Good morning, Wednesday. Needless to say, it's dismal out there. People looking like a combo of robots and pole jumpers trying to get around out there. The puddles of New York. Epic. And gross. The only way to handle it is to blast the Wu and Nas and maybe some NWA in your headphones. I'm not sure there's another way...
And I'm beginning to think I need to write more about my time in advertising- thanks to all of you for that overwhelming response you gave me yesterday about my piece on CP+B- I suspect it's more curiosity for Alex and co than me myself, but still felt great to get all of that support and all of those eyes on my piece. Very happy about that. Perhaps more to come?
But back to our regularly scheduled program- I'm pretty sure fashion week is happening in this horrid weather, and all I can think about is Hillary Rhoda's new haircut. Like, for reals. I can't stop. Look at it...so good, right?
Every season, there seems to be some new iteration of the bob- a haircut I have never strayed terribly far from in my adult life. Sure I dabble in the rocker shag arts from time to time (aka Keith Richards obsession), but on the regs, I keep my hair in top bob form. I've got a longer type of face and chin length hair or a bit longer really is the only way for me. Our obsession with bobs never really wavers- there was the Katie Holmes (shorter, a bit choppy, and very straight), the Nicole Richie (longer and straight), the Reese (very banged, very bobbed), the Arizona Muse (a bit messy and less formed), the Karlie (also a bit messier but way more thinned out), the Kelly (adorable and shaggy) and now I bring you the Rhoda- and it's just everything. Great for girls with a bit of wave, great in shit weather, great all around. I am a huge fan. When many of us think of bobs (and believe me, some of us really do think of them), we may associate them with something more severe- say, like, Uma Thurman in Pulp Fiction or a sort of dominatrix leather Russian spy vibe. I love that look too, but this is much more about a choppy moment, a less intense look that is soft and sexy without being the least bit Marquess De Sade.
So as you contemplate a new cut, I'd say go for that cute lil bob thing. Also great is this kind of wavy bob like Rebecca Romijn was rocking at the Sports Illustrated shindig the other night. Sexy and fabulous.
Also kudos to Lily Collins and her ombre bob...I dig it. Nice collarbone scraping haircut that looks effortless and super cool. The center part is great for girls with bangphobia, and the length still feels longish somehow- great for scissor shy types too.
It's flattering on most faces (except somehow for Jennifer Aniston, who just can't do short hair) and is a fresh way to go short without feeling scalped. With most bobs, you can still pull your hair back, and it's a versatile and modern look that is all things to all women. I'm a huge fan as you know, so what are you waiting for? Oh, yea, maybe not today. Today is a day to not go anywhere, even to get a great haircut. Ugh. Stay safe friends, and thanks for reading. Cause that's what's up this bobbing and weaving kind of Wednesday in the 212. Yours, in chin length goodness. PS- lots of blondies here, but works well for any hair color, of course. Gorgeous any way you chop it. XO
UPDATE: How I could forget to mention my precious friend Siobhan, who has been cutting my hair into some version of a bob since forever is beyond me. She's the greatest haircut in all of New York City. And if you're nice she may come to your house...here's her site- also available for all your photo needs. Yes, this is a plug. I'm far from ashamed of it. She really is THE VERY BEST- I should know, I'm a pain in the arse.