Me: Circa 03/2005

I’m going in for a hair cut at 6PM this afternoon. But orangeI am seriously considering doing this to my hair again. I remember telling my friend who was also a hair stylist that I wanted something that would catch people’s eye when I was climbing in an indoor rock climbing competition. He asked me my opinion on “green” or maybe it was “red” hair color. I said “YUCK!!” and he then suggested orange and yellow, to which I agreed. lol. He wouldn’t let me look at my hair at all, during the long hours of processing my hair.

I have to say that when I ended up seeing it, I was in a little bit of shock as I consider myself conservative in the ways of hair styling, and well — everything else really!

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rockfall05-02At first I thought it was “too out there”. I got a lot of glares, smiles and “oh wow — cool!!” It definitely made me come out of my shell and try new things with my hair. The picture below is me flipping my top layer of hair away (it was dark) so it was pretty subtle the orange peaking through underneath. But when you lifted up that hair. BAM ORANGE.

Pretty intense yeah?

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I even remember strangers (!!!) coming up to me and asking if I had clip in extensions because the colors were so vibrant in my hair. (Thanks to Aveda’s Color Conserve) It seriously didn’t even fade, it grew out.

It definitely caught people’s attention, especially at the climbing competition, (maybe it was the red pants, too? haha) because I ended up making the front page of the newspaper that year. NUTS!

Unfortunately now for the last 3 years that I’ve been living in Ontario, I have yet to find a hair stylist that I trust, dying my hair. I found one that I like to cut it but he doesn’t do crazy colors at his salon. So, I think I may go elsewhere for the color, and I’ve even gotten a few recommendations for one salon that is a 4 minute walk from my place, rather than a 15 minute one. I love living in city centre!

Maybe I’ll do this after my B.C. trip in September?

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What I’m wearing: to work.

july22-09Top: Mexx (2007)
Vest: Jacob (2008)
Pants: GAP (a few weeks old)
Zebra Shoes: Joneve (from earlier this month: buy one get one 50% off)
Bracelet: Aerie (I really want a ‘real’ bracelet like this!)

Think I need a little sparkle to this dull outfit. Or even a punch of color with a belt or hot pink shoes. Oh yea.

[This ‘outfit of the day’ was worn on July 22, 2009.]
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Well rested

Last night I caught up on a lot of sleep. My co–worker said he would drop my suitcase off at my house so I wouldn’t have to bring it to the Dentist’s office — which was so fantastic of him, especially since he’s on crutches! I ended up not having any supper last night as the anesthetic from my gums were wearing off around that time and it felt like I had my braces tightened or like a tooth ache. I’m always weary about eating/drinking anything after a filling so I never do.

After being awake for so long the night before, I thought my best bet was head straight to bed while it was still light out.  I had nearly 12 hours sleep and I’ve gotta say I’m quite well rested right now! Before I headed to bed though I caught up on a lot of blog–reads and took some photos of what I bought while I was in Newfoundland. I didn’t have any time at all, while I was home.  But my Mom made time for me on my last day there, so we headed out to BOTH locations of Winners (my favorite store) to see if I could find any deals on purses, ’cause that’s what I’m all about.

No purses were to my liking but I ended up buying a work out top and 2 towels from there. We then headed to a cheapy Clarie’s Accessories type of store, I don’t remember the name — but I picked up 3 pairs of sunglasses for $15!!! Initially two years ago I found a pair of sunglasses (exactly like the one’s pictured) at Winners for $15 and I’ve completely worn them out. I’ve even looked for an expensive replica pair but haven’t found any that fit my face or look nice on me. So, of course I bought as many as I saw on the rack that looked exactly like mine! That was only two pairs however, so I had to find another wonky pair that would fit my weird face, so I bought a black pair that looks just okay.

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I usually buy all of my work out wear at Winners because they’re nice yet the price is so right. This Adidas sports tank was $16.99.

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Above is a shot of my two Nautica beach towels that were purchased for $14.99 each, and boy are they ever huge — 6 feet tall and I’m not quite sure of the width, but you can kind of see for yourself there. Aren’t they just so nice and summery? I love the greens and I usually never go for green because I just don’t like the color, normally. They’re really great quality too, nice and thick. I may not even use these for the beach and just use it for everyday showering. Oohh new towels make me so happy.

As a surprise when we were lining up at the cash register I jokingly asked my Mom if she could pay for one of the three items (1 of 2 towels or sport tank) and she didn’t say anything and then purchased all of them for me. Awesome, thanks Momma. ♥

Below are closeups of my 3 backup pairs of shades — which were again, purchased from a different store that I told you about above.

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I can’t wait until lunch time. I bought a ceasar salad at the grocery store this morning and my mouth is totally watering just thinking about it. 1 more hour!!

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