extreme make-over: pre-teen edition

So....
We've been getting ourselves set for a new school year (for those of you keeping track, our last day of school was today.) Via was in need of a little TLC, so we did a little of this and a little of that. We cut and curl and created a new wardrobe of hip and cool clothing that fits really well... she looks like a million bucks! OK, when hasn't she, but everyone needs a boost now and again... especially when your sisters are driving you crazy and your mom asks you to help too much and you have to do your homework when every other kid in the neighborhood is on summer break, but your stupid year 'round arts school is still driving you into the ground.
PS The photos were taken by little sister Noni. Art direction by Via.