Preschool Teacher Gets Sophisticated, Sleek Makeover

— -- A preschool teacher from New York whose friends, family and boyfriend say “always puts everyone ahead of herself” got the makeover of her dreams on “Good Morning America” today.

As a teacher to 2- and 3-year-old children, Taina Velasquez dresses in clothes that enable her to get down on the floor with her young students. She spends little to no time getting ready in the morning.

"I often times wear just overthrown sweaters, sneakers, tennis shoes," Velasquez, 28, explained. "The 2- and 3-year olds at my work dress better than I do. I feel like I don't know how to match my clothes correctly."

New York Mom Gets Makeover of a Lifetime on 'GMA'

When “GMA” issued a call for women who were thinking of getting a makeover for our 60 Minutes to Party Ready series, she responded, writing how much she’d enjoy a holiday makeover so that she can embrace a more sophisticated, sleek side in 2015.

"I would like to dress a little more sophisticated and feel merry for the holidays, and feel cheerful that this will boost my ego and self-confidence as a young woman," Velasquez said.

But it's not just her clothes that Velasquez says needs an upgrade--it's also her hair and makeup.

"My hair is super curly, so I just slap on some mousse or hairspray or gel, curl it up, crunch it up, scrinch it up, and I'm out the door," she explained. "When it comes to makeup, I don't know what I'm doing."

Velasquez's loved ones say a makeover is just what the doctor ordered.

"She's been through a lot, and she definitely needs something to up bring her a little bit," her friend, Delia, said. "She's not as outgoing as she used to be. She used to go out. Now she's mostly at work or she's at home."

"She has a big heart and she's a beautiful person," her boyfriend, Carmel Cruz, added. "But I can see that this would definitely help her confidence, going out more, spending more time out rather than indoors and, you know, taking more pride in her clothes and how she presents herself."

With the expertise of stylist Gretta Monahan, hair stylist Ted Gibson and makeup artist Carmindy, Velasquez was given the holiday makeover of her dreams.

"Blondes do have more fun," Velasquez said after seeing her new hair color for the first time. "This is like my Cinderella moment. I'm in tears."

"She looks amazing," said her boyfriend, Cruz. "I'm still taking it in."

The three experts also offered more tips for how people at home can achieve their own makeovers.

Style Tips From Gretta Monahan

1. Choose the correct bra. The right fit can help you regain your waistline. 2. Don't be afraid of shiny fabrics. Holiday season is the perfect time to sparkle.3. An asymmetric waist and a draped neckline create a flattering silhouette.4. Go with a cut- out heel over a bootie to elongate and slim your legs.

Ted’s Tips for Inspired Holiday Hair

1. Go for bangs. They achieve a more youthful look. 2. A graduated bob can take years off a woman’s look. 3. The holidays are filled with parties and family gatherings so we have to make sure we look our absolute best! There’s no time like the present to change your look up by coloring your hair! Marsala, a deep, rich shade of red, has just been named by Pantone as the color of the year. Many of my Gibson girls have been going red in my salons for the holidays. It’s perfect for the season and is super young and sexy.4. Add some va-va-voom to your look by adding some tighter curls or waves to your hair. The holidays are a festive time – make sure your hair reflects it.5. Topknots are a surefire way to get noticed this holiday season. Every girl wears a ponytail -- how about twist it into something fun!6. You don’t have to be a hair stylist to play with extensions! Clip-ins are super easy and don’t require any commitment. Ask your stylist to make them for you and you’ll have the option of a longer look, whenever you want!7. Hair accessories are a great way to add an unexpected touch of glam to your look. Whether you choose to wear a headband or a barrette, add a hair accessory for extra holiday sparkle!

Carmindy’s Makeup Tips for the Holidays

1. Eliminate the look of dull and dry winter skin by using a highlighter on the tops of the cheekbones to restore radiance.2. Forget the smokey eye this holiday season go for a gilded eye. Apply gold eyeshadow across the eyelids, on the inner corners of the eyes and on the brow bone under the brows for a golden gilded shimmering look.3. The quickest way to play up your face this season is with a bold red lip color. It looks amazing in holiday photos and goes great with the new gilded eye.4. Use highlighter around your lips for a fuller looking pout.5. Use a few false lashes at the outer corners of the eyes for the ultimate glamorous gaze.