make sure to plan for adequate time, time will fly before you know it. A quiet and discrete neighborhood. If it is your first time, it is all right to be nervous no matter what your orientation or what you identify as. Ms. Taylor is open-minded, patient, and understanding. She is very talented and will help you achieve the look you desire and customize to your preferences. No matter what body or face dimensions you have, she will work her magic and be the miracle worker. The session was a lot more than I expected. Not only fun but memorable experience. Especially with the photos, you will receive on a memory card if you do photos, you will look back on them and realize the person you were prior to coming to her studio was in the rearview mirror. Even when your transformation is not complete but in the intermediate phases. When the transformation is done and you see yourself in the mirror, you will be in wondrous awe and feel as though you just won a beauty pageant. Should definitely return whenever in the DMV area, might even move to the area someday. You truly are a gem. Thank you so much, Ms. Taylor. read more

!!!An Amazing Experience!!! I first visited Elizabeth in early 2014. I think it may have been in January or February. I was quite nervous then and i was a little bit this time as well because my female friend was going to see me as Roxane, too. I felt really comfortable though because Elizabeth has a natural ability to put people at ease and you feel like you are talking to an old friend. She is an incredibly talented make-up artist and in addition to that she is an fantastic photographer. All of my pictures look absolutely amazing;) My friend joined me for some of the shots too and we both look stunning in the pictures!!! I feel a lot more confident and comfortable now and i'm looking to start actually going out as Roxane:) Elizabeth made that possibilty a lot easier because she told me my sizes and wrote them down during the session. It was an such an incredibly wonderful experience and i can't wait to go back to see her for some tips with my makeup;) I was also lucky enough to get a chance to glance through her book too, which i'm hoping to purchase soon:) :)Take Great Care Everyone:) Roxane read more

My session with Beth was absolutely life affirming! I was a bit anxious when I arrived for my appointment--I had scheduled a "Total Makeover with Full Photoshoot"--but over the course of three hours Beth put me totally at ease. Her warmth and sincerity made for a relaxed atmosphere, and both her willingness to listen and to provide meaningful suggestions in regard to makeup, clothing, wigs, style, color, behavior, posing, etc., allowed me to reconnect with and appreciate an essential part of who I am, a part of myself that I had allowed to lie dormant for much too long. (She is also smart, funny, and interesting, and the time passed by much too quickly!) You will appreciate both her expertise and her professionalism. She is truly an artist when it comes to MtF makeovers. When I ultimately saw my fully-transformed reflection it left me absolutely stunned! I was thrilled by what she had done and yet it felt completely natural. She brought out my feminine persona in a way I never thought possible! The entire experience, start to finish, was exciting, light-hearted, thoroughly enjoyable, and fun. Thank you, Beth! :) "Mia" XOXO read more

I just did my total makeover today with Beth, and I cannot put in words how incredible the experience was. She makes things look so familiar that it made me feel for the first time I was actually normal in my feminine gender. It was a memorable experience I recommend to all of you still "thinking"... Don't waste your time like me, and stop thinking. I took way too long to do this, and I wish I had experienced a dream day seven or eight years ago when I first read about Beth's work. If you dream about being feminine, beautiful, indulged, and pampered into what you deserve, just go ahead and spend some time doing a full transformation. She will make you feel like you are the focus of her attention and help you explore the pink world. It will change your mind and perspective of who you are and what you could become. You will be prettier and will love what you see about yourself. It is worth every minute! read more

I've worked with Beth twice now in the past two months. Both experiences were superb! Her expertise is amazing! The first visit was a complete makeover with a theme of "going out to eat at a nice restaurant". She nailed the look with clothes and makeup. Lots of photos, some feminine deportment coaching and great girl talk! The second appointment was a much more casual look for a shopping trip to a local mall - a first for me! Beth's guidance made everything go very smoothly and, even though I had a little anxiety, that was quickly dispelled. We strolled the mall and a couple shops just as any two women would. I received no strange looks and was able to enjoy my shopping trip without incident. I was treated very well by the store clerks and with Beth;s help, purchased some nice clothes. All in all, a perfect day. Oh, lots of great conversation again also! read more

Having only 1 makeup lesson previously (in which I was terrified) a few years ago, I decided it was time to get some professional help. Not wanting to go to the same person last time and knowing about Elizabeth through previous web searches and lurking in my meetup groups I decided to give her a try. Holy Moley was I glad I did! My experience was so much better than my first! Elizabeth was super sweet and patient and gave some really good advice and tips on how to apply makeup. We had such a good time together and rather than feel terrified I was relaxed and giddy. I will absolutely be looking at getting together with Elizabeth again for a photo shoot or something else. read more

I could not possibly give a higher recommendation! Beth is an amazing person. Scheduling was easy and I appreciated her excellent communications and flexibility in finding a time in spite of my limited opportunity. She invested the time in learning about what type of look I hoped to achieve and she immediately made me feel like a welcomed guest in her home studio. I nearly cried when I saw Lizzie come to life for the first time! She's the perfect blend of philosopher, makeup artist, photographer, and offers the right amount of life coaching to coax me out of my introverted shell. I cannot thank her enough and look forward to our next appointment! read more

While on a recent trip to the DC area, I Googled up crossdressing makeover sessions and found Makeovers with Elizabeth Taylor. Before visiting Ms. Taylor's studio, I had dressed up only a couple of times in my life as a female but had never gone full-on with makeup. As a full MTF makeover was a bucket list item for me, I made an appointment with her, and the results were astonishing. I'm an old guy, with no benefit from plastic surgery or hormones, but she transformed me into an attractive woman and took lots of fabulous pictures! It was a wonderful experience, totally worth the cost and time. I have to do this again some day! read more

I completely agree with the other reviewers. Elizabeth is one of the most creative, professional, and understanding people I have ever worked with in any field. She is truly a world class expert in her combined specialty of makeup and photography, with deep empathy for those with special needs. I have been a client of hers on two occasions and plan to visit her regularly in the future. I hope that she will continue in her business for many years to come. If you have any doubts at all about visiting her, put them aside and do yourself a huge favor by making a makeover appointment with her soon. read more

I absolutely love visiting Elizabeth Taylor's studio for makeovers and outings. Aside from having a terrific personality, she is genuinely professional and knows how to build customer self-confidence while applying her superb cosmetics/wardrobe skills. Beth respects her clients' individual situations and is entirely discrete. I'm completely at ease with Beth and when we venture out I feel extraordinary as well as safe. Photoshoots, shopping, dinner, clubs...Beth can organize a great and memorable day. Relax and put yourself in Beth's capable hands and you won't be disappointed! read more

My first transformation with Beth left me breathless. After countless years of mediocre (at best!) makeup application, cheap wigs and ill fitting clothes, 3 hours at Beth's was all I needed to see that I can be a fun, beautiful (crossdressing) woman. Not only were the clothes, hair and makeup spot on, but Beth's attitude and demeanor were so open and encouraging, she made me feel right at home and comfortable in my own skin. If you're someone who has been hiding away your femme self, or even if you're out there but could use some help with makeup and style, go see Beth!!! read more

I can't tell you enough how amazing a total makeover with Elizabeth Taylor is! I was totally scared about having a makeover and Elizabeth alleviated all of my concerns. I was a nervous wreck before showing up and was immediately at ease throughout the whole experience. After I saw my figure, I couldn't stop smiling the entire time. It was a perfect evening. I was Cinderella at the ball. For the first time in my life, I was actually me. This is who I am. I can't wait to continue along this journey. I'll definitely return. Thank you Elizabeth! read more

My experience with Elizabeth is honestly one I will remember for a very long time. I walked with very vague instructions (make me look cute, and also maybe try to replicate this TikTok) and Elizabeth absolutely smashed my expectations. Elizabeth did a wonderful job walking through with me what she was doing, and I left feeling fantastic, with both the confidence to be outside in girl mode as well as the confidence that I could start making my own first steps into doing my own makeup. read more

Elizabeth is such a cool person and the right person to do a makeover. She's down-to-Earth, super knowledgable about many interesting topics, and is a true artist! She opens her door with acceptance and encourages collaboration. Collaborating creatively with Elizabeth was such a huge 'win'! She personalized my experience to exceedingly fit my vision and was able to socialize around my awkwardness. I had a great time. Elizabeth "get's it", so go for it! read more

Beth asked me what I was looking for. I told her that I wanted her to try to make me look pretty. She did! I am so, so happy with the photos that I ended up with. We managed to fit an amazing 8 outfits in, as well as the makeup. I highly recommend her services, and you can bet I'll be back again :) read more

Elizabeth is an absolute delight to work with, I had my professionalHeadshot taken by her, and I am very happy with the results. I would highly recommend her to anyone. read more