Monday, September 21, 2009

Blonde!

I think gentlemen are divided on the question of whether they prefer them, and whether they have more fun is entirely up for debate, but I have joined their ranks! And I love it.
22 Sept 09
These shorts are from Tara Starlet, and I love them too. I have been looking for a pair of high-waisted pin-up shorts for summer for ages, and I have decided to get over my complex about my legs and just wear and enjoy them.

My husband and I are going out for dinner tonight - it's really just an excuse to make the most of my salon-styled hair before it becomes Andrea-styled and therefore less polished - and I am wearing one of my favourite little party dresses. It has an enormous bow and a button, and it is fun, and without fail I drop food on the white bit, but it is worth it.

65 comments:

IT IS ALLY said...

Your hair is lovely and your dress is lovely! You be lovely.

Corrine/Frock And Roll said...

Holy smokes! You look GORGEOUS, Andrea! Blonde definitely suits you! :)

MissKellie said...

Your hair looks adorable! :D Blonde suits you well!

Love the shorts as well, I searched all summer for something like those! :)

Emma said...

You look so adorable! Love the blonde hair - so carefree and sassy.

Ashley Yazzie said...

Fetching! Simply fetching. Those shorts with the polka dot shoes!! {Sigh.} I'm probably 10% happy for you, and 90% jealous!

ann said...

You look like a total bombshell in those pin-up shorts! Kudos to you for being bold & brave!

Laurel said...

WOW! You look stunning! Am totally in love with those shorts! Oh and polka dot shoes!

I'm actually at home sick (yukky cold) and just checked to see if your package arrived - no sign yet. I always get a little worried as we have no mailbox and the owner of the complex puts all our mail on the stairs (ie. where anyone could grab it!).

Will let you know as soon as it gets here!

Oh the slowness of NZ mail.

xxxxL

jarsika said...

ooo ooo ooo! I LOVE those shorts! What sexy legs you have! And the hair looks fabulous dahhhling!

xo

Blue

hillary said...

I mean this in the least creepy way possible (as I am a married straight woman)
but I wish I was your husband taking you out! You look so fantastic I'd be honored to show you off and be associated with you!

moremagicalways said...

You have stunning legs AND you make them look really cute and classy without looking like the trashy short short denim look. That is quite impressive.

kater said...

I love it! It's a shade that really compliments you :D Fantastic!

And those shorts are amazing, look at those gorgeous gams!

Bucca said...

Ah you look lovely!
Great shade of blonde on you and the bow dress is super cute!

Stripped Bare said...

shorts + polka dot shoes + blonde = gorgeous!!!

and that dress is to die for ....

Stripped Bare said...

shorts + polka dot heels + blonde = gorgeous!

and that dress is to die for ....

Kelly said...

Oh la la!!! Tres cool hair! What inspired the change?

Kat said...

Love the new hair. It looks great! and those shorts are adorable.

anabela / fieldguided said...

It looks so beautiful! Perfect on you!

calivintage said...

wow! your hair looks amazing and those shorts are to die for! i love this! so cute!

Amber said...

Oh my goodness look how gorgeous you are!!!!! I think the hair really complements you nicely and it isn't "too" blonde where the color is very harsh.
I think you look wonderful. :)
And you have such a lovely figure! I'm very jealous now that you're starting to wear shorts and I have to carry jackets every where!

♥ Callah said...

Hi! I've commented on a couple of posts before, just thought I'd let you know how much I enjoy your blog, I've added you to my blog list! Great style :)

CocoCherie said...

Great haircut and amazing color!! You look stunning!

Kaileigh said...

I LOVE it!!! Those shorts are perfect for you too!!!

Summer said...

Wow! You look perfect on your blonde hair. =D

Summer
A Writers Den
Brown Mestizo

Solo said...

Oh your hair, pretty! And those are great outfit. ;D

Solo
Travel and Living
Job Hunt Pinoy

Holly said...

Love the shorts and the shoes together! Very flattering! :D

Make Do Style said...

As a blonde I have no choice but its not all bad! Great shorts, good legs and have a lovely dinner.

Josephine Tale Peddler said...

I can't imagine myself even when I was your age in those shorts! But they do look very cute on you. I like your hair both blonde and darker. I've been every colour under the sun exception green and pink. I was blonde for around ten years but happy to be dark again. xx

tam said...

Your hair looks fab! And i love your shorts i had a pair with gold buttons and shrunk them in the wash, it was a sad day :( You look lovely as always x

R. said...

Lady, you gotz killer pins! Those shorts look fabulous on you!

--xo.

Oranges And Apples said...

compltely and utterly love it!

mesh and lace said...

Amazing! Gorgeous hair on you! And complex about your legs?! WHAT?! Flaunt 'em, you got 'em!

-amanda
http://meshandlace.typepad.com

Basyon said...

All i want to say is you are so beautiful on your hair. And i love your high waisted shorts. ;D

April
Stories from a Teenage Mom
Mom on the Run
Chronicles of a Hermit

Magatha-May said...

You look so so gorgeous. I can't believe you could have a complex about a pair of such stunning legs.

ana b. said...

O my goodness. I can't believe this. I thought it was a wig at first?! Would love to get a closer look, missy. Any chance of a shoulders-up beauty shot? :)

Hope dinner was good and the white bit of the pretty bubble dress stayed pristine.

Eline said...

Your hair is lovely but most of all your shorts are amazing! How could you ever have a complex about your legs? HOW? They are nothing short of breathtaking! *_*

casey said...

Oh my! You look utterly glamorous! I just love how those shorts look on you... You look amazing! :D

- Casey
elegantmusings.com

Skooter said...

Your new hair colour looks great! And I'm in love with the shorts XD.

Sal said...

Wow, lady, the new hair is fab! And those shorts look AAAAAMAAAAAZING on you.

Alisha said...

I love the shorts! They are especially cute paired with your polka dot shoes. What complex do you have about your legs? You look great.

And wow, you're blond now! It's a nice shade of blond. I've never dyed my hair. What inspired the change?

K.Line said...

Egad - you are fabulous!!! I love the hair and I can't believe you would suggest that you need to get over worrying about your legs because they are gorgeous.

eednic said...

those shorts are STELLAR!!!!!

Andi B. Goode said...

Love the shorts! And your hair looks fab.
-Andi x

Alex Mason said...

love your hair and the shorts, you look great

KayeStar said...

Those shorts!! Oh my, they make your legs look like they go on forever! The entire outfit is phenomenal! And your hair is super cute@

Nadine said...

May I steal your shorts? Awesome!

lauren winter said...

ahhhh, so pretty!! and you look wonderful in those high waisted shorts! I love the change!

gina said...

Cute shorts. Love the hair!!

Joslyn said...

oh wow!!!!!!!!! it looks fantastic!

Bella Di Nonna said...

Hoop-LA!!! You look stunning! Good hair, lady, good hair! And now I need to spend some time drooling on my keyboard in front of the Tara Starlet website.

Fleur de Guerre said...

Ooh! You look splendiferous, both in the shorts and the new 'do! Congratulations for being so very awesome :D

Le Tasché said...

Both outfits are really amazing!!

reckless daughter said...

look at you!! :) lovely!!

I love that outfit too. those shorts are marvelous.

Nadine said...

Oh yes I know :). I already askes you if it's exactly the same.

Nadine said...

No problem :)!

Toosdai said...

love the hair! you look like a young julie andrews. and the color looks grea with the deep red lips. bold, brave and beautiful!

The Waves said...

Love the hair, love the shorts!!!

Allie said...

your hair looks great!

i love your shorts, by the way. so cute!

piglet said...

Loving the blonde for summer! And the shorts are adorable. I can't believe you are worried about your legs, you have amazing legs!

Ali said...

Your hair looks fantastic blonde. And guess what? So do your legs!!

a cat of impossible colour said...

Wow, thank you so much everyone! I'm really glad you like the enblonding. And thank you so much for all the reassurance about my pins, I feel much more confident about them now.

Kelly - I think I just wanted to look in the mirror and see something different.

Ana B - I can't figure out how to get a close-up picture with the timer! I don't have a tripod, which makes things complicated. And I'm a rubbish photographer, which doesn't help. :P

Alisha - I just wanted a change. :) And I was blonde for about six years, so I knew that I liked it. :)

K.Line - I love that you said egad. :)

Nadine - you can borrow them. ;)

Bella di Nonna - I would love a pair of their sailor pants, too!

wardrobeexperience said...

the whole short-outfit looks gorgeous! You should never get worried about your legs!

xx

Rosina Lee said...

Wow! look at you! Your hair looks fab, its a great shade on you...has me wishing I could go blonde. Did you get your shorts in NZ or when you were over seas?

VestedBeeVintage said...

Wow what beautiful hair, love the style as well! you're a perfect blonde, it suits very well! :)

a cat of impossible colour said...

WardrobeExperience - thank you! :)

Rosina Lee - I ordered them online from Tara Starlet - there's a link in the post. :)

VestedBeeVintage - thanks!

Londyn said...

Your hair is fabulous!!! You're adorable no matter what, but I always find it fun to change things up every now and then.