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James Perse tee
Elizabeth & James skirt
Prada Sport sandals (secondhand)
Jerome Dreyfuss Billy Bag
Candace Ang necklace
So…this is my new haircut. And I think it will be my last. By that I don’t mean the last time I ever cut my hair, but it may be the last “style” I ever have. I am going to grow my bangs out, and tweak the color, but generally, I think this is the best hairstyle for me. The picture really doesn’t do it justice, you can see much more texture and details in better lighting, but it’s the perfect bob in my opinion, thanks to finding the BEST STYLIST in Austin (Kelly at Jose Luis if you need a new one!).
On another note – I decided to try petite jeans after spending hours trying on jeans to find the right pair last week. I ordered the 912 Pencil leg jean from J Brand in petite and they arrived yesterday. FAIL. First, a 32″ inseam on a petite style is fine if the jeans are flared, bootcut or wideleg, NOT straight or skinny – they’re still much too long since the hem on a skinny jean should hit right at the ankle in my opinion. Also, the rise was a bit off on the petite style, compared to the regular length; it was too long on me. I was so disappointed, as I really wanted these to work, but now I know to stick to regular lengths and get them hemmed. But I also think I’m over skinny jeans for now, it’s time to try and find a flared style with a nice long leg – maybe the “fleamarket” flares for Madewell will be the answer…
If you’re petite, do you buy petite jeans? or regular-lengths? Have you found a great pair?? Has anyone tried the Madewell jeans yet?
Have a great weekend!!!
Wow the new hairstyle looks fantastic and very chic! The outfit is super cool, too!
I don’t buy petite jeans in the petite section cause I find that they tend to be cut oddly in ways that don’t work for me. But I have bought “short” versions of jeans from like J Crew and what not. With nicer jeans I tend to get them hemmed.
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i’ve bought ankle-length jeans at the gap, and those are better than the petite fit of the j brands i just got. why are they cut so weird?? why have a petite line at all if they’re not going to fit right??
YOU. LOOK. FANTASTIC! Completely agree that the bob is the most flattering shape on you, it is really amazing how much it makes your features “pop.”
I personally like the bangs but can imagine why you want to grow them out– they are a hassle to style and in the TX heat I know mine would wilt immediately.
I love your new style! While I think you look lovely with longer hair, I agree- this cut is the best for you. I just suits you and your gorgeous face so well 🙂
Love the hairstyle!
Love your new haircut & style! Super flattering, looks perfect on you.
I am 5’4″ so on the cusp of being petite. I don’t care for petite fit, never flattering IMO. The only exception is Joe’s jeans, their petite fits very well. I just always pay to have my jeans hemmed, most of the time with the original hem as well.
By the way, I love your yellow balenciaga!!!!
i’ll have to try joe’s petite again, i think i have before but it’s been a while. i wonder why we’re all saying that the petite fit is “off”…maybe they’re not true petite fit, just adapted for a shorter inseam? i don’t know, but i guess i’ll just keep getting them hemmed…
I LOVE LOVE LOVE the new haircut!!! It is so great on you! Sorry…I didn’t even pay attention to your outfit because the new do is so great. Just a sec…..Yup. Love the outfit, too. I think you’re right in that this is a perfect cut on you. The sideswept bangs are lovely with your eyes. And it’s very flattering.
LOVING the hair! I wish I had the nerve to go that short but I don’t think that length and my face get along too well. I think that jean inseams are getting longer and longer… which I don’t understand. I am 5’7″ and a 32″ would be fine for me but every pair of size 8R jeans I have bought as of late have had an inseam of 35″ or more. I don’t understand it. At least I don’t mind the rolled-up pant look!
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Agree with Mamavalveeta03, all I noticed was your great new haircut. So flattering! I’ll have to make an appointment at Jose Luis.
LOVE the new hair! It looks great!
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I would try Mother Denim, the Wilder Flare. I just found some at the Rack for $89 and the fit / fabric are amazing.
thanks for the suggestion irena! i see mother at nordstrom all the time, i’ll try them next time i pass by!
G, I love this hair length on you.
Your hair looks lovely Grechen! I like the way it frames your face. I’ll be in Austin later this month. Hope I can see you!
I own the Madewell High Riser jeans and they fall just below my ankle. Did you try the Rocker jeans? I think they come in different inseams.
thanks linda!! can’t wait to see you again!
high-rise jeans NEVER work for me, but i did try on the fleamarket flare and the 32″ inseam on that pair will work fine for me, but i have to order that online (they don’t carry all the lengths in the store).