Susan Boyle…
It seems like everyone is talking about Susan Boyle. The New York Times even devoted a large part of the Sunday Styles section this past weekend to an article about “the dowdy Scottish spinster who sang her way to fame” on ‘Britain’s Got Talent’. The reason Susan Boyle is the talk of the town is not just that she’s a great singer—it’s that she’s a great singer who is an unattractive and awkward middle-aged woman. If Ms. Boyle had been young, or if she had been attractive, the story would not be what it is.
What do you make of all this? 
(If you haven’t seen the video, watch it here on YouTube )
Do you think it’s fantastic she’s getting recognition despite her looks, or do you think it’s upsetting she’s getting such extreme recognition because of her looks? Is this a big deal or not? Have people learned a lesson about making superficial judgments, or is Susan Boyle being sensationalized only to be forgotten after her 15 minutes of fame? Let us know what you think!
Many people have voiced their opinions on the Susan Boyle story, including our own author, Charla Krupp. On her blog, Charla states that, “Part of [Susan's] charm is the way she looks. What a big mistake it would be for her to undergo an extreme makeover at this point.” Still, since Charla gives such great beauty advice, she lists a few things that Susan could do to change her look if she wanted to. And lucky for us, her tips are useful for us, too. Here’s a teaser:
5. Only wear light pink lipstick. Dark reds or wines are aging. 
Check out the rest of Charla’s tips here!
