But it just doesn't seem fair. Such is life.
OK, on to other things. First of all, I got a haircut the other day. I tried a new place, and was really very pleased. I got a haircut that I like, and it was cheaper than the place I had been going (which was cheaper than my original place, which got deep-sixed when I was unemployed). When I was finished, the stylist told me that I looked "Chic and European" (what? I didn't before???), and the salon owner said, "You look like Jean Seberg."
(Oh my God - is it me, or is it Jean Seberg???)I don't have a picture of me with my new haircut, but truly, I look pretty much just like this. (To quote Gilbert & Sullivan, "In the dusk with the light behind her.")
Well, except I don't, really. I do have a very short haircut, that looked like that when I left the salon. (I don't do well in the heat, and in my current job, there is no air-conditioning, so the shorter the better, as far as I'm concerned.) I'm still getting used to it though, so the past few days, I've looked more like this:
(Please note: this really isn't me.)
But I'll figure it out, I'm sure ... and in the meantime, I am more comfortable. And in the summer, that's what it all boils down to for me.
In other news, I've just started a new knitting project (for me!), the Eyelet Cardigan from Blue Sky Alpacas yarn. This is Blue Sky Cotton, in the colorway Pickle:
It's a cropped (short) cardigan, but I plan to add a little bit of length to mine. I do like it, and have looked around on Ravelry to see what other people have done, what they had to say about the pattern, etc. I took inspiration from some others who have said they always knit a sleeve as a swatch - what a good idea! I even thought ahead enough to print out the errata.
I know, go figure ...
14 comments:
Whew! I'm glad you clarified with that second picture. ;)
I don't know what's going on with my hair. I have terrible cowlicks in the front and no matter what my stylist does, my bangs won't behave. My hair currently makes me look like I'm 12.
I think you are wonderful in any and every haircut under the sun!
I'm glad you're almost off the meds. After 2+ years of Lyme drugs, I was so happy to be done with them. The side effects can be nasty.
I too am in search of a functional cut which I can style on my own without burning my head (straightening) or making my hair crunchy (hairspray to combat the humidity).
And I love your new WIP!!!
Bridget- I don't know, I thought the Alpaca looked kinda cute.
(PS Jean Seberg was a suicide!)
My hair is very much like the alpaca these days! Take care of yourself and enjoy the haircut!
That is the funniest thing I've read in a while! Well, since one of your penitentiary life posts now that I think upon it :)
Don't take this wrong, I love visiting my parents. But while I'm home I hear constantly from my mother about how my hair needs coloring, it should be shorter, needs to be worn up, would I like to borrow her hot curlers, would I like her to trim my bangs, she thinks her hairdresser could work me in if I would like, etc. I resist it all though and just listen politely.
I'm sure your hair cut is as cute as a button on you! Glad you are feeling better.
I'm sure your resemblance to Jean Seberg is much more striking than your resemblance to Fifi.
Ach, hairdressers and hair.
And doctors. Glad you're better!
I say it's a great haircut no matter what the day brings. At least you aren't pulling a psycho-Britney!
Love the new sweater too. What a beautiful green. Can't wait to see where it leads too.
You, me and Jean. . . We are out there on that style stage all by ourselves.
I think I should go to the salon and get a short cut - this heat wave out here is killing me!
Hope you're feeling better from the meds and that which was ailing you.
Love the looks of your new project.
OMG! I just love your blog so much. I'm sure your haircut looks lovely. I liked the Jean Sebert cut until I saw the next hair cut. You know, the older I get, the more I like the silly and the wild!
Loved the story about Ewan McGregor. I was buying the whole story, hook, line and sinker, until I read to the end :)
You write such a fun blog! Hope you and The Tim are healthy, well and happy.
I was kind of hoping you had a woolly green thing going on on top of your head. :)
Your are hilarious, Bridget! A short cut for summer is a great idea! I often look like that second photo myself actually--LOL! I have coarse hair that tends to frizz if there is even a hint of humidity...*sigh*...LOVE the new cardi in progress...That grass green yarn is lovely! Happy Day :o)
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