But I really do have complete faith in my current stylist and she barely has to ask me what I want done anymore. She GETS long hair. When girls with long hair say they want a “trim”, she knows it means DON’T YOU DARE TAKE OFF ANYMORE THAN YOU HAVE TO. She takes as little off as possible and doesn’t laugh when I say that it’s just getting long again. She completely understands.

After a little shampoo, conditioner and some small talk, she had cleaned my layers up nice, trimmed my bangs, gave me a killer blowout and smoothed out a few pieces of hair with a flat iron. When she pulled off that little cape thing and turned me to face the mirror, I let out an audible sigh of content. She laughed and said, “feels good doesn’t it?”

I’m absolutely convinced there is no better therapy than a good trip to a salon. There is nothing they can’t solve.

Break up? Haircut. Job stressing you out? Color. Big date? Blowout. World peace? HAIRCUTS FOR EVERYONE WITH BONUS MANI/PEDIS!

(You can give me my Nobel now)

Anyway, now that I got my hair cut finally, I can share photos of my gorgeous new headband. Pretty, right?

My friend Tia, of Icing on the Hair fame, made me a special custom headband because she loves me a lot. It’s called the Jamie Lovely and I do believe she might be making them for her Etsy shop in the future. It has a two purple felt rosettes and two black sheerish chiffon (I think?) ones and a couple of tiny rhinestones on either side. It’s adorable and I’m in love.

(I even changed into my pajamas but I’m still wearing it)

So yeah. I have something named after me now and I’m pretty sure that makes me even more awesome than I already am.

And it gives me another reason to obsess over my hair.

(like I really need one!)

(too long bangs. what. up.)

• plaid shirts (picture!)
• the fantastic books I’ve read lately: Rules for Saying Goodbye, I Am Not Myself These Days and This Is Not Chick Lit to name a few
• cleaning out my closet and rediscovering my love for all my old Nike Dunks and Air Maxes
• Kiehl’s lip balm. I was gifted this when I was flown out to Vegas to attend the Swagg party and it is AMAZING.
• Blow Pops
• my new OPI polish: Metro Chic (picture!)
• Amy’s Kitchen frozen dinners. Pesto tortellini and mac and cheese are my faves when I’m too lazy too cook which needless to say is A LOT.
• my hair finally getting long again (picture!)
• DiorShow Iconic. BEST MASCARA EVER.
• music flashbacks: ska, 90s r&b and pop. Holler.

Your turn.

Go.

Send some good vibes my way today?

I could use them.

I love –

Great hair days. Las Vegas. Library books. Ordering in. Perfect 75 degree Chicago days. Having a dj at my disposal who plays silly poppy songs for me that he wouldn’t play in the club. Wine tastings with my favorite girls. Ryan Leslie’s music. Meeting old friends for the first time. Polka dotted flats. Ice cream sundaes. Pedicures. Friends who look out for you.

BlogHer in a few weeks. Summer mix cds. Brand new notebooks. Puppies named Edie. Gchat convos with my Vegas people. The Beatles. Chick lit. Real lit. Pretending I’m a foodie. Finding the perfect shampoo and conditioner combination for my hair. Mac and cheese. Sitting down to write and the words just flow. Movie nights.

Swirlz cupcakes. Getting a tan. Super cold Pepsi. Honesty. Rereading favorite books. My iPhone. Greek. Ideas for days. Puppy swimming pools. Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince.  Discovering you and your friend could have had the same prom dress. My hot pink MacBook. Having options.

What’s is one thing you are loving lately?

Pillows…Check
Blankets…Check
Hoodie…Check
Puppy…Check

This blog needed a new coat of paint and I was well overdue for some change.

I’m kind of loving it.

What do you think?

P.S. I’m giving away a Nintendo Wii, a M&M Premium Prize Pack and an adorable dress OR cowl/beret combo. Go enter all three!
P.P.S. Have you read issue four of The Printed Blog yet? Download the PDF from our site and let me know what you think!
P.P.P.S. I’m going to do a video blog this weekend since I don’t have time to now.
P.P.P.P.S. Jenn and I are heading out to NYC Tuesday for the day. Get ready, bitches.
P.P.P.P.P.S. You’re so not bitches. I just thought it sounded cool. FAIL.

Why?

Because I’m a masochist hopeless romantic.

I Love You More Than ______.

I found it through Kyla, I think. It tugged at my heartstrings and I submitted one of my own (which is in this little collage of ones I found that I like). Kind of like Post Secret but for big sappy people like myself.

Now if you will excuse me, I’m go to drown my sorrows with a bottle of wine and assorted snacks. I only have one weekend to sulk before I start Project Hit The Gym/Diet And Throw Myself Into My Work So I Look So Fucking Hot And Am So Sucessful You Will Completely Regret This Stupid Fucking Decision.

P.S. The Jonas Brothers one is for Jenn because she hates when I say Joe Jonas is hot.
P.P.S. Yum.
P.P.P.S. Not jailbait, bitches. He’s like 22 or something.

I seen this video awhile ago and the boy reminded me about it a couple days ago so we dug it up again. It’s so freaking cute, it makes my ovaries hurt.

Watch it. It’s a little long (4ish minutes) but so worth it.

Once upon a time… from Capucha on Vimeo.

Two days into October and it really feels like fall. It’s brisk out, the trees are starting to change colors and it just feels like fall. It’s my favorite season. I love fall clothing – boots, scarves, layers and all that. My favorite colors always seem to suit this time of year best – burgundys, wines, deep purples. My whole wardrobe is black, white and gray with a little bit of those colors thrown it.

My biggest gripe is that here in Chicago it doesn’t stick around for long enough! It feels like autumn only lasts a couple weeks before we plunge into negative temperatures. I’m not ready for winter. I hate it. It makes me want to hibernate for a few months, only leaving to grab some hot chocolate, a few books and cuddle up the boyfriend with some good movies.

Soon the leaves will go from yellow to orange to red and fall off the trees. Hayrides and pumpkin patching will be planned. Scary faces will be carved in pumpkins. Piles of leaves will be raked up only to be jumped around in. Costume plans and holiday shopping started. Then before we know it we’ll have the first snow.

Take your time, Fall.

Don’t rush.

Sleeping late, cuddling in bed with puppers, laptop at hand for scheduling giveaways and features for my shopping blog and daytime television.

It’s a good morning.