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Susan Boyle Makeover | 08/07/2009 9:30 am

Susan Boyle Gets Glamorous Makeover for Harper's Bazaar Photo Shoot

In her first-ever solo photo shoot, ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ star talks about how she’s now ready to take the world by storm — one baby step at a time.
By The Staff at wowOwow.com
Harper's Bazaar

Susan Boyle hasn’t just gotten a makeover, she’s become a glammed-up fashionista!

The "Britain’s Got Talent" star made headlines for having a great voice, albeit an older, dowdy look. But as celebrity has taken hold, that has all changed. In the September issue of Harper’s Bazaar magazine, Boyle looks fabulous in a chic formal dress, as well as everyday dresses — although she says this is not her usual attire at all. She also has a new hairdo! Check out the pictures here. This was Boyle’s first-ever solo photo shoot. The Scottish star also talks about what her life is now like after it was literally turned upside down by overnight fame.

"It does feel unreal," she says. "It will take a bit of adjusting to because I’ve led a sheltered life, I know. I’ve got life experience, but mentally I have to adjust. But it’s all good. All good." Asked by Harper’s Bazaar if she’s glad she auditioned for the show, she says, amazed: "Come on! It goes without saying. Come on now!" And who does she want to meet, if she had choice of any celebrity in the world? Madonna and Donny Osmond!

Boyle now lives in London and is working on an album to be released in November. She had a bit of a rough time dealing with her success right after her rendition of "I Dreamed a Dream" captured hearts around the world. She has entered a world she never thought possible. But now, she’s bravely and confidently putting one foot in front of the other and taking hold of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Congratulations, Susan! 

Read the entire Harper’s Bazaar article here. You can watch video of Boyle’s photo shoot below:

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DeBúrca obj
I like her in the violet dress the best.
By DeBúrca obj on 08/07/2009 9:40 am
MK P
Yes…..I agree, the pose in the violet dress was very nice also.
By MK P on 08/07/2009 11:38 am
Belinda Joy
Bless her heart.
By Belinda Joy on 08/07/2009 9:49 am
Nanny hasSeven
Belinda, good to hear from you again! I haven’t seen any comments from you in a long time. I thought you’d left the site for good. Sometimes I think about doing that myself! I’ve always loved your kind-hearted messages.
By Nanny hasSeven on 08/07/2009 10:00 am
Belinda Joy
Oh Nanny, I have been posting like crazy lately, back to being my old controversial self, stirring up trouble as usual. :-)  Good to hear from you as well.
By Belinda Joy on 08/07/2009 10:18 am
Maggie W
Susan looks great and seemed to be enjoying herself immensely.  You go, girl!
By Maggie W on 08/07/2009 10:41 am
Denise Wexler
What a delight!!!
By Denise Wexler on 08/07/2009 11:23 am
Lonni Faller

Thank you so much for this lovely article on Susan Boyle.  She looks so happy and excited with her new life - so wonderful to see that.

How incredibly beautiful Susan is!  She has inner beauty, and now is looking gorgeous as well.  I love listening to her speak, and to think we will soon have her CD to brighten our lives.  She is magnificent!

 

 

By Lonni Faller on 08/07/2009 12:13 pm
Grande Camper
She’s looking beautiful one step at a time.
By Grande Camper on 08/07/2009 12:18 pm
Deena B.
She looks great.  Love the new hairstyle. 
By Deena B. on 08/07/2009 12:41 pm
Jean Roth
Susan looks wonderful and very happy.  I am so happy for her.  Thanks for such a supportive article.  I can hardly wait to hear her sing again.
By Jean Roth on 08/07/2009 2:06 pm
Susan Crawford

Wonderful photos! What I liked was that the stylists did not try to "transform" Ms. Boyle, but merely enhanced her sweet, pleasant face and comfortable body. Her makeup was discreet and subtle, the new hairstyle flattering and realistic, and the choice of clothing was wonderful. She looked super in the Donna Karan! (But then Donna has always designed for women with real bodies: bosoms, hips and all.)

I can’t wait for Boyle’s album to be released - it has been top of my MUST HAVE list since I saw her amazing YouTube video. Go Susan! There are millions of fans cheering you on, you little glamourpuss.

By Susan Crawford on 08/07/2009 5:06 pm
Jane Bailey

Susan looks lovely, and more importantly, she looks happy!  I’m so happy for her I could cry.  Best of luck, Susan.  Can’t wait for your CD and until you come to the U.S.

By Jane Bailey on 08/07/2009 5:23 pm
Lila Kuh
Good for her!
By Lila Kuh on 08/07/2009 8:35 pm
Carol Harrison
I am sooooo happy for Susan Boyle with her absolutely beautiful voice.  She knows what she’s doing and she seems to be up for anything.  She’ll do concerts on HER times and if that works for her…that’s great.  Looking for to reading about her in Vanity Fair and her new album whenever it comes out.  I get really emotional when listening to her voice because……I KNOW NO ONE expected her to be able to sing like that. She’s no ‘dummy’, she’s knows exactly what she doing and…what works well for her.  So, I say, Susan, go for it.
By Carol Harrison on 08/07/2009 11:09 pm