Haircut Inspiration and My New "Do"

I am embarrassed to admit that, occasionally, I like to watch the Home Shopping Network and QVC.

Normally I'm just a viewer --it's sort of like window shopping. Rarely do I buy something. I have to be really inspired.

Well, inspiration struck late one night last year as QVC aired a segment on Honora pearls. It was perfect timing because I needed a very specific color of brown pearls to give as a gift for my bridesmaids. The night I tuned in, they were selling this set of brown pearls, with the necklace AND a bracelet AND earrings. What a deal!

I realize this set of pearls has nothing to do with my hair. But, I suppose I needed to explain my HSN/QVC habit that so you understand why I'm a fan of HSN host, Colleen Lopez.


I don't know what it is about her...she has that sort of mesmerizing quality that never fails to pull me into whatever she's selling. The other day when she announced an upcoming special showcase {such an HSN word} on sunglasses, I refused to allow my husband to change the channel. He is seriously starting to question my sanity.

Anyway, as I awaited the sunglasses segment, Colleen was busy selling CoQ-10 vitamins and I fell in love with her haircut. I love the look!

Yes, I snapped these pictures off the TV with my iPhone.

Not bad, huh?

Today I had my last haircut before we move with my gay hair stylist Joe. I showed him these snapshots of Colleen. I asked him to cut my bangs like hers, but to please keep the length since I am preoccupied with growing my hair long like the Real Housewives of New Jersey. Sort of like Jacqueline and Teresa:

And here's the final result:

I've been out of the sun for TWO days and already I'm pale!
BTW, this is a DIY color...Perfect 10 by Clairol

Thanks, Colleen, for the haircut inspiration!
{I just noticed that her bangs sweep the opposite direction of mine...I will have to try that tomorrow!}