When I sat down in the stylist's chair on Wednesday to FINALLY recolor and trim my hair, I held in my heart a renewed excitement about shopping for my wedding dress, because come Saturday I'd be Fresh! and Pretty! once again. My rejuvenated appearance would allow the Real Frema to shine through, not this Tired, Worn-Out version that's been dragging her feet the last couple of weeks. Feeling Fresh! and Pretty! in my new cinnamon-brown mixture would make all the difference.
And that would have happened, if Christy didn't think THIS color would look more natural and I hadn't hesitantly agreed with her.
So, instead of being the woman who radiates an Inner Glow, I have morphed into the newest Christina Ricci-From-The Addams-Family, the latest Winona Ryder-From-Beetlejuice. Behold Gothic Suicide.
On a more life-affirming note, when worn curly, the cut actually looks pretty good. The above "style" was achieved after Christy broke into hives at the idea of doing a blow-out with a round brush. "I can't do it, I just can't do it!" she cried before proceeding to wave the dryer around my head and nip at the ends with a flat iron--a far cry from the smooth and savvy look Brenda gives me back home.
My hope is that David's Bridal won't be surprised when a Medusa look-alike walks in on Saturday morning demanding a dressing room and virginal attire. Maybe they'll take bets on whether or not I can keep a razor away from my wrists long enough to make it down the aisle.
And you wonder why I still get my hair done in Chicago.
You're always beautiful, whatever you do with your hair.
Posted by: Luke | January 14, 2006 at 12:32 PM
i actually really like the new cut and color. it's different, but that's why i like it.
good luck with the fitting!
Posted by: Becky | January 14, 2006 at 01:43 PM
Hives, huh? The punches just keep on rolling in. I'm sure that your facial expression in that picture doesn't let your readers really get a chance to judge your hair. Nevertheless, you have a beautiful face so you can pull off ANYTHING. ;)
Posted by: Sambo V. | January 14, 2006 at 02:17 PM
How is it that you look equally as cute in BOTH pictures. Seriously, Frema. The hair is most definetly different, but you? You make it work with your silly lil' smirk.
That being said, maybe we should consider taking up a collection during your wedding shower to fund a trip to Brenda for the big day just to be on the safe side.
Posted by: Number Twelve | January 15, 2006 at 05:11 AM
I think you look great!
Posted by: butterflygirl | January 15, 2006 at 08:38 PM
oh frema,
We all still love you and think you are beautiful. I think the new do is cute. Love Auntie Betty
Posted by: auntie betty | January 15, 2006 at 11:36 PM