When Emma introduced me to Becca I knew she'd be perfect for Makeover Story! If you're a new reader, Makeover Story is a feature where I take a lovely lady with a style dilemma and give her two new vintage looks from Red Velvet. I teach them easy tips for wearing vintage and then we do a fun photoshoot of them modeling their new outfits!
Becca's story is special because she is a very petite lady. Vintage shopping can be tricky for both extra small and extra large ladies as these sizes are more difficult to find. Becca is so tiny that many outfits visually swallow her up instead of highlighting her pretty features. Being tiny definitely does have it's own set of challenges, so I wanted to help her learn to dress for her body type. In addition, Becca works as a full time nanny, so she wanted looks that would be low maintenance and wearable at her job.
Becca's style inspiration was "woodsy bohemian". She wanted something 1970s inspired and not too girly. Here's what we came up with...
Before the makeover, Becca had her red hair dyed to her natural color with ombre tips. She also requested 70s style bangs that are fuller and longer on the edges. I love the hairstyle she chose. It looks amazing with her olive skin tone. For look one, we found some amazing high waisted vintage jeans and styled them with a cute vintage top, long necklace and sandals. I love the look of gypsy crowns, so I taught Becca to wear a necklace as a crown. I simply added a row of safety pins, pinned together to the back of the necklace to resize it for her head. It was adorable I love how budget friendly it is to wear a piece of jewelry multiple ways! You can see me wearing the necklace here.
When I asked Becca what she loved most about her first look she said it was the pants. She said she would feel comfortable wearing them anywhere. High waisted pants are great for petite women because the extended waist can make you look taller. We were lucky enough to find a pair of jeans that fit Becca without alterations, but shortening the hem is also a great solution for petite ladies.
For Becca's hairstyle I taught her to twist her hair into low buns (learn how here). This style works for medium or long hair. When I asked Becca what she loved most about her second look she said the hairstyle. She was completely comfortable with styling it at home. This hairstyle is so cute, and it only takes about five minutes to pin up!
I had the loveliest day with Becca. I hope this makeover is inspiring to my petite readers. Remember that fitted clothing, high waisted styles and bare shoulders can be your best friends!
Wanna peek at my previous Makeover Stories? Each one is special and unique.... 1.2.3.4.5. ♥
CUTE! My favorite is the second look and her hairstyle, but she pulls off both SO well!
Well done, gals!
♥
Talia Christine
http://taliachristine.blogspot.com
Posted by: Talia Christine | August 01, 2011 at 10:37 PM
She looks SO beautiful! Love it!!!! ;)
Posted by: Bárbara Paz Rodrigues Marques Trovão | August 01, 2011 at 10:37 PM
Beautiful!
Posted by: Meg | August 01, 2011 at 10:40 PM
What a lovely makeover! I really adore her hairstyles - the ombre tips. Very nice. Well done!
Posted by: Jennifer | August 01, 2011 at 10:40 PM
Maxi dress to mini dress... great idea. I'm short, too. And pregnant, so that kind of style would be perfect.
Posted by: Jen @ Hell Razor | August 01, 2011 at 10:41 PM
Love it! She's darling!
Posted by: racheldenbow | August 01, 2011 at 10:41 PM
Yay! I am SO pleased with how it all turned out- I was really nervous to see myself.
I also wanted to add that the next day I took my hair down from the twists and hair-sprayed for an instant curly next day look. It was pretty cute, if I do say so myself! ;)
I had a wonderful time with you, Elsie! Thanks again for the great tips and the fun experience. I've been trying the eye make-up tips, especially...
:)
Becca
Posted by: Becca Pirwitz | August 01, 2011 at 10:47 PM
I love your makeover features!! Becca, you look lovely! Your hair in the second look-- be still my heart. It's beautiful!
Posted by: Alivia | August 01, 2011 at 10:48 PM
She is so darn cute! I love both styles!!
Posted by: Monika | August 01, 2011 at 10:50 PM
Amazing makeover!
Kisses from Hong Kong,
Nicole
Posted by: Nicole | August 01, 2011 at 10:53 PM
this make over is great! i love the two looks, and her new hair is perfect for her!
Posted by: Katie | August 01, 2011 at 10:53 PM
Wow her hair is just so beautiful. I love ombre tips and hers just look flawless. Also your styling is perfect Elsie! I love this posts the mostest :)
Love and Turtledoves,
Jacqueline
Posted by: Jacqueline | August 01, 2011 at 10:53 PM
So lovely! I think the second outfit is my favourite, those boots look adorable with that dress. And I love the pinned-up hairstyle!
Posted by: Lyndall | August 01, 2011 at 10:55 PM
You look so fahionista.. I envy your face, you're so lucky to have a pretty face.. :)
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Posted by: archiex | August 01, 2011 at 10:57 PM
Beautiful all 3 ways! I want to play!
Posted by: Danielleorama | August 01, 2011 at 11:07 PM
These are my favorite posts ever!!
Posted by: Erin Wilson | August 01, 2011 at 11:11 PM
Adore that second hair style on her! Especially with that hair color. Well done!
♥ sécia
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Posted by: sécia | August 01, 2011 at 11:17 PM
Man oh man! This is a beautiful makeover. We have the same hairstyle now :) Mine is full bangs with ombre tips as well. And I love the 70s too! Definitely can relate on the little part...thanks for this! This is definitely my favorite look you've done yet!
PS. I'm currently working on a crochet piece that's really similar in design to that bunting necklace, except it's going to be a crown, like how yours had been fashioned! Coincidence?! I can't wait to put it up :)
Posted by: Linda | August 01, 2011 at 11:31 PM
I love those boots! What great looks!
Posted by: Beth I | August 01, 2011 at 11:34 PM
i love love the dress and hair in the 2nd style! my stars, how precious!
Posted by: brittany | August 01, 2011 at 11:57 PM