Saturday, September 11, 2010

shock factor ...

I have always been the type of person to try things because "it sounds like fun" or because "there's no reason not to" (which was the reasoning behind my first marathon). And while I am not rebellious when it comes to authority (total rule follower here), I am rebellious when it comes to my style.

For example, as a teenager, I had 13 earrings on the outer lobes of my ears. I also had that little spot on the inside of the ear next to the cheek (totally blanking on the name) pierced, which I did myself. And because that wasn't enough, I also put a piece of metal in my eyebrow, nose, belly button and tongue - all by my 18th birthday. Add all of that to my two tattoos and hair that ranged from blue to pink and well, my style was ... UNIQUE.

I guess I kind of feel that you either go big or go home. And going home is NOT AN OPTION.

You might say, I am all about the shock factor. And you would probably be right. Because last night, I looked like this ...

And thanks to J and a pair of clippers, this morning, I look like this ...
Shocking, right?

56 comments:

Vikki said...

OMG! That's awesome!

Molly said...

You did a hair post recently, which made me think you were going to cut your hair soon...it looks cute!!!

Kerrie said...

You are so brave! And awesome! It looks cute AND liberating.

dawn @ running the dawn said...

shock factor--check!
hotness factor--check!
convenience factor--check

look good there momma!

MCM Mama said...

It looks awesome! And frankly, short of deciding not to run anymore, I'm not sure you could shock me. ;o)

mommaof3ontherun said...

It looks awesome on you!

Michelle said...

I think it looks great on you!

Kruns2 said...

Holy Moly! You're not kidding around. You look fabulous!

bobbi said...

so freaking AWESOME!

Robyn @ Wannabe Writer Runner said...

You really are up for anything!! And you have the face and style to rock pretty much any hair cut.

ihaverun said...

You look awesome! I would do that in a heartbeat if I could pull it off.

ihaverun said...

You look awesome! I would do that in a heartbeat if I could pull it off.

Katye said...

love that you are still rocking the head bands! Seriously you are one of the few people who can totally pull this off. It looks awesome! I think it needs some pink streaks though...

Katie A. said...

LOVE IT! You can totally pull this off - maybe though, you shoudl have done it at the beginning of summer? Now you're head will be cold! LOL! I do love it!

Pam @ herbieontherun.com said...

I have threatened a bajillion times to do that! I just couldn't rock the look like you do though. Some people got it, some people don't. You got it, sister!

And I think I speak for most everyone here when I say we NEED to see photos of you in your teenage years.

A Prelude To... said...

You have the face to pull this off, for sure!

I did something close to this two years ago. I wanted to get back to my roots so to speak and find out what my true hair color was, so I cut it all (almost) off. After having loooooong bleached blonde hair for 20 years, it was true freedom! It's grown out now and it's dark and healthy!

My husband just started talking to me again about a month ago ;-)

misszippy said...

You are way braver than me! But you can pull it off. I'm sure it will make you faster, too. ; )

Jen said...

It looks great and is an awesome marketing ploy for your bands!

Silly Girl Running said...

Looks great on you! Not many girls get away with hair that short, but you do! :)

Zaneta @ Runner's Luck said...

Oh WOW!! You totally have the shock factor down! lol... what a difference!! But seriously... you rock that look! Not a whole lot of us girls could like that great in a hairstyle like that! YAY YOU!! :D

Lisa said...

You wait until after the 100 days of 100 degrees to take it all off????? I used number 5 clippers on my hair every 2 weeks for 7 years - it was the greatest!!! Enjoy (though, be on the look out for a warm winter cap to wear for you daily errands). NICE!

Joanne @ mostlyfitmom said...

I miss having my hair that short. It was so easy to basically wash and go! Very cute. Hope you enjoy it! Hope we'll get to see a pic without the headband. :)

Jessica (Pace of Me) said...

you can pull ANYTHING off with that attitude and firm belief in yourself! You are inspiring and just totally an awesome role model for your girls. Oh and you look mah-velous to boot!

ajh said...

It looks great!

Hunnybee said...

Looks great! Wish I had a the guts to do that.

MarciaG said...

You are so pretty- this cut really shows off your features. Nice job. You are BRAVE!

Unknown said...

super cute! you are brave....and totally pull it off!

Suzi said...

I envy you...I could never take that leap!

You asked me about cupcakes...I have never tried Two Sweet Cupcakes, but I will now! I have tried Frosting out by Trader Joes...the chocolate cupcakes are amazing. As for Carytown Cupcakes, they are ok, but not the best. The plain vanilla with vanilla buttercream is your best bet at this one.

Anne said...

Gorgeous and daring! I love it!

abbi said...

Looks awesome on you...will definitely be get up and go with that cut!

Stephany said...

Wow! You are still GORGEOUS with uber short hair!! I wish I had the strength and courage to do that (if I felt moved!)

Anonymous said...

Nice look!

Runners Fuel said...

It looks cute! I wish I was that brave!

RunningFromCancer said...

Looks great - think of the time it will save. I actually loved my hair short - BUT once I had cancer and lost my hair - I kind of like having it a little longer . . . but I think about getting it cut off every once an a while.

ENJOY!!!

track coach and adorable wife said...

Wowza! What a brave hot momma!

Stacie said...

You look amazing!!! I had a moment a few months ago when I thought I could go short but couldn't do it. I don't think I could pull it off like you do. It really is cute.

I'd love to see some high school pics too :)

Claudia said...

Love it!! it looks great on you!
Super cute!!

busyrunningmama said...

Looks awesome, with that smile and those eyes, you could have any hairstyle! Love that you are bold and brave!

Wish I could do that!!!

Carly said...

Haha...I would love to come to your house and cook. Or you could just come to Maine. Oh wait, there's nothing exciting Maine.
Anyway, love the shocking new 'do!

Tortuga_Runner said...

Nice. Did you have enough to donate? Motivation for the change?

H Love said...

random and shocking....very cute!

Anonymous said...

I think it looks super cute on you! And definitely low-maintenance. I'm getting my hair chopped off this week, but I'm not that brave!

Fruit Fly said...

OMG girl, you did go big!! Wow - I'm actually jealous - think of how much simpler your life just got!
~RR

Liz said...

looks great!

Anonymous said...

You look awesome, I love it!

Anonymous said...

WOW! I really like it!

Meg said...

LOVE it! It looks great! I wish I had a decent shaped head. It would make swimming so much easier!

Marlene said...

I abso-friggin-lutely love it!!! I wish I could pull it off. You look fantastic!

April said...

Wow!! Looks super cute!

Unknown said...

Isn't it the best thing ever!! I loved having my hair that short. Doing it with clippers makes it even better!

Unknown said...

Isn't it the best thing ever!! I loved having my hair that short. Doing it with clippers makes it even better!

Unknown said...

Isn't it the best thing ever!! I loved having my hair that short. Doing it with clippers makes it even better!

Julie D. said...

WOW! i freakin love it. I love that you are you and there is no in between. Inspirational for all women!! You rock it!

Janet said...

OMG! That is soooo cute! You are one of the few people I have seen that can totally pull that off and look soooo adorable! I can't even imagine a husband being brave enough to shave his wife's head though!!! kudos to him!

Unknown said...

Super cute! You look great both ways! Its perfect for running.

Winks & Smiles,
Wifey

Zoƫ said...

I think you can totally pull off the short hair! Makes your eyes look really blue! :)