...I have been in a self-revision process mood lately, and I want to make some changes, you know, refresh my appearance. I know many people enjoy my retro/dark look, but maybe I could use some variation. I have come up with a few things, I would like an opinion on from any of you who would like to give it. I don't want anything to brash, or bold, but something that says "me", redefined.

Feel free to say whatever is the first thing that comes to mind-- even if it contains obscenities! I want honest opinions from everyone, ladies and gentlemen alike-- with reasons behind your choice too, please. As in, I don't just need a "no", or a "hell no", or "yeah", I need a "no" etc, and a "...because", please. And if you don't like my ideas, but you have some of your own-- feel free to suggest them, anything is welcome.

Here are some of my ideas:

- a (very small) nose piercing?
- (honey) blonde hair?
- dark red hair?
- tanning (natural)?
- a belly button ring?
- extra earring hole?
- light brown hair?
- (what did you guys think about tattoos again?)
- (inconspicuous) tattoo?
- change of eyeglasses (yes I have reading ones)?
- new lipstick? (I usually wear red)

Thats about it.... have at it folks.

Thank you ahead of time!

And sorry about the corny face shots, I needed some pictures of all angles, and also some that I was not very made up in and these were the best I had! Some of them are very, very silly, but thats my real personality-- it comes through in the non-pro shots!

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plus a new do.  Something short for summer.

Don't touch the eyes.  They're great.

You have really strong and striking features, a great mouth, eyes, face.  You would look wonderful with very natural make-up, hair and jewelry.  If you get a tattoo, get it in an inconspicuous area so that you won't regret it in the future.  Don't tan, it's really bad for your skin.  What is your natural hair color?  Even if you get a small nose piercing, I believe you start with a ring for about two months for cleaning purposes (but maybe things have changed over the years?).  I'm not a guy or anything, but I think sexy is a demure, feminine and natural looking woman who you know has a wild side underneath.  

Kate

if I were a lesbian I'd do you in a heartbeat. Perhaps I'm slightly bi. Anyway, whoa, aside from that, I think a small nose ring (a tiny diamond) would look great against your skin tone. It would be sort of exotic because not everyone has one, and you can always take it out if you're not happy or you're in a different mood.

Tatoos are permanent or can leave a scar if you decide to have them removed later with lazer surgery, especially if you have an olive complexion or yellow undertones. I have a tattoo but it's on my ankle and is very small.

I don't know about you, but I am a "for the moment" type of person. Sometimes I like gothic and wild and sometimes natural with lace. It's really up to you, but redefine yourself first with something small but classy. That way, you won't regret it later. You're beautiful just as you are, girlfriend!

Hugs,
Ciara

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Just my thoughts, your mileage may vary...

- a (very small) nose piercing? (Really gross)
- (honey) blonde hair? (Have to see it)
- dark red hair? (Have to see it)
- tanning (natural)? (NICE!)
- a belly button ring? (Gross)
- extra earring hole? (Gross)
- light brown hair? (Sexy)
- (what did you guys think about tattoos again?) (Gross -- imagine dying your hair and not being able to change it later)
- (inconspicuous) tattoo? (see above)
- change of eyeglasses (yes I have reading ones)? (glasses are sexy)
- new lipstick? (I usually wear red) (I love red)


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I know who I will be calling next time i'm in Vegas, you are one beautiful lady!  You're pics aren't corny but very cute.  Now on to the subject at hand.  Personally don't like the nose pierce idea. Blonde won't work because of you're skin tone but light or dark brown would only make you more gorgeous and sexy.  A small tattoo on the back of the neck, shoulder or ankle is always tasteful but sexy.  Don't change the lipstick.  Everyone knows red is  the color of sex.  Belly button rings only gets in the way of rubbing hot bodies together ... hmm.. hmm.. i can only imagine what that is like with you!

Maybee I'll hit Vegas sooner than planned. (lol)

Danielle,
I always read your posts and usually click to your site b/c you're so damn hott!!  I live across the country and will probably never see you in person (although one can hope), but please don't change too much.  I have to tell you piercings and tats are gross.  Especially a nose peircing, those are the absolute worst!  You certainly should NOT tan as it's terrible for your skin.  I personally like dark hair, so I'd not change that either.  Go with the barest of makeups, you may have a touch too much around your eyes.  Don't go fire engine red with your lipstick, but with a more muted red.  The pinkish lipsticks aren't really the best for you.  I wish you'd shown us a pic with your glasses, b/c I suspect you'd look ultra hot in them.  Glasses on your face would really rev my engine up.  Your eyes are amazing and just about any pair of glasses would attract that much more attention to them.  The look you should go for is the white dress shirt, hair up, eyeglasses and nice skirt.  With your hot body pushing that outfit at just the right spots and the glasses accentuating your face..... o.k. where's that box of tissue?

A tiny diamond stud in the side of your nose would be a PERFECT touch! They are unique,yet stylish,and oh so sexy! You need very little make-up,your skin is beautiful,red lipstick SCREAMS sexy,and goth or dark would take away from your exotic drop-dead beauty....one man's humble opinion...

Your dark hair is a beautiful contrast against your light skin. I'd say bring out the dark color more either with a chinese blue-black dye  or a red tinted cellophane which will keep your hair dark brown/jet black but will have a beautiful reddish hue in the sunlight.  I agree with the glasses and skirt, look...and for lips..a nude pink would work well...kind of like your bottom left pic. You're gorgeous, though!

I've only just begun to participate in these forums and this subject and those pictures compelled me to put my two cents.

You are amazing.  Your face has wonderful structure.  Your eyes are extremely expressive and your obvious tending to your eyebrows accentuates and balances your face wonderfully.  Your lips are full and can be easily muted or highlighted with minor color shades and lipliners to fit any occassion or whim you are trying to achieve.

Your dark hair contrasts and accentuates you light skin and frames your face as well(don't tan...bad for skin).  And don't even get me started on that smile...wow!!

All in all, the purpose of this is to say based on these pictures, you should feel wonderful and beatiful about yourself.  You seem to be able to bring out any and all types of persona you wish by simply doing moderate makeup and short term alterations.

Don't do anything permanent as you may regret it later.  I can see you as a brunette, and even a blonde...but what everyone will say, and should say, is that what they fall in love with is not your already striking looks, but what I can only imagine is a striking personality.

Good luck on your re-inventing.  I'm sure no matter what you choose to do, you will still be as lovely and beautiful as ever.

. . . I have my tongue and one nipple pierced.  It's cool because when I remove them there is no sign that anything was ever there.  The tongue didn't hurt much at all.  I nearly fainted when the nipple was pierced.

I would not like your hair much lighter than it is now.

NO Tattoos EVER.  Too many regrets later and it's tacky, in my opinion (although I have the two piercings, so don't lambast me!!)

Ok, half a lesbian... And I'd do her in half a heartbeat. :P

On the subject in question... Only you know what will make you happy with you in the looks department, and ultimately that's what is important.

You have a beautiful complexion. Although the colors you wear in makeup look fabulous on you. I feel like you should lighten your hair a little, add some natural looking highlights and try some soft makeup, coral lipstick, some natural tones of shadow and peach blush, brown eyeliner, and add a french manicure and pedicure. This will give you much more of agirl next door look that lots of guys go for. You have a very sexy look about you with your high cheek bones, pouty lips and lovely arched eyebrows. Oh, a small peircing is always nice too. Navel, tongue, also nipple peircings are exceptionally sexy! Good luck!

...but if it turns out you don't it'll grow back.

Had an ex-girlfriend that had one.  We'd get in the mood... she'd forget it was there. Start doing the wild thing....wasn't pretty.  But boy was she fun! So I guess it was worth it. (lol)

You are beautiful just the way you are.  So I wonder what problem you are solving.  Bored?  Need to fall in love?  Need a vacation?  Have you considered a commercial make over where they only mess with your make up and hair style?
 Maybe get new photos of yourself.  horse around with costumes, etc.
 Is business falling off?  I find it hard to believe that you would ever need to change to drum up business.  You might consider what a bad change would do to your current business.
  If I remember correctly, a few weeks back you wrote about being lonely for someone to share things with.
  Of all the things you listed, a small diamond nose stud might be slick and it can always close up if you sneeze the wrong way.
Good luck, pretty lady
B

I agree, Ciara.
She is beautiful just the way she is.

Lets do her together...LOL

I can't believe I said that.

Just my opinion...
B

Please, your lips are way too big to paint them red. Nude or soft pink is best. Other than that, you seem quite pretty.