{"id":20045,"date":"2020-07-02T23:35:00","date_gmt":"2020-07-02T20:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/i-spent-thousands-on-a-zoom-makeover-and-have-no-regrets\/"},"modified":"2020-07-02T23:35:00","modified_gmt":"2020-07-02T20:35:00","slug":"i-spent-thousands-on-a-zoom-makeover-and-have-no-regrets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/i-spent-thousands-on-a-zoom-makeover-and-have-no-regrets\/","title":{"rendered":"#I spent thousands on a Zoom makeover and have no regrets"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a50aabfeeff6\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a50aabfeeff6\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/i-spent-thousands-on-a-zoom-makeover-and-have-no-regrets\/#Setting_up\" >Setting up<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/i-spent-thousands-on-a-zoom-makeover-and-have-no-regrets\/#Clothing\" >Clothing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/i-spent-thousands-on-a-zoom-makeover-and-have-no-regrets\/#Hair\" >Hair<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/i-spent-thousands-on-a-zoom-makeover-and-have-no-regrets\/#Makeup\" >Makeup<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/i-spent-thousands-on-a-zoom-makeover-and-have-no-regrets\/#Accessories\" >Accessories<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;<strong>#I spent thousands on a Zoom makeover and have no regrets<\/strong>&#8221;<\/p>\n<div>\n                        Over the course of five weeks during the coronavirus lockdown, Georgia Marantos changed everything about her look, from her wardrobe to her makeup to her hair style.<\/p>\n<p>Marantos, a 50-year-old tarot card reader and energy healer who lives on the Upper West Side, tells The Post she wanted to \u201cstep up her <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game<\/a>\u201d before launching her <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">YouTube<\/a> channel.<\/p>\n<p>So she reached out to Alexandra Suzanne Greenawalt, 45, a stylist who came recommended by a friend and who specializes in on-camera looks, for a digital glow-up. Greenawalt, who runs her own Manhattan service called Alexandra Stylist, charges thousands of dollars for a four-to-six-week comprehensive makeover, which doesn\u2019t include the price of new clothing, makeup and hair maintenance.<\/p>\n<p>Marantos and Greenawalt never actually met in person \u2014 the entire transformation took place over video chat. This suited their project just fine, as Greenawalt says that prepping to <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ear on camera is a highly specific skill.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15928945\"><img alt=\"Georgia Marantos\" data- data- height=\"441\" width=\"662\"><\/img><figcaption><span>Georgia Marantos<\/span><span>Michael Benabib<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>For those who aren\u2019t aspiring YouTube stars, Greenawalt says there are still plenty of tricks to enhance one\u2019s appearance on Zoom or Google Meet. Before an important video conference \u2014 such as a job interview or a chat with the boss \u2014 she even suggests doing \u201cdress rehearsals\u201d to check how your in-person look translates. \u201cPractice, get in front of the camera by yourself and test it out,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n<p>Marantos says she\u2019s learned her lesson: \u201cI\u2019m not just going to hop in the shower five minutes before and then go live on Facebook or YouTube [anymore].\u201d Below, Greenawalt\u2019s best tips for looking dazzling on a computer screen.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Setting_up\"><\/span>Setting up<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Everything about your on-screen presence is affected by light. If you can find a spot by a window, where the sunlight will beam onto your face, that\u2019s ideal.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15928927\"><img alt=\"Alexandra Suzanne Greenawalt\" data- data- height=\"450\" width=\"300\"><\/img><figcaption><span>Alexandra Suzanne Greenawalt<\/span><span>Emma Dallman<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Otherwise, purchasing an inexpensive ring light (like this one) or moving a lamp closer to you should do the trick. \u201cSometimes it\u2019s just as simple as .\u2009.\u2009. taking the lampshade off and sticking the light in the right place,\u201d says Greenawalt. The goal is getting your face in focus and doing away with distracting shadows.<\/p>\n<p>And take time to find a flattering angle: Your camera should be at eye level or above, says Greenawalt. \u201cAvoid below, because then you\u2019re catching your neck waddle,\u201d says Greenawalt. Her trick for a perfect frame? \u201cPile a bunch of books up and put your laptop or camera on that.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Clothing\"><\/span>Clothing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\u201cOn camera, contrasts are stronger,\u201d says Greenawalt. \u201cIt\u2019s not good to wear white or black or really complicated prints, they don\u2019t translate very well.\u201d She suggests wearing flattering jewel tones, and reaching for items with subtle embellishments, such as beading, to \u201ccatch the light.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>As for cuts, simple shapes tend to look best. \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"General\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">General<\/a>ly women look better in a V-neck neckline. If you\u2019re super busty, you might be better in a scoop,\u201d she says. Loose blouses and turtlenecks can be chic at the office, but tend not to work on camera.<\/p>\n<p>And just because they\u2019re invisible, don\u2019t skimp on good undergarments, says Greenawalt, who sent Marantos out for a professional bra fitting. Because a computer shot is from the waist up, \u201ceverything in that window becomes hyper-important,\u201d the stylist says.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hair\"><\/span>Hair<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\u201cThe biggest mistake is not doing anything\u201d with your hair, says Greenawalt.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s tempting to air-dry in a work-from-home setting, but \u201cwashed and blow-dried is better; that tends to be universally flattering,\u201d she says. If you\u2019re still waiting on a <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/trip-and-travel\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"10\" title=\"Trip &amp; Travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trip<\/a> to the salon and are trying to conceal grays, style your hair in a big bun, or, if they\u2019re concentrated at your temples, hide them with a chic headband.<\/p>\n<p>Again, lighting is key: On camera, \u201cHair [color] looks a little flatter. For example, my hair is red. If I don\u2019t have any good lighting it will look brown,\u201d the style expert says.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15928940\"><img alt=\"Georgia Marantos\" data- data- height=\"441\" width=\"662\"><\/img><figcaption><span>Georgia Marantos<\/span><span>Stefano Giovannini<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Makeup\"><\/span>Makeup<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\u201cIt feels inappropriate to show up to a Zoom call in four-hour hair and makeup,\u201d says Greenawalt. As Marantos \u2014 who used to go bare-faced \u2014 learned, a little bit goes a long way. Greenawalt suggests sticking to a subtle palette of foundation, concealer, mascara and a light lip. Get friendly with an eyelash curler in lieu of false eyelashes, which can give the impression of trying too hard. Be wary of highlighter, which pops in person but is often \u201ctoo shiny\u201d for video, Greenawalt says.<\/p>\n<p>As for men, she says they shouldn\u2019t hesitate to grab the foundation or concealer to even out their skin tone.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Accessories\"><\/span>Accessories<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With jewelry, it\u2019s all about striking the right balance. A favorite statement necklace might feel fashionable, but on camera, it \u201creally overpowers,\u201d and distracts from one\u2019s face, says Greenawalt. On the other hand, delicate trinkets can get lost. \u201cStud earrings tend to disappear. I prefer a dangly statement earring,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n<p>Greenawalt advises bespectacled clients to ditch the frames, assuming they can see without them. There are exceptions, however, when bold, statement glasses enhance a person\u2019s overall aesthetic (think Dan Levy or Ali Wong). 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