Self Portrait: new haircut
Posted on | March 3, 2007 |
I got a new haircut today, and I had my eyebrows done. I always feel so much more put together & pretty when I do. It’s been too long since I put any effort into my appearance. The entire winter, in fact.
Afterwards I spent a few hours by myself. Sitting at a cafe people watching and scribbling in my notebook; smiling at strangers. Then using gift certificates I’ve been saving to buy some new things: a pair of dark jeans, a hot pink tank top for 2$, some classic t’s I’ve been needing, and a new pair of earrings (pictured). I hardly ever get to spend this kind of time, just for me. I had to stop myself more than once from lurching out of the dressing room in just a bra when a toddler yelled “Mama!” just the way Bean does from the room next door.
It was kind of my own private celebration for taking the plunge and going after something I want. This is what I’m in the mood for right now: ready to revamp things, to gear up, get busy, plunge in, and DO. Spring has this affect on me, and though we just got snow last night, I know it’s on it’s way. I’m making lists today, ready to kick some butt.
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March 3rd, 2007 @ 9:46 pm
You look so pretty! You’ve inspired me to get a haircut too … mine is so daggy these days! You go girl!!
March 3rd, 2007 @ 10:32 pm
That’s a totally inspiring post. Thanks.
March 4th, 2007 @ 12:57 am
Beautiful picture, haircut & lady!
I’m inspired too. A haircut, maybe eyebrows, its been way too long.
March 4th, 2007 @ 2:27 am
What a great idea for a mommy playdate! I want to go take my best friend on a Saturday splurge now…maybe even make an official “Spring Cleaning” invitation…portrait afterwards, make it a yearly thing. That would be a fun tradition!
March 4th, 2007 @ 2:28 am
oh god, ps: you look fabulous!
March 4th, 2007 @ 5:29 am
O la la! You are always beautiful, but wow, you’ll knock ‘em dead now.
Especially with that go-get-em attitude. Tres chic, in every way.
March 4th, 2007 @ 7:33 am
I love the new hairdo - and I don’t know if this makes sense at all, but you really do look like a teacher in this photo, as though you’re perfectly suited to that role.
March 4th, 2007 @ 9:41 am
mmm, i love the layers in your cut. gorgeous.
March 4th, 2007 @ 12:31 pm
you so pretty!
March 4th, 2007 @ 3:19 pm
Awesome! (Do people still say awesome?) This sounds like a genuine celebration of self - I’m glad you did it.
March 4th, 2007 @ 3:52 pm
This is a stunningly beautiful picture of you. And I felt my own shoulders release as you wrote about your alone time. I admire you so much for Going For It, and you inspire me to do the same. Much love to you. xoxo
March 4th, 2007 @ 4:22 pm
you look so elegant and womanly in this portrait - i love it. kicking some butt sounds like a fabulous idea… i think i need to do some of that myself
March 4th, 2007 @ 4:32 pm
loving this post. loving the new do, the brows, the earrings, but mostly the honoring of yourself and spirit!
March 4th, 2007 @ 6:19 pm
Gorgeous picture! I’m dying for springtime too!
March 4th, 2007 @ 6:44 pm
Stunningly beautiful. I totally want to make out with you now.
March 4th, 2007 @ 7:45 pm
You’re pretty enough to kiss!
Seriously though. Like a goddess, you are. And good for you to take time out for making yourself look AWESOME.
My eyebrows need serious help - this morning I noticed, to my horror, that while they are still pretty shapely and basically plucked, oh the LENGTH! Long enough to get TANGLED!
March 5th, 2007 @ 9:03 am
so funny…
i feel the same way,
like i am ready to stop
hibernating
and to start
taking things on…
funny how that works.
and the haircut looks
fantastic!
March 5th, 2007 @ 1:49 pm
You look so beautiful!! I am so jealous of your straight hair - what a cute cut!! I am way over do for a hair cut/color and some waxing - I think winter causes a hibernation in all things … and spring brings out that need to be out in the sunshine and light
March 5th, 2007 @ 4:23 pm
you look absolutely gorgeous!
March 5th, 2007 @ 10:23 pm
Wonderful post. Thanks for sharing!
March 5th, 2007 @ 11:38 pm
You look so beautiful! An inspiration to us tired, draggy Mamas everywhere! You sound so…alive to all of the possibilities of your life. I admire that.
March 5th, 2007 @ 11:54 pm
Love the earrings. They are totally cute.
March 6th, 2007 @ 9:30 am
Very pretty. I love the new earring and glad to see you’re getting some time just for yourself.
March 17th, 2007 @ 12:34 am
you look fAbulous!
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