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Life’s Too Short for Long Hair

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Sunday Style: Black Sabbath

Pink and black has long been one of my favorite color combinations. On my 8th birthday, I can clearly remember running around in a bathing suit that was bright pink with black polka dots and a cute little peplum (for heaven’s sake, I’d wear that today). Recently I’ve had an insatiable craving for bright pink and satisfied it with this new Revlon nail polish and pink Clinique lipstick. Of course, a little pink goes a long way. What better to pair it with than all black!

Shirt: Nordstrom Rack | Tank top: Adea | Necklace: blue bijou | Leather skirt: Thrifted, Value Village | Tights: [somewhere] | Booties: Macy’s

In truth, after a rough week I was really dressing in black to match my mood. And I love the edge of leather, bright pink, and a faux hawk. Besides, dressing in black makes me feel like a Seattlite. (And according to my outfits page, I seem to wear more black than I realize…)

Linking up: What I Wore Wednesday

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Calling All Short Hair Sisters: Short Hair 360*

Hey short hair sisters! Do you rock a short haircut? Want to be featured on the next edition of Short Hair Sisters? Send me a pic of your short haircut from all four angles to sarah@cablecarcouture.com by May 15, 2013. Short hair would be considered anything chin-length and shorter.

(Hint: Having trouble with the layout? You can create this type of collage in PicMonkey.com or the app PhotoGrid, among others. Worst case scenario, send me images of the four photos to be stitched together.)

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Short Hair Inspiration: Undercut

The last time I got my haircut with the lovely Sophia Simone, we tried something new — the undercut. The undercut been all the rage with short hair recently and is typified by longer layers on the top and a shorter buzz along the back and sides. (Plus she showed me how to achieve a sweet lift in my hair — more on that another day.)

Sophia & Sarah - twinsies!

The undercut style is easy to grow out since the longer layers will cover the shorter buzz. Plus, it’s got an edginess that can’t be denied so if you’re into an edgy rock and roll look, give the undercut a try.

Here are some of my undercut inspirations from Pinterest:

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So short hair sisters, would you try an undercut?

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Short Hair Sisters: Short Hair Inspiration From Real Women

Every time you go for a haircut, chances are you take a photo to your stylist for inspiration. Over the years I have taken photos of celebrities to my stylist, as I’m sure you have, too — women like Victoria Beckham, Anne Hathaway, Ginnifer Goodwin. But wouldn’t it be wonderful to derive inspiration from real women with short hair, women without professional stylists on hand off-camera, coiffing their hair to make it perfect for the paparazzi? So today I bring you short hair inspiration from real women.

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How to Style Short Hair: 6 Different Ways to Style 1 Hairstyle

One of the most common question I receive from my readers is how to style short hair. Like long hair, it’s easy to get stuck in the rut of styling your hair exactly same way everyday. Guilty! So I had my hairstylist Sophia Simone show me six different ways to style my short hair — she totally opened my eyes to the possibilities! And the best news is I’m sharing it with you.

I have been going to Sophia for several years now and if you’re a woman in the Greater Seattle area looking for a woman who specializes in short hair, go see her! In fact, you’ll even get $20 off with this referral card.

For more fabulous short hair inspiration, don’t forget to follow my Short Hair Pinterest board!

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Short Hair Disclaimer: 5 Risks Involved With Having Short Hair

There’s a reason not every woman has short hair — there is a palpable risk factor involved with a short haircut. From someone who has had short hair for over a quarter of her life, here are the risks involved when it comes to short hair.

  1. People may mistake you for a boy when you have short hair. To this day I remember sitting in the back of the classroom in the seventh grade, raising my hand to answer a question, and the substitute teacher calling on me saying, “Yes, the boy in the back.” Excuse me, boy?! Yeah, you can be sure I let that teacher knew otherwise. (Thank heaven now for breasts and makeup.) Then just before Christmas, it happened again. I was sitting in a restaurant and it happened again. The busboy picked up our plates and said, “Thank you, gentlemen” to my husband and I. Grrr. It won’t happen all the time — these two instances were decades apart — but be prepared if it does.
     

    A boy? Really. This is my incredulous face.

  2. People may think you’re gay when you have short hair. In our culture today there is an unfortunate stereotype that exists about women with short hair and their sexual orientation. But let’s be honest. Just because you’re short hair doesn’t mean you’re attracted to women. And if you are, well, that’s okay, too.
  3. Your significant other may prefer long hair. Long hair is traditionally associated with femininity, so going short may be a big shock for your significant other. Having short hair is all about balance. You may find yourself wearing more makeup, more jewelry, more feminine clothes to compensate for the sudden hair length so commonly associated with men. That’s okay. You’ll find your stride. And if your man really loves you, he’ll accept you just the way you are.

    I'm very grateful to have a man who loves my short hair. Photo: Justin Hackworth

  4. You may never want to go back to long hair. Let’s face it. Short hair on women is awesome. It’s totally distinctive, edgy, and fun, and people will remember you as the girl with short hair. Since short hair is so easy to care for, you may never want to go back to long hair. But that may also be because…

    Last February I was scouted to be part of a fashion show because I had short hair. Styling: Sophia Simone | Photo: Erin Perkins Photography

  5. It may take forever to grow your hair out. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve said, “Okay, I’m really going to grow out my hair this time” and then never let my hair past my chin before declaring it’s time to cut it all off and go short again. (This happened last month.) If you do commit to growing your hair out, know that the process is going to be long and awkward, in fact you may rue the day you ever cut it short to begin with. But if you can make it out of the woods, you may want to stop socializing with women who have short hair altogether. It won’t take much to get scissor happy again.

    These days, my hair never gets much longer than this. Photo: Elisabeth Kate Photography

    Now that you know the risks involved, don’t let me dissuade you from cutting your hair short. Contrary to popular belief, it isn’t just gay men and girlfriends that like short hair. I absolutely love having short hair.If you’re still trying to decide whether or not to cut your hair, check out our Short Hair Disclaimer: If you’re going to go short, here’s five things you should know. Also, be sure to check out my Short Hair Pinterest board committed to bringing you the best in short hair photos!

    Linking up: Monday Mingle | Watch What I’m Wearing

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Calling All Short Hair Sisters: We Want You!

Do you have short hair? I’m featuring women with short hair on my blog and would love to include you! Just send a pic of you with your fab cropped ‘do to  sarah@cablecarcouture.com by January 31, 2013. (Even if you don’t currently have short hair but have rocked it in the past, you still qualify!)

If you would like to include a link back to your blog, send your blog details, too.

Linking up to: What I Wore Wednesday | Lily Among Thorns | Translatlantic Blonde

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Is Anne Hathaway Hollywood’s New Short Hair Sweetheart?

Photo: Teen Vogue

Women have been taking Ginnifer Goodwin short hair photos to their stylists for years (myself included), but the tide may be turning now with Anne Hathaway’s darling new pixie cut. After cutting her hair for her role in the upcoming film Les Miserables, Hathaway’s hair has been getting a lot of media buzz.

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Anne Hathaway, short hair becometh you.

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At the world premiere of Les Mis. Photo: Stuart Wilson/Getty Images Europe

I don’t know about you, but I have a haircut scheduled for this week and am half tempted to bring Anne Hathaway’s photo to my stylist Sophia

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Daily Outfit: Riveting, Darling

Glasses: Firmoo | Anorak jacket: Pala Pala Boutique | Plaid button-front shirt: Van Heusen | Statement necklace: Francesca’s | Olive shirt c/o DownEast Basics | Skinny Pants: Gap | Cognac Boots: Corso Como at Nordstrom

The day I went to Rivet & Sway’s Pop Up Shop to try on swanky frames, this is what I wore. An anorak jacket has been on my wishlist forever and now that I have one in my closet, I can’t get enough.

So grateful for a husband who makes me laugh. And is willing to take my picture.

Linked to: Rolled Up Pretty and What I Wore Wednesday

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