Before and After

I am the poster child (woman) for those 'before and after' makeover things they do.  I am very much a 'before' person - no make up, no accessories, comfort-is-key.  However, I do scrub up quite nicely.  So when Mooi magazine approached me to participate in a 'before and after' makeover, I said why the hell not.  

It was lots of fun - we each got appointed a personal sylist who did a style blueprint for us - what suited us in terms of fabric, colour, shape, cut etc. I must say, I was quite impressed. The stylist who helped me is Catherine Bowen - a GORGEOUS young woman who knows her stuff. I always thought having a stylist was for rich people only but I think everyone could benefit from at least one session with a stylist.  

Unfortunately for me, my sensory issues have trumped my desire to look this gorgeous every day. I just can't. The fringe (bangs) - looks fabulous but OMG! having my hair actually TOUCH my face all day - can't do it.  I now wear it clipped up with three hairclips everyday.  Wearing necklaces and fiddly things - nope.  Make up - yuck.  So, I am not going to do this every day but it is good to know what colours and styles are flattering.  And that when I do want to dress up, I know what to do.

Was lots of fun. But the best part - having some pics of yourself where you look super gorgeous, even if it is just for that day.

Some pics of the shoot below, more on my FB profile.

PS My mom said:  Wow, you really didn't have to try very hard for your 'before' shot did you.  Thanks mom. But yes, the before shot is very much how I normally look.  

Comments

[cat@juggling act]

Love the first and last pic and I think you look great. As for me, well I take those necklaces off when I sit at my desk and put them back on when I get up.

[Ness at Drovers Run]

OMG. I might have sensory issues then too. On top of my ADD. Totally explains why I CAN'T HAVE A FRINGE. OMG. NO HAIR ON FACE. Yes, you look totally fabbo in your after - and comfortingly similar to me in your before ;)

[Marcia (123 blog)]

I LOVE the orange dress - LOVE.

You look great in all of them.

Why don't these places find me? I am SO a makeover waiting to happen!

[BiancaW]

Orange dress. TOTAL WINNER!

Summer and Winter - so should appeal to the "bargain-bessy" in you.

[A Daft Scots Lass]

You look awesome!!

[Jeanette Verster]

I like the new looks, and LOL at your mom's comment about your before photo

[Even in Australia]

You look great but the fan cracked me up. Who carries a fan?!?

[Sue Harris]

I've seen you out 'n about in public and you for sure don't look like the before picture! The husband calls bangs "the lunatic fringe". You wore a purple top in another magazine shot (Sarie?) and you looked great. It must be your colour.

[Julie]

You look awesome (even with the fan!) I love the black and white dress and the orange jumper!

[Heather]

You look fabulous!!! Funny thing is I could not handle bangs either with my hair touching my face. I do wear my hair down a lot, but it's usually tucked behind my ears to stay out of my way. I do often wonder lately if I have sensory issues.

[Tania McGrath]

Wow you look stunning. Sounds so familiar what you are saying I am exactly the same. Don't think will ever change. Just does not suit my life style. Definitely could use style advise. Might just give it a try.

[Life's travails]

Bright colours look great on you! Fab girl!

[Marisol]

It's funny how in the after pictures people always smile and in the before pics, they seems to be borderline suicidal... LOL. I do like you blonde better, didn't they tell you that?? Anyway, you look G&D, as usual!
Can you send one of these stylist to Miami?

[Ursula]

You look STUNNING!

[Georgia]

Wow, you look great. Don't mind the fan, but what about the red hoover tube?

[Beth]

You look fabulous Tertia, but that necklace and fan...?!?! Whattheheck were they thinking?!

[Aluma Wallet]

What a great opportunity for you. It sounds like you had a good time doing this photo shoot.