A Makeover Story Season 1

Trading Spaces carpenters Amy Wynn Pastor and Ty Pennington will trade their tool belts for trendy tresses and formal wear when they present at the 29th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, California. Amy Wynn and Ty take the opportunity to replace sawdust with stardust as Ricci DeMartino and Jose Eber salon build brand new looks for the occasion.

Marianne & Paul Fiancés Marianne and Paul seem to be complete opposites. Marianne is a conservative reinsurance agent and Mark a scruffy, longhaired trucking supervisor. This unlikely couple actually has many things in common including a desperate need for a complete style overhaul. Now Paul's sister is getting married and is begging Paul to clean up his ""motorcycle man"" look for her wedding. To grant his sister's request Paul is throwing her a pre-wedding celebration in which he and Marianne plan to shock the family with their stylish sides.

Beth & Dan Beth and Dan got married on the beach on Christmas Eve, 1994. Their marriage has been like a honeymoon ever since. When they decided to expand their family with children, they felt adoption was the best choice. Their family now includes siblings Jacob and Kaley, two abandoned African American babies who had many health problems and not much of a chance. Dan and Beth welcomed them into their home and into their hearts. Now the newly expanded family has a holiday party coming up, and they want to shock each other, family and friends with cool, stylish new looks.

Geri & Paula Dental assistants Geri and Paula have a lot in common, including a boring, conservative look. The women and their husbands have been great friends for a few years now, and they feel it is time for a big style shake up. Paula and Geri both have birthdays around the holidays, so they decided a joint party would be the perfect time to show off their new look. Friends, family and coworkers will gather to witness these conservative gals turn into daring divas.

Melissa & Christina Best friends Melissa and Christina have a lot of differences. One is fearless, and the other is cautious. One is ""girly,"" and the other is anything but feminine. One is a police officer, and the other is a stay at home mom. What they have in common, however, is a strong friendship and a neglected style. These lovely ladies want to undergo complete transformations in hair and wardrobe to show off at Christina's upcoming birthday bash so they both can turn some heads.

Julie & Courtnie The life of a military wife is not always easy. Best friends, Julie and Courtnie, can relate since they are both wives of members of the United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps. One perk that the women look forward to every year is the USMC Birthday Ball. They need a little help transforming themselves from ""boring and plain"" moms to beautiful belles of the ball for this special night.

Alana & Amy Alana and Amy met the first day of college at Penn State University and have been inseparable ever since. They are roommates and best friends, and share practically everything. One thing they can't wait to share is their 21st birthday celebration. The girls are traveling to Philadelphia to celebrate the occasion, and Alana and Amy want to make this special night even more memorable with famous new looks. Alana wants to lose the dreadlocks she's had for almost 15 years while Amy tries to shed her ""ultimate prep"" image for the big night.

Sharon & Stacey Sharon is a wife, a mother of two teenagers, an author and a volunteer at her church. She is also confined to a wheelchair from the effects of Multiple Sclerosis. Stacey is a college freshman who thinks the world of her mother. Together they want to leave behind their boring look and go for something glamorous to show off at Sharon's birthday celebration.

Ingrid & Weslie A head chef at a fine dining restaurant and a freight train conductor may not appear to have a lot in common, but don't be fooled by first impressions. Best friends, Ingrid and Weslie, have many similarities. These independent and successful women have everything going for them in their careers, and nothing going for them in their closets. They need help shedding their daily uniform mentality and getting sexy for Ingrid's birthday bash at a trendy Fresno restaurant.

Tom & Christie After backpacking through South and Central America together for several months, boyfriend and girlfriend Tom & Christie feel their relationship is stronger than ever. Being together non-stop for such a long period of time has allowed them to really get to know each other. Seeing each other dirty, unshowered and wearing the same shirt every day for 2 weeks has forced them to really get to know each other. Now these tattered travelers are home and are planning a get-together with family and friends to celebrate. They want to get a complete overhaul of their look so they can fit in with their contemporaries in stylish San Francisco.

Jennifer & Christian Best friends Jennifer and Christian have been growing out their hair for the past several months to donate to the charity Locks of Love. They are a little nervous about having all their hair cut off, but they know it is for a good cause. The women have many events to celebrate recently, and decided to combine them into one big celebration at Jennifer's new house. They will unveil their new looks to friends and family and have an extra surprise in store for the partygoers as well!

Sean and his wife Michelle had been trying to conceive a child for eight years. Finally their patience has paid off and they are expecting a new addition to their family in a just a few short months. Sean is senior pastor of a church in Philadelphia, and his anniversary at the church is approaching. Michelle and the members of the church are having a party in his honor, and the couple wants to show up looking as great as they feel!

Amy & Jason Husband and wife Amy and Jason have been together for nine wonderful years. Since the birth of their first child, the couple has recently returned to their hometown in New Jersey. To toast the couple's return, their family and old friends are throwing them a welcome home party. Now the couple is scrambling to put together a look that will impress at their long awaited reunion.

Rick & Lisa A struggling actor's life in New York City is not easy. Pounding the pavement, cattle casting calls, and rejection are all part of the daily routine. Husband and wife, Rick and Lisa, are glad they don't have to do it alone. These talented and accomplished young actors have been living in NYC for a few years now, but still don't have the New York look. They want to get an edgy, sexy city look and show it off to friends and family at their upcoming holiday party.

Erin & Faith Childhood friends Erin and Faith have been together through a lot of life's stages. From burping their baby dolls to neighborhood cheerleading to the milestone they are about to reach - their thirtieth birthdays. Born only one day apart, Faith and Erin share their star sign and think of each other as the ""twins of Gemini."" To celebrate the day, these young mothers are planning a joint party and will show up with a fantastic new looks that will make them feel like teenagers again.

Lori & Lisa Best friends and mothers, Lori and Lisa, have recently been reminded how fragile life can be. At the age of 32, Lori was diagnosed with a serious form of cervical cancer. With the love and support of her husband and her best friend Lisa, she survived and is now healthier than she has ever been. Lori has been training for months to compete in a triathlon to raise money for cancer research. Lisa is throwing her a party to celebrate this remarkable achievement, and both Lori and Lisa want to show up looking like new women.

Debbie and Cheri are mother and daughter, best friends, marital arts partners and entrepreneurs. This year marks the one-year anniversary of the opening of Cheri's marital arts studio. To celebrate her accomplishments, the mother-daughter duo has planned a banquet with all of Cheri's students, friends and family. Now all Debbie and Cheri need is to kick their old style habits for knockout looks.

Cathy & Caroline Cathy and Caroline met on a construction site where they both work as administrative assistants. Their work environment consists of men in hard hats, heavy machinery, dirt and rubble. The ladies are planning a joint birthday party at their summer beach house in a few weeks and are desperate for a new look. Will they be willing to bulldoze their old style and allow fashion experts to reconstruct their image?

Kari & Katrina Kari and Katrina are sisters and best friends. They are about as close as two people can get, having shared every life experience from childhood through marriage and motherhood. Another bond the two share is their intense love for sports and a style that shows it. For their joint birthday party this year, the sisters have invited all of their friends and family to help them celebrate. Katrina and Kari want to take a timeout from their tomboyish ways and score big with a brand new style!

Laurel & Lisa Best friends Laurel and Lisa have a bond that most young women their age do not. Lisa helped Laurel battle thyroid cancer. Laurel is about to reach the six-year cancer-free mark - the mark that doctors feel signifies complete remission. These college co-eds want to forget about radiation, X-rays and doctor visits and focus on being young and having fun! They want to shock their loved ones with new looks for a new lease on life.

Andrea & Keri Andrea and Keri are finally about to say goodbye to long lectures and all night cram sessions at the University of Toronto's School of Law. They are both graduating this summer after spending the past four years together as roommates and becoming best friends. The women are planning a party to celebrate their freedom from higher education and to give them an excuse to shed those hooded sweatshirts and track pants in exchange for high heels and high-fashion.

Jasmine & Raina Best friends, mothers and tap dancers, Jasmine and Raina, have known each other since they met as four-year-olds in dance class. Within the last several years, both of the friends have gotten married, given birth to daughters and become stay-at-home moms. Now, the friends are planning a combined wedding anniversary party with their husbands and friends. For their romantic evening the friends want to dance out of their sweatpants and into a dramatically dashing style.

Alison & Carol Best friends Alison and Carol have spent the last 20 years working together as cocktail servers at the Claridge Casino in Atlantic City. Throughout those years, two things have remained consistent - their friendship and their styles. To toast their twentieth anniversary, Alison and Carol's fellow co-workers are gathering for a night of food and fun. The friends want to shed their timeworn ways and step into twenty-first century style!

Jessica & Alan Newlyweds Jessica and Alan didn't have a traditional wedding reception when they married just four months ago. After the ceremony they grabbed a quick dinner, saw a movie, and went home. They have been content looking ""shabby chic,"" minus the ""chic."" Now the couple is having a party to celebrate their marriage the right way. They want to look and feel young, vibrant and sexy again for their belated wedding reception.

Sheryl & Jenifer Friends and neighbors Sheryl and Jenifer are longing for a reason to dress up and strut their stuff. Both career women and mothers, these ladies don't have much time or energy to spend on their look. Sheryl's birthday is coming up and the ladies' husbands have offered to plan a blowout Cajun style party to celebrate. Can these double duty moms show up to the big night in sophisticated style?

Melissa & Michelle Melissa and Michelle met a year ago when they were drafted by the Philadelphia Charge to play in the brand new women's professional soccer league. They've become best friends, roommates and two key players on this first place team. The two MVP's might be making headlines on Sportscenter,, but need A Makeover Story to help them trade in their sneakers and ponytails for high heels and high fashion!

Dick & Barbara Dick and Barbara Moore have been married for almost 30 years. They say the secret to their marriage is spontaneity and a life full of surprises. Their 21-year-old daughter Kasey is following that guideline, and planning a surprise 30th anniversary party for the couple where they will flaunt their sexy new styles for family, friends, and most importantly, each other.

Tracey & Jodi U.S. Air Force Officers Tracey and Jodi became friends the instant they met at Scott Air Force Base almost a year ago. They share the same passions and dreams and are extremely grateful to have found each other in the male dominated environment in which they work. Tracey has recently been promoted to Captain, and to celebrate this remarkable accomplishment Jodi is throwing her a congratulatory party. The ladies would like to walk in to the event and shock their friends and coworkers with their much more feminine fashion.

Sisters Syreeta and Monique have seen a lot of tragedy in their young lives, but they have never let it get them down. Syreeta is now a youth counselor helping troubled teens in North Philadelphia while her younger sister Monique is about to graduate from Florida A&M University. These sisters want to celebrate their latest accomplishment by having a big party where they will make a grand entrance with glamorous new looks.

Husband and wife, Gina and Mark, met thirteen years ago in a college acting class. They soon found themselves in the starring role of their own dramatic love story. Their drama continues to unfold as they attempt to recreate the magic of their wedding day for their tenth wedding anniversary. They have gathered a supporting cast of friends and family but what they are missing is the beauty and perfect look that they had ten years ago. Can they achieve the show-stopping looks that they once had?

Christine & Dionne Best friends Christine and Dionne have been making plans for Dionne's wedding for months. Soon after Dionne's big day, Christine will be following suit with nuptials of her own. Now that Dionne's wedding is a mere weeks away, the ladies feel it's time to put down the bridal planner and hit the town for a swinging bachelorette party. The only thing missing is a hip, stylish new look to help the ladies say goodbye to the single life!

Joelle & LaTrelle Friends Joelle and LaTrelle work together at a pediatric dental office in Louisville, Kentucky. Every year for the Kentucky Derby the co-workers attend a ""Derby Eve"" party with their friends and family. The co-workers daily attire of whimsical dental scrubs may appeal to their pint-sized patients, but will not mix well with the high style Derby crowd. The stakes are high as the friends race to find a winning style.

Scott & Debbie Scott and Debbie have been a couple for five years. They share a deep love for each other as well as outdoor adventure. When it comes to their appearances, however, their sense of adventure stalled in the early eighties. Now for Debbie's 50th birthday her children have planned a surprise party, but Debbie will have a surprise of her own when she and Scott show up in high-style attire.

Laura & Terry Laura Hudson is a working mother of two with an extra style obstacle. She has no hair and has been wearing a wig since she was nine years old. She and her husband Terry work for a music management company and several artists they represent are nominated for awards at this year's Dove Awards, which honors Christian and Gospel music. This is the first time they will be attending as industry professionals, and Laura and Terry want to look like they fit right in with the Nashville music nobility.

Mikaela & Danielle Mikaela and Danielle were randomly placed together as roommates at University of Maryland four years ago. Since then they have studied together, laughed together, cried together and even toured Europe together during a semester abroad. Now that they are graduating seniors, these best friends feel there is no better time to reinvent their casual college look and show up as the belles of the ball at the upcoming Calvert Cotillion.

Cara & Alison Best friends and Jewish scholars, Cara and Alison, believe that it was their fate to meet and become friends. Since moving to Boston a couple of months ago they have established themselves within the Jewish community. The ""new kids on the block"" are now preparing for the largest Jewish event of the year, the Young Leadership Gala. With little experience in glamour, the friends are desperate for a Cinderella look that might help them find their own Prince Charming.

Christine & Rose Christine and Rose are unlikely friends. Christine dated Rose's uncle for 8 years and during that time the women became very close. When that relationship ended, Christine and Rose remained best friends and they still are today. Not much has changed during their ten-year friendship, including their style. Christine and Rose want to turn some heads and wow friends and family with a daring new look at Christine's upcoming birthday party in downtown Boston.

Caroline & Nancy French-Canadian cousins Caroline and Nancy have been best friends for as long as they can remember. Their shared passion for French culture has brought them closer but has had little affect on their fashion sense. For Nancy's 30th birthday the cousins want to be all the rage with their friends and family as they trade in their blah blue jeans for trendy threads.

Jessica & Casey Jessica and Casey are always together and always full of energy. Their fellow ROTC members at University of Pennsylvania have nicknamed them the ""dynamic duo."" While getting an Ivy League education, these girls find time for volleyball, ballroom dancing, shooting with the rifle club, and many other activities. What they don't have time for is style. They want to do a fashion about face and walk into the ROTC ball in style.

Lisa & Rebekah Lisa and Rebekah spend most of their time with their nose in a book. They have endured the trials and triumphs of Notre Dame Law School together from orientation to their upcoming graduation. Before these friends fully turn their attention to the bar exam, they need to make a transformation from studious to stylish for the annual Notre Dame Law Ball. Can these future lawyers attain a look that will exceed the legal limits?

Mary, Becky & Nomi College roommates Mary, Becky and Nomi found each other by chance at McGill University in Montreal. All mechanical engineering majors, the girls have become the best of friends. The department is holding their annual formal banquet to cap off another successful year and the ladies want to switch style gears and show up with a dynamic new look!

Kate & Mariana Friends, Kate and Mariana, have dedicated a year of their lives building houses for the underprivileged as volunteer workers for Habitat for Humanity. Their days are spent at construction sites pounding nails and hauling wood. As a reward for their efforts, they have been invited to one of Habitat for Humanity's gala fundraising events. The invitation has left them mystified as to how they can change themselves from dirty to divas. The friends need to ditch their ripped jeans and t-shirts to construct a new look that will be sure to raise the roof.

Tammy & Steve Husband and wife Steve and Tammy Adams consider themselves to be soul mates. This year marks the tenth anniversary of their marriage as well as the long awaited completion of Steve's electrical training. The couple is assembling an extensive list of family and friends to help celebrate this momentous event. Steve and Tammy believe an electric new look will be the perfect spark for the occasion.

Melinda & Carla Friends Melinda and Carla prove that ""you can't judge a book by its cover."" On the outside they appear to be the typical teachers, but underneath their scholarly image lies a wild side that is rarely seen by anyone but each other. Soon Melinda will be moving to Hawaii, but before she leaves the friends are throwing one last bash to say goodbye in style. The friends cannot wait to see the shock on their friends and husbands faces when they finally put their books aside and unleash their wild and sexy side.

Tammy & Debbie Identical twins Tammy and Debbie have done everything exactly alike their whole lives. They dress alike, talk alike, and even have the same major at Kent State University. Now they are both about to receive a great honor — induction into the Golden Key National Honors Society. These brainy beauties want to show up to receive their award looking 100% different!

Gerald & Geri Dr. Gerald Harris and his daughter Geri have an extremely close father and daughter relationship. This year Dr. Harris is turning 50 and is starting to experience the ""old age"" jitters. Geri feels that an updated style will be ""just what the doctor ordered"" to calm his fears and get him out of his signature suit and tie. Friends and family will be on hand to celebrate this milestone birthday and brand new looks for both dad and his doting daughter.

Catherine & Diana Catherine and Diana spend most of their time in a chlorine-filled pool under the hot sun. They work together as dolphin trainers at a theme park and have become best friends. While they love their job, in the past few years their appearance has pretty much dried up. These two want to take a break from swimming with their flippered friends and get dolled up for a night on the town to celebrate their birthdays.

Michelle & Jennifer Drawn together by their cultural similarities, best friends Michelle and Jennifer were both raised in traditional Chinese families. This year for the Chinese New Year, the friends decided they wanted to share their cultural celebration with their non-Chinese husband, boyfriend and friends. Michelle and Jennifer's New Year's resolution is to dump their conservative digs and ring in ""The Year of the Snake"" with a sexy new look.

Jessica-Rose & Jennifer Jessica-Rose and Jennifer's friendship has endured its share of tests and trials from continental separation to the death of their closest friend. Now living as roommates in New Orleans, these friends are eager to experience the local culture at their Mardi Gras party. Before indulging in the festivities, however, some Cajun spice needs to be added to their mild style.

John Paul & Libby John Paul and Libby were living the wild life and had no interest in getting involved in a serious relationship. That all changed when they met at a local bar and what started as friendship quickly turned to love. Now these party people are ready to settle down and give up the carefree single life as well as their style-free wardrobes. John Paul picked the most romantic night of the year, Valentine's Day, to ask Libby if she will do him the honor of becoming his wife.

Joanne and Susan When Joanne and Susan met at a martial arts class six years ago there was an instant connection. Since then they have become black belts in karate and best friends. They are attending the annual party at their martial arts school, and these two karate kids don't have a thing to wear. They want to trade in their ""gi"" (karate uniform) and black belt for a hot new look that will make the others sweat.

Crissy & Jennifer Crissy and Jennifer are sisters, best friends and business partners. They grew up on a farm in rural Ohio, and now own an adoption agency together. This year marks Crissy's 30th birthday and Jennifer is planning an unforgettable party. The sisters are poised to demonstrate to their friends and family that beauty definitely increases with age.

Colleen & Sheri Colleen and Sheri have been through every phase of life together. Their friendship started playing with Barbies and now, twenty-five years later, they are raising babies. Every year Colleen's family hosts a huge party known as ""Crab Fest."" Friends and family come from near and far to attend the yearly event

Ann Louise & Maria Ann Louise and Maria are not only mother and daughter but also best friends. Juggling careers and family has left them both with little time for themselves. For Ann Louise's birthday Maria decided to gather the entire family for a celebration at an upscale Italian restaurant. They can't wait to revamp their dated appearances with a new trendy look.

Blair & Emanuel Blair and Emanuel have been best friends for over 10 years. Blair is a single mom of a two-year-old daughter, Kieran. Emanuel has been instrumental in helping to raise Kieran. Blair describes him as ""the big brother I always wanted."" Blair is planning a surprise party for Emanuel to thank him for all of his help raising Kieran and she thought it would be the perfect opportunity to show off desperately needed new looks to their friends and family.

Vanessa & Phil Vanessa and Phil met six years ago at the fire department where they both volunteered. Their relationship was strictly platonic until two years ago when they realized they were in love. They have since become engaged, and Vanessa is now an EMT at the department where Phil is still a firefighter. The annual fire department banquet is quickly approaching and they are both very anxious to ditch their grungy work-wear for a hot new look.

LeAnn and Laurie Sisters, LeAnn and Laurie, are the best of friends. Laurie is a busy sales representative, while LeAnn doubles as a stay at home mom and part-time babysitter for Laurie's eight-month-old son, Tyler. These conservative sisters are attending a combined 25th/30th birthday party thrown by their parents, and they want to stun their friends and family with a shocking new look.

Rosemary and Theresa Rosemary and Theresa are sisters raised in a traditional Irish-Italian family of 7 children. Rosemary was born exactly one year to the day before her sister, Theresa. She describes her sister as ""my very first birthday present."" They have since celebrated every birthday together. Now, with Theresa approaching 40 and Rosemary turning 41, the women are anxious for a modern look that is appropriate, yet sexy enough to stop traffic.

Lisa And Kira Lisa and Kira have been best friends for over fifteen years. They are both mothers of three, and describe their look as ""disheveled."" They can't remember the last time they had a night on the town with no kids, so their husbands have agreed to throw a fancy dinner party to for them. They would like complete appearance overhauls to show off at The Jefferson, a historic Richmond restaurant, as they celebrate with friends and family.