I’m terrified of makeovers. Ever since I got my face “done” by some etiquette charm school my mother sent me to at the age of 16, I’ve been absolutely bona fide terrified of makeovers. I still shudder when I see photos of it to this day.
Of course, that was back when Caucasian American makeup artists painted your face pink and tried to give you “depth” in your non-existent crease. (Even if you had an Asian crease in your eye, that usually wasn’t anything like the crease of a Caucasian eye. Ugh.)
On the other hand, if I could get a makeover today, with all the plethora of skill and talent and knowledge out there about the Asian eye, hell, I’d go for it in a sec.
One person I would love, love, love to give me a makeover (if only I lived nearby) is Taylor Pham of Thi Cosmetics. She is an utter and complete genius when it comes to making over the Asian face.
Taylor Pham working on a lucky makeover client.
You’ve seen her work within our pages, most recently our Spring wedding issue, where she transformed former Miss Thailand (like she needed any help) into a ravishing bride.
And now’s your chance to get your own personal makeover by Taylor, just in time for the new year! Not only will you get a hair cut, styling, makeup and wardrobe by Taylor and her team, you then get to be the star of your own photo shoot with a renowned San Francisco-based photographer.
Taylor at work. This could be you!
All you have to do is submit 1,000 words about why you are oh-so worthy for the makeover of the century. Just email your submission to info@thicosmetics.com, along with a couple of lo res photos of yourself, name, address and email address. (Oh, and you have to get yourself over to the Bay Area, but hey, isn’t a new you sooo worth it!)
Hurry! The deadline’s January 15, 2010.
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