New Year's Styleutions - Celebrity Makeovers

Brandy - Brandy consistently finds the sweet spot of feminine style – chic and tough but rarely veering into the dominatrix territory occupied by some other singers. Still, even she has to tap her inner-slut from time to time.

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Brandy - Brandy consistently finds the sweet spot of feminine style – chic and tough but rarely veering into the dominatrix territory occupied by some other singers. Still, even she has to tap her inner-slut from time to time.

Christina Milian - Christina Milian joins the ranks of fellow starlets rocking leggings a little too often this year. Pairing them with almost anything made her look helpless and cheap when she needed to do just the opposite.

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Christina Milian - Christina Milian joins the ranks of fellow starlets rocking leggings a little too often this year. Pairing them with almost anything made her look helpless and cheap when she needed to do just the opposite.

Fantasia - Fantasia’s so-called makeover was one of the most disturbing of '08. She dumped the down-home yet hip church girl-style to flaunt her figure with skin-tight skirts and a‘do that went from blond to fire-red and back again. Our advice: make-under.

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Fantasia - Fantasia’s so-called makeover was one of the most disturbing of '08. She dumped the down-home yet hip church girl-style to flaunt her figure with skin-tight skirts and a‘do that went from blond to fire-red and back again. Our advice: make-under.

Jim Jones - Jim Jones aged about seven years in 12 months, morphing from a handsome, husky man to a dingy-looking thug. He’s been in the game way too long to not know that bad boys are not as hot as they used to be. So, show us that good-good Jim. And please quit smoking.

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Jim Jones - Jim Jones aged about seven years in 12 months, morphing from a handsome, husky man to a dingy-looking thug. He’s been in the game way too long to not know that bad boys are not as hot as they used to be. So, show us that good-good Jim. And please quit smoking.

Joy Bryant - It’s like she went from sex kitten to hobo hand-me-downs in the blink of an eye. All she needs is a change cup to go with this disaster. Turn back time, Joy.

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Joy Bryant - It’s like she went from sex kitten to hobo hand-me-downs in the blink of an eye. All she needs is a change cup to go with this disaster. Turn back time, Joy.

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LL Cool J - His yumminess aside, LL Cool J’s rock star tees and hood rich getups have always caused concern. Some dressier styles, softer colors and a more updated swag would do wonders!

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LL Cool J - His yumminess aside, LL Cool J’s rock star tees and hood rich getups have always caused concern. Some dressier styles, softer colors and a more updated swag would do wonders!

Mariah Carey - Given the kiddiness and fluff of albums titles like <i>Glitter</i> and <i>Rainbow</i>, its not surprising that Mariah’s look is about as sophisticated as a high school teen queen's. Maybe if she started dressing like the lovely grown-up lady she is, we’d take her and her marriage to Nickelodeon Nick a lot more seriously.

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Mariah Carey - Given the kiddiness and fluff of albums titles like <i>Glitter</i> and <i>Rainbow</i>, its not surprising that Mariah’s look is about as sophisticated as a high school teen queen's. Maybe if she started dressing like the lovely grown-up lady she is, we’d take her and her marriage to Nickelodeon Nick a lot more seriously.

Meagan Good - We know you’re gorgeous and talented. And yes, people do compare you to a young Halle Berry. But Meagan, the super-sexed up image is so distracting. We know you've got it, so don't work so hard flaunting it.

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Meagan Good - We know you’re gorgeous and talented. And yes, people do compare you to a young Halle Berry. But Meagan, the super-sexed up image is so distracting. We know you've got it, so don't work so hard flaunting it.

Michelle Williams - The shy third of Destiny's Child, Michelle is stunning without her more famous bandmates. Though she’ll never be Beyonce' or Kelly, a better stylist could really help her to shine. And remember this girl: Tailoring, tailoring and more tailoring is the name of the game for you!

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Michelle Williams - The shy third of Destiny's Child, Michelle is stunning without her more famous bandmates. Though she’ll never be Beyonce' or Kelly, a better stylist could really help her to shine. And remember this girl: Tailoring, tailoring and more tailoring is the name of the game for you!

Paula Abdul - Paula, costumes are not appropriate for work. You're a lovely woman and would be doing yourself a big favor if you start letting people pay attention to you and not what you’re wearing.

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Paula Abdul - Paula, costumes are not appropriate for work. You're a lovely woman and would be doing yourself a big favor if you start letting people pay attention to you and not what you’re wearing.

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Shar Jackson - If Britney Spears can come back from K-Fed, two kids, public embarrassment and ridicule, then there’s no reason Shar can’t make a U-turn back into the fab lane. She can start by taking her red carpet style more seriously and making much better choices in men.

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Shar Jackson - If Britney Spears can come back from K-Fed, two kids, public embarrassment and ridicule, then there’s no reason Shar can’t make a U-turn back into the fab lane. She can start by taking her red carpet style more seriously and making much better choices in men.

Willow Smith - Willow's such a cutie but a lot of her fashion choices obviously stem from her mother. Maybe if she dressed more like a kid and less like a little girl playing dress up we'd be able to give her the unconditional love every child deserves.

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Willow Smith - Willow's such a cutie but a lot of her fashion choices obviously stem from her mother. Maybe if she dressed more like a kid and less like a little girl playing dress up we'd be able to give her the unconditional love every child deserves.