RAMBLING: Layoffs and Locks

I wanted to update that I still LOVE my haircut and color. Every time I wash it and style it I try a different twist to see if I can perfect it, but it never disappoints. I've not been this excited about my hair in a VERY long time.

And to be honest this is a very good thing, as my self esteem is at an all time low. I was JUST laid off from my full time gig and while I'll be working until December, I'm still looking for work. It doesn't feel good when you send your resume out and receive NOTHING!

I know there's something bigger and better out there, but right now the weight loss, hair and of course my love for my family are what keeps me going. The lesson to all this is to make sure you fix the things you can when you're feeling down. I can't make possible employers call me but I CAN make myself feel great. Positive energy counts for something in this world!

We Are Beautiful In Every Single Way,
Bronwyn

RAMBLING: The Unveiling of the Hair

I appreciate your patience. My computer at work wouldn't read my camera so I had to wait until I got home! But the moment has arrived, here is my new hairdo. I'm still figuring out the styling of it and the pictures don't do it justice. They also give it a slight orange/red hue that isn't REALLY there! There's two face shots and one shot looking down on it from the roots so you can sort of see the highlights.




She did an all over color process to turn it brown, the underside is a GORGEOUS deep brown. And then did three different quadrants of color on top to give it some depth and dimension!

I LOVE IT! What about you, what do you think?

Hair-apy Worked for Me,
Bronwyn

RAMBLING: Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow -- UPDATE

I did it! I got a haircut and some color done. I am overall VERY pleased with it. I went with a layered cut with long bangs (great minds think alike Alanna). I took some time perusing pictures and came up with an OLD shot of Jennifer Aniston with a layered shoulder-length 'do that I liked.


Then I messed around with InStyle.com's new hair makeover tool. It wasn't an exact science but I found a GORGEOUS layered style on Rachel McAdams. Rachel's hair was blond but I messed around with a warm brown with high and low lights. Fall is about brown for me, I love the deep reds and browns of fall hair and I was determined to get something stylish done to my hair.


I obviously didn't want a length this long, but I LOVED how the bangs hit my glasses in my doctored up photo. I even monkeyed around in photoshopped the style shorter. I don't have it saved locally, so you'll have to let your imagination do the magic for you.

So I took all 5 million of my printouts and headed to my stylist. She was excited to hear that I wanted to go brown and immediately got to work. 2.5 hours later I left the salon a new woman! She did a FAB job. I can't wait until I can get my hands on it tomorrow and style it in a chunky, texturized way.

What did I get done? What does it look like? Sorry but you'll have to wait until tomorrow for that! I can't share my hair with the world until I've made it beautiful :-P!

Sidenote: The hubby loves it and the LLB didn't cry when she saw me, so it must not be too drastic or bad!

The Sun (and My Hair)'ll Come Out Tomorrow,
Bronwyn

RAMBLING: Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow?

The rejuvenation of the super-bob, AKA Victoria "Posh Spice" Beckham's 'do, has me in a quandry. I fluctuate between long and short hair like most people fluctuate between weights. Don't get me wrong my weight fluctuates, too (see Blue Jean Designer Queen Posting), it's just my hair that I try to pay more attention to!

Back to the question of the day ... should I chop off my hair? I would probably not do anything as severe as the "Posh." My hair is just below my shoulders right now and I'm torn at deciding it's fate. I actually don't mind the length half the time, but I'm in a rut and think I need the change. I have determined that highlights and lowlights for the fall will help. So I'm signed, sealed, delivered on those. But what about the length?

Here's some photographic proof of all my hair iterations ... enjoy the trip and then tell me what you think I should do!

1996 with the Drew Barrymore wicked-short hair

* yes that's me and my hubby at a Prom ... aw, ain't that sweet?

2002 with long hair

*say hello to Joey McIntyre everyone, ah that was a GREAT day

2003 with shorter, layered and lighter hair


2005 with shorter and DARKER hair


2006 with a post-pregnancy bob and highlights


2007 (may) with medium-length and highlighted hair


2007 (current) with long, in desperate need of color hair


Waiting for Your Verdict,
Bronwyn