Over the past two issues, we have profiled the candidates chosen for a makeover at our March INSPIRED 55+ Lifestyle Show. Here is our third and final candidate, Karen Weiss.
“The makeover was a truly wonderful experience,” says Karen. “I absolutely love my new haircut and colour. I am discovering the different ways I can style it. All of them make me feel ten years younger!”
“Hana [the hair stylist] has a great eye for picking flattering styles. She was so lovely to work with.”
Karen gives the same credit to Gina Lavertu, the skin specialist. “She really knows her stuff. She made me feel so pampered. I was thrilled to be sent home after the show with all of the makeup – I would have never thought to use some of the colours, and they’re my new faves.”
Karen also had kind words for the people at Blue Sky Clothing Company. “Chris and Marilyn and the Blue Sky team are phenomenal to work with. It was so much fun trying on all of their suggestions. I ended up purchasing a few of the ‘runner up’ outfits. I loved hearing Marilyn’s story and talking to her about fabrics.”
She even gave kudos to our photographer. “The extremely talented Regina Akhankina is my favourite local photographer.”
“The collection of suppliers you’ve coordinated for this event couldn’t be better! This experience has definitely given me a positive boost and reminded me that a bit of self-care and pampering can be extremely energizing and motivational. Connecting with so many positive women is inspiring!”
Upon Karen’s arrival at the Akai Hair Salon, it was evident her hair lacked the needed bounce and was somewhat concealing her face. The stylist Hana Akai opted for a shag haircut, using a razor to infuse lightness and texture. A playful fringe was incorporated to give her look character and vitality.
By concealing her few greys and introducing a hint of red, Hana aimed to enhance Karen’s natural tones. Subtle highlights were delicately woven in to provide dimension.
For makeup, Gina used e.l.f.’s Halo Glow Liquid Filter in medium fair to give the skin a dewy look, and the Instant Lift Brow Pencil in taupe to shape and define. To accentuate Karen’s big, beautiful eyes, e.l.f.’s Mini Eyeshadow Palette was used, with the nude shade applied all over the lid and the rich mauve shade in the crease. Annabelle eyeliner in charcoal was used to line the upper lashes, followed by e.l.f.’s Volume Mascara in black. Karen brought her own strip lashes, which were applied on top. For the cheeks, e.l.f.’s Putty Blush in Bali (a neutral mauve) was used. Annabelle lip liner in a nude shade outlined the lips, followed by e.l.f.’s O Face Satin Lipstick in the shade Drive (a rose brown).
At the salon of skin specialist Gina Lavertu, a deep cleansing facial called Nezza’s Naturals was applied for hydration and brightening. A manicure followed, using French polish with a white-on-white glaze from OPI’s Rosey Future.
The result? A refreshed and radiant Karen, exuding confidence and charm with every stride.
All the makeup used was supplied by INSPIRED Magazine, and each model was outfitted by Blue Sky Clothing Company.
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