Meet Susan

Retired - Clayhidon, Somerset

Objectives and Challenges

To look her very best
To be educated on how to improve her whole image, from top to toe.
Clear out the old in her wardrobe and replace it with beautiful, quality clothing.
To know how to get it right

before

Susan found us at the Axminster flower show in 2011. She liked what she saw and said to herself, ‘I want a bit of that!’. Shortly after, SUSAN booked a colour and style, hair restyle, makeup lesson, wardrobe weed, and shopping trip.

BEFORE - As you can see, Susan is a very classy lady. She chooses great-quality clothes and has excellent taste. However, Susan was stuck in a rut and lacked va-va-voom. We knew that she could do so much better.

We had to start again and introduce a look that matched her personality. To bring her up to date with colours that suited her colouring and garments that were age-appropriate and oozed class.

AFTER (below) - Wow! Is that the same woman? Susan has embraced the information we gave her and taken it to another level. Her confidence has grown so much that she has lost weight and looks at herself in a new light. Susan enjoys making the best of herself. This takes time, but look at the results when you make an effort.

after

Let’s discuss what is wrong with Susan’s image -

HAIR & MAKE-UP - Susan has a bob, which doesn’t suit her face shape and pulls it down. She looks better with hair off her face. Susan has never had colour; she is frightened of the result.

Having brown hair and eyes, she thought that warm-coloured makeup suited her. She has worn the same make-up for years. We needed to teach Susan how to apply make-up in a modern way and to show her the correct colours to use for her colouring.

SHIRT & TROUSERS - A fabulous shirt that fits Susan well. She looks sharp and classy, and it shows off her body.

However, the trousers are very safe and beige. She is in her comfort zone. They don’t suit her colouring or her pear shape, which makes her hip area wider and her legs look short.

SHOES & JEWELLERY - Her shoes are safe and smart, but we know we can do better. We are lacking in beautiful statement pieces to finish off a look.

Result -

HAIR & MAKE-UP - We cut Susan’s hair, removing the bob and giving her an updated cut that is classic, edgy, and sharp. We put in minimal pieces of her natural, cool, hair colouring to bring back her contrast and make her look younger.

We applied cool colours that suited Susan’s colouring and skin tone. We also gave her a makeup lesson to show her how to apply makeup and enhance her appearance, resulting in a natural, flawless look.

OUTFIT - We dressed her in a classic, age-appropriate, and modern outfit. Look how long her legs look!

Wearing ankle boots with heels and the same colour as the trousers make Susan’s legs look long and slender - she looks taller.

We chose a classic v-neck icy blue cashmere jumper, which will never date, ensuring that she looks contrasty. To finish off, a fabulous statement necklace and ring make her look amazing!