It's completely out of character for me to be this crazy about anything about myself but I really am loving this new haircut. I figure it's okay to 'cuz it's not like I can take any credit for it. I just happen to have the best hair stylist on the planet. This photo totally doesn't do it justice, nor is it even in focus but I should mention that the photo before it had remarkable sharpness on the rose bushes behind me. :) I'll have to get more this week while the cut is still fresh but the cut, the color, everything about it is totally me. More me than any cut I've ever gotten. I love the blunt bangs and there's even more of them than what you can see in this photo. It's the funnest thing. If I pull back the longer pieces around my face like in a bobby pin *ta-da* more blunt bangs! How cool is that?! And even though it's not long on my neck in the back and not too hot to wear down it's still long *enough* to pull back in either pig tails or even a ponytail. Plus I can round brush it all under or flip one side up a bit so it's asymetrical (which I'm a big fan of). Or I can tuck it behind my ears for a completely different look. All that plus enough short layers to give it volume (cuz I hate my hair flat). Seriously! Hopefully people like it cuz I tend to wear my hair pretty much the same for like YEARS and I don't think I've ever liked a cut quite this much. :) Oh, and the color, finally a good combination of red in the top layers and deep dark brown underneath. I like it contrasty and it seems like it's always too subtle. This time it's perfect. Only thing that could've made it a touch better would be maybe a few subtle highlights at least during the summer but we didn't have the time. Betcha didn't expect a huge paragraph just about my hair did ya?! Can you tell I'm excited about it? :)
And Saturday morning I got a package from Maegan and Zoe with the sweetest gifts for Pixel. Thank you SO much Maegan. And thank you sweet Zoe for wrapping it so darn cute. I was so excited to open it that I forgot to get the camera out to photograph the package itself. :( Loved it though and so did my niece who was staying overnight. :) I did get some photos of Pixel wearing her new blingin' collar and playing with her new 'Chewy Vuiton' purse. It's completely replaced Eeyore as her favorite toy. I couldn't get a picture of it yesterday but she actually carries it around like a purse. It's too cute. Here's a picture of my stylin' pup...
Let's see, other than that I ended up having my niece and nephew overnight Friday night, went to Fazoli's with them and my ex's mom for lunch on Saturday, went on a fun shopping spree at Target thanks to the generosity of some sweet local girls that I've been doing some digi-scrappin' stuff with, did some sewing, some chatting with friends online, dinner at a great local restaurant and Coldstone ice cream afterward (both wonderful), a quick trip to the mall yesterday and a lot of hanging out with my 2 favorite dogs (had Koda pretty much all week while Scott was up north fishing). Oh and yesterday I had a hummingbird buzzing around that beautiful planter from the post below. I've seen them lots at my parents house but this is the first time I've seen one at my very own place. Sometimes it's the little things, right? :)
Wow, I actually had lots more I wanted to blog about but this post is already ridiculously long. I'll probaby be back with more later. :)
oh no, you did not just knock my photography skills?!?!?!?!
Maybe if you smiled right away I wouldn't have to make goofy faces to get that smile.
You sure have become cocky. I love it.
Posted by: Guppie | June 11, 2007 at 04:14 PM
OMG I LOOOOOVE IT GIRL!
Posted by: Shabby Miss Jenn | June 11, 2007 at 04:21 PM
OK phew! When I was shopping for Pixel I could have sworn she was a girl, then I read HE on the blog somewhere and thought, "Crud, I just sent the boy doggie a purse...well it can be a man bag." I am so glad that I was right the first time. I just love the bling! She is do darn cute! And carrying like a purse? Darling.
Your hair is FABULOUS! Love it. It seems so versatile and fun. And the colors? Fab.
Posted by: Maegan | June 11, 2007 at 04:46 PM
L-O-V-E the hair!!! And, I'm totally LOL at Meagan's post---a man bag {for a dog, lololol}!!
Posted by: Amanda | June 11, 2007 at 04:53 PM
Lovin' the hair cut! Can't wait to see it in person.
I also can't wait to see the cute purse pixel has now - she's gonna be just like her momma. :)
Oh yeah, and thanks for the awesome banner on my blog. You are so awesome at the design stuff.
Posted by: Kimmy | June 11, 2007 at 04:58 PM
Love the haircut and color! I have always thought you have cute hair shawn, but this is seriously the CUTEST cut. It looks really good on you!
I just looked at your flickr photos and saw the one of your man with the kevin bacon caption and it finally clicked HE TOTALLY LOOKS LIKE KEVIN BACON! Lovin' all the cute pix on flickr. you look very happy and i am happy for ya!
I will be contacting you soon when i save up some bucks. I have a purse I want you to make for me inspired by another one of kim's aprons. i think it would be cute and you would be just the girl to do it!!!
have a good one and darn it if i don't want to get a hair cut now! :)
mel :)
Posted by: mel b. | June 11, 2007 at 05:02 PM
That is soo darn cute:) And love the hair too. I got my hair cut last week..and not enough nerve for a new style..but lovin' the color:)
Posted by: shabbyjuls | June 11, 2007 at 05:22 PM
Loving your hair!! I am sooooo glad that you have found something else to be HAPPY about. You look great with the cut and color! I just went to Flickr and left you some comments. ;-) AWESOME photos and looks like you are having so much fun out on the town with your celebrity man. ;-)
Posted by: Shari | June 11, 2007 at 05:52 PM
LOVE your hair!
Posted by: joelsgirl_Kellie | June 11, 2007 at 07:00 PM
Love the hair! It's so super cute! I wish I was brave enough to go with something so sporty. VERY CUTE!
Posted by: Sandra | June 11, 2007 at 07:32 PM
Your posts can NEVER be too long, Shawna! I just love reading your blog!
Oh and.. wow..I am in LOVE with your hair! You are such a total babe! Head to toe - since we've seen those too! Lol.
It's been so wonderful talking to you this morning, girlfriend. Love you to bits! And hey, don't forget to touch your chin! :)
Talk soon!
Posted by: Nancy Comelab | June 11, 2007 at 10:48 PM
Toooo stinkin' cute, yes you are! LOVE the new *wig* (as Jaynie says. LOL). You weren't kidding, it's a fabulous cut! Ugh, makes me want to call and get an appointment at the salon ASAP.
And isn't Maeg a doll?!! I love her and sweet little Zoe to pieces. Such a kind soul.
Loved chatting with you this weekend.
Talk soon~
((SMooshie hugs))
Posted by: Kim (OliveJuice) | June 12, 2007 at 04:04 AM
WOW your hair looks great, & that little puppy is just so cute, he must be wonderful company for you.
Posted by: leonie | June 12, 2007 at 06:19 AM
It's so funny that Eeoyre was Pixels fav toy.. Miss Belle loves on her Tigger like it's a real puppy!!
Posted by: melissa | June 12, 2007 at 07:29 AM
your hair is to die for..fabulous... now you dont know me, and what a bizarre comment, i love the look of your blog and have been reading off and on for months... because i love looking at things here....and your hair is the first thing that drew me out of lurkdom... hah! seriously, i do enjoy reading your blog, and your hair is fab!
Posted by: beth | June 12, 2007 at 07:55 AM
Shootfire, I'm behind on the blog reading! Welp, your hair looks GORGEOUS, I so wish I could pull of a funky rocker cut like that. And man, you look like you're 24!!!
Posted by: Brittany | June 18, 2007 at 10:22 PM