Really hating the way I look at the moment :-(

[Pseudodinosaur]

And it's really making me hate myself.

I always used to be quite pretty when I was younger. I was slim, with lovely hair and looked attractive. I'm 35 now and I feel my face has really changed and I'm not sure if it's because I'm heavier now than I used to be (10 stone as opposed to 8 stone). I just feel my face has changed and I've lost the prettiness I used to have. My face almost looks masculine now and is puffy.

I know so many people that are bigger than me but look nice in their photos on FB but I never put any of me on. I used to be in photos all the time but now hate having my photo taken. I want to be able to be in photos again though. I have my hair cut and highlighted regularly but it looks rubbish and never looks right. I wear make up each day but there doesn't seem any point as I look awful.

I've been trying to lose the weight for 2 years since I had my youngest DC. I have to admit I've not been very motivated. I want to get back to being how I was 10 years ago, very focussed on my figure and exercise but I can't and I don't know why. I never get any time to myself to do any exercise, and if I try to do a DVD at home my 2 year old plays up, and he doesn't nap in the day.

What do I do? I can't go on like this

You sound really low, and I bet it's nowhere near as bad as you think...I think we women are our own worst enemies, we're really tough on ourselves and I know I totally lost myself when my children were babies.
I would definitely change hairdresser and go to someone who you know does a great cut/ colour and understands how a face shape is altered by a haircut. It honestly can make all the difference.
I totally second going to get a makeover. I have been known to spend a happy half hour having a MAC consultant recreate my make up routine. I think its about £25, which is redeemable against any product you buy however you don't have to buy but they give you losds of ideas.
Exercise wise even just a brisk walk to the shops will help, I do a Zumba DVD when I'm feeling energetic ( admittedly thats not too often!) and my girls love doing it with me!!
Finally clothes..I've worked as a fashion designer for the past 15 years and I really understand how important wearing the right clothes are when it comes to improving self esteem & confidence.
It's hard to give you any concrete advice about how best to dress your figure without knowing a bit about you.
What size clothes do you wear, how tall are you, what is your general body shape? Are you bigger on top (wider shoulders and/ or bust) than at you hips or wider hips and a smaller bust/ shoulders. Do you carry all your weight at your middle or are you fairly straight up and down with no waist?
What colour, hair, skin ,eyes do you have?
Sorry this is a long post but you sound so down... if you want to let me know the answers to the above I will try to give you some advice about what will suit you and where to get it.