I have always loved aesthetics. For those who do not wish to read about hair, makeup, and clothing, I suggest abandoning this post right now.
Anyway, the art of style- whether it be hair styles, hair color, makeup trends, or style trends- have always intrigued me. Style is art, and art has always been one of my passions. The other day I got a huge haircut. By huge I mean a drastic change; from long bob (lob) to pixie cut. It's incredible how the perceptions of myself and my ability to act on the confidence of an idea have inspired me to cut my hair so short and since then. I know that sounds a bit silly, but if we all think about it, hair is part of our identity. Many people, especially females, are willing to suffer pain of death before surrendering to a hair style they feel is ill-fitting or unbecoming. When I showed my hair stylist the picture of what I wanted, her only response was: "when you cry I am not holding you in my lap." But my resolve did not waver. I had made an appointment, I had found a pixie cut that is flattering for curly hair, and we were doing this. Well, I did it. The last time my hair was this short was when I was an infant. It feels good. Drying my hair takes all of ten minutes (maximum), and styling means a pump of mousse (that can be any old drugstore brand, mind you). It also makes me perceive other aspects of my appearance or aesthetic differently as well. I think more critically about what I am putting on my body because once one statement piece is taken away (hair), it will be replaced with another. Focusing on pieces of clothing that to me scream "chic", such as off the shoulder tops, loose silhouettes, and dazzling shoes have become more important. Summer is an excellent time for the creativity of fashion to come alive because warm weather provides a plethora of options. I am so excited to buy my first big-brimmed hat and strut my stuff down the street. I mean, come on people, this is what dreams are made of. In the next few weeks when I decide to go shopping (I do this about once per month when I have allowed my budget a certain amount) I will certainly be more strategic about my choices in an attempt to formulate looks that emphasize my very bold new haircut. I also went nuts at Sephora yesterday. More to come on that, because that in itself is a novel. But in summary, it was eye opening to see how many ways a face can be complimented and structured when hair is no longer a distraction. Definitely more soon, but here's to a new chapter of feeling older and potentially more sophisticated.
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