Woman spends $35,000 to look exactly like Kim Kardashian

[steve2470]

http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/beauty/woman-spends-35000-to-look-exactly-like-kim-kardashian-20140716-3bztb.html


Can the real Kim please stand up: 24-year-old Kim Kardashian-wannabe Claire Leeson alongside her idol. Photo: Instagram/claireleeson_c and Getty

A 24-year-old has opened up about her quest to look exactly like reality star Kim Kardashian - and her transformation hasn't come cheap.

Claire Leeson claims she's already spent an estimated $35,000 on breast implants, hair extensions, spray tans, makeup and clothing in an attempt to emulate her idol, and she is preparing to move on to Kardashian's most well-known, ahem, ass-et next.

Appearing on a British TV show, the Essex resident explained that the extreme measures she's taken to look more like Kanye West's wife were done in an attempt to gain self-confidence after being bullied as a teen.

[davidpdx]

1. Paying money to look like someone else is a desperate plea for help

If it is a minor thing like reducing a nose or jaw, tucking the ears, or spots I can understand. I've had spots zapped off my face. I very much disagree with the idea of plastic surgery, but then again it's her body and money.

[steve2470]

2. definitely her right and her call, but I find it sad and self-loathing sort of

Call me idealistic and naive, but learn to love who you are. Somehow I think she's going to regret this in later years.

[davidpdx]

5. Yeah

I mean look at Micheal Jackson. He got thoroughly addicted to plastic surgery. What a dangerous and costly thing.

Plastic surgery is so common here in Korea. I talk about it in my class and it seems like most Koreans think it is just a normal thing. It wouldn't surprise me if some of them have already had plastic surgery of some kind (though I'd never ask). Usually it is the women and they want their eyelids cut to look "double" like a westerner. I heard my niece (who Korean and is 20) wanted that and I was ready to call her up and ask her if she was nuts.

[Aristus]

10. I don't understand the desire to change the eyelids.

The epicanthic fold is one of the most characteristic, defining qualities of Asian beauty. Why do anything to change it?

[davidpdx]

13. Nor do I

I've told Koreans I think it is outright stupid. I don't hide my disdain for plastic surgery well. As I said I had a few spots zapped off my face, but that's a little different.

If my niece had been serious about doing it, I probably would have urged her mom to talk her out of it. Hopefully it was just a phase and will pass.

Looks are important here in Korea and that is what continues to drive plastic surgery.

[NJCher]

27. well, this is a little more complex than that

Paying money to look like someone else is a desperate plea for help

First of all, Kardashian herself spent plenty to look like whatever it is she is right now. I've seen some before/after pics of her which I imagine might be available through Google images.

So in fact this person is making herself into KK's ideal of KK.

I think, therefore, this makes her desperate plea for help a desperate plea for help x 2.


Cher

[Joe Shlabotnik]

3. Dayum, thats a bargain.

I spent 50 grand to look like Kim Jong Un.

[Xyzse]

12. You mean 100 Grand...?

[raptor_rider]

4. Why???

Just a reality show wanna be??? She's nothing. Why not look like yourself???

I want another eye surgery, and cannot get it, since it would mess up what eye sight that I have right now!!!

I was born with an eye crossed inwards. At age 4, had surgery to correct, and the surgeon over corrected it, and now points out wards. Been that way for over 30 years!

I want to just look normal, not like a tv star!!!

[davidpdx]

6. That is the kind of surgery I think is worthwhile

and not overcompensating like the woman in the article. Those kinds of things are cheaper here in Korea. If you can ever afford it, look into what is called "medical tourism". Pretty much all medical procedures are cheaper here since costs are kept down by government regulations.

[raptor_rider]

7. I'm pretty much blind in that eye

Correcting it now, will mess with my good eye. It's been too long living this way. I have the insurance to cover it, however, it'll only be physical. Just to look normal.

I wear contacts and glasses, and they don't help. The eye dr will not prescribe anything stinger to help that eye. There's no use. I'm just glad I have one good one to keep my license!!!

[hobbit709]

8. More money than brains.

You can't be yourself if you're trying to be somebody else.

[ailsagirl]

29. Not to be too judgmental but...

what a piece of work
(no pun intended)

Amazing, isn't it, where some people's priorities lie.

[CBGLuthier]

9. Two points.

Other than the breast augmentation she did not have a bunch of surgery. Most of the money seems to have gone to clothes, hair extensions and such. So she must have some what resembled her "idol" already.

Anyone has the right to do anything to make themselves feel better, within reason, law, and cultural customs, so I will not condemn her for making herself feel better. However, how the hell anyone could consider Kim Kardashian an IDOL is beyond my understanding. I am sure I could think of a few hundred women more deserving of worship for their accomplishments.

[Xyzse]

11. Dumb... Of all things... Kim? Geeze.

If I had that much money to spend for self improvement, I'd...

-Put myself in a fitness camp.
-Learn a few new skills.
-Heck pay for more education.

I don't mind the quest for making herself feel better... It is just that... Kim Kardashian? Why... oh why? The Humanity of it all.

[joeybee12]

14. As for the best known "ass-et"...save some money, just stuff

an over-sized pillow in your pants.

[Reter]

16. And what happens when the pants come off?

[joeybee12]

23. Good point...since she's trying to be Kim K..then the pants will come off

when any man passes by!

[kcass1954]

15. She shoulda waited for her change.

[Brigid]

17. Some people really do have more money than sense.

[ailsagirl]

31. Well said-- 'tis true

[LiberalElite]

18. I don't know who the Kardashians are -

and I'm happy that way.

[NJCher]

25. well, then

You truly live up to your name.

I had to have my students tell me who she was. They described her as somebody who had sex online and took the moment to catapult herself to fame. I don't know if this is true or not, it's just what they told me.

I have never seen her show. As a matter of fact, until an artist friend convinced me to watch some show with "runway" in the name (I think....?), I'd never seen a reality show.

Sorry if I sound like I'm trying to one-up you, LiberalElite. I'm not, really. Just pointing out some things in common.



Cher

[LiberalElite]

28. I have enjoyed a near-total, self-imposed

news blackout regarding the Kardashians. Just one way you could say I'm unique. (Don't want to get into the others.)

[Jenoch]

19. She sure does not look exactly like

the slut from California, but she does have a passing resemblance.

[3catwoman3]

20. One of the last reasons I would...

...want is surgery to make my ass-et any bigger - I go to the gym 3-4 days a week to keep that from happening.

[aint_no_life_nowhere]

21. I recently spent $35,000 to look like Donald Trump

not because I admire his looks but because I'm tired of having to come up with a costume every year to scare little kids at the door on Halloween when I dish out candy. One of my plastic surgeon's greatest challenges was to recreate Donald Trump's chicken ass mouth, a problem he solved by grafting a real chicken ass to my face.

[NJCher]

26. My first laugh of the day

Yes, Donald is another one to whom we should aspire....




I'll never be able to look at those lips the same way again.


Cher

[Iggo]

22. Her body, her choice.

Horrible choice, in my opinion. But whatever.

[Phentex]

24. At least she looks a little like Kim...

There was a lady trying to look like Jennifer Lawrence and she didn't look anything like her when she was done.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/03/30/jennifer-lawrence-plastic_n_5059641.html

[ailsagirl]

30. It goes without saying that it's her choice BUT

we are entitled to our opinions. Is that the same as being judgmental??