Ok guys and gals, I am afraid I have to change into a girly girl because in the future Grandma is taking me on a shopping trip, and other girly things I have to do. PLEASE HELP! What do I have to do to make this trasition? What kind of clothes do I have to wear. I don't want to be a girly girl, but this is what is going to get me to the shopping trip. Thanks for your help! :)

Emily

Im assuming you're quite young... well, being a girly-girl isn't all that bad. I used to be a huge tomboy until my senior year in HS. Its not all about the way you dress but the way you talk, think and do things. Be a classy girl, you'll get more respect. Wear covered clothing that are not too flasy or tight.

I am a huge tomboy right now, but I am comfortable with this right now. This is a tough decision. That's why I just asked.

Emily, if I read you correctly you are forcing yourself into a persona that is not you in order to get your grandmother to buy you things? I wouldn't call that fair play by either party and the cost to your esteem will undoubtedly be greater than what you gain. Be true to yourself and let the chips, or shopping trips LOL in your case, fall where they may.

I say dress up like Rebecca of Sunny Brooke Farm and go shopping! Just tell granny that the jock strap and mens after shave lotion is for your boyfriend.

Be yourself, don't live a lie just for someone else's sake. It may be hard/difficult for others to accept, but it's your life.

Hey I think you should ask your sister if you have one to help you be a girly girl okay and I hope you tryyyyy

Try finding a comfortable in between and do not buy anything that is not you.
If you only find a couple things then only buy a couple things. Maybe some tank tops that are more on the girly side.

Oh and you will love capri's they are so comfortable and you don't even think about them being girly. They are as comfortable as guys cargo pants. I love the capris with the drawstrings up the side.

You can find stuff that is rather tomboyish yet girly.
Use this for a guide, some tomboyish type things that a guy wouldn't be caught dead in.

Check Hot Topix first Tripp Black Lace-Up Dark Street Capris @ Hottopic.com

I mostly wear sweats, flannels and levi jeans mostly but I like SOME girly girl things

I like Mudd's clothing.

Stay yourself

I'm not clear on this. Sometimes we get to a point where we want to make a change but we are worried how other people will react. If you truly want to look and feel more feminine, it's just about trying things that you think look how you'd like to look - things that express the feminine side you'd like to show the world. So, for example, maybe you want to do your nails but you feel a little self conscious about doing this long red talons. Just be subtle and natural about it - have them pretty short - just past your finger tips a little tiny bit - and get a french manicure, or a pale, neutral shade of polish. It looks feminine but it's natural and not loud looking.

As for clothes and shoes and stuff, if you really like being comfortable, make comfort a requirement. Just look for some cute details you like - like instead of manly t-shirts, choose a t-shirt made for a girl. Doesn't have to be pink and flowered to be feminine. It can be the cut or the neckline, or a detail on the sleeve or whatever.

As for hair, there are so many choices. Get some ideas from books, ask for advice at a great salon. Or ask someone who has a really cute haircut where they go, or what they think you should do with your hair. Fashionable girls often love to play the fashion consultant to other girls.

As for makeup, a little goes a long way. If you want to wear makeup but are nervous, start with sheer lip gloss that's just a little deeper color than your natural lip color, and some mascara. When you get comfortable with that, try something else - some concealer for blemishes, or a little blush. Go to a fancy department store and see what they suggest. Bobbie Brown makes a really natural looking line that's supposed to make a woman look more polished and feminine but not overdone or fake. The products are expensive but you can see what they do and then try cheaper brands from a drug store.

Now that said, if your whole objective is to fake it for a day to swindle grandma into spending money on you, it's dishonest. Or if you feel you have to change who you are to be accepted and are not interested in trying this, be honest. One way around it is just to say, "Grandma, I'm just not ready for all that" and put it off.

I get a sense though that you are uncomfortable with the idea of being a girly girl, but also want to be more feminine in your appearance than you look now. That's typical, particularly of young teenage girls, and there's nothing awkward about it... it's fun.

Your grandma may have some ideas that are out of date, so one thing you could do is start with lunch and get some teen girl magazines and look through them together - have her mark pages she likes, and you mark what you like. Then you'll have some idea what kind of things you want to look for. It can be easier if you have an idea in mind of the kind of cute clothes you see on other girls and like.

Take care, and have fun---it's just fashion, and it's not permanent!