I did It. . . and I LOVE it!

If you remember last week, I talked about my itch to chop my hair off. 

Well . . . I did it! 

I use to change my hair all the time. Chop it off, grow it out. Chop it off, grow it out. Blonde, brown, red. I've had it all! Why this time was the most scary was because I had been growing my hair out since before me and CT got engaged. We got engaged June '10. That means I had been growing it out for a little over 3 years! That is such a long time!

I'm so happy I did it.

 Hair grows back.

 Change is good.

 I feel older.

 I feel more sophisticated. 

My hair needed it. 

It's so much more healthy and pretty.

Flashback:

Here's what I brought to my stylist for inspiration

And here's how it came out:

(I think it turned out the most like Tyra's)

It's so easy to do! Actually, it might be so easy to do because I learned about the AWESOME capabilities of a round brush, mixed with root boost, and some other great bed head products. 

I love that I can wear it not teased, teased, half up, a pony (even though it's teeny tiny), with a head band, and I assume I can still curl it even though I haven't tried yet! 

It was time for a change - and I'm so happy I did it! 

It's About That Time

As of tomorrow evening I will be a changed woman. 

I will probably be a pound lighter and looking a bit more refreshed. 

Tomorrow evening, I am CHOPPING my hair off! 

YIKES!

 The more I think about it the more nervous I get. I have been growing out my hair since before my wedding. If I'm doing the math correctly, that's about 3 years I have been working on growing it long and pretty. It takes so long to grow it out and a split second to chop it off.

I do love my hair long, but it's to the point where I can't do anything with it so I'm always throwing it in a pony or a high sock bun. (Of course, after I scheduled my hair appointment, the next 3 days were awesome hair days. It never fails) But I've realized, it's time for something different and it will always grow back. 

My inspiration:

Initial thought was to do a long angled bob with some long bangs. As I searched instagram and pinterest, this is what I came up with. 

I love the layers and the body of Selena's cut.

If I could pull off short bangs, this style is so sleek.

I love the length of Tyra's hair and her chunky bang. It's short but not too short.

I like Sandra's cut, it similar to Tyra's but maybe more of a bob in the back.

This will probably be what I'll show my stylist though. I like that she has it angled and long (I might want mine a tad bit longer) but with enough layers, and she has it cut so she can wear it with a middle part or to the side. 

This is my color inspiration. 

Black to brown. 

I never use to be a fan of ombre, but if it's done right it looks so pretty! 

Wish me luck! 

I hope I leave without shedding any tears. 

Which inspiration pic was your favorite?

Crafting: My Birthday List [Part 1]

Birthdays are hugely celebrated in our household [especially mine =) ].

My birthday is May 30, so obviously it is celebrated all month long! 

I know CT gets so tired of hearing me say "it's my birthday month and it's my birthday week".

He is such the trooper! 

Here are a few things I'm loving lately, just in time for my birthday to come around! 

1. Willow needs an Auto-Start 

We hardly drive her in the winter or summer because CT's car has an auto start and it's so much more convenient to get into an already cool/warm car!

2. Hair Extensions  

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I have been following Bellami Hair on instagram, and I'm loving their look! I have pretty long hair but it's not very thick. I'd love some of their clip ins.

3. At Home Shellac Kit

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I spend so much on manicure/pedicures - this would definitely be an investment that would pay off quickly! 

4. Michael Kors Hamilton Tote

 

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Why does this bag have to be so expensive? $350! 

I try and justify this by thinking I'll have it my whole life! I just need to start saving my pennies now.

5. Clarisonic Mia 2

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Since I started working at HW, my face routine has quadrupled in time. This is the last piece I need to complete the puzzle! 

After making this list I realize I have such expensive taste =/. 

I guess that's why birthdays only come around once a year! My husband couldn't afford to spoil me all the time. 

Keep an eye out, I will probably have a part 2 of this list at a later time!