Tuesday, December 18, 2012

I DID IT!

so you know how a while ago i was obsessing over pixie cuts?

well...it never stopped.  i continued to (not-so) secretly obsess.  i spent hours poring over every picture i could find, watching youtube videos of girls getting their hair chopped off, and basically psyching myself up for it.

i was still iffy until about a week ago.  i had all the usual worries...it would make my face look chubby, i would have a tiny head on a huge body, i'd look like a boy...and then, suddenly, i booked a hair appointment.

"so what do you want to do today?"  she asked as i walked in.

i grinned.  "short.  i want it short."

she looked a little hesitant.  i pulled out my laptop, showed her my pictures, and then sat down in the chair.  "cut it off!" i commanded.



hair can be an emotional thing.  i hid behind mine for years.




i wouldn't have had the confidence to do this in high school.  (and quite honestly, i didn't think i ever would.)

but i've come a long way in 5 years.

my hair was getting boring, so i decided to get rid of it.



and here's the shocker:

i didn't cry.  i didn't freak out.

i loved it.





(i know it's not reeaally a pixie, i wasn't quite brave enough to go emma watson style yet.  i am considering it though.)

you guys...whether or not you actually like it, i'm so proud of myself.

:)

have a lovely week.

17 comments:

  1. It looks fantastic, Heather! I love it!! Way to be brave :)

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  2. And I know I said I would do it if you did...but I'm still hiding

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    1. DO IT, MELISSA.

      :) haha. just kidding. don't do it until you're ready.

      but when you're ready, go for it!

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  3. Love it!!!! You look amazing!!! Welcome to the sisterhood of fabulous mornings.

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    1. It now takes me longer to do my makeup than it does to do my hair. Score.

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  4. so gorgeous!! You pull this off wonderfully! I think you could even go just a bit shorter... it's already short so why not, right??

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  5. I LOVE IT!!! I wish I was so brave.

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    1. Thank you! I've seen pictures of you with short hair, it was really cute!

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  6. gorgeous! you should go emma watson style, you could totally pull it off!

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    1. If I could look as good as you did, I'd do it in a heartbeat!

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  7. Ok, so now I'm obsessing. But, I can't decide what my face shape is so I can pick a style http://www.totalbeauty.com/content/gallery/haircuts-to-try-before-you-die from that link. And, surprise, surprise, my husband says go for it!

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  8. I totally obsessed over trying to figure out my face shape and ind a cut for it. I even took measurements! (Insert Silas snickering at me). I love the pixie (obvs...but I think Carey Mulligan is so cute and she was one of my inspirations) and the Jackie O style (which would be an excellent way to ease into shorter hair).

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  9. That was for you, Melissa....haha.

    And I don't know if this helps but iread that if you like the way you look with your hair pulled back from your face, you'll probably like a pixie cut. Even so, you can always play it safe like I did with bangs.

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  10. It's super cute Heather :) & i love that you have a picture I took in high school on here too!!!

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