I recently decided that I wanted to change (almost re-invent myself). I don't want to change who I am but I feel like I want to change image etc. ready for college to give myself more confidence and start all over again.
Only trouble is I don't know where to start or what to do, any ideas?
ps. sorry this sounds strange, i'm a pretty strange person!
2006-11-10 06:01:13 · 13 answers · asked by supastar_666 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Other - Beauty & Style
Watch the Ministry of Silly Walks (Monty Python's Flying Circus) and do your best to emulate John Cleese.
Personally, I don't have a style. I'm goth some days, hippie some days, and generally artistic. Always keeps my friends guessing, that's for sure :)
Going vegan, for me, surprisingly changed my self-image, which I really didn't expect. I have more confidence and feel better about myself, knowing that I'm doing a lot to help myself, the animals, and the environment.
Try taking up a different hobby. Me: jewelry making, henna, singing, learning sign language, aromatherapy, painting, and other artistic endeavors.
Try going into a completely different clothing store than you usually go into (perhaps a thrift store?) and imagine yourself wearing the outfits on display (not in the thrift store, though... scary...). In fact, try on those outfits.
Try hats. I was surprised that certain hats looked good on me. Especially ones that I never thought I'd wear.
Good luck!
Change is good. It keeps us young :)
2006-11-10 06:15:44 · answer #1 · answered by Eve 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Re-inventing yourself doesn't have to be on the outside. Get interestested in a new sport/hobby that you have never tried before, and get to know new people from that. If you are naturaly a quiet person, try to make conversation with the people around you, wear bright and outrageous clothing to get people to notice you, and what you are wearing is usually a good conversation starter. Different means not like the rest, so don't go wearing preppy clothing, and getting a popular hair-cut because that is definatly not going to make you stand out. Try getting into your town's theatrical scean if they have one, because that is definatly diferent, and a great way to meet new people.
2006-11-10 06:41:42 · answer #2 · answered by lost 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out some mags for style in your age range, take the parts you like best and use them! You don't have to be all one style - being yourself is in these days! Hair's a good place to start, or makeup, it's less costly than clothes, but when you buy new stuff, get stuff that you really love in colors you love!
Don't worry about being strange: I've been six months ahead of fashion all my life, and that's weird to live with, too!
2006-11-10 06:06:33 · answer #3 · answered by Baby'sMom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well when I wanted to change my look, I decided to do something that I never would have thought of doing. Now when I say hot topic, you prob. think something like, All black gothic type thing right? Ok well try something like, a pair of thin black jeans, a cool colarded shirt that has black and white stripes that if long, some vans,try something that says a statement without being labeled as i poser. Thats what I do. I was sorta girlie like my friends untill i saw that type of stuff. Just about anybody canpull it off and is really simple.
2006-11-10 06:26:48 · answer #4 · answered by A little bit crazy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is easy to answer... all you have to do is :-
Buy a bright pink fluffy jumper wear a carrot coloured frizzy wig, an eyepatch with some green cycling shorts!...
thats the re invention of the image taken care off now for the confidence part..... Carry a Machine Gun!...
Hope that helps..:)
2006-11-10 06:07:28 · answer #5 · answered by Spooky Mouse 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
how about getting into a hair dressers and go for a consultation
or go to the fashion stores such as top shop or debenhams and ask for a persoanl shopper, give them a few ideas such as a casual outfit, dinner date outfit and a christmas outfit, but no other guidelines and see what they come up with for you
otherwise, i'd be tempted to start at the bottom, go out and start with the shoes, there are some fantastic out of the ordinary shoes and boots, go find a pair that you love, but wouldn't normally buy cos they are too outrageous, and build your wardrobe around how you feel
or finally i suppose friends advice
2006-11-10 06:06:56 · answer #6 · answered by redsticks34 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want to change your entire image, then start by finding things you like, but never tried before. A new hair style (maybe a new color too), new style and color of makeup, new style and color of clothes, shoes, etc. Keep trying things you never tried before until you like how it looks and fits the new style you're wanting to create.
2006-11-10 06:17:18 · answer #7 · answered by Jade 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get your hair cut into a style you have never had before or dye it a totally different colour.
i went thru a phase like that when i split with my cheating ex.
changing your hair is easy and it really does make people see you differently!
brown hair makes you look more inteligent
red hair makes you look more extrovert
blonde hair makes you look less serious
or have all three put in your hair!
try it i works better than anything else i tryed!
2006-11-10 06:06:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
start with changing your hair. go to a really good stylist and get a great cut, color and highlights (any colors you choose, ask to see the color book). after you get this done everything else will change. everytime i get new color and highlights, it makes me feel and look so good, all i do is go out and buy new makeup and clothes to match my new hair!
2006-11-10 06:44:18 · answer #9 · answered by nadine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hmmm male or female doesnt really matter its important to have fun i would say be yourself but if you want a change visually, what do you you like give more info, tell you what do what you feel is right, hows that.
2006-11-10 06:04:55 · answer #10 · answered by ........ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋