i really needed a laugh, and this thread sure did it.
i too have an ex that resembles the images you posted when i think about her. ive thought about doing just what you have many times, but have yet to follow through. maybe soon ill have a go at editing some of the pictures that i inexplicibly still have.
back on topic, i like the first picture better than the second, but they both seem a little flat to me. it may just be my monitor playing tricks on me. its old and needs replacing, so take my comments with a grain of salt.
i also think the first would look a bit better if you applied the effect to the face, but not to the hair too.
overall, i liked the pictures tho, and thanks for some future inspiration to have a little fun with some old pictures.