What I'm Wearing: Enough to Make Your Hair Curl

Black embellished cardigan: thrifted

Navy polka dot chiffon blouse: thrifted

Black tank: thrifted

Grey cords: Gap, Hebron Gap Outlet

Boots: Crown Vintage

Belt: thrifted

Jewelry: wedding rings, initial necklace

This outfit asks two questions: 1) How many neutrals can you wear at once? and  2) How many textures can you wear at once?  (the answer to both is four, apparently).

After a brief moment of spring, winter is back in full force.  I don't think we are going to have a very pretty spring - the trees had started budding during the warm spell, and now the buds are turning brown and falling off.  So sad!  This is a classic outfit for me this winter - neutrals, texture, boots, blousy tops and slim pants have all been defining features of my wardrobe this season.  I'm starting to think about spring and summer style, but don't want to put a plan into action until I'm sure that spring really is here!


This thrifted sweater has been a favorite of mine lately - I like the way the detail subtly plays into the strong shoulder trend, without being too over-the-top.


So these pictures are actually two days old; I took them on Monday.  If I'd taken them today, I would look a bit different, because yesterday I did this:



That's right...PERM!  I've been thinking about perming my hair for over a year, and last week my stylist and I finally decided that my hair is long enough to pull it off.  I have stick straight hair that won't hold a curl for anything - even sleeping in curlers over night results in curls that last less than an hour.  Having a head full of bouncy curls feels so weird!



I'm still getting used to the results; yesterday I felt like I was wearing a wig.  I definitely love how easy it is - I literally rolled out of bed this morning and didn't need to do a single thing to it.  My natural hair requires at least a soak and a blow out in the morning if it's not going to be flat and stringy all day (if not a full wash), so this feels really freeing!  So far the only inconvenient thing is that I have strict orders not to get it wet for 48 hours - yup, I now have the Mogwai of hair.  It's been spitting rain and snow all day today, so I've been huddled under my umbrella in a fit of paranoia whenever I go outside.  Nate suggested that I get an old lady style plastic bonnet, hehe.



I love making big changes to my hair; about once a year (usually in the spring) I feel like I have to switch it up somehow.  This is probably the most drastic change I've ever made, but I think (fingers crossed) that I'm going to be happy with it.  Now if only the process had been more pleasant - three and a half hours at the salon with rollers pulling my hair and poking my head was not my idea of a fun afternoon!

How do you feel about your hair?  Do you like to change it, or do you prefer to stick with the same style?