Leanne’s Transformative Journey: Leaving Comfort Zone
- Leanne, a skin expert and salon owner from Lanaken, juggles her professional life with the demands of raising three children and renovating her home.
- “I tend to gravitate towards safe choices when shopping, but I’d like to venture outside my comfort zone,” Leanne said.
- Leanne: "I've already received numerous compliments on my new hair color, which I love.
Lanaken Salon Owner Gets a Style Refresh
Table of Contents
- Lanaken Salon Owner Gets a Style Refresh
- Lanaken Salon Owner’s Style Refresh: Q&A
- What challenges does Leanne face?
- What was Leanne’s initial goal for the makeover?
- What does Leanne think of her new look?
- What items make up Leanne’s new look?
- What styling advice did the makeover team provide?
- What accessories completed the look?
- What beauty tips were given to Leanne?
- What hair styling did Leanne receive?
- Who were the key professionals involved in Leanne’s makeover?
- What is the purpose of the BB Cream?
- How can I adopt a year-round wardrobe?
- Where can I find the styling advice?
Leanne, a skin expert and salon owner from Lanaken, juggles her professional life with the demands of raising three children and renovating her home. Finding time for herself frequently enough proves challenging. Recently, she received a makeover, a welcome change of pace.
“I tend to gravitate towards safe choices when shopping, but I’d like to venture outside my comfort zone,” Leanne said. She also expressed feeling ”out of shape” after her third pregnancy. “I woudl appreciate tips on creating fun outfits that make me feel good. I may appear confident,but deep down,I have insecurities.” A makeover team aimed to address those concerns.
The reveal

Leanne’s Reaction
Leanne: “I’ve already received numerous compliments on my new hair color, which I love. The outfit is a bit less my style,but I truly enjoyed being pampered by the makeover team.”

Makeover Team’s Styling Advice
Styling
Liesbeth Verlinden, stylist for La Bottega: “Leanne is wearing a silk dress suitable for year-round wear. It’s light and airy for summer and pairs well with cashmere in the fall. Consider the shoes to make a statement – opt for something cool, festive, or feminine.”

Beauty Tip
Vera Kellens, make-up artist for La Bottega: “Leanne’s skin is naturally beautiful and doesn’t require much coverage. To protect it, we used a enduring BB Cream with SPF for all-day wear. We highlighted her green-blue eyes with copper and purple eyeshadow.”

Hair Styling Tip
Merle Meus for handsome: “Leanne received a chocolate-brown plant-based hair color to nourish her locks and add a warm glow. We styled her hair tightly for a strong,confident look.”

Credits
Stylist Liesbeth Verlinden for La Bottega, make-up artist Vera kellens with Bellapierre for La Bottega and kappers Merle meus and Sigrid louwet for Knap, all in Hasselt.
Lanaken Salon Owner’s Style Refresh: Q&A
This article provides insights into a makeover experienced by Leanne, a skin expert and salon owner. It addresses her desire to step out of her comfort zone and receive styling advice from a professional team.
What challenges does Leanne face?
Leanne, teh salon owner, juggles a busy life. She’s raising three children, renovating her home, and working as a skin expert. This leaves her with little time for herself. She also expressed feeling “out of shape” after her third pregnancy and a desire to create outfits that make her feel good, as she struggles with deep-seated insecurities despite appearing confident.
What was Leanne’s initial goal for the makeover?
Leanne wanted to venture beyond her usual safe shopping choices. She sought advice on creating fun outfits that would make her feel confident.
What does Leanne think of her new look?
Leanne loves her new hair color and appreciated being pampered. While the outfit wasn’t entirely her style, she enjoyed the experience.
What items make up Leanne’s new look?
Leanne’s new look included a dress (540 euros), sandals (675 euros), and a handbag (350 euros).
What styling advice did the makeover team provide?
The stylist, Liesbeth Verlinden, suggested the silk dress could be worn year-round, paired with cashmere in the fall. She also recommended making a statement with the shoes - opting for something cool, festive, or feminine.
What accessories completed the look?
The accessories included a squeeze (280 euros), earrings (595 euros), and a ring (450 euros).
What beauty tips were given to Leanne?
Vera Kellens, the make-up artist, noted Leanne’s stunning skin. To protect it, she used a BB Cream with SPF for all-day wear. She also highlighted Leanne’s green-blue eyes with copper and purple eyeshadow.
What hair styling did Leanne receive?
Merle Meus gave Leanne a chocolate-brown, plant-based hair color, which nourished her locks and gave them a warm glow. Her hair was styled tightly for a strong, confident look.
Who were the key professionals involved in Leanne’s makeover?
- Stylist: Liesbeth Verlinden for La Bottega
- Make-up artist: Vera Kellens with Bellapierre for La Bottega
- Hair Stylists: Merle Meus and Sigrid Louwet for Knap
What is the purpose of the BB Cream?
The BB cream with SPF was used to protect Leanne’s skin and provide all-day wear.
How can I adopt a year-round wardrobe?
The stylist recommended wearing a silk dress suitable for any season. This is a simple step that can be done in various ways, such as pairing your piece with cashmire clothing in the fall. Consider your shoes to elevate your look further.
Where can I find the styling advice?
You can find this styling advice from Liesbeth Verlinden, the stylist for La Bottega.
