We proudly present for your viewing pleasure….The Microsoft Windows 95 Product Team!
No, just kidding. That was some vintage geek humor for ya.
So what you’ve REALLY been waiting for — the results of my makeover!
My stylist, Jessica, took $200 and 5 hours of shopping and gave me a wonderful wardrobe refresher.
Here’s my “before” picture:
Below you can see our purchases, which rang up at $206.16. Jessica was quite adept at finding sales — both pairs of jeans were $15 at Old Navy, and the sweater dress was discounted 20%. And the best part? Everything is machine washable!
In case you can’t tell from the picture, that’s two pairs of jeans, one pair of leggings, one rockin’ sweater dress, a cardigan, a plain cami, an embellished cami, a striped top, an Assets camisole (Target’s Spanx-ish line), black flats, a flowered headband, black tights, a belt, and an awesome necklace. Yep. $200.
So here are my “after” pics, complete with hair and makeup by Jessica as well.
The outfit with the cardigan is my absolute favorite. I feel like I can hold my own at Green Hills Mall now.
Jessica was able to give me some style tips that will carry me through the rest of this season, such as adding a scarf to a thermal and jeans for some extra flair. She also saved me from spending the rest of my life wearing pants that are too short, lovingly informing me that I am no longer allowed to by regular-length pants. Tall sizes only for my 5’9″ self.
We took one afternoon and went through my closet, donating pieces that no longer fit or that I really didn’t like. Having someone with me helped me be brave enough to get rid of a ratty, old sweater that I’d had for 10 years, as well as a blazer that was “too nice to throw out,” even though I hated it.
So I think I’m set, style-wise, until…..March, perhaps? Unfortunately, my favorite fashionista is moving to the land of all things stylish — Italy — in February. Here’s hoping she can do long-distance styling!
I love it! You look absolutely wonderful, Christy. Every “look” is totally you, and what an awesome assortment of items for $200. I would love to have a style refresher–just can’t seem to pull that kind of update off by myself…Good for you–you look great!
Totally impressed. Nothing like a freshened up look. And Sarah’s right that is “you” so I’m sure these items will work with most of your old cool stuff, too!
You were beautiful before…but now you are hip and beautiful! And it looks like you had fun!
I am so excited that you are having fun with fashion and clothes…you are a beautiful woman and nothing can hide that! KN
I missed this post, but you look great! My favorite style was the blue velvet elf princess dress…oh wait!
Aw, shucks! Thanks, guys. 🙂 Jessica gets all the credit for pulling together so many fun outfits.
You look great! You were beautiful before and this new look embraces your beauty even more. I had a blast working with you! Let me know if you want my input with spring/summer ideas. I can email you a few looks.
Yes, spring/summer looks would be great!