Now my life is sweet like cinnamon...

A week before my 27th birthday, I chopped off all my hair. My hairstylist took off almost 10 inches, that's how long my hair had gotten. And I got bangs. When I think of fall/winter, I always think of bangs. But for the last 3 years, I had kept my hair long, and as much as I love it that way I knew it was time for a change. So far so good. I'm really loving how easy and fast I can get ready. 

As part of my early birthday gift, my hubby took me and my sister to Disneyland. I had been talking about it for quite some time now, since I'm starting to feel older (now that I'm nearing 30) and really wanted to do something young and fun. It was definitely a nice surprise and was so nice getting to spend the day with 2 people I love most in the world. Not to mention, it was pretty empty for Disneyland standards, and we got to ride everything we wanted twice! 

I have more pics from other celebrations throughout my birthday week, that I cannot wait to share them with all of you. I'm so thankful for another year on this planet, and I'm super excited for what awaits around the corner. 

xoxo

Talk all the talk with a Poet's style...

Well, Emma Watson chopped all of her hair. I'm still getting used to this bold look for her, because I thought she looked so beautiful with long hair. But, I think her decision for doing it was very wise. Now that the Harry Potter films are finito (well almost-they're done shooting, anyway), I'm sure she wanted to re-invent herself and look more mature and grown up and chic. And I think she established that with this haircut. Can't wait to see her at the premieres, and I'm excited to see how she styles it in general.

It brings back memories of when I chopped off all of my hair. I was the same age as Emma (20), and it was during one of the best moments of my life. I was falling in love with a boy (a boy named George-who eventually became my everything <3) and I felt so daring and liberated. I was a risk-taker who didn't have a care in the world of what others thought of me. Sometimes, I miss those days. Don't get me wrong-I think I grew into who I am today pretty nicely, but once in awhile I like to look back at my pictures and feel proud that I had the guts to do it.

(all pictures circa 2006)

xoxo

Whatever's meant to be, will work out perfectly...

After a year and two weeks, I finally got my hair done! Can you believe it's been a year? I'm so bad when it comes to hair maintenance, but the ends just kept getting worse and worse and I was getting tired of the two-toned look from my bad dye job last year. So who do I turn to? My friend Billy, who's been my hairstylist since Geo introduced us back in 2006. Sometimes, when he wasn't available and I was desperate I would go to someone else-but I rarely came out satisfied. So I trekked over to LuxeLab in Santa Monica to see him today. He had a few hours free, so he asked if I was available. I wasn't about to pass it up this time around-I've been putting it off for far too long.  He got rid of all of my dead hair, and put a ton of layers in it, so that when it grows out it looks long and lush instead of long and drab. I'm also back to black. It is my natural color, and the color that looks best on me-so I'm happy :)

Sorry for the craptacular quality of these pics. The first was taken with my blackberry, and the 2nd with photo booth. But I'm sure you guys get the gist. Hopefully I can get better pics of the hair later this week.

xoxo

Heart of Glass

New 'do.

I feel like Debbie Harry...but with black hair. :p

I'm not quite used to it yet. I miss my long hair. But I'm sure I'll get over it soon.
Fabulously created by Billy Van Rooy from Luxelab
Pictures taken by my hubby

Wearing: Sister's thrifted sailor shirt