20 May 2009, originally uploaded by academichic.
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All remixed:
- Black tunic – gift from brothers, from Ross, I think
- Bermudas - Liz Lange for Target jeans thrifted and cropped by me
- Black pointy toe flats – Target
End Notes:
This is a really new proportion for me — a long tunic over walking shorts — but I think it works with my 7 months worth of preggers bumpage. I’ve worn this tunic before, layered over a sweater or under a jacket, but this is the first time it’s been warm enough to wear it alone and show off the fun neckline and pleated detailing.
As for the shoes, I was skeptical of pointy-toe heels for a long time before becoming a convert to their leg-lengthening optical abilities. A pointy-toe flat functions in much the same way, but without having to negotiate a stiletto heel. I love how these pleated flats are a bit more edgy than a ballet slipper but are just as easy to run errands in, which is what I’m doing today.
Pointy Toe Flats, originally uploaded by academichic.
Finally, let me gush to you briefly about my new haircut. Every once in a while I convince myself that I should let my hair grow out a bit. This time, I got it into my head that the almost inevitable preggers face-bloat necessitated a longer haircut. But, really, I’m a short hair girl at heart and this stacked bob with a dramatic swing in front gives me far more confidence and spunk than a longer ‘do would. My mother-in-law has a wonderful stylist in Houston whom I adore and who understands and loves the texture of my Japanese hair. As he vigorously razored my locks yesterday he kept telling me, “I don’t mess around. You are going to remember me for four months.” Oh, Long, I will remember you. There is nothing like an awesome haircut to make a preggers woman feel hip and chic again. Whew.
20 May 2009 – Bumpage, originally uploaded by academichic.
The new hair is just perfect. Doesn’t it totally transform your self-image to get a new ‘do?
Wow, that outfit was really nice. An inspiration. Love the new hair do :)
Cute Cute and more Cute! I am the same way about my hair. I grew it out for my wedding and then decided to go back to my normal short hair. Then I grew out it. Then short. We just need to stick with what works for us. The hair looks awesome and the tunic WORKS for you.
The new haircut looks great! :) I love hairdressers with personality.
The new cut looks great!
Love the haircut and the entire outfit! And whoa, in the first pic, it looks like your bump disappeared. That’s pretty amazing since you’re 7 months along. :)
Fantastic haircut!!! You look fantastic!
I love this idea! I’m so going to try this with my walking shorts and some of my longer tops. And your new haircut is GORGEOUS! Love it!
Your new hair style is fantabulous!! It looks great- congrats! :)
Love the hair, love the proportions of this outfit and love the detailing on the blouse! You look great :)
Your hair looks fabulous! I’m the same way about mine – I start growing it out, but always go back to a shorter ‘do.
love the combination between the tunic length, shorts and shoes– you’ve a great eye for proportion and balance! nice haircut too :)
The haircut is gorgeous! I also love the spot of sunshine shining on your hair.
@Jenna… ahh how many times I’ve had this discussion with friends! So many of us cut all our hair off after our weddings! Why do we do that?! Personally I regretted it and don’t feel like myself unless I have long hair. So, am patiently growing it. Have divorced my hairdresser though…. i was looking back at pictures and realised it’s not growing because every 10 weeks she’s cutting too much off! And she doesn’t listen to what style I want… gggrrrr. Maybe I’ll save some frequent flyers points for Houston (from Australia!)!
Always enjoy reading your entries, girls.
LoveloveLOVE your haircut! So cute! And this tunic is almost unrecognizable from the other ways you’ve worn it. Way to get mileage!
Thanks, everyone! Thanks to mamichan, I have been reading a bunch of Japanese fashion magazines and they have emboldened me to do more of this tunic-over-shorts business. And thanks for the haircut love! Long always does such a great job… I always try to squeeze in a haircut with him whenever I’m visiting the in-laws.
Love the hair and the outfit is fantastic.
The new hair looks FAB!
I love this proportion and think you wear it well. Consider wearing it post pregnancy too.
When I get pregnant, I hope to look like you. You always look so polished and put together. You look great! :)