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Happy weekend (and new hair)

An unusually late Friday afternoon post today! Several people have asked to see my haircut, so here it is! I’m still getting used to it, but it feels great to have all that hair GONE. It feels much healthier.

I wanted a sort of 60s bob, inspired by the beautiful Natalie Wood. I think I may grow my bangs a bit longer so I can do the 60s side swept look.

Have a great weekend, everyone! I plan to work on my first dress for the Fall Palette Challenge, and I can’t wait to show you next week.

Are you sewing this weekend?

Sarai Mitnick

Founder

Sarai started Colette back in 2009. She believes the primary role of a business should be to help people. She loves good books, sewing with wool, her charming cats, working in her garden, and eating salsa.

Comments

Elisabeth

September 2, 2011 #

You’re lovely! And your hair looks fabulous :)

Eva

September 2, 2011 #

Great haircut – I love it !!

Danielle

September 2, 2011 #

I love the haircut! It’s so classic.

Rachel Rector

September 2, 2011 #

You look beautiful! I cut my hair too…you’ll have to see it sometime!

Sarai

September 2, 2011 #

Yes, definitely!

Jessica

September 2, 2011 #

Love it!! It looks great!

I am cutting my first pattern and doing some prep work for the rest of the challenge this weekend!

Ginger

September 2, 2011 #

Love your haircut!

Susan

September 2, 2011 #

You look fantastic!

Melanie

September 2, 2011 #

Wow! I usually prefer lomg hair, but that cut suits you wonderfully. It looks artistic and chic. I have requested (more like demanded) sewing time this weekend. I hope to work on a little baby dress pattern I ordered all the way from France a while ago and haven’t started yet. I also plan to finalize my fall palatte challenge.

Sara Upshaw

September 2, 2011 #

I love the hair! Not for me, but I think it just really suits you, your style, your face. Looks really awesome.

Sarai

September 2, 2011 #

Thanks! I’ve had short hair (usually bobbed) most of my life, this was the first time growing it out since high school.

I really liked the long hair, but must admit that a bob definitely feels like my hair.

Wanett

September 2, 2011 #

I was just admiring your gorgeous hair now it’s gone! It looks fantastic!
I’m working on my fall palette this weekend, too. I’ve started, and nearly finished some really cute shorts. I hope to finish a simple dress, too.

Carrie Lizabeth

September 2, 2011 #

After that “getting it cut off while you read this” teaser, I was hoping you would share an image of your new cut. And it does look marvelous! The new length puts the focus on your face, particularly on those incredible eyes.

Renata

September 2, 2011 #

Love the hair – Looks fab on you!

Karen in VA

September 2, 2011 #

That hairstyle looks absolutely amazing on you!!! I love shorter hair, so much easier to take care of – I’m not fond of spending lots of time on getting ready in the morning..

Sarai

September 2, 2011 #

I am pretty lazy about hair, so I think keeping it short will work better for now. My hair is so so thick, it would take forever to dry.

Jessie

September 2, 2011 #

Stunning! The shorter hair really suits the shape of your face.

Tiny

September 2, 2011 #

I love it. It’s so you.

Kelley

September 2, 2011 #

I love the new haircut – it really suits you! May I ask what lipstick you’re wearing? It’s gorgeous.

This weekend I’ll be finalizing my Fall Palette and sewing the first piece – a modified Sorbetto from a vintage rayon print I found at the Rose Bowl Flea Market.

Sarai

September 2, 2011 #

I think it’s a mix of MAC Vegas Volt and MAC See Sheer. Vegas Volt is a very bright coral, and the See Sheer tones it down a little.

Faith

September 2, 2011 #

I love your hair! And I’m definitely feeling the Natalie Wood vibe.

Cinnamon

September 2, 2011 #

Cute!

Amy

September 2, 2011 #

You’re so gorgeous!

Jeanne Marie

September 2, 2011 #

Your haircut looks fantastic. I’m LONG overdue and am happy to be getting mine cut tomorrow. Definitely sewing this weekend. I’m in the middle of a project I need to finish before I can start the fall challenge. But going to the Giants game on Sunday will be cutting into my sewing time!

KTseams

September 2, 2011 #

Love the short hair, I need a cut myself! Absolutely sewing this weekend, making a lovely Eclair dress and can’t wait to finish. Will post my photos in the forum, looking forward to a dress tailored just right to fit ME!

Ronniie

September 2, 2011 #

I read your blog regularly. Have never made a comment before, but just had to today.

You are naturally beautiful, and your new hair cut accentuates this even more, I love it!

Sarai

September 3, 2011 #

You guys are so sweet, thank you!

Yellie

September 2, 2011 #

It suits you!

TeaMyDear

September 3, 2011 #

Waaaaaaw great haircut!

Andrea

September 3, 2011 #

You look beautiful and very classic, the subtle highlights are perfect!

Kerry

September 3, 2011 #

I love it! I always go back to the bob myself, can’t beat it for chic, classic style.

Miriam

September 3, 2011 #

I love your new haircut. The style is perfect for you!

Simone

September 3, 2011 #

It’s really cute! And I hope I’ll get some sewing done this weekend, another dress for fall and winter. And I really do hope the new patterns are available soon here in Europe…. ;-)
Have fun sewing!

Caitlin

September 3, 2011 #

Lovely new haircut! I’m sewing a little skirt and tackling an invisible zipper (with your amazing tutorial for help!)

Lindsay

September 3, 2011 #

Looks very chic – the style suits you!

Dentelline

September 3, 2011 #

Hi Sarai,
Cette nouvelle coupe de cheveux te va bien!
Elle te change! Réussie!
Belle journée!
Bises

Lisa

September 3, 2011 #

A classic and lovely style!

Erica

September 3, 2011 #

LOVE the hair Sarai! It looks great.

Ashley

September 3, 2011 #

I absolutely love your hair!

Sherry

September 3, 2011 #

Beautiful! I love bobs, and have alternated between bob and long throughout my life – maybe it is time again…!

PS – your photo icon needs updating now!

francesca

September 4, 2011 #

It really really suits you :)

Vero

September 4, 2011 #

This haircut was made for you!

Regina

September 4, 2011 #

Your hair looks adorable…I’m getting ready to cut mine also, so sick of the mop it has become! Change is good, especially with fall coming!

Bee’s Nest Deb

September 5, 2011 #

I’m loving the haircut. Somehow, the bob plus the scarf make you look like a sophisticated French woman in the photo.

Bron

September 5, 2011 #

Woohoo! Very classy! I like it!

Seraphinalina

September 6, 2011 #

Oh that totally suits you. That’s a great length for being able to pull up your hair if you want to but all the benefits ofshorter hair. Such a classic style.

oonaballoona

September 6, 2011 #

AHmazing sarai!!!

Gaidig

September 7, 2011 #

Love the new cut, including the bang length. It’s super flattering.

Wendy S

February 15, 2013 #

Nice haircut