Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Playing Makeover Games for High School


High school is a big jump, and makeover games are the perfect way to be sure you’re ready for what the future will hold. For many, high school represents a huge jump to the next level. While you’re in high school you’ll be getting your driver’s license, going on dates, attending parties, playing sports and even legally becoming an adult. It’s a huge time in your life and makeover games are a nice way to prepare.

Makeover games do many things for you. When you play makeover games, you often first begin by looking at the clothing and fashionable items you already own. Try them on, examine each one and look to see what works fashion wise and what doesn’t. Also consider what styles will be the most flattering. The things you wore to match your friends in junior high are likely not your best choice.

Makeover games can also give you a new image. Get a new, trendy hair cut and practice your make up skills. At the end of the makeover games, you’ll look fresh and healthy – ready to tackle life in the big leagues.

Saturday, July 25, 2009

Makeover Games and School


As you get closer to the beginning of the school year, you'll want to take advantage of your time at home to plan your new image for the following year. Every year you attend school, it's fun to redo your style and try on a new attitude. Part of this is simply growing up and having your style change over time as well. In other cases, you'll be discovering just how much fun it can be to try something new.

Every summer before the school year starts, empty out your closet. Put everything on the bed and get busy trying things on. Put together outfits you love and use a full length mirror with a critical eye to determine if is still the right outfit for you. People outgrow clothing all of the time, so you can toss clothes you've outgrown physically as well as clothing that no longer suits you into a pile for charity or resale.

Summer is not only the best to be working on your clothing makeover for the coming school year, you should also be working on the right hairstyle and the right make up palette. Looking sharp and knowing it on the first day of school can give you the boost you need to have a great start to an even better year.

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

The Characteristics of Makeover Games


Makeover games are wonderful for various reasons. Playing makeover games gives you a unique challenge with an even greater reward. You start a makeover game with someone in need of a new style – either in real life or online. You then apply thought and creativity to finding that individual a terrific new style. They are dressed in new clothing, have fresh make up applied and even get a new, modern haircut. At the end of the makeover game, you have someone who looks completely different than where she was when you began.

Makeover games are beneficial to everyone. When someone needs a new look, they often realize this and are a bit down in the dumps about their current appearance. But the idea and anticipation of a makeover can be uplifting and help both the subject and you, the stylist excited and energized about the project.
Makeover games are a learning process. When you play makeover games, you can see an instant result from your efforts. Having that result available means you have instant feedback on how well you pulled outfits together, how well you did a face of make up and if the hairstyle you selected truly suits the person and the new look. Being able to scrap the design online and try a new one instantly is an added plus.

Saturday, July 18, 2009

Warnings about Makeover Games


Makeover games are increasingly popular both online and off. You can’t watch a talk show without seeing someone get a makeover, and entire television shows are dedicated to making over people who need a bit of help with their style. But the popularity of makeover games does not make them perfect. Before you subscribe to a makeover game effort, be sure you realize what you’re truly getting into.

Makeover games are expensive. Playing makeover games can be extremely expensive. If you find yourself heading out for a new hairstyle or a new outfit every time you turn around, you’ll quickly run low on funds and find yourself halfway through a project. Fashion is wonderful, but it does cost quite a bit, especially when you’re starting from scratch, so pay attention to all of the details of what you’re spending to keep yourself on track.

Makeover games are addictive. Who wouldn’t like to see herself transformed from a duckling into a swan. The trouble is, that incredible moment of reveal only lasts so long. If you thrive on the feeling of newness and showing off a transformation, you might find yourself walking a very thin line between playful makeover games and something more serious.

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Makeover Games and Accessories


When you play makeover games with your friends or online, you likely focus on hair and clothing. You start by finding a great outfit and then work to give your best friend or an online doll a terrific haircut to go with her new style. What many forget to include in these makeover games is actually the element that truly ties everything together. If you want to play makeover games well, you need to include accessories as well.

The best accessories to put into a makeover game are large ones. Tie a suit together with a large purse or catch-all. Put on a great hat for a beachwear makeover. Include terrific shoes for an evening out makeover. Don’t stop at the basics of pants and shirt. You’ll want to really make someone look great using accessories.

The same is true, actually, of your own style. You can build a pretty terrific basic style without accessories, but to get that last sparkle or pop, you truly need to include the kinds of accessories that bring an outfit or style together. These might include great shoes, a nice handbag, and some clever jewelry. Once you’re put together completely, your makeover game will certainly be a success.

Saturday, July 11, 2009

Makeover Games and Summer Parties


When you’re getting ready for summer parties, you should always consider what you’ve learned from makeover games. The best makeover games help you understand what sorts of clothing look great on you and how to play up your best features. If you’re not sure how to do that with your current wardrobe, there is only one way to find out.

Pull everything out of your closet and start trying things one. You’ll want to pair up different outfits together than you might normally wear. Try new textures and combinations. Look for solid basics that you love that are flexible such as a great pair of jeans or shorts. Basics like tanks and t-shirts are staples as well.

Use those staples to pull together basic looks and then add a great item or accessory to each look to make it more interesting and different. Beige shorts, white tank and red sweatshirt on a cool night at the beach look great. Likewise shorts, a tank and a fun hat. Be memorable without being uncomfortable or worrying about what you’re wearing. Look great in your favorites.

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Makeover Games and Your Money


Makeover games are expensive. It’s a shame really that looking good can cost so much, but it’s unfortunately the truth. Playing a makeover game involves hairstyles, new makeup and new clothing – preferably a lot of it. As much as we love to watch women and sometimes men spend $5000 in New York City on clothing and such, that’s simply not the reality for the rest of us.

While it’s almost impossible to play makeover games for nothing at all, you can play them for far less than you might realize if you get creative. Start with your clothing. Hit the consignment shops in your area for true fashion at a discounted price. If you’re considering vintage pieces or basics rather than edgy fashion, these pieces can be found at a considerable savings.

Another option is to head to the stores and try things on. And then take yourself and your money back home and look online to see if you can find the items for less. Auction sites are a great way to do exactly this. Look for breaks and sales in stores as well for make up and clothing. A bad economy often means great savings for those willing to spend a bit.

Saturday, July 4, 2009

Makeover Games and Your Hair


You should try to avoid changing your hairstyle on a whim, although those usually are the best kinds of changes. It’s a double-edge sword. You do something drastic on a whim and it might become the best hair makeover you’ve ever had or it might be the worst. You’ll usually never know until it’s finished and you see the result in the mirror.


Makeover games usually include your hair and during the process of the makeover game, you’ll likely be getting a completely new hairstyle. If that’s a bit scary to you, know that you’re not alone. A lot of women use their hair as a comfort zone. They are comfortable with the style they have, even if it’s not becoming or even completely unattractive. But changing to something unknown is frightening, and who can blame them.


Often there might be a tear or two shed as the first big locks of hair start to fall, but going through with it and creating that new terrific style is almost always worth it. It takes some getting used to and it might be a day or two before it settles correctly around your face, but enjoy your new look. Compliment it with some new clothes and other styling options. Your hair will look great and so should the rest of you.

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Makeover Games are Recession Proof


With so many luxuries and simple pleasures disappearing thanks to the bad economy, there is still hope for makeover games. Interview shows and everyone else loves to do a makeover show. The thought of throwing off an old and heavy skin and putting together a new self is very appealing, especially during a tough spot. Just think of how great it would feel to look better, feel better and be more attractive – it would be great.


We know this and stores know this, so they are usually discounting prices to be sure that we can still afford our fix of makeover items. Clothes, accessories, haircuts, highlights and anything else we might possibly need to look and feel better about ourselves is discounted and readily available. There isn’t as much wait time or crowding in your favorite stores which makes it nice to shop more leisurely – even for the high end products.


Studies have actually shown that in a tough spot such as the one we’re in right now, buying small items such as new shoes, new clothing, pretty underwear and other small luxuries actually increases. This is simply because everyone wants something new and pretty to make them feel better. So even if your makeover game is scaled down, you can count on it being around.