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Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Hair She Goes...

I sometimes drive my husband S a little crazy because I have a tendency to jump from one random topic to another. Last week we headed out to Cottage Country...no electronics, no Blackberry reception...so I was left to my own devices. So, I'm warning you now as this post will give you a taste of what the poor man had (and still has) to tolerate day after day...

A little over a week ago in my 'Summer Linen' post I mentioned, that although I was growing my hair out, I had scheduled an appointment since my hair was in dier need of a cut. Well, I did go and as much as I said I was "growing it out"...I now look like this...


What can I say? Sitting in that salon chair with a hairdresser toying with my hair and a sharp set of scissors at the nape of my neck, I'm easily swayed. I haven't had my hair this short since I was 18(let's just say that was a while back). I like it because it feels super light and air dries in about 10 minutes. S says it's like he's got a "new wife"......OK then. Might be because since the cut I've also been wearing more masculine pieces and other pieces that feel less "frou frou". We'll see how long that lasts.


I had to take these pictures myself (felt strange and my arm definitely does not feel long enough...note to self: learn how to use the timer) as S is now on photog strike...well not really but he's so busy with work that I just don't want to pull him away just so he can take my picture.

Before we left town last week, I also had an ironing marathon. Fun huh? I didn't want to come back to a ton of housework. S has an insane amount of shirts...or at least he does after I neglect to iron them for 3 weeks. I know I could take them to the cleaners but I actually don't mind when I'm ironing just a few.

In this case I knew it'd be a long haul so I thought I'd give it a bit longer to heat up...why I rested it lying flat is beyond me, I guess when they trimmed my hair, they chopped off some good sense as well.

This is what my ironing board now looks like...

So sad! I will definitely have to replace it. I haven't burnt anything ironing since I was 16 (a good while ago) when I ruined one of my favourite white shirts.

To help pass the time I also popped in a Gilmore Girls DVD. Two years ago I did some Black Friday shopping after visiting my in-laws Stateside for Thanksgiving. Not much to buy where they live but I did manage to get the Gilmore Girls Complete Series on DVD - best $100 I ever spent!

Right now I'm especially loving the episode where Emily buys a small 'panic room' (which slightly resembles a big refrigerator) and gives Lorelai the code...



When my aunt said I could set my own code on her house alarm for whenever I come to visit, I told her I wanted to use the same code. She's not a Gilmore Girls fan so I'm not quite sure she got it. So, just in case, I won't share where she lives...not that I'm saying you'd ever break in...*sigh* how does S put up with me?

~ Ela

33 comments:

  1. You look cute. I am like you, whn I sit in the chair my stylish can talk me into almost anything. I once cut my hair into a pixie cut on a whim.

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  2. youre hair so pretty. looks cute on you.
    i always wanted a shorter do. But my stylist won't cut my hair. maybe one day ill convince him cos maybe ill do a diy then he'll fix it. hihihi.

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  3. I love your hair...I dont have the guts or the face for it but you look amazing!!

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  4. Very pretty! I love androgyny so would love to see a full length pic with your new hair and the more masculine wardrobe.

    Taking Gilmore Girls season 4 back to the video store soon, just called them and they have season 5 in so I got it reserved. Woop!

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  5. ooo, I actually really like the haircut! You're so awesome to cut your hair like that. I'm too chicken =(

    liliesandgrapes.blogspot.com

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  6. Very pretty! I used to be in hairdressing and I was always game for anything - I even had a perm just for the sake of a coworker's exam! I had him wash it out as much as possible afterwards though...

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  7. Love your hair and the fringe is so beautiful. x

    P.S. Just noticed you've received an award I created some time ago. It's so nice to see it appearing here and there... I am so glad girls actually liked it. :) Style Fairy suits you so well.

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  8. Thanks for stopping by my blog- yours is lovely! You look so gorgeous with short hair- I love your new cut! Looking forward to reading more :) xoxo

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  9. Your hair looks fabulous! You are so gorgeous!
    What an awesome iron cover

    xx

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  10. I ended up being able to borrow the fifth season for free because the fourth season was so scratched. And I just watched the panic room episode. Great! Love this show.

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  11. you are so beautiful!!! and the short hair looks FABULOUS on you!

    i just got my hair done, too, and i CANNOT do it right. not like the pro. frustrating! oh well.

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  12. Love your hair, darling! You look stunning!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  13. you look fantastic! Its a beautiful cut!

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  14. Cute hair cut! You look very pretty. :)
    I have not seen Gilmore Girls yet, but I have heard good things. I will definitely have to get that show on DVD too someday!

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  15. thanks for the comment and stunning photos btw

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  16. Your haircut looks super stylish and sexy! I wish I had more guts to take chances with hair. And I laughed (with you, not at you of course) at the burn mark on your ironing board. Shame, it was such an awesome board cover!!

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  17. Haha! Ela- I'm such a huge fan of GG. I have every season as well and put it on in the background whenever I'm cleaning up the apartment. It's also like my comfort food- my comfort dvd set?

    I looove your new hair cut too- you look so chic and modern. I wish I looked that good with short hair!

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  18. Your hair does look amazing, what a fun and spontaneous idea. :) I love Gilmore Girls! I used to watch it with my BFF all of the time when we were in college. Enjoy it!

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  19. your hair looks adorable!!!

    I loved gilmore girls...it was such a great show!

    Thank you so much for that link...I seriously adore that hairstyle and am going to show it to my girl...I want it!!!! you are the best!

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  20. haha, i'm the same way i jump from topic to topic cus i get excited about talking about it all and i'm pretty random too...the bf loves it... at least i think he does. hahaha! ;P and that haircut looks mighty gorgeous on you :) it fits the shape of your face!

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  21. hey thanks so much for your comment! i have already booked the hilton (since it was cheapy and in the heart of all the action, hehe) but thanks anyways for your recommendation - i checked the place out and it was stunning! maybe ill visit..

    anyways, your blog super adorable and i love it! you have a new follower lady :D

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  22. You look gorgeous in any hairstyle...it's the shape of you face darling! Thank God there wasn't any house fire...I recently burnt my sheer curtain while ironing left with an ugly hole now...was too close too the window! Next time forget the view while ironing...hee*

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  23. Stunning! It really suits you. Can't believe you did that on a whim, tho. I'm definitely not that brave!

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  24. Love the hair!! You look so beautiful!
    Cheers,
    C

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  25. oh no!!!! you burned :(

    so sad . i once melted my headphones thaaat way .
    oh and you r face is such a lovely shape i bet any type of cut would compliment it ... hair looks fab !!
    and i would be doing the same ( wearing masculine looks)

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  26. You killed me with that stalking comment! See, I'm a blogstalker, too! Tagged you on my blog for "Six Little Things That Make Me Happy" just now. :)

    http://sanfranciscostylephile.blogspot.com/

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  27. Great photos. I hope you've had a good start to your week.

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  28. Absolutely loving the short hair :) And I always make to sure everything that I washed during the week on a Sunday. It's pretty relaxing in an odd way. Oooh and I totally love watching reruns of Gilmore Girls, it brings back so many happy memories lol.

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  29. love gilmore girls:)this is such a great g.g. moment:))

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xx Ela