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By Emma Jones

CarolRoss WWiinnnneerr 33::Maria

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MADETHERE is one itemfound in everywardrobewhichyoucan throw on with

almost anything fromtrousers, leggings andskinny jeans to shirts andskirts.

The humble T-shirt — equally athome on its own or as a base layerunder a cardigan or blazer — is theultimate in versatility.

But what’s the best way to wear it?To find out, the Post teamed up with

that high street mecca of cut-pricedesigner labels, TK Maxx,Penclawdd-based make-up artistSascha Martini and hairdresser AlexSmith to give three readers a fashionmakeover.

Celebrity stylist Hannah Sandling,who has styled the likes of A-listers suchas Sienna Miller, Dita Von Tesse andCarmen Electra, worked her magic at thecity’s Parc Morfa branch to show threereaders different ways to wear this year’sSport Relief T-shirt designed by theBeckham family.

Eat your heart out, Gok Wan!Victoria and David, along with their

boys, have created a series of one-offdesigns with the hope of inspiringthe nation to rise to the challengefor Sport Relief 2010.

Each T-shirt features TheBeckhams for Sport Relief logo, acombination of the footprints ofeach family member and all netprofits from sales will go towardshelping people livingunimaginably tough lives acrossthe UK and the world's poorestcountries.

After rushing around the storetracking down outfits for ourthree makeover winners, Hannahsaid: “T-shirts are the mostversatile item you can get — youcan dress them up or down, theycan be sporty, they look great withhigh heels. The Sport Relief T-shirthas been designed by the Beckhamsfor a good cause so it means you’redoing something good for charityand also buying a little slice ofcelebrity-dom.

“TK Maxx is great if you’re on ashoestring, it’s a real treasuretrove where you can findsomething for any occasion,from a ball to a lunch date to askiing holiday.”●The Sports Relief T-shirtsare on sale in-store andonline at Sainsbury’s, TKMaxx and www.sportrelief

.com for £14.99.

HEALTH and safety adviser andself-confessed shopaholic CarolRoss, from Neath, finds it difficultto find suitable lingerie afterhaving a preventativemastectomy in 2001 because ofa high risk of breast cancer.The 44-year-old also suffers

with chronic widespread pain —fibromyalgia — and got in touchto suggest fashion tips forpeople who use a walking stick.

“I have two [breast] prosthesesand it’s not difficult to find clothesbut lingerie can be a problem so Ithought getting some style advicewould help.“You can dress up in a really nice

outfit to go to a barbecue, awedding or a ball but sometimes allpeople see is your walking stick.”

Hannah gave Carol a rock chicoverhaul using chunky black patentleather boots, black leggings, a longgrey sleeveless cardigan and achunky terracotta-colouredhandbag.Sascha gave her strong lips and

eyes, while Alex transformed hermid-length bob into chic ringlets.

“I was happy to go with the flowand try out Hannah’s suggestionsand red is my favourite colour so Ilove the T-shirt. It was great to tryout things I wouldn’t normally wear.I’ve never had curly hair and it was abig change because I’ve only justhad my hair cut to this length. Theeyelashes feel a bit heavy butthey’re better than my attempts athome at fake eyelashes, which tendto just stick together. I wish I couldkeep my make-up like this for mynext holiday in a few days!”

A CLERICAL officer at PrincePhilip hospital in Llanelli,mum-of-one Maria Evans wasput forward for a makeoverby a friend. The 29-year-oldwas treated to atransformation while hersister Liz and daughter, Mya,aged 10, looked on.

“I do my friend Penny’s hairevery week and she usuallybrings me a bottle of wine tosay thanks but this time sheentered me into thiscompetition, which is muchbetter than the wine.

Hannah gave Maria a newVictoria Beckham-esque lookcomplete with bootcut bluejeans, a smart black blazer,black patent platform sandals

and oversize red sunglasses.Meanwhile, Sascha whippedout the eyeliner and individualeyelashes to give her alaid-back beach look withclean dewy skin and Alexcurled her brunette tressesfor that messed-up,not-too-polished surf look.

“I love it — I wish I could domy make-up like this and I’lldefinitely be practising howto do my hair like this when Iget home. I love my funkyoutfit, especially the blazer,which is something I wouldn’tnormally have gone for withthese sunglasses. Themakeover has been a lovelyexperience, all I need to donow is think of a way to thankmy friend!”

UUFASHIONISTASStylist HannahSandling withcompetitionwinners (fromleft) MariaEvans, AudreyClement andCarol Rees.

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Why did you wanta makeover? Maria’s verdict

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Why did youwant a makeover?

Carol’s verdict:

WWiinnnneerr 11::Audrey Clement

AUDREY Clement, from Tirdeunaw, became acouncillor for the Mynyddbach area 25 years agobecause she enjoys helping people. But after aseries of mini-strokes three years ago, the70-year-old entered the Post’s makeover competitionto get fashion help for herself and find an alternativeto her traditional style.

Why did you want a makeover?“I’ve had a rough couple of years — three years ago Ihad three mini-strokes which left me with a greatdeal of tiredness and meant I lost my way a littlefashion-wise in deciding what suits me. I felt Ineeded a bit of a boost in my life. I’m also busy withmy council work, so I don’t get a lot of time to shop.As a councillor I have to look the part at functionsbut I need help picking outfits to wear outside work.”

Hannah kitted Audrey out in trousers instead ofher usual skirts and dresses, a trendy pale greycardigan and a bright red mac. Sascha gave her facesome colour with a pink lip gloss, reduced theredness of her skin and dusted her cheeks with alittle blusher, while Alex used a styling comb to giveher fringe more body and volume.

Audrey’s verdict:“Good grief! It doesn’t look like me, does it? I don’twear trousers very often, I’m more of a skirts, topsand dresses person, so it was nice to have a change.

“I’m really pleased with my hair, which is muchfuller and I’ve had some great advice on whicheyeshadow to use. I’ve really enjoyed the day,everyone has been so kind and nice.”