I am writing a post about BlogHer but with everything going on it is slow going. I don’t have access to half of my photos (long story) so just know it is coming. I couldn’t put this post off any longer, though.
You have to see my new hair.
Let me remind you of how it looked when I walked in:
And when I was done:
I HAD A BLAST getting my hair makeover from Sparrow Hair salon during BlogHer. I am so thankful for their generosity and kindness by picking me to get a hair makeover during BlogHer 2009.
I LOVED the owners, Susan and Sheba. They are amazing. The building they are in is gorgeous and so lovingly restored and man…can they make a woman feel and look gorgeous. I told Susan to do whatever she wanted with my hair and I really meant it. It was a total surprise and honestly, I think it turned out better that way.
I adored meeting Susan. She is so funny, easy going and gorgeous.
I also met another amazing blogger,Danielle of foodmomiac. (Here with Heather B of NoPasaNada) They are wonderful in every way possible.
This is the best haircut I have ever, ever had. I found myself without styling tools and NO product (longer story) and it looked amazing. I can wash it and do NOTHING but comb it and rake my fingers through it when it’s mostly dry and it looks great. Even after hours of running around and partying at a bloggity conference with 1,500 other dorks with greatenough taste and awesomeness to have A UNICORN CAKE AT THEIR PARTY.
And?
It totally gave me confidence when I found out that I was invited to meet and speak with Valarie Jarret, SENIOR ADVISOR TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES the following afternoon and how it lead to my uber-conservative husband speaking with her on the phone. (THE LONGEST STORY OF THEM ALL!)
Yeah.
Mr. and Mrs. Looney Tunes spoke with The White House.
More about that later.
Trust me.
P.S. I totally snagged a lot of these photos from Susan and Danielle as mine, um, still aren’t accessable, dammit. Also, if you have a photo with me, please email me or put a link in the comments! I’d love to see them.
P.P.S. Besides the hair? The BEST moment of the party was the story of the skirtHeather B. was wearing. She walking around for months and months wearing this skirt everywhere, including work,TOTALLY UNAWARE THAT SHE WAS WEARING PORN.
Wow, the hair looks fantastic. It sounds like you had a great time. Hope your pics are, ummm, available soon. I look forward to hearing and seeing more of what I missed!
Oh and to hearing about how your phone call with the White House went (WOW)
yi thought you looked pretty gorgeous to begin with, but I must admit, that style is FABOOOO. Can’t wait to hear the White House story, although at this point I’m not sure I can handle being any more jealous than I already am…
I think I must have pet your head at least twenty times when I first saw you after your new! adorable! cut. (Um, yeah. Hope that wasn’t super creepy.) Miss your face already!
Ok I totally wanted to touch your fantastic hair but I didn’t because you don’t know me (not really) and that might have been creepy but anyways it looked delicious!!! I love love love the color.
I bet the most magical super hair fairies in the universe couldn’t work my hair and it look like anything more than a nappy fuzz ball on LSD if I just combed it.
It’s damn annoying when I re-read it. I think it comes from being morbidly obese for so many years and not being conventionally pretty in a land of cute blonde girls with tiny builds and noses.
Also? I have felt so icky lately, it tends to rub off on self-perception.
HOWEVER?
I feel so much better now. I can’t tell you how much. So, I am sure that will get better.
While beauty does start from the inside out, there is absolutely nothing like finding the perfect stylist who through the combination of skill, technique and craft can deliver a fab new look. You got it girl, flaunt it!!!
Spot on with this write-up, I really think this website wants way more consideration. I’ll in all probability be again to learn much more, thanks for that info.
And when I was done:
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LOVE the hair.
Is it really porn if they are just holding hands? Maybe they’re just nudists. That’s it. Nudists.
Love the hair.
The hair was gorgeous! Loved it!
The hair looks fabulous – and I will email the photos tonight – promise.
Wow, the hair looks fantastic. It sounds like you had a great time. Hope your pics are, ummm, available soon. I look forward to hearing and seeing more of what I missed!
Oh and to hearing about how your phone call with the White House went (WOW)
You’re hair looks FABULOUS and you are just gorgeous. How fun to get a “hair makeover!”
Glad I got to say “Hi” to you at BlogHer, even for a brief moment…
Loved seeing you and getting some one-on-one at lunch. xoxo
Here’s the one photo I have of us:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sizzlesays/3767183644/
LOVE the hair! So sassy for a new mom – lucky you!!
I saw the hair in person. You look fabulous woman!!!! That skirt is hilarious!
Love your hair! So glad you got that opportunity, it looks fab.
Also… I so wish I had the nerve and confidence to pull off short hair like those lovely ladies in your post!
yi thought you looked pretty gorgeous to begin with, but I must admit, that style is FABOOOO. Can’t wait to hear the White House story, although at this point I’m not sure I can handle being any more jealous than I already am…
Your hair is FABULOUS! The best hair cuts are those that are really wash and wear – while looking gorgeous. They pulled it off!
Looking at pictures of BlogHer makes me sad I wasn’t able to come. Totally planning on next year, though!!
I think I must have pet your head at least twenty times when I first saw you after your new! adorable! cut. (Um, yeah. Hope that wasn’t super creepy.) Miss your face already!
The hair looks great!
Ok I totally wanted to touch your fantastic hair but I didn’t because you don’t know me (not really) and that might have been creepy but anyways it looked delicious!!! I love love love the color.
How can you be unaware your skirt has naked people on it?
But nice hair.
It was so great to meet you in Chicago. The hair looked amazing, I was so absolutely JEALOUS!
BTW…I have no idea what THE hell is up with the margins on my site.
Fucking template gnomes. I hate them.
Your hair looks fabulous! Great pic with the Unicorn, too.
& OMG at the skirt! ;p
I’ve seen a lamp like that before…really.
wow your hair looks fabulous. Much less weight to it and more shape. Score!
OMG! I saw the skirt on Heather’s Blog and now it’s on yours. It’s getting to be famous, that porn skirt.
The hair looks fabulous. I am so happy you had a good time in Chicago, but bummed I didn’t go.
Psst…Lou CeeL has a collage that you’re featured in twice.
that hair? RAWR!
very nice hair! cannot wait to hear about your adventures. Call me
Wow! Lovely hair… I am desperate to get my hair done – it’s been 18 months!!
I bet the most magical super hair fairies in the universe couldn’t work my hair and it look like anything more than a nappy fuzz ball on LSD if I just combed it.
I don’t know why you always complain, you look pretty darn good.
I should stop that, huh?
It’s damn annoying when I re-read it. I think it comes from being morbidly obese for so many years and not being conventionally pretty in a land of cute blonde girls with tiny builds and noses.
Also? I have felt so icky lately, it tends to rub off on self-perception.
HOWEVER?
I feel so much better now. I can’t tell you how much. So, I am sure that will get better.
And?
You all make me feel pretty. Thanks for that.
While beauty does start from the inside out, there is absolutely nothing like finding the perfect stylist who through the combination of skill, technique and craft can deliver a fab new look. You got it girl, flaunt it!!!
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