Told I look manly and ugly any adivce or opinions? Thanks?

Question

My question is not being asked because I am vane or because I need a boost-up. I am a 17 year old female and I am skinny. I hope I can gain confidence by helping myself. 3 parts to the question:

(old pic) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/Cath90/Pics/compared.jpg
(current pics)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/Cath90/Pics/S3507550.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/Cath90/Pics/S3507490-1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/Cath90/Pics/dppic.jpg
1. What looks bad/ugly about me (or "manly")? Please don't tell me I look fine as I am unless you can honestly tell me so.

2. What do you suggest I do to fix or draw attention away from/ to fix these things (products, make-up suggestions, hair style tips, cleansers, hair colouring tips, jewelry, clothing, styles etc)?

3. Which picture makes me look my best and which picture is the worst? Do you see improvement as time goes on? Finally: Are there any features you would like to point out that are GOOD on

More pics:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/Cath90/Pics/IMG_0128.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/Cath90/Pics/smirk.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/Cath90/Pics/IMG_0116.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/Cath90/Pics/IM000911.jpg

More OLD pics
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/Cath90/Pics/Picture129.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/Cath90/Pics/cutesmile.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/Cath90/Pics/S3503348.jpg

Please not I'm not doing this to be vane or to be given a boost. I'm looking for advice and opinions. Once I help myself I'm sure I will gain confidence and be able to be more happy with who I am. Thanks again.

Yes I have blue eyes.

Answer 1

I think that a couple things can make you look/feel/appear better, speaking from a girl who feels awfully plain most of the time.

Good posture is one. Shoulders back, head up (not tilted forward slightly, as I noticed from one of your pictures).

Don't bother with hair coloring, it takes forever to grow out, and its expensive. Maybe some highlighting if you get bored - but do it for yourself!

Natural make up is best, but you could always treat yourself to a makeover, to get some professional tips. Try Victoria's Secret Beauty or Macy's beauty counter, and see if one of their employees will help you out. (Macy's is better, Victoria's Secret does a little sluttier makeup)

Same thing with hair, try going to a nice salon, and consulting with the stylist for a style that will suit your face and life style (i.e. prep time, products, etc)

Most importantly, FEEL GOOD ABOUT YOURSELF!!
Pick your favorite picture, tape it to your bathroom mirror, and pick our one good thing about yourself (looks related or not) while you brush your teeth!

Answer 2

Firstly you are very sweet looking but since you asked me to be honest I'll tell you.
1) You dress boyish in jeans and tshirts. Go get a cute dress. Something with a little pleats on the bottom or something like a tennis dress.
2)I guess you wear makeup cause your 17 dont overdo it. Wear a little eyeshadow your eyes are blue right? wear either a little green or blue and sweep it gently across the lid nothing heavy very soft. Little mascara. Blush just a tad to give you color make you look soft. And lipgloss just a little to make your lips stand out.
You have pretty eyes and a great bone structure. If you show your shoulders more and wear the right clothes you will definelty stand out. Try leggings with a short dress. Girlish but not pinky. Try gap they may have some great styles for you.
good luck.
4) do your eyebrows they will make you look groomed just get them waxed once a month you wont believe the change.
5) also your hair looks great in the first picture old one pulled back and wavy very soft

Answer 3

You do not look manly or ugly. We all have things we don’t like about ourselves.
Some good things about you – you have lovely thick curly dark hair. I have think blond limp hair. So I think you are very lucky!
Here’s my advice. Lose the bum part - a side part would be much more appealing. Also straightening your hair and getting some highlights would brighten up your hair and face.
Pluck and thin out your eye brows a bit and wearing white/light coloured eye shadow can brighten your eyes.
When I was 17 I was really skinny too and I hated it. But I’m now 28 and it has caught up with me. So my advice is to enjoy it while it lasts!

Answer 4

Hey girl,you're only 17,and your face and body are still growing into the beautiful young woman you should be proud of,I used to dislike my 5'0 height,but hey I found that as long as I'm happy with myself than that's all that should matter,confidence is sexier than any conceited cocky person,

1.You have nice eyes and smile

Answer 5

Yes

Answer 6

Go brunette and grow ur hair. You need to gain some weight too.Enhance your features rather than hide them. You have a lovely smile. Maybe you could apply sum gloss.

Answer 7

First off, you don't look manly or ugly at all, and I am a very honest person.

I think you would look much better with dark hair, like a dark brown with a redish hint to it. And I would also dye your eyebrows, since they look a lot lighter then your hair color. I would get some wispy bangs, I think they would look GREAT on you! I think you would look good with straight hair, you might want to get it permed straight. And then get some layers, to add volume.

For makeup I would really focus on your eyes. Use a black legtheing mascara, XXL by maybelline is really good. Then some black eyeliner, and some grey eyeshadow. Your skin doesn't look bad, so I wouldn't use to much foundation, use something lighter like maybelline dream matte moouse. Or just use powder. I also think you would look great if you were a little tanner, so you might want to buy a tinted moisturizer with a little self tanner in it. I would also use lip gloss to plump your lips, since they look a little thin.. lip inflasion is a good one.

I think you would look really cute if you changed your style to a little more girly. You have a really nice body, so you could definatly pull it off. Here are some outfits I have made for you, just to give you and example!

Outit 1
http://www.wetseal.com/productdetail.asp?mi=1100&size=&style=37398248&color=942&token=
http://www.wetseal.com/productdetail.asp?mi=1000&size=&style=37554651&color=75&token=
http://www.wetseal.com/productdetail.asp?mi=1020&size=&style=37375355&color=100&token=
http://www2.jcpenney.com/jcp/Products.aspx?DeptID=9452&CatID=29549&CatTyp=DEP&ItemTyp=G&GrpTyp=PRD&ItemID=1122c06&ProdSeq=1&Cat=dress+it+up&Dep=Shoes&PCat=Juniors&PCatID=28655&RefPage=ProductList&Sale=&ProdCount=12&RecPtr=&ShowMenu=&TTYP=&ShopBy=0&RefPageName=CategoryAll.aspx&RefCatID=28655&RefDeptID=9452&Page=1&CmCatId=EXTERNAL|28655|29549( in black)

Outfit 2
http://www.wetseal.com/productdetail.asp?mi=1100&size=&style=37414818&color=911&token=
http://www.wetseal.com/productdetail.asp?mi=1000&size=&style=37707842&color=660&token=
http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=FOREVER21&category%5Fname=small+hair+goods&product%5Fid=1035557828&Page=1

Outfit 3

http://www.wetseal.com/productdetail.asp?mi=1100&size=&style=37367305&color=942&token=
http://www.wetseal.com/productdetail.asp?mi=1000&size=&style=37318673&color=438&token=
Those were not exactly girly, but I think you get the idea..

You can also go into a store like macys or dillards, and they can give you a makeover for free (but usually they want you to buy something) and they can teach you what colors suit you, etc.

I would also whiten your teeth, crest white stips is a good one!

I think your best feature is your eyes! They like hazel and I love hazel eyes! You also look like a really nice person, someone that everyone wants to be friends with!

I hope I helped!

Answer 8

if i were you, i would do something with your hair like make it strait... also, i would wear charcoal eyeliner and smokey eyeshadow. add some shiny lipgloss