Last week, FOF founder Geri blogged about the brilliant makeover book
Steal This Style by FOF stylist
Sherrie Mathieson.
This week, we are giving one lucky FOF a chance to win a makeover with Sherrie! Read on to enter . . .
In
Steal this Style, Sherrie worked with twenty sets of FOF moms and their daughters (in some cases grandmother and granddaughter, or mother and daughter in spirit), to remake FOFs with fashion ideas from the younger generation. Admit it, you’ve made a few of these “before” mistakes:
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Mother: Yasue, 50, Administrative Assistant, Daughter: Michelle, 21, Medical Student
Before: Sherrie says, this FOF is "so buttoned-up Houdini could not hasten her departure from this conservative cage."
After: Sherrie says, "A bit edgy yet feminine, they look appropriate for their age and work. These black-and-white outfits are minimalist and fresh."
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Mother: Ifé, 54, Talent manager, Daughter (in spirit, Ifé is friend, mentor and adviser to Nicole): Nicole, 39, Actress and retail sales associate
Before: Sherrie says, "She's nice, but her look isn't. From head to toe she needs to rethink her style ingredients. The see-through gathered skirt adds pounds and pulls our gaze down to where it shouldn't be."
After: Sherrie says, "Ifé's outfit is right for her age and particularly right for her figure. A woman into her fifties could wear (daughter) Nicole's look, as long as she has a similar figure and great legs."
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Mother: Paulette, 55, Dental Assistant, Daughter: Danielle, 24, Journalism student
Before: Sherrie says "A bland color combination that is bad in all ways is punctuated by an unfortunately positioned red fanny pack that all eyes will center on."
After: "A ripe take on preppy, mother Paulette has been nudged well by slightly mod daughter Danielle."
In honor of Mother’s Day (and because it seemed fun) we asked Sherrie to give one lucky FOF member a “Steal This Style” makeover. Lucky for us, she agreed.
(To enter, comment below: “Why do your kids think you need a makeover?” We’ll pick three finalists next week. One winner will receive a whole new look, expertly styled by Sherrie. If you don’t have kids, that’s okay—we’re sure there’s a younger person in your life who critiques your look!)
Thank you for entering. This contest is now closed.
Images courtesy of Sherrie Mathieson 
"I wouldn’t have touched anything like this when I was younger." 
{Fashion Flash} 
Trash or Treasure? 
You tell us!
If only I could look as good
My daughter who is thinking about fashion designer believes I need to think fashion. I wear the same pants and tops I have for years. She wants to take me shopping and pick out a more modern look. She insists I have a poor body image,which I agree with, and need to break out of my mold and be a little daring. I must admit I would love it, but I think I’m too old and bottom heavy.
As a caregiver of my husband who has had Alzhimers for nearly 10 years now, it would be nice if someone could care for me for a change. My kids think I’m old but I’m only 76. and I don’t really feel that old.
My kids think I’m old. I don’t feel old yet. I would like to show them that I could look better if I had the right cloths, etc. But I’m a chubby so it’s hard to make me look good. What do you think? Am I fixable? -gb
I work a great number of stressful hours. Usually exhausted, I put on anything that will fit me in the morning and go right to sweatpants or pajamas when I get home in the evening. I have become a recluse in the last couple of years and don’t feel like doing anything. My kids think that I need a makeover to get me out of my slump. And they are probably right.
My daughter thinks I need a makeover because I’m self-conscious about my weight so I wear big clothes (mostly sweatshirts) to hide myself. I also do not have a clue as to how to use a straightener and still wear my hair 80′s big style. She thinks this is horrible! I haven’t changed my makeup style since the 90′s.
Well, I’ll soon be 57 and hopefully holding. Holding ground for my visits to my son who is a Chef in Las Vegas. Need a update for my visit. Always want to make him proud when I walk into the restaurant & attend function around town with him! I’m over 50 & love being fabulous in his eyes.
I am 62, short and very heavy. I wear the same clothes all the time. I hate to shop because I feel I look so bad and nothing I try on flattters me.
My daughter thinks I’m too “business up-tight” in my style. Sprayed hair and business suits – that’s me most of the time. I’d love to get a fresh look that’s appropriate for work and makes my daugther more comfortable with my look.
Ok – I’m over 50….my daughter keeps telling me I wear too much black, my son mostly keeps his mouth shut (smart kid), unless I wear purple or lavender. Then he tells me I look like a smurf! I’m on the short side (5’2″ on a good day), and have mostly given up. I wear jeans, and various t-shirts (mostly black..) and sweaters or hoodies.
Fortunately, I don’t have to dress up for work, but I would like to add some style to my wardrobe.
My daughter is 14 going on 30 and in her eyes I am too old fashioned. When she was smaller, she would borrow son of my things. Now, if and when I suggest it, she rolls her eyes and looks at me like I’ve lost my mind. My son, 15, doesn’t say too much — he is just glad I am there to play driver. Please help me look “cool” in my kids eyes!