"GL, make me over!" Seven girls. Seven days. Seven big changes. The outcome? Nothing short of amazing!

Girls' Life, Feb-March, 2004

Fashion Jules, 14

Jules said, "I want funkier clothes that flatter my curves!"

Suzin's spin Fashion is really all about creating an illusion, The groovy striped jeans are the base for Jules' long, lean look. The funky banded-bottom top elongates her torso, while the shapely cord blazer complements her curves.

Hair

Jules said, "I want highlights and bangs!"

Danielle's do Danielle started by giving Jules all-over highlights three shades lighter than her natural hair color. She then gave Jules a blunt cut, but added moment and interest by "chipping out" some pieces so it would look more layered. She then gave Jules the fringe-y, angled long bangs she craved.

Makeup

Jules said, "I want a new look to go with my funky clothes."

Lori's look Lori played up Jules' eyes with Couleur's Nature Duo in Brown Haze, using the lighter shade to highlight and the darker tone in the crease. Cheeks got M.A.C Sheertone Blush in Tenderling, and Lori lined Jules' lips with Julie Hewett Lip Liner in Nude Noir, then added Biotherm Gloss in 75. Braces and strong lip color? Yes!

Diet

Jules said, "I try to jog around my neighborhood once a week, but I hate running. What else can I do to lose weight?"

Josh and Scott's suggestion Jules wants to lose about 10 pounds. So Josh taught her a physioball routine and some step-up exercises. He also introduced her to the jump rope and five-pound weights, and advised her to use the steps in her house as a personal Stairmaster,

Diet

Jules said, "I'd like to lose some weight."

Martica's menu Jules needs to be mindful of the major weight-gain culprits--soft drinks, processed foods and skipping meals. Soft drinks let you drink in way more calories than you'd naturally eat. In processing foods, the food is scrunched up by eliminating all the fiber, so you get a lot of calories in one bite. For example, you can eat one chicken nugget for the same amount of calories as a big bowl of lentil soup. Think of eating food in its original state--think fresh! Skipping meals. even if you're not hungry, tends to make you eat more later on. So have something for breakfast, even if it's just fruit and yogurt.

Life

Jules said. "When I get in fights with my friends, I say things I regret."

Dr. M's mantra Next time things get heated with a friend, Jules should take a moment to think before saying something. And if she does say something that's not very nice, she should go back as quickly as possible and apologize. Knowing that she needs to correct this behavior might prevent her from saying something mean in the first place.

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Suzin's they-work-for-everyone rules for fabulous fashion ...

* Buy the best quality you can afford. Your stuff will last longer.

* Approach a new trend in small doses, like with accessories.

* Buy clothes that fit--nothing baggy, skimpy, too short or too long.

* If you buy something tab, don't leave the store without something to go with it. You'll end up with a closet full of clothes but nothing to wear.