Susan Boyle Invests in Her Appearance

Susan sports a little style

The Internet is all abuzz with news of Susan Boyle’s makeover. After the initial eyerolling and laughter when she first walked on the “Britain’s Got Talent” stage, Susan Boyle endeared herself to viewers the world over with her amazing voice.

Now, after weeks of articles that contain adjectives such as “dowdy,” “homely” and “frumpy,” she has gotten a minor makeover.

Yes, of course we saw it coming

Celebrities sink millions into their appearances on a regular basis.  “American Idol” contestants and other characters catapulted to reality_TV fame get very expensive makeovers once they’re in the limelight.

The blogosphere is filled with people spouting “I knew it!” and “inevitable.” Turns out, Susan Boyle’s makeover wasn’t really much of a makeover. And it certainly didn’t cost as much as a “normal” celebrity makeover.

A small investment

Even though Boyle hasn’t made a big chunk of change off her instant fame yet, I don’t think she needed to take out personal loans to complete her new look. E! Online reports that Boyle went to the same salon she always goes to for her haircut and color, which cost a grand total of $51.

She’s been spotted sporting a shiny, black jacket. Turns out, she’s not wearing an expensive leather coat. It’s a $23 knockoff from a discount clothing chain. The Huffington Post reports that Boyle’s makeover includes wearing designer clothing, but I am skeptical of that claim — especially because the Huffington Post says her jacket is leather. ... click here to read the rest of the article titled "Susan Boyle Invests in Her Appearance"