Susan Boyle (Britain’s Got Talent) Makeover

So you’ve most likely seen the video or heard about Susan Boyle on late night comedy shows or on CNN … they just won’t stop featuring her and many anchors have admitted to weeping during her performance in front of the three judges (Simon Cowell, Piers Morgan and Amanda Holden) of “Britain’s Got Talent.” Now, I don’t think that I was moved to tears when I saw Susan Boyle’s performance, but I was as amazed as everyone else.

The 47-year-old unemployed women from West Lothian (Scotland) has become an overnight sensation and her life is soon to be an open book to the world (I hope she’s ready for the bumpy ride).

I think the reason why some many people (100 million downloads on You Tube and counting) are so fascinated by Susan Boyle is because she doesn’t “look” like your typical songstress. She’s like the underdog that everyone dismissed and now she’s come on top in her late 40s!!!

That said, if she is to win the competition on “Britain’s Got Talent” 2009 she’s going to have to step up her fashion and beauty game or else she’ll be fed to the (media and blogging community) wolves.

I have no doubt that Simon Cowell must have a few stylists ready and waiting to transform Miss Boyle into a new woman … a bit like the well-documented transformation of Sharon Osbourne (Ozzie Osbourne’s better half and a judge on the American version of “American’s Got Talent”).

In anticipation of this eventful day, I thought I take a stab at transforming Susan Boyle.

I’ve decided to give her two types of transformations: 1) a simple one that you would expect to see on those before and after shows with gifted stylists 2) one that would not as dramatic as “Extreme Makeover”, but there would be visits to cosmetic doctors.

Some readers might not agree with this post and may feel (like Rosie O’Donnell) that we should all leave her looking the way she looks now, but I disagree … Susan Boyle has a chance to look like a better version of herself … so why shouldn’t she???

Susan Boyle, you NEED to wear a bra!

Before I go into any type of makeup over tips for Susan Boyle, may I boldly say that no woman her age should be prancing around without a bra! That’s a crime against fashion and young children should not be subject by this kind of exposure. Not to mention that her not wearing a bra is not doing anything to fight gravity.

Here’s a photo of her that I found on TMZ showing her bra-less: Susan Boyle with no bra

>>>Simple Makeover<<<

This is more like a makeover you might see on “What Not to Wear” or “Style by Jury”.

1) Wardrobe: We need to burn that entire wardrobe and start fresh. Yes, she’s 47, but she’s dressing like she was 97. She’s still young and if she were to work with one of Britain’s top stylists, I’m 100 per cent certain Susan Boyle would look quite stylish. Someone also needs to introduce this woman to colour. Those beige shades she is wearing are doing NOTHING AT ALL for her.  She’s been seen recently in London wearing more stylish clothes, but there is still A LOT of room for improvement.

Here’s the photo here: And you said you wouldn’t change, Susan Boyle! Britain’s Got Talent star shows off her new look

2) Jewellery: Susan Boyle needs accessories that are more modern and more stylish. Now, I’m not saying that fakes cannot look great … trust me, I’ve got my share of fake jewellery and trust me they look as good as my real jewellery (aka jewellery with precious stones and precious metal). The thing with Susan Boyle is that her fakes look a bit dated … again a bit of colour would go a long way to enhance her complexion.

3) Shoes: When I watched the videos and saw her walk onto the stage, I gasped when I saw her shoes. I can understand if she were a 90-year-old grandmother (and even 90-year-old grandmothers are kicking it up a notch when it comes to fashion these days), I might be more accepting, but Susan Boyle has no reason for wearing such matronly shoes.  She lives in Europe and has access to some of the BEST shoe designers on the planet. She doesn’t have to learn to walk in 6 inch heels (a la Gwyneth Paltrow), but she can wear stylist flats or kitten heels that are still comfortable.

4) Facial/Manicure/Pedicure: YES TO ALL OF THOSE! A day at the spa will do a lot of good for Susan Boyle.

5) Eyebrows: They are so unruly that I needed a separate section for this. At the spa (which I recommend earlier), I’m 100 per cent certain that someone will advise her on proper eyebrow grooming. There is no doubt that Susan will be in a lot of pain because I don’t think she’s ever waxed or tweezed those eyebrows!

6) Hair: She needs an updated cut, she should get her hair coloured (and it doesn’t have to be permanent hair colour) and she needs to learn to use styling products. She might also need to buy a flat iron because I have a feeling she might be using old fashion rollers, but given her short hair and her lack of knowledge her hairstyle looks dated and ages her by 20 years.

7) Makeup: Susan Boyle should wear a foundation that can help even out her skin. She has a lot of redness and it’s dominating her face. She should also use a bit of eye colour and mascara to open her eyes. She seems that have quite thin lips and yes she could get fillers to plump up her lips (but it doesn’t work for everyone), but if she applies a bit of colour on her lips, then they will stand out more and will give her face a bit more definition.

>>>Cosmetic Rejuvenation Makeover<<<

I have watched Extreme Makeover a few times and every time it’s always been a shock to me how people can endure so much pain to look like a complete stranger. I will be far kinder to Susan Boyle and will not transform her in a way her own parents could not recognize, but I will follow the rules of Style by Jury where there is some cosmetic rejuvenation to enhance what she already has instead of transforming her into a person who doesn’t remotely look like her.

1) Cosmetic dentistry: From photos I’ve seen, Susan Boyle seems to have good teeth. I’d say a visit to a cosmetic dentist for some professional whitening should do the trick. Of course, while she’s there the dentist will make sure that her teeth and gums are healthy. Given that she’s approaching her 50s, if Susan Boyle had not taken care of her smile, there might be a lot more work involved. Gum disease is a concern for Baby Boomers and issues with your gum can permeate to other aspects of your health.

2) Cosmetic rejuvenation: From the colour of her skin, I suspect that Susan Boyle suffers from either rosacea or sun exposure or both. A cosmetic doctor would be able to even out her skin with lasers or peels. It is possible that some doctors might want to add volume and contouring to her face with some filler injections, but I think that as a singer no one should approach her face with Botox or else the emotion on her face will be lost and that’s just wrong if you are a singer. Injectable fillers are a better way to go for Susan Boyle. Given the severity of the redness on her face, I suspect that she’ll need a number of corrective treatments before starting a series of maintenance treatments.

3) Nutrition/fitness regime: I don’t think I’d expect Susan Boyle to transform her body à la Madonna, but I do believe that working with a personal trainer will help her body sustain the pressure of being on stage and possibly touring the world. She would also look a lot more toned in her clothes. I’m not talking about her losing 50 lbs, but if she does exercise she’ll replace the fat with muscle and her body will look completely different.

Given her age, I think Susan Boyle would find it beneficial to work with a nutritionist … because as she approaches menopause, her body will require certain essential foods, vitamins and antioxidants.

I would not subject Susan Boyle to liposuction or anything dramatic like that. I have noticed that she has a prominent double chin, but that’s something that can EASILY be fixed if she works with personal trainer and starts shedding a few pounds.