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Want to look at my Taaz makeover and help me decide on a haircut and if you think I should get braces?!?!

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missmakesstuff · 16/05/2011 21:45

I m namechanging and removing these photos last thing before going to bed, I am very scared, usually lurk as not stylish nor beautiful! Need to decide though, want to have a bit of a change!

The power is all yours people, I am really bored with my hair, I went on this website www.taaz.com/makeover.html#tab=lipstick and found a thing for adding different hairstyles, it's very addictive, but am still undecided - I have curly/wavy (can make it straight easily, wavy or very curly depending on drying with not a lot of fuss) brown higlighted hair, a fat face round/oval face, and am up for a bit of constructive critisism! I would probably have about 15 mins to sort my hair in the morning for work, longer if going out. I like slightly quirky clothes, would like to be a bit more trendy really but too lazy

I am also thinking of getting braces, going for an appointment tomorrow to discuss it - when I see my teeth I hate them, always have, but really wonder what others think? The cost is my biggest worry, I lack confidence when smiling, hate photos of myself, but I wonder if it's more what I see than others, I strangely have felt more like this since DD was born (year ago, and still carrying a few extra pounds).

So would you take a look at my profile and give me honest feedback? (about the hair, and teeth, but really, any feedback at all is fine!) Can't ask friends, they always say I look fine, I want honesty!!

Goan, you know you want to!

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UrsulaBuffay · 16/05/2011 22:35

Yes, why not make it your fbook profile pic then never leave the house-job done Grin

Lucky you having quick growing hair. Boredom is sometimes the enemy of a flattering look I find.

good luck at orthadontist

missmakesstuff · 16/05/2011 22:36

Stop talking, how long was yours on for? would love to pick your brain about it, I am keen, don't want to look back and regret not getting it I think!

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UrsulaBuffay · 16/05/2011 22:36

YY number 4 your name is Linda and you are a receptionist

applecrumbleandcream · 16/05/2011 22:36

Pic 4 really suits you in a short style by a million miles over the others. Don't think you need braces but agree that if it is making you feel self conscious then go for it. You have very nice eyes and nice make up as well.

minipen · 16/05/2011 22:36

1 and 3, you are stunning

OldBagWantsNewBag · 16/05/2011 22:38

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UrsulaBuffay · 16/05/2011 22:40

Number 2 your name is Pam and you're in admin

missmakesstuff · 16/05/2011 22:40

Oh god, yes, that one defo makes me look like a linda! I see it now!

Maybe I will go back to the fringe, I think I went off it when I saw a pic of me with straight long hair and fringe when dd was about 4 weeks old - I looked like Sonia from Eastenders, according to my dad. (doesn't mince his words, maybe I should just ask him! Except he knows less than I do about stylish things...)

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UrsulaBuffay · 16/05/2011 22:41
missmakesstuff · 16/05/2011 22:41

lol at Pam

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StopTalkingAndEatYourDinner · 16/05/2011 22:42

about 18 months I think but was years ago so can't remember exactly. My Dh is looking into having invisalign braces at the mo as we have several friends who have had them and been really pleased with them.

Will be getting my children straight to the orthodontist when the time comes - life is too short to be feeling self conscious when you smile or laugh!

Good luck with the appointment tomorrow!

missmakesstuff · 16/05/2011 22:43

Ah, hows the ahem, pauling going?

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missmakesstuff · 16/05/2011 22:45

Thanks for the detailed answer oldbag (sure you're not!) Eyebrows def need work, I don't really have any, they are very blonde and sparse, always have been, dye them, but its rubbish, don't know what to pluck as not much there!

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missmakesstuff · 16/05/2011 22:48

Oh, and thank you for the lovely comments, brilliant side affect has made me feel all nice, shucks...

no closer to deciding then, sometimes think a fringe can be a bit limiting, currently am growing it out, although not totally gone yet.

With my teeth, it's not just the gap, I actually don't mind that, the others are really wonky though. Would love invisalign, but much ££££

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missmakesstuff · 16/05/2011 23:05

I know, sparse but over a wide area, pain in the bum! If I plucked I would have nothing left at all.

Torn between staying longer and going chin length I think. Just photoshopped some nice new teeth (and braces) on myself, looked amazing! Braces not so much...will just become a recluse and only be know through photos made on this website, it is truly the answer!

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missmakesstuff · 16/05/2011 23:23

Thanks, having another look I think the consensus is no 1, thanks guys! off to bed so taking my pics off now! Enough of my ugly mug, thanks for all the help.
Thanks mmmwine for the comment about braces, I think it might be the way t go, although i'm sure actually having them wont be easy, i don't think I will regret having straight teeth, it's two years max I think, which isn't long in the scheme of things.

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hellymelly · 16/05/2011 23:32

I also like the first haircut the best,it looked the most natural on you,although I could imagine a pixie crop looking cute on you too.Regards the teeth,I had braces relatively recently (I'm in my forties!) my teeth moved back,after teenage braces and my bite was all off,lots of headaches.My teeth are more aligned now but i still hate them,I think the feeling sticks somehow. I like your gap,and I'm assuming that's the only issue as they look straight? I think gappy teeth are cute and attractive. Your smile is lovely in fact.

missmakesstuff · 16/05/2011 23:47

Thanks hellymelly, I guess they don't look so bad in that photo actually, but they are fairly piled up around the gap, pushed forward a bit, and the bottom ones are pushed out too - when i am careful about how I smile they look fine! but it's all the photos I see when i am properly grinning, I hate those. Sad to hear you don't like your teeth still. I was never confident as a child, never smiled, but as i got older i didn't care, now it seems I have lost the confidence again, not sure if this would help or not really.
I actually don't mind the gap (har har) and would probably keep it, if i could have the rest straight!

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TheFarSide · 17/05/2011 00:24
missmakesstuff · 17/05/2011 08:30

It's bloody brilliant, I got nothing done once I had found it. Showed Dh and all he kept saying was 'do me, do me!' SO he got lady gaga hair and makeup. He looked grotesque.

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ggirl · 17/05/2011 10:13

i can only see one photo on your profile

tulpe · 17/05/2011 11:38

missmakesstuff - haven't read entire thread but just wanted to chip in about braces.

I am currently sporting a set of ceramic braces on my upper teeth. I am into my 5th month of treatment. I hated them to begin with. I felt quite claustraphobic and almost bottled it. Discussed the feelings with my orthodontist who said he would change them to Invisalign if I really wanted to but fixed braces are really the best system of tooth straightening. Ideally he wanted me to have the metal ones but I couldn't face them so went for the Clarity ceramic braces instead. They are tooth coloured and use white wires. I stuck with it and am so pleased I did. If all goes well I will have them removed in September but more than likely sometime between then and December.

Oh and your hair looks lovely and you don't have a fat face at all!

UrsulaBuffay · 17/05/2011 16:27

Pauling is not going, I just couldn't get the hang!