I was rendered speechless when I saw this picture of Carrie Fisher. My eyes were trying to convince my brain that this was in fact Carrie Fisher. True, we haven't seen her 50 lbs. lighter in quite some time (she is the new Jenny Craig spokesperson), and we have never seen her with a chocolate brown bob, but neither of those two facts deflect from the fact that Carrie Fisher has a brand new head!
How does this happen???
To me, this is the epitome of scarily, overdone work. This is not a 57 year old woman getting refreshed, (this, I have no issue with) This is a 57 year old woman getting a major overhaul, that has left her with that vaguely generic, over blown, Hollywood look. It's not just the facelift (and chin implant,, I suspect), it's the nose work, cheek implants, lip enhancement, Botox and Restylane...in short the full
Who are my Poster Girls for "Good Work"? Here are some examples; some are great beauties, some simply attractive women like Carrie. A few are a few years younger than Carrie, several a few years older.
To me, this is how it should be done:
There is no need to identify anyone, because everyone still looks like themselves! Carrie???...not so much. Ultimately, we need only please ourselves. So I truly hope she is happy with her results.
One of my favorite Carrie Fisher films, is the still hilarious When Harry Met Sally with Meg Ryan (don't get me started)... Billy Crystal and the wonderful Bruno Kirby, as desperately lonely singles looking for love in N.Y.C.
In my minds eye, I will always remember her best as "Marie", fresh faced and funny.
And I will leave it at that...
xox,
DD
