We're happy to bring you Volume 2 of Makeover Story by Red Velvet today (see Volume 1 here). This is such a fun project to work on and I am happy to introduce you to our next makeover guest, Kelsie. She's a sweetheart and she has no idea how pretty she really is. I handpicked her for this feature because I knew she had a love for thrifting, but lacked the confidence to really enjoy her personal style. I looked forward to this all month, and we had tons of fun. Enjoy!
Kelsie: "I've been vegan for seven years, so it's very important to me that the clothing I wear is vegan. I avoid textiles like leather, suede, silk and wool. My current wardrobe is full of hand-me-down clothing and random thrift purchases. A lot of my clothing didn't fit very well. When Elsie asked me to be a part of Makeover Story I was excited because I've always been a little intimidated by trends and style. After my makeover I felt really confident and excited to try more vintage styled looks!"
The first thing we did when Kelsie came in on makeover day was a little fringe trim. I gave her cute bangs that feather down on the sides and a few extra curls for her long hair. Kelsie also shopped for new frames before the makeover and they're super cute!
In Look One Kelsie is wearing a cute little 1970s dress with bright tights and vegan boots.
Vintage is a great way to shop for vegan clothing. Not only are cotton and polyester pieces vegan friendly, but they are also environmentally conscience because wearing pre-owned clothing reduces waste. If you're interested in shopping for vegan garments, just check the tags and remember that cotton is always a good choice!
One thing that I focused on in my makeover with Kelsie was variety. I wanted to teach her tons of new 'tricks' that she could use on a regular basis. She loves color, so we played with this little handmade floral clip for some fun photos.
In Look Two Kelsie is wearing a cute vintage plaid dress, from Red Velvet, along with an intentionally mismatched belt (too much matching is no fun...) and braids. Long hair is so much fun to braid and play with. This hair style was built with four large braids and a messy bun in the back.
Braids are one of my favorite styles because they're easy to do in 5 minutes and they can be dressed up or down.
The goal of our Makeover Story feature is to inspire readers that vintage clothing can be worked into any wardrobe in a modern and stylish way. Thank you to Kelsie for being a part of this month's feature!
XO. elsie
She's so beautiful! Love the vintage style and the concept.
And those braids, wow. I can't even begin to imagine how I would create that myself. You're amazing Elsie! xoxo
Posted by: Renee Blankenship | January 30, 2011 at 11:08 PM
This has to be the best hairstyle I have ever seen. Kudos to the hair stylists.
Posted by: Gabrielle | January 30, 2011 at 11:16 PM
Kelsie went from being cute to WOW....these makeovers should be in a magazine..especially #2...the hairstyle, glasses, and vintage dress are perfect for young women on the go!
Great job, Elsie, and Kelsie...you look awesome!
Posted by: Linda Cummings | January 30, 2011 at 11:24 PM
this is amazing! that braid hairdo is my fav. seriously. she is beautiful!
Posted by: Amy Morby | January 30, 2011 at 11:29 PM
Wow, she's beautiful.
I love the first outfit.
And I really wish I could learn to braid my hair like that.
Great pics!
Posted by: Jessica | January 30, 2011 at 11:37 PM
wow! i just LOVE makeovers! she looks like a completely different person! and the hair is gorgeous! i would DIE to have a makeover like this! i am SO going to try a braid hairstyle! SO fun =) xo
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Posted by: jenn~the stylish housewife | January 30, 2011 at 11:40 PM
She looks stunning! Well done on the makeover! I have to say that the braids are my favourite though (i have short hair so i miss having cute braids!!) x
Posted by: Rhiannon | January 30, 2011 at 11:40 PM
wow! really beautiful! I`m impressed!
Posted by: Maria | January 30, 2011 at 11:52 PM
Holy streets of London. She looks amazing!
Seriously, how do people get in on this make over shin dig?
Posted by: Carolina | January 30, 2011 at 11:55 PM
elsie.
you are awesome.
this is killer.
xo. e
Posted by: elise | January 30, 2011 at 11:56 PM
This is amazing. Her hair is gorgeous!
Posted by: Annie | January 30, 2011 at 11:59 PM
Oh gosh, LOVE this. Such good looks!
(Oh lordy.. please come dress me!)
Posted by: Desiree Fawn | January 30, 2011 at 11:59 PM
diy tutorial for braids perhaps? they, and the outfits look lovely on her. Or rather she looks lovely in them :)
Posted by: Tabitha | January 30, 2011 at 11:59 PM
she looks amazing, beautiful styling, amazing clothes.
Posted by: sandra lund | January 31, 2011 at 12:04 AM
She looks so beautiful!
Posted by: Busy Bee Lauren | January 31, 2011 at 12:06 AM
beautiful kelsie, beautiful clothes, beautiful braids!
Posted by: adair baggett | January 31, 2011 at 12:07 AM
any chance on a tutorial for those braids? to die for! whenever i try to do a braid updo, i get little lumps where the braid starts and i flip it over... hmm tricky tricky!
i'd die for a makeover if i lived anywhere near you!
Posted by: laura | January 31, 2011 at 12:09 AM
What a transformation! She's just glowing now. And I learned about vegan clothing ^.^
Posted by: Jeanee | January 31, 2011 at 12:16 AM
Can I just say how much I LOVE makeovers? They are so fun. I love the new segment of your blog.
You MUST post a how-to for the braid hairdo! I'm in love with it! I have to wear my hair up for work all the time and this is creative and adorable. Please share!
Gorgeous girl, and an awesome makeover!
Posted by: Maris Lea | January 31, 2011 at 12:19 AM
She looks amazing and I love her hair!!!!
Posted by: Anjani | January 31, 2011 at 12:24 AM