Does Anyone Watch the Weather?

I get it. It’s December and customarily, December is mighty cold, especially in the great city of New York. If I remember correctly, this time last year we had already had a few massive snow storms and were necessarily bundled up. HOWEVER – this is not last year people – and there is no blizzard outside! This past week has been in the upper 50’s as have many of the previous weeks. We have even seen some 60+ degree weather this month. Now, I know that I tend to be shall we say…slightly hotter than the average Jane, BUT that still does not excuse the excessive outwear I have witnessed recently.

Let’s take today for example. When I left my house this morning the Today Show had already told me that at 8:00am it was already 54 degrees with a high 56. So, when making my selection of appropriate outerwear I chose my stylish, yet practical, red H&M trench coat. It is warm enough to protect me from a slight chill but is not designed to protect me from a freak snow storm. No gloves, earmuffs or even scarf were necessary on this fall like brisk morning. Apparently, I was one of the only people in the city to look at the weather before leaving my house because everyone was dressed as the abominable snow man, ESPECIALLY those that are clearly not from the area.

People were bundled up with their massive down coats with lined fur hoods zipped up to their noises. Their scarves are wrapped tightly around their neck and their hands are protected by gloves. I also saw quite a few ski jackets, snow boots, ear warmers and those stupid animal hats that have “gloves” attached.

Seriously people, get a grip! I know, I know, I, like you, would LOVE to get more use out of the beautiful Michael Kors down jacket that I purchased this fall (which I bought for $100 less that it was marked for!) but it is just not appropriate.

Yes, it is similar to the coat I mocked earlier but I'm not wearing it in 55 degree weather!

I know you people own TV’s or have the internet, AND, if you don’t – or don’t speak English as many tourists don’t – I’m SURE that when you step out side and realize that it feels like FALL that you could take off a layer or two and stop living in a false reality. THANK YOU.

On a side note: I have a HUGE bone to pick with Mother Nature, or Global Warming, whoever is currently processing complaints. Winter is MY time of year. It is the one time that I can look forward to NOT sweating on my way to work (besides for when I entered a heated building or bus) and can wear all the cute winter clothes I own. But NOOOOOO you think you’re cute and have completely messed with my favorite time of year. Now, I have to find ways to “dress” for the season without sweating my ass off and sit with my fan constantly on at my desk because the heat is pumping at the office because it’s supposed to be cold. Enough is enough. Please accept this as my formal complaint. January better not fail me, or you’ll be hearing from my lawyer.

P.S. – Yes, I am blatantly ignoring the fact that it has been 21 days since my last post. This has been my month from hell and I have been busy. Deal with it. THANKS! J Love you, mean it!

Cha Cha Changes

They say that copying is the best form of flattery so I am going to flatter my bff Heather and take inspiration from one of her most recent blog posts. Let’s talk about hair.

For those that know me well, they know that I LOVE to change my hair. Sometimes for the good, sometimes for the bad but always for something different. For awhile I used the changing of my hair to get back some control in my life. You may not know this about me, but I’m a bit a lot of a control freak. So, sometimes when other things in my life are out of my own hands, I find another way to take it back -and usually that means taking it out on my poor head. Let’s take a quick trip down memory lane shall we???

We all remember this oldie but goodie!

No more perm, but eventually a little shorter with some blonde highlights

Brown and a short...short bob

My mom's personal favorite, NOT...blonde!

We have Heather to thank for this one! No more blonde for her wedding!

Finally a little darker and back to my natural hue

Let it grow let it grow let it grow!

Add a little dash of red(ish)

Well recently I decided to make another change, to say the least. However this time it wasn’t because I was feeling out of control, or was testing an experiment to see if blondes have more fun, but it was more practical. Recently my hair had become VERY long, quite possibly the longest it had ever been. Although I loved my long locks, they were starting to weigh me down and look a little less flattering. I have VERY thick hair and sometimes when it gets to long it starts to just hang…and not in an attractive way. On top of that, as you all know, I am constantly hot and found that my hair was not helping my case. For a few work events I’d spend hours getting my hair just perfect and after being at the event for 5 minutes it was glued to the back of my neck, curling – not in a good way – and eventually ending up in a ponytail. I just couldn’t manage to keep it long and professional at the same time so I decided to take the plunge. Ten inches later this is where we are…

The evidence left behind

Tada!!! The final product! Short and professional! (and much cooler!)

I’m very happy with the change and have even been able to do a couple different cute things with it. I’ve cut my hair drying time in half and have been left with healthy hair that is PERFECT for twirling, my favorite thing to do!

I know this is the point where I’m supposed to ask if you love it or hate it but to be honest, if you hate it I don’t want to hear it…10 inches is going to take a looooooong time to grow back!