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Well, I chopped my hair off this weekend. It was time to be honest. It was practically begging to be cut since all I did anymore was throw it into a bun for days at a time. Plus to my surprise when I sat down in the chair, my stylist said it was long enough to donate. I’ve never cut my long hair short enough to donate, so I feel pretty proud of my short locks. 

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What is it about a new year that just makes you want everything to be new and fresh? This year feels like a good one already, no? I have giddiness when I think about this year for some reason, I’m thinking this is a good sign. 

This morning I pulled my typically spring white jeans out because you know…13 degrees. Makes sense. This is one of the coldest winters here in Texas that I can remember. I don’t know how you guys up north are dealing. Isn’t it like -24 in some areas? I. can’t. Hugs and blankets to you. 

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253 Responses

  1. wow! well your hair still looks lovely! that is awesome that it was able to be donated! great outfit!

  2. this is probably my favorite outfit of yours to date — love the neutral palette! and your new sophisticated ‘do looks fab.

    xo, lilyonfillmore.com

  3. You look amazing!!!!! Love the shape & color! I also shopped mine,, a good way to start 2014!!! Kisses, Vanda

  4. Yay for the new hair, so sweet of you to donate it! I absolute adore these pics and looks, for I minute I thought you where somewhere in Italy! So chic!

    Cee. ♥
    Code Overdressed

  5. love. the. hair. So cute on you. I can’t believe it’s that cold in Texas…it’s definitely in the negatives here. I’m just praying the furnace can keep up!

  6. Lovely! Such a great look on you! You can seriously rock the short hair! The high today in Minneapolis is -21…so I welcome all of those hugs and warm blankets! 😉

  7. I love your short hair! It looks fantastic on you. I have been very inspired by all of the lovely blog ladies who seem to be chopping off their locks these days.

  8. I love the short hair on you. I’m waiting for after my wedding to go back to my long bob.

    <3
    heather
    fashionistanygirl.com

  9. I love your hair. What products do you use? My hair is actually the same exact length but I can’t get it to look that textured and awesome!

  10. You look so great with short hair! I love it. My hair’s only about an inch or two longer than yours, so I can’t wait to get some inspiration from your new look!

  11. This is a great take on winter whites! And I’m enjoying seeing an outfit of old pieces remixed!

  12. hahah! Yes it is -20’s here in Bauhstun. The cold has now reached my happy place. The good thing is, you can rock the skinnies and booties all week long! Side note, I was just talking to someone on how I need white skinnies! Im so happy to see this post! Love the hair btdubbs.

  13. the new hair looks so fantastic!!!

    and although it is totally freezing, car read -7 when i got in the car today, i absolutely love the winter white!

    xo mary-katherine

  14. It’s safe to say I am obsessed with the new “2014 Kendi” look. Your hair looks amazing, as does the rest of you. And yes, it is minus a million in the midwest. Fleece blanket time!

    ~Sarah of Sarah’s Real Life

  15. It was -21 at my house this morning with a -50 wind chill! That’s a negative 5-0 folks. It is literally painful to step outside.

  16. I am in Minnesota and yes it was -24 when I woke up today! (Not to mention the windchill) Love the new hair! Super cute 🙂

  17. Your hair is adorable! My hair is only slightly longer than that, and I still try to figure out fun ways to style it. I suck with updos, so if you have cute ones, I will most likely steal them.

    It’s cold as balls here on the east coast. Tomorrow’s HIGH is going to be 19. Not excited about that. And, to be honest, the only reason I don’t do winter whites is because of my propensity to spill stuff on myself. It’s always chic and beautiful until I cover myself in barbecue sauce.

    http://stylishsass.blogspot.com

  18. Love a winter white look! And the new hair looks fabulous!! Here’s to a new look and a new year!
    Hope
    hchdesigns.blogspot.com

  19. I think this year is going to be great because it’s a even number! For some reason it’s just comfortable. Weird? Probably!

  20. 34 below with wind chill here in the Upper Peninsula of MI today. That’s cold even for us! Great outfit! I’m always afraid to wear white pants in the winter because they inevitably end up covered in slop and road salt!

  21. Kendi – that hair cut is PERFECT on you!! What a great decision. Love this look as well.

  22. Love the new hair! That’s so nice that you decided to donate it. Up here in Manitoba it is freezing, but we just deal by not going outside. Ha!

  23. I’m getting a definite Michelle Dockery vibe with the new hair. And that’s awesome–who wouldn’t want to look like Lady Mary?! Love it!

  24. Love the new ‘do! However, doesn’t your hair have to be untreated to be able to donate? I think it’s going to be around -40 C tonight. I’m not stepping outside! And yes, totally agree about new year new things. Excited for 2014 as well.

    1. You can donate treated hair, but it will be sold to offset the cost of making wigs instead of being used in a wig.

  25. I love your hair! I donated my hair last year and plan to do it again in February!

  26. wow! well your hair still looks lovely! that is awesome that it was able to be donated! great outfit!

  27. this is probably my favorite outfit of yours to date — love the neutral palette! and your new sophisticated 'do looks fab.

    xo, lilyonfillmore.com

  28. You look amazing!!!!! Love the shape & color! I also shopped mine,, a good way to start 2014!!! Kisses, Vanda

  29. Yay for the new hair, so sweet of you to donate it! I absolute adore these pics and looks, for I minute I thought you where somewhere in Italy! So chic!

    Cee. ♥
    Code Overdressed

  30. love. the. hair. So cute on you. I can't believe it's that cold in Texas…it's definitely in the negatives here. I'm just praying the furnace can keep up!

  31. Lovely! Such a great look on you! You can seriously rock the short hair! The high today in Minneapolis is -21…so I welcome all of those hugs and warm blankets! 😉

  32. I love your short hair! It looks fantastic on you. I have been very inspired by all of the lovely blog ladies who seem to be chopping off their locks these days.

  33. I love the short hair on you. I'm waiting for after my wedding to go back to my long bob.

    <3
    heather
    fashionistanygirl.com

  34. Yup. It be -40 with wind chill here in Chicago. 13 degrees sounds like summertime compared to what we have, haha! I’m loving the new hair cut! Cheers to a fresh ‘do to start the new year!

    xx
    Ashlei
    Kinks are the new Pink

  35. I love your hair. What products do you use? My hair is actually the same exact length but I can't get it to look that textured and awesome!

  36. Love the locks! And it’s frigid up north…windchills close to -60 degrees today!

  37. You look so great with short hair! I love it. My hair's only about an inch or two longer than yours, so I can't wait to get some inspiration from your new look!

  38. This is a great take on winter whites! And I'm enjoying seeing an outfit of old pieces remixed!

  39. hahah! Yes it is -20's here in Bauhstun. The cold has now reached my happy place. The good thing is, you can rock the skinnies and booties all week long! Side note, I was just talking to someone on how I need white skinnies! Im so happy to see this post! Love the hair btdubbs.

  40. the new hair looks so fantastic!!!

    and although it is totally freezing, car read -7 when i got in the car today, i absolutely love the winter white!

    xo mary-katherine

  41. It’s -6 here today with a -20 wind chill and I just want to die in a sea of warm. On a positive note, you look amazing in burgundy and I LOVE that sweater on you, too. This whole thing is a win.

    xo Ashley

    thetiniestfirecracker.com

  42. It's safe to say I am obsessed with the new "2014 Kendi" look. Your hair looks amazing, as does the rest of you. And yes, it is minus a million in the midwest. Fleece blanket time!

    ~Sarah of Sarah's Real Life

  43. It was -21 at my house this morning with a -50 wind chill! That's a negative 5-0 folks. It is literally painful to step outside.

  44. I am in Minnesota and yes it was -24 when I woke up today! (Not to mention the windchill) Love the new hair! Super cute 🙂

  45. Awesome! Your haircut looks great and it’s so nice to hear you donated it! I’m about to donate mine and I can’t wait for it to grow that last inch because I’m really itching to cut it! I’ve donated to Pantene Beautiful Lengths in the past and I really liked it because they only require 8 inches and give their wigs away for free. Cheers!

  46. Your hair is adorable! My hair is only slightly longer than that, and I still try to figure out fun ways to style it. I suck with updos, so if you have cute ones, I will most likely steal them.

    It's cold as balls here on the east coast. Tomorrow's HIGH is going to be 19. Not excited about that. And, to be honest, the only reason I don't do winter whites is because of my propensity to spill stuff on myself. It's always chic and beautiful until I cover myself in barbecue sauce.

    http://stylishsass.blogspot.com

  47. Love a winter white look! And the new hair looks fabulous!! Here's to a new look and a new year!
    Hope
    hchdesigns.blogspot.com

  48. I think this year is going to be great because it's a even number! For some reason it's just comfortable. Weird? Probably!

  49. 34 below with wind chill here in the Upper Peninsula of MI today. That's cold even for us! Great outfit! I'm always afraid to wear white pants in the winter because they inevitably end up covered in slop and road salt!

  50. Kendi – that hair cut is PERFECT on you!! What a great decision. Love this look as well.

  51. Love the new hair! That's so nice that you decided to donate it. Up here in Manitoba it is freezing, but we just deal by not going outside. Ha!

  52. I'm getting a definite Michelle Dockery vibe with the new hair. And that's awesome–who wouldn't want to look like Lady Mary?! Love it!

  53. Even though I don’t know you for realsies, when I saw your haircut scrolling through my facebook feed I literally said, “oooooohhhhhh, Kendi!” outloud. Luckily no one was around, haha. YOU! LOOk! FAAAAHBULOUS! And that coat is killer, thanks for the new year inspiration 🙂

  54. Your hair looks fantastic!! I love how it’s more of an edgy cut.

    As a girl living in Toronto, I wish I knew how to deal with the freezing temps. I hate it more and more every day. *sigh*

    xoxo Jackie

    Something About That

  55. Love the new 'do! However, doesn't your hair have to be untreated to be able to donate? I think it's going to be around -40 C tonight. I'm not stepping outside! And yes, totally agree about new year new things. Excited for 2014 as well.

  56. You can donate treated hair, but it will be sold to offset the cost of making wigs instead of being used in a wig.

  57. Yup. It be -40 with wind chill here in Chicago. 13 degrees sounds like summertime compared to what we have, haha! I'm loving the new hair cut! Cheers to a fresh 'do to start the new year!

    xx
    Ashlei
    Kinks are the new Pink

  58. It's -6 here today with a -20 wind chill and I just want to die in a sea of warm. On a positive note, you look amazing in burgundy and I LOVE that sweater on you, too. This whole thing is a win.

    xo Ashley

    thetiniestfirecracker.com

  59. Awesome! Your haircut looks great and it's so nice to hear you donated it! I'm about to donate mine and I can't wait for it to grow that last inch because I'm really itching to cut it! I've donated to Pantene Beautiful Lengths in the past and I really liked it because they only require 8 inches and give their wigs away for free. Cheers!

  60. Love the haircut and this white look! And please enjoy those 13 degrees! I cannot wait until we’re back to normal numbers again, enough of this negative business.

    -Chelsea
    chelsandthecity.blogspot.com

  61. I am obsessed with your hair color! Is it obnoxious to ask what color you use?

  62. Even though I don't know you for realsies, when I saw your haircut scrolling through my facebook feed I literally said, "oooooohhhhhh, Kendi!" outloud. Luckily no one was around, haha. YOU! LOOk! FAAAAHBULOUS! And that coat is killer, thanks for the new year inspiration 🙂

  63. Your hair looks fantastic!! I love how it's more of an edgy cut.

    As a girl living in Toronto, I wish I knew how to deal with the freezing temps. I hate it more and more every day. *sigh*

    xoxo Jackie

    Something About That

  64. Love your new haircut! It looks great on you. And yes, this Texas winter has been crazy.

  65. Can you please please please do a tutorial on how you get your short hair to do that ‘kinda wavy thing’ you’re rocking in these pictures? I chopped mine off and all it does now is just hang there….

  66. Love the haircut and this white look! And please enjoy those 13 degrees! I cannot wait until we're back to normal numbers again, enough of this negative business.

    -Chelsea
    chelsandthecity.blogspot.com

  67. love the clothes and the hair- I am from North Dakota and yesterday the temp was -24 but the windchill had it feeling like -50. I live in scarves,sweaters, and hats. 🙂

  68. I love the shorter do’ and congrats on the donation! Feels good, doesn’t it? I have never had locks long enough to donate either, but do other things through out the year. And yes, a new year does beg for a little change!
    http://akstylemyway.blogspot.com/

  69. Love your new haircut! It looks great on you. And yes, this Texas winter has been crazy.

  70. Can you please please please do a tutorial on how you get your short hair to do that 'kinda wavy thing' you're rocking in these pictures? I chopped mine off and all it does now is just hang there….

  71. Your hair looks SO good!! Love the white jeans in the winter especially paired with this grey & camel combo!

    Classy Chic & Chardonnay
    http://ceislin.com

  72. love the clothes and the hair- I am from North Dakota and yesterday the temp was -24 but the windchill had it feeling like -50. I live in scarves,sweaters, and hats. 🙂

  73. as expected, you’ve just inspired me to book a haircut! the shorter look is so cute on you 🙂

    ahh, 13 degrees, & SUNSHINE! i’m jealous

    Katie x

  74. I love that sweater! It’s perfect for a Comfy Cozy day that still is Chic. Also, I love the wispiness of your haircut.

  75. Hey Kendi!

    As a cancer survivor, I can personally tell you that someone will be truly thankful for your hair – however much or little you were able to donate. When I went through chemotherapy, my wig was the only thing that helped me feel “normal”. And your blog has helped me find my style and inspiration again post-treatment.

    Thanks for everything you do!!!

    xoxo
    Stéphanie

  76. as expected, you've just inspired me to book a haircut! the shorter look is so cute on you 🙂

    ahh, 13 degrees, & SUNSHINE! i'm jealous

    Katie x

  77. I love that sweater! It's perfect for a Comfy Cozy day that still is Chic. Also, I love the wispiness of your haircut.

  78. Hey Kendi!

    As a cancer survivor, I can personally tell you that someone will be truly thankful for your hair – however much or little you were able to donate. When I went through chemotherapy, my wig was the only thing that helped me feel "normal". And your blog has helped me find my style and inspiration again post-treatment.

    Thanks for everything you do!!!

    xoxo
    Stéphanie

  79. -24?! try -52 degrees Celsius with the windchill one day last week!! (i think that’s about -60 Fahrenheit…) Better make it an electric blanket! lol!

    You look so happy in these photos! Happy New Year! I hope 2014 brings you much more happiness. 🙂

    Lisa. Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada (yes, that’s the place that was colder than Mars…I need to move…)

  80. -24?! try -52 degrees Celsius with the windchill one day last week!! (i think that's about -60 Fahrenheit… Better make it an electric blanket! lol!

    You look so happy in these photos! Happy New Year! I hope 2014 brings you much more happiness. 🙂

    Lisa. Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada (yes, that's the place that was colder than Mars…I need to move…)

  81. We had -39 up here. It’s been a very weird winter, that’s for sure. Firstly, you look stunning. I think this is one of my favourite outfits on you to date, and your hair is so fresh, it’s gorgeous. I’m tempted to cut my hair off..

  82. We had -39 up here. It's been a very weird winter, that's for sure. Firstly, you look stunning. I think this is one of my favourite outfits on you to date, and your hair is so fresh, it's gorgeous. I'm tempted to cut my hair off..

  83. can you please post on how you style your hair? I just got the same cut and it looked great when they did it but I can’t seem to figure it out. Thank you!!!

  84. can you please post on how you style your hair? I just got the same cut and it looked great when they did it but I can't seem to figure it out. Thank you!!!

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