Why Pixie Cuts Are Awesome

Kohl`s Scarf (similar); Thrifted Shirt (similar); Gap Jeans via thredUP (exact); Thrifted Boots (similar)

Let me tell you a few awesome things about having short hair:

1. Huge scarves. My hair was just the right awkward length before that it hit scarves weird. Now I can wear a giant, chunky scarf and bam...no weirdness.
2. Huge earrings. Suddenly you can see them! Amazing!
3. Bright colors. Maybe having short hair just makes me bolder but I suddenly feel like I can wear as many bright colors as I want and can do no wrong.
4. Confidence. It`s odd to say I suddenly feel like myself again but it`s true. I was hanging on to a safe cut that wasen`t quite me. When I let it go my confidence had room to grow again. Weird how a simple hair cut can be such an emotional experience.

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Vintage

Dress: JC Penney ($20)

Cardigan: Target ($5)

Shoes: American Eagle - Payless, embellished by me ($5)

Scarf: Walmart ($5)

I feel very 1940s today.  I love the way my hair is curling.  Best thing: it's au nat-u-ral!

We went to church this morning, then came home and have been watching all the remembrance ceremonies and specials on TV.  It's hard to believe it's been 10 years.  I was in the 7th grade, living in North Dakota at the time.  In 2 months, I'd be diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.  What strikes me the most is that there's young kids now who don't even remember 9/11/01.  It makes me feel old, to have lived through such a historical event.

Anyway.  I bought these yesterday and meant to post a picture.

This is one of my favorite TV specials of all time.  I could not resist when I saw these at Walmart.

Makin' A Statement

Top: Thrifted ($3)

Skirt: TJ Maxx ($12)

Shoes: So - Kohl's ($5)

Necklace: Inspired Silver (purchased with voucher from Savemore, $9)

Happy September! I'm always glad to see this month come.  It means fall is well on it's way, and my birthday is coming up! :)

I was excited for the challenge today because it meant I got to wear my new necklace! I got this through a deal on Savemore.com.  They were offering a $12 voucher for $25 worth of jewelry from Inspired Silver, and I jumped on it.  I still had a $3 credit, so this necklace ended up costing me $9. :)  Savemore is so fun, you get a $10 credit when you sign up, and they have awesome deals on so many products.  I also have a watch coming that I got for free!

Today is our Friday! My husband has a 4 day weekend for the holiday, and we're excited for it.  There are no amazing plans in the works, but he hasn't had that long of a weekend in a while, so it's nice.

I'm spending the afternoon with a friend, and possibly getting my hair cut.  I hope my friend brings her scissors, cause I'm ready to go short again! :)  I really like this, and this, and this.  They're all pretty similar, but the first one is my favorite, although the second is probably more realistic, because I have bangs.  We'll see. :)

Fishtail It!

Top: Old Navy (clearance, $2.50)

Jeans: Levis - Shopko ($20)

Shoes: Dexter - Payless ($25)

I rarely take the time to do much with my hair besides straightening it.  I'm no good at it, and it frustrates me.  However, I bucked up and managed a fishtail braid for today's challenge.  I've seen a few tutorials this summer, and it looked way cute.

I know the "cool" thing to do is make it really loose, but I just don't have enough hair for that.  A loose braid is a braid that will fall out quickly with me.

This was my second try, and I think it turned out pretty cute. :)  I love the way this looks on really long hair!

I hope your Monday finds you well.  Mine kind of bit me in the bum today, but things are looking up. :)