Makeover Games and Glee

The latest episode of Glee showed up the power of makeover games. Kurt is making over his new life in New York by ignoring Blaine – which doesn't bode especially well for their future unfortunately. Brittany is still bouncing back from her rock-bottom performance as Brittany and finally Rachel shows us how it’s all done’ Blaine may have ditched his bow tie  but Rachel has redone her entire look to become sexier, more liberated and free.

Personally, I’m a fan of the makeover games on Glee. I think it’s nice to Rachel acting more like a true starlet in New York City, but you can tell she still is a bit awkward on the inside. It begs the question – do makeover games actually change your perspective and feelings on the inside? Or do makeover games just start the process for you – allowing you a chance to make your insides match your outsides a bit more fully?

Makeover Games for the New School Year

If you're thinking about makeover games this school year, you're certainly in good company. Makeover games occur every year and it's not just the kids who get into the act. The new school year is like a signal to everyone that things are changing and it's time to get in gear - a new year is upon us and with that new year comes a few new styles.

Among the most popular styles in the makeover games this school year are the skinny jeans, brightly colored denim and loose tops and tees. The focus on denim is always huge for kids and for adults, this is the time of year to grab up a few new pairs of jeans to be sure that you have some you can wear to football games and other fun fall events. After all, your makeover games should include plenty of things to show off - new make up, new hair styles and new tops to go with those new jeans as well.

‘Tis the Season for Face Painting

If you love face painting, you’re in luck – this is the perfect season for makeover games involving more than a bit of blush and mascara. Face paint is very noticeable and not necessarily something you’d want to do on a daily basis, but if you ever wanted a chance to try out some new looks, this is the perfect opportunity.

Look One
On the first day or week that you try face painting, do your face in an exaggerated clown face. Add bright red cheeks, red lips, and a white base with black eyebrows. You can buy a red clown nose or just paint your nose red (or green, or blue) to complete the look.

Look Two
The next time, try a sad clown face by using a white base, black circles around the eyes and a down turned mouth. Be sure to act out the personality of your face, of course.

Look Three
Finish with the clowns and try out a fairy face. Add curls and even tendrils of flowers or ivy to your face. Paint with glitter on your brow and extend the painting on your entire forehead. You might just decide you love being a fairy so much, you do it for the duration of the Halloween season.

Fun Halloween Makeover Games

There is no time like Halloween for making new looks and playing makeover games. In fact, just trying on costumes is one of the greatest makeover games there is. Head to a real costume shop – not just one that sells plastic versions of costumes. Find one that sells costumes year round and ask to try on a few of your favorites.

The clerk should be agreeable, especially if you plan to actually rent or buy a costume at the end of your little makeover game. Grab a variety of costumes – not just the ones you think you’ll like. Try the princess gown, the astronaut, the cowgirl and the glamorous movie star.

You might think its movie star all the way until you realize how much fun it would be to wear an astronaut suit for the duration of a Halloween party. You might be the only one in the room who can do a true space walk – and look the part, no less. But, of course, if you do decide that the princess is the way to go, you will be the most authentic looking princess there in your quality gown.