41 Comments » Sitting in the makeup seat in an SPH photo studio, I was horrified when the makeup-artist-cum-hairstylist announced, “I will give her curls.”
It wasn’t armageddon-degree horror, but close enough.
Not that I have anything against curly hair, but it’s just not me. And in this particular photoshoot, I was supposed to be me and not some generic model.
A bunch of people had been invited to be featured in a Christmas special (I think) for Digital Life and we were told to wear a black jacket with a white top and a black bottom.
But I didn’t know what the interview was going to be about because it was arranged for me by a third party and I just had to turn up. When I was there, I found out the theme was “corporate”, which added another degree of horror to my state of mind.
Things that are not me: Corporate, elegant, graceful, curly hair.
The adventurous me delighted in my new look, of course, but the me me felt fake and uncomfortable.
It’s fortunate that I have a split personality or I would have been traumatised beyond recovery a long time ago, since I do chance to get a funny new look every once in a while.
Well, I suppose I don’t look too bad like this. Just different. (And not me.)
I went home in this get-up (by MRT) feeling weird, knowing it was just pointless paranoia but still feeling it.
I would have felt more comfortable going home in a bunny suit complete with floppy ears and a bob tail.
I’m serious.
I can be crazy and nutty and psychotic but I can never be a graceful, mature lady.
I felt a little unnatural and awkward posing for the photographs because I never know how to behave when I’m dressed corporate or elegant.
They wanted me to look like a confident career woman, and cheerful. It was a tall order.
I know how to look cute and cheerful, though!!! But, of course, that was wrong for the theme.
I hope my photos turn out okay in the papers, I think tomorrow.
Ooh you look so cute and sassy with the curls :D
Its looks good! Serious!
Looks good! You might wanna consider carrying that look sometime!
No worries, it’s not curly, just wavy. LOL.
Not bad lah!
i’m back! …..very natural and good new look.
Wow… you look gorgeous. Very nice. Even my wife says so.
A new and fresh look. You look like Tang Maoling in some of the photos. NICE! *Two thumbs up*
Straight away post my comments after seeing your new look without reading on.
Now after reading the full post, will be looking forward to Digital Life tmr. *Proceed to set alarm to wake up at 5am to ambush newspaper delivery guy*
@Sheylara: Hmmm, welcome to the realm of wavy hair, hehe:) I know its a strange experience, but I do hope you at least try to enjoy your stay there and explore before running back to the comfort and familiarity of the “YOU” look.
Anyway, I think the new style frames your face rather well!:) It definitely qualifies to be an unofficial entry in your “Fashion Diary”. Will look out for the DL article in the coming edition:)
yeah… whatever..
yeah.. shey you look gorgeous.. awesome.. wow…
yeah.. i bet you will wow the kids at children home with that beautiful smile… yeah that will be awesome.. so when are you going to send me a pic of you wearing the tee?? yeah.. whatever..
“Bad ass is style”
*puffs cigar*
Welcomoe to the world of Bad ass.
That’s how u look in your Bankai form :P
u look so chubby in those pics…:P
hahaz
you look cute! but maybe a different kinda curls would look better on you :)
You look good what…
When I first saw the picture I was like WoW… this I it… :)
Can we have more of your “split personality”… ;)
you look great!
You look really really pretty!
Wow, nice curls!
Now I really wish I have curls too. =X
And another thing, you look mature in those curls. ;)
fuyyyooo
I like corporate and elegant… It’s nice to see you doing different things.
wow.
Read your interview in Digital Life today. Thought you will be on the front page. Nevermind lah.
btw, y they put your age there? Dun there know that is a big no-no for ladies. Hehehe
Wow, I think they look super cute! May have been a tall order, but I think you definitely pulled it off.
I’m usually not a curl person either, but I’ve recently taken a liking to them.. It’s nice to do something different than the usual sometimes.
@tiger4: Oh no, looks like I’ll have to deploy the neuralyser again….
@Sheylara: Now then I understand why you called these photos “rare”…
honestly, you look great in that. Like a OL on shenton way! haha… =P
Merry Christmas everyone!!!
Hey, what happened to the layout of your blog? The sidebar is not in its correct position. :(
Oh, ignore that, it looks ok now. ^_^
@Peaches Mode: Happy Holidays to you too!:)
Sheylara:LOLx….i agree wif RN1209….it is rare to see u in that kind of dressing..
hey.. actually you do look good in these getup too =D
You are almost unrecognizable but gorgeous as usual.
hey shey.. merry christmas..
my gal said you look stunning.. she loves your eyes.. yeah.. me too… =)
SOOOOOO pretty. i like ur new hair. i shld start permming now. says Mr. Paranoid
You look good
However I like your original looks =)
sweet looking
@RN: Let me backup my PC 1st. The last time u use that thing, my PC can’t access Sheylara.com :D
Both of your looks are cool, I don’t think you need two dozens of comments reassuring you… lol. Anyway, Merry Christmas, guys!
RN1209: Happy new year! ^_^
WAPANG !!!!