Cupcakes and Cashmere

Chopped

February 20th, 2013

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J.Crew Jacket, Ray-Ban Aviators, Zara Top, Elizabeth and James Jeans, Manolo Blahnik Pumps, Vintage Chanel Bag, M.A.C. Snob Lipstick, Essie Cute as a Button Nail Polish

I’m not exactly one who readily embraces change. I like routines, things in an orderly fashion, and find comfort in consistency. But this past week, I decided to cut my hair – by almost half a foot. Prior to that, I had the same haircut for roughly 25 years. It had become so entwined as part of my appearance that I placed too much emphasis on its importance. Needless to say, I was ready for something different. I started researching looks I liked – and zeroed in on Elizabeth Olsen’s blunt cut that’s neither short or long. I’ll admit that when my hairdresser made that first cut, I nearly fell out of the chair, but I’ve since come around to it. It’s the only time I’ve had an actual style (not just long layered hair), but more importantly, it’s reminded me just how crucial it is to embrace change every now and again.

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  • http://joliejouel.blogspot.com Ashleigh @ Jolie Jouel

    LOVE the new hair! It’s so fresh and pretty. The blunt cut really suits you and the color is spot on. Also loving you jacket and glasses! ~ ashleigh

    My jewelry blog: http://www.joliejouel.com

  • http://www.thepantrydrawer.com Christine @ The Pantry Drawer

    it looks great! and it’s not dauntingly different from what you had before. I’m wearing a similar shirt on my blog!

    http://www.ThePantryDrawer.com

  • http://www.delolovesdesign.com Dee

    Love the jacket, looks great with the light denim.

    http://www.delolovesdesig.com

  • http://www.mystylevita.com Jessica

    It’s so easy to fall into a routine with your hair. I recently chopped mine off and love the change. It’s fun to have something new and different.

    xo Jessica
    http://www.mystylevita.com

  • Kim

    You look really nice! This cut suits you.

    I’m actually doing the opposite – I have always kept my hair at around shoulder-length or just past it but I’m working on growing it really long. Change can be good sometimes. :)

  • http://www.hydrangeasandhandbags.com Tiffany

    your hair looks fabulous!! love the length and color :)
    tiffany
    http://www.hydrangeasandhandbags.com

  • http://blondehairgreyeyes.blogspot.com/ Lonka

    gorgeous look. also I like your style :)

  • http://www.erinscurrentlycoveting.com Erin

    Looks great. I just cut my hair bluntly too and I love it, layers are over rated!

    xx,
    E
    Currently Coveting

  • http://thefabulouslifeofanaturaldisaster.com/ abigailsterling

    You look fabulous – definitely suits you!!
    I’m usually the opposite – changing up my haircut all the time. Right now I’m trying to grow it out for the first time ever. But I always love switching it up and I’ll probably highlight it or dye it soon :)

    x the fabulous life of a natural disaster

  • http://www.annacroswell.com Lauren

    emily- it looks SO cute. i have always had long hair too (except one time right after college) and i am deathly afraid of the chop. your cut looks so clean and cute!

  • http://www.insparisian.com brooke

    i think shorter hair has been looking so fresh these days and i really like your cut! i have steadily been cutting my hair a few inches over the past year and i do like it a bit shorter and i think you will too!

    http://www.insparisian.com

  • http://paetrischa-petit.blogspot.de/ Patricia

    Love your Outfit, the jacket looks like summer and spring :)
    Lovly. P-

  • http://www.denimandaydreamsblog.com Amanda

    You look fantastic! I am horrible with hair changes, so I envy you!

    xx
    Amanda
    http://www.denimandaydreamsblog.com

  • http://www.preppypanache.com Rebecca

    It looks super cute! And I love the jacket!

  • http://alittlemorelovely.com Michelle

    Love the cut!
    -Michelle
    alittlemorelovely.com

  • http://www.atleastilookcute.com Julie Howell

    Love your hair & the jacket!

  • http://www.fancyalterego.wordpress.com Heather P.

    Love the new hair! It’s not so drastic, but definitely a fresh new look! I chopped 9 inches off of mine this past fall, and it was almost liberating. I had grown it out for my wedding almost 2 years ago, and just never changed it after that. Now, I’m growing it back out…but it’s just hair, so who knows if I will keep it long or chop it all off again. :-)

  • http://fashionandbeautyfinds.blogspot.com Amy

    It looks great! I am 3 months overdue for a hair cut. I’m afraid my hair guy will insist I take at least 4 inches off. I don’t embrace change that well!

    Amy

    Fashion and Beauty Finds

  • http://momwifebosslife.blogspot.ca kelly

    You look beautiful Emily, this colour is perfect on you!

    http://momwifebosslife.blogspot.ca

    xx Kelly

  • http://www.shades-of-style.com Alexsandra

    Oh it looks amazing x

    x
    http://www.shades-of-style.com

  • http://www.thisvillage.org Sara Fournier

    I love it! You look so great!!

  • http://www.lepetitepear.com Sam

    Love the haircut! Hair is definitely a security blanket, but it’s important to remember that it will eventually grow back. I cut mine short last year and ended up loving it. When it grew back, I missed the shape and movement of the shorter look, so I had it cut again. Glad you’re embracing the new cut!

  • http://streetlily.blogspot.com Julie

    super cute girl! i’m offically cutting my hair ;)

    http://streetlily.blogspot.com

  • http://dcinstyle.com/ Elena

    You new hair looks great and very fresh! I love changes and sometimes experiment to much with my hair!My biggest mistake was to change from blonde to brunette at first weeks of pregnancy, now I can’t go back to blonde, only when my baby is born:)
    Elena
    http://dcinstyle.com/

  • http://peachykeencaroline.blogspot.com/ Caroline S

    Love your hair! It is fun and sophisticated at the same time. A perfect complement to your style!

    ~ Caroline
    http://peachykeencaroline.blogspot.com/

  • Ashley

    Love the haircut, looks great on you! I cut a foot off last fall, and it’s about the same length as yours now. I love it short

  • jen

    your new cut is so amazing!

  • http://jessieholmesspringer.com Jessie Holmes Springer

    I absolutely love the haircut!

    Jessie

    jessieholmesspringer.com

  • http://razzdazzle.blogspot.mx/ Mia@Razzle Dazzle Rose

    Love the cut, not too drastic but still a nice change :)

    http://razzdazzle.blogspot.mx/

  • http://stayinthelines.blogspot.com Jaclyn

    I recently went from long hair to a cut just like this and I remember being so scared when I styled the look on my own after the hairdresser’s great blowout. It took a bit of getting used to but you’re right, it’s so nice to have an actual style instead of only long layers.

    Stay in the Lines

  • http://cchicc3.wordpress.com/ Chelsea

    Love the bluntness of this cut! looks great on you!

    -Classy Chic & Chardonnay
    http://cchicc3.wordpress.com/

  • http://ishowedupinboots.com I Showed Up In Boots

    I looooooooooooooveeeeeeeee the cut on you!

    http://ishowedupinboots.com

  • http://allthingsprettyandlittle.blogspot.com/ pretty little things

    I think this looks great on you! change is always fun and a way to spice things up! xo

    http://allthingsprettyandlittle.blogspot.com/

  • http://glamourgirl-bg.blospot.com Iliyana
  • tryingtomakefetchhappen

    Can I have your entire closet?

  • http://codeoverdressed.blogspot.com Code Overdressed

    The new hair looks lovely!

    Cee. ♥

  • http://www.loveoceana.blogspot.com federika

    I absolutely love your new cut! I also recently decided to chop of some length for change and I absolutely love not having to deal with all that hair! (for now at least) Love the outfit as well!
    xoxo

  • bisbee

    Doesn’t look very different than before, but much better this length! Long hair that’s not thick tends to look stringy when it gets too long. This is much more sophisticated…and I think you could go even a few inches shorter and still have a lot of flexibility in styling.

  • http://Milkandhoneyonline.com Eleanor

    Changing a hairstyle is a,big change. Largely because its not easily unchanged. I completely understand your hesitance. You look lovely, as always, Emily!

  • http://mc2squared.blogspot.com Meghan Conard

    Loving the new hair cut! Looks beautiful & healthy!!
    xx-MC
    http://mc2squared.blogspot.com

  • http://lucismorsels.blogspot.com Luci’s Morsels

    I went from brunette to blonde this week. Must be something in the air telling us to change our hair!

    Luci’s Morsels – fashion. food. frivolity.

  • http://lalalovelearnandlaugh.blogspot.com Bev

    I think it looks lovely!!!

  • http://www.deancorno.blogspot.com Dean Corno

    It looks great on you!

    http://www.deancorno.blogspot.com

  • http://www.winksmilestyle.com Josie

    It looks FANTASTIC! I love the bluntness and that you can still put it in soft, pretty waves. And that jacket is adorable.
    xo Josie
    http://www.winksmilestyle.com

  • http://ladauphinestyle.blogspot.com Lauren

    Your hair looks great! I did something similar recently too and felt exactly the same way. This really suits you though and is a great cut!

  • http://kitchenclosetheart.com/ Maria

    I love the cut! I recently did the same thing to my hair. It looks beautiful on you.

    xx
    M

  • Jessica

    Love it! Am looking to do something similar. Can we see it styled straight as well?

  • http://seaandswank.com/ Susie

    Your hair looks great! I’ve been getting the same cut for years too – it’s hard to break away!

    Sea and Swank

  • http://www.miuu-me.blogspot.com Miu

    And you are looking great!

  • http://www.unacolombianaencalifornia.com Cristina

    I did the same change 2 weeks ago and I’m feeling great! You look fantastic!

    http://www.unacolombianaencalifornia.com