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1.06.2014

New Year

Here's to a brand new start!


Over the last part of 2013, I started experimenting with new styles, new hair, new looks....  I am a hopeless perfectionist.  In front of my mirror,
testing and studying like a teen I prepared for a permanent change!

We Geminis love change.  In fact, change is something we kinda have a knack for.  So around this time of year, I'm in my element.

Ah yes, the exhilarating feeling of reinvention is addicting.  But this time, it was evident that I needed a major change.
In my routine, in my habits and of course, a change in my mirror.

Cosmo says the first thing a woman changes when seeking a new look is her hair.  They're right on that one.
Nearly my entire Instagram feed has been full of new hair styles from girls all over the world changin' up their do!

Including my own....


shirt dress: Lida Baday / jacket: Daughters of The Liberation / scarf: fabric from Michael Levine / shoes: Chucks
 
I have been layering a lot lately.  Something I don't tend to do as I am a minimalist and don't care to wear a lot of clothing normally.  
But with 80-degree days and 50-degree nights, I have been utilizing all corners of my Tiny Closet to be adaptive as possible!  On my daily run to the Garment District I spied this gorgeous wool plaid.  I don't usually see plaid in purple, navy and yellow so I cut a yard and a half of it and was on my way.  A perfect scarf! 

This cargo jacket was a fun thrift find and goes nicely over so many items.  Who knew I'd look half decent in a cargo jacket??  Thanks to its excellent tailoring, it fits like a charm. 

My all-season linen tunic that looks like a man's shirt is also a great layering piece for California Winters.  In the summer, I leave the buttons undone -
and come Winter, I'm all buttoned up from wrists to neck coverage.



So back to the hair!
 
I traded in my kinks and corkscrews for bigger curls and waves.  Just a simple bantu knot preparation that I got from my girl, Angel's "K is For Kinky" post, 
this Youtube tutorial by Beauty By Lee.

I didn't make as many sections in my hair as the video shows (unfortunately my lack of patience hinders the level of daily fuss that I can dedicate to my hair alone) and I used Kenra Shine Serum instead for setting.  And voila!  Frizz-free Botticelli goodness!!  I am in love with this new style and it's a good thing because after being a wash n' go gal exclusively for years, I'm putting that on the back burner.  
Indefinitely.



Looking at my Tiny Closet with an all-new perspective, I am so incredibly inspired and excited about this year.  I am taking the entire month to celebrate all the change, growth and strength my friends and I have taken on.  And to all of you who are braving a new chapter, I say congratulations, good luck and have yourself a damn good time :)

~Happy New Year~
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32 comments:

  1. KimmieJanuary 6, 2014 at 2:03 AM

    Happy New Year and happy new 'do! You look fantastic and can't wait to see what this year holds for you! :)

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  2. UnknownJanuary 6, 2014 at 2:12 AM

    Happy New Year - your hair is ah-mazing!
    Much love
    Nats

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  3. UnknownJanuary 6, 2014 at 2:32 AM

    This is how u bring in 2014!!!!! That hair is everything Darling .... Very chic look

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  4. Tracy HJanuary 6, 2014 at 4:16 AM

    Yea! You've posted again! Cute outfit and may I say that hair is workin' for you girl!

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  5. UnknownJanuary 6, 2014 at 5:09 AM

    shrinkage is a witch! Your hair is so long and it's hard to tell when it's in the wash n' go style. I really love the new look. You look fab!
    www.jadeblyssjourney.blogspot.com

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  6. AnonymousJanuary 6, 2014 at 8:11 AM

    You look so fresh and cool, really love the hair. Cheers to new chapters.

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  7. KeeKeeJanuary 6, 2014 at 8:45 AM

    Your hair is always beautiful but this, my dear, is AMAZING!!

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 6, 2014 at 9:19 AM

    Oh my lord, your hair made me gasp! It looks amazing, LOVING the new look! HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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  9. CrystalJanuary 6, 2014 at 11:26 AM

    love your hair both ways!!!

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  10. BarbJanuary 6, 2014 at 2:43 PM

    beautiful. I love the newness and wonderful outfit combination. Amazing new year.

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  11. NoveechopsJanuary 6, 2014 at 3:24 PM

    I love the outfit with the scarf, but the the hair is super sexy and chic. :) Happy New year to ya. :)

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  12. ShonJanuary 6, 2014 at 3:51 PM

    Happy New Year!! I love your glam hair do!! I am glad you are ready to take on 2014...me too! Let's do this!!!!

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  13. N/AJanuary 6, 2014 at 4:08 PM

    Wo-wo-wo-woooooow! Love the hair and outfit - as always.

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  14. RachelJanuary 6, 2014 at 4:30 PM

    Love your hair!!! It looks gorgeous!!!

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  15. NeofashionologistJanuary 6, 2014 at 4:42 PM

    Your hair!!!! Gorgeous!

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  16. ChevanneJanuary 6, 2014 at 5:17 PM

    Your hair looks amazing! I'm really excited to see what is in store for those tresses this year. And as always, your outfit is chic and beautiful.

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  17. Change-Of-SubjectJanuary 6, 2014 at 6:32 PM

    I LOVE IT!!! It looks like you do too, which, at the end of the day (and beginning, quite frankly) is all that matters!

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  18. UnknownJanuary 6, 2014 at 7:10 PM

    Your hair!!! It's amazing! The curls are perfection! Botticelli goodness is right! Haha! I love changing things up, especially during the new year, it's an opportunity for a fresh start! Best of luck on all your endeavors this year!

    Happy New Year!

    Ashlei
    Kinks are the new Pink

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  19. abby January 6, 2014 at 8:43 PM

    Happy new year! This is such an inspiring post. I love your hair & the purple plaid scarf.
    xx Abby | a geek tragedy

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  20. Love itJanuary 6, 2014 at 9:02 PM

    I flippin LOVE your hairstyle!!! Bravo!

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  21. AnonymousJanuary 7, 2014 at 9:59 AM

    I LOVEEEE your hair! It's so reminiscent of Marsha Ambrosius' signature style. Great advice too...so cheers to new beginnings!! ♥

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  22. lrsboulderJanuary 7, 2014 at 12:29 PM

    I loved your hair before, but the new 'do is the best hair I've ever seen on anyone anywhere. Full stop.

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  23. keishaJanuary 7, 2014 at 4:42 PM

    love your ensembles as always and ADORE your hair!

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  24. CamilleJanuary 7, 2014 at 6:31 PM

    Um, your Bantu Knot-out is AMAZING. You've motivated me to give it another try! Lovely photos as always. xx

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  25. PatriceJanuary 8, 2014 at 7:55 AM

    Yes ma'am!! You look amazing. I wish my Bantu knots came out this stunning. This is definitely a winner on you.

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  26. Shen DoveJanuary 8, 2014 at 3:43 PM

    Happy New Year! Your hair looks fab lady. Love your all white outfit.

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  27. DeniseJanuary 9, 2014 at 9:17 AM

    Happy New Year! The overall look is casual chic, love. I've paired my cargo jacket with dresses before but never with my chucks. Cool idea.

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  28. TonyetteJanuary 9, 2014 at 2:56 PM

    The hair is glorious!

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  29. melkelJanuary 9, 2014 at 4:02 PM

    Your hair looks fab!!! Happy New Year.

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  30. UnknownJanuary 11, 2014 at 6:35 AM

    Love, love, love, love your hair...its gorgeous and your outfit is sooo cute.

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  31. UnknownFebruary 13, 2014 at 2:47 PM

    Natalie....How do I achieve this HAIR? LOVE!!!

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  32. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2015 at 9:04 PM

    Just discovered this post a year later and it still managed to save my life! Change is in the air... and in the hair indeed, therefore I am due for a cosmic transformation :) Thanks for being an inspiration!

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