From ordinary to extraordinary: Two female students undergo extreme makeovers

Mon, 04 Oct 2004 19:31:00 GMT

By Dominique Suttles, Shayla Turner, Karmen Jackson and Chantale Odegbo

Before: Tomboy Brandi Lindsay sports her ususal baggy clothes. Photo by Dominique Suttles

Senior Brandi Lindsay has always been known as a tomboy. But she recently allowed a team of reporters from The Southfield Jay give her a one-day makeover. Lindsay usually lives in oversized sportswear that hides her feminine figure. Her makeover consultants changed her wardrobe from mainly gym clothes to girlish glamour. Off came the heavy gym shoes. On came the stiletto heels to reveal her shapely legs. Off came the baggy shorts, T-shirt and sports jersey. On came the clingy spaghetti strap tank and the micro mini. And the hair? She finally let it out of her usual confining pony tail to drape freely across her bare shoulders. Who knew there was a curvaceous lady under all that fabric? Here are her particulars: Name: Brandi Lindsay Age: 17 Grade: senior BEFORE Her style: Urban, Street Wear Style Idol: Da’ Brat AFTER Style: The girlier look Style Influence: Christina Milian Her new outfit prices: Tank top: Rainbow, $10 Skirt: Rainbow, $15 Shoes: DSW, $45 Accessories: Her own Her afterthoughts: “I feel so violated with these skimpy clothes,” Lindsay giggles. “I can’t believe you girls wear this stuff! Oh my God!” JUNIOR CLAUDIA MORRELL KICKS UP FASHION A NOTCH Comfort was key to junior Claudia Morrell before a team of Southfield Jay makeover consultants had their way with her. They coaxed Morrell to give up the comfort of her jeans and try a classier look. So off came the typical everyday jeans, and on came the casual business-like look. She parked her glasses and popped in her contacts to reveal the beauty in her big brown eyes. Here’s her story: Name: Claudia Morrell Age: 16 Grade: Junior BEFORE Style: Athletic Style Idol: Monique from The Parkers show AFTER Style: The classier look Style Influence: It’s still Monique from The Parkers show Her new outfit prices: Shirt: Rainbow, $6 Undershirt: Rainbow, $6 Capri pants: Rainbow, $12 Accessories: Claire’s, Earrings: 60 cents Everything else her own Her afterthoughts: “I’m excited about my new look. I think that people will maybe start looking at me a little bit differently.”