Sometimes there is just no better reason to visit The Makeover Guy, Christopher Hopkins at reVamp! salon spa in MInneapolis than just to “do it for yourself” as did these two lovely ladies.
Sometimes it’s not the huge change that makes a makeover but the experience of ritual and celebration honoring an occasion or person, or in this case both. Jill was getting a makeover with the team at reVamp! salonspa in Minneapolis celebrating 10 years of marriage and to honor her Mom who had come to me years ago for her own makeover. What a privilege to be a part of such people’s lives and memories. Truly.
Bev took herself out of her comfort zone and made the trip to reVamp! for the oomph to stage her comeback! Transitional times abound as we travel down the proverbial road of life, and 60 is no different. I am so pleased she took a moment for her beauty revival and spiritual fulfillment with our makeover team, Kelly Marciniak, Sarah Remer, Robert Lindquist and yours truly, Christopher Hopkins.
Beth Ann wanted a change but started to get nervous as soon as I took the first “snip.” It was probably a good thing because in the end she was happy. Which is the entire idea, of course!
She has thick hair, a low forehead, a smaller face which is a recipe for feeling weighted down. Something none of us want, especially after 40! My original idea for a “Winona Ryder” short ended with a sassy inverted bob with soft fringe that connected the new growth from the hormone changes of birth to the rest of the look.
Natalie Reponen created the color, Sarah Remer did the makeup, and reVamp! salonspa in Minneapolis housed the entire event.
This one started as a simple makeover clip. However, after discovering the song “Turning 40″ by Stewed Roots on the “In The Middle Of This” album I was reminded that every decade is a transition. I hope you enjoy. Thank you to team reVamp! including Robert Lindquist, Joann Hopkins and all the makeup and hair professionals that helped these lovely ladies look in the mirror and say “Now THAT’S me.”
Nancy found herself unexpectedly single after 22 years in a committed relationship. She was about as tough of a nut to crack as any midwestern woman who had been there, done that, and bought the t-shirt could be. I’m a pretty good nutcracker so I did my best to help her rediscover the pretty girl inside. With the help of Kelly Marciniak and Amy Goulet, and of course Robert Lindquist we hope to see more of Miss Nancy Prettygirl becoming the complete woman she is.
Joyelle enlisted the team of reVamp! salonspa and Christopher Hopkins to help her feel more put together.
Since she had rather “out of control” curly hair, and since her personal style was more classic and dramatic, I felt a clean, polished look, leaving some length would work for her. Carrie Eichers kept her hair color more neutral than red, and Sarah Remer really popped out the eyes with the use of eyeshadow as liner, and a liquid line of black right at the base of the eyelashes.
Annette told me it had been exactly 4 years to the day that her husband said “I think I need a change.” After a difficult divorce, loss of job, and several life challenges piled on top, she pulled up her bootstraps and came in for a makeover. She had been coloring it herself, and had mineral rich water that showed itself on her hair.
This makeover took two attempts to achieve the results we wanted, but in the end I think you again understand the power of giving yourself beauty every day.
HELP! I feel like a HAG!
The following letter from Kristin in California appeared in my inbox. I responded that I normally charge for on line consultations, but if she was willing to allow you all to join in the process, I’d post it for review/comment/inspiration. Please cheer Kristin on as she embarks on her own comeback.
Here’s how it went down:
“Hi Christopher,
I was wondering if you ever come out to Southern CA to do makeovers? I have just bought your book (and love it) and I want a makeover! I am unable to come to you as my husband has been out of work the past couple of years and things have been tight. I live in Newport Beach, CA……. in the land of size o’s, no hips and bolt on’s!!! I need help!! I am 46, 6′, size 14, blond and blue. With all of the stress the past couple of years…I feel like a HAG!!!
HELP!!!
Kristin in California”
Hi Kristin,
My friend Anthony is wonderful and has his own salon called Londoner Salon and Spa in Manhattan Beach. http://www.londonersalon.com/
Online or phone consults are 385.00. The online consult is me working with your hair and makeup people and through photos or video to get you the best look. HOWEVER…if you want to send photos and allow me to post it in a blog with suggestions, that I can do for FREE!
My first thought at the full length shot is that you do not appear, as you say, to be an A body type, you look pretty balanced to me. But I do not know exact measurements the color blocking may be creating the illusion. If you ARE an A (pear) body type I would avoid the horizontal whiskering on the jeans and the tapered ankles. Remember horizontals add heft, and the tighter the taper the bigger the butt. If you are more A body type, your shoulders balance the hipline nicely.
It also appears to me that you have a shorter leg and longer torso. With that in mind I’d keep over blouse length slightly shorter. About the length that your blouse is on the sides and shorter. The besom pockets are fine above the bustline as you’ve chosen, I’d avoid them any lower. The V neckline is very nice on you but I would consider sleeve length best for you at 3/4. I’d also recommend a bra fitting as this appears to be one cup size too small.
Your haircolor is great. I like it a lot. It appears you have a warmer complexion and that green is great on you from what I can see in a photo.
The haircut doesn’t seem to reflect your personal style as a Dramatic/Alluring. It seems to be unable to decide which and therefore seems to do neither. I’d go for AT the clavicle line and crisp. With the cut appearing in the front to start at the top of your shoulder and end at the clavicle, creating a diagonal line that will help lift the eye and slenderize. Use a big curling iron for fun flippy curls when being alluring or a flat iron for a more dramatic look.
Make up looks fairly classic to me and is very nice. I would line completely around the eye and into the inner corners. Your eyes appear more downturned so try lining on the inner ridge with less under the lower lash. Also try lining under the upper lashline.
I would put a soft light nude to peach on the eye lid (the part that you see in the photo, and a little more contour color, like a soft brown, mirroring the upper lashes in the “crease.”
Lips are lovely.
You could use slightly more coverage on nose and around nostrils.
Here’s a hint for when you’re being alluring with cleavage or decollete revealing necklines. Try a spray on leg color such as Sally Hanson Airbrush Legs, Medium Glow. It will cut the redness and smooth out your skin beautifully.
The glasses are a fab shape on you, but appear here to be a bit too contrasting with your coloring and hair as it is. I’d say these would work well if your hair is pulled back and you have a stronger lip color. They feel incongruous with your casual style here. Definitely dramatic, and definitely a statement and I definitely like them, but feel they are the pair to wear with an outfit that is more dramatic and crisp. A strong blazer and and a statement bag, for instance.
You’re a beautiful lady, Kristin and look very nice as you appear here. But if you truly want DRAMATIC/ALLURING and flawlessly beautiful…try the above. Send us a picture and let us know.
(P.S. You could also go into some deeper auburn tones for depth. And if you like that idea for a change think of coloring darker from the occipital bone with lighter punches of brightness around the face and on the top. This will also slenderize and lift..
P.P.S. For more drama still, suggest to Anthony a Saturated Level 6 Copper Red Ala Marcia Cross.
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Alison was SO ready for a change and up for anything, which really helps. Her personality was so big I felt she needed to keep the drama, but in a softened approach. The complete change of focus to the eye with the haircut, and makeup helps us see HER not her hair and makeup.
Sarah Remer and Carrie Eichers created the makeup and hair color making this one of our most fun changes to date.
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