My Obsession With Bows Runs Deep

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I have a problem. Ever since I was a little girl, I've loved putting little barrettes in my hair. Back then, it was deemed adorable and that was fine with me. As I grew into a young adult, I continued to love the beloved bow as it adorned my plain brown locks in a lovely way. Unfortunately, it is still considered adorable.

As a 5" tall woman, I've been called short for a number of years and consequently, I've been mistaken for a 13 year old. At my age, this cannot yet be considered flattering. Rather, it indicates that I look like a preteen when I am actually an adult.

Am I dressing wrong?
Am I not wearing enough makeup?
Or is it because of my bows?

In the past few years, I haven't worn bows in my hair due to that exact doubt. I wondered if the bows were causing people to think I'm much younger than my age. I couldn't fathom that my baby face and height, which are beyond my control, could have anything to do with it. I thought that this must be something that can be fixed. I was determined to look my age.

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When I took a deeper interest in fashion, it was mainly caused by this disdain for being called a 13 year old. I was tired of getting carded at clubs or the movies. I needed to assert myself as an adult. I started wearing heels (4"+) on a regular basis and bold lipsticks to give myself a more mature look. I bought a few blazers, hoping it would give me a professional air.

Despite my attempts, I continued to get carded and told that I look 16. While that may be better than 13, it remains significantly younger than my current age. Was I doomed to appear this way until I hit 30 and it became okay? Would I never look my own age?

With these thoughts, I started to ponder about the important things in life. Does it really matter what people think of me? Should I really sacrifice personal style to appear more mature? Is giving up bows really the solution to all my problems?

After much thought, I began wearing bows again.

Why?

Because bows are me. I love bows and nobody is going to stop me from wearing them simply because they make me look younger. Perhaps I should appreciate it. Maybe Gd made me petite in hopes I would embrace the cute factor that would always be my dominant characteristic. It's time to stop fighting it.

Bows and flared skirts here I come!

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XOXO,

Bella

Big Hair, Don't Care?

Growing up as an average awkward braces wearing pre-teen, I always hated my hair. It was consistently frizzy, unruly, and surrounded by a crown of baby hair. I tried every pharmacy product recommended by the top beauty magazines, but nothing would help. In my teens, I discovered the straightening iron and occasionally tamed my locks with this contraption on special occasions. Most of the time, I opted for mousse, but that wasn't always a sure bet for frizz control. After years of struggling with my lack of hand eye coordination, I finally learned how to manipulate a blowdryer. Last week. It's been a rough ride where my hair has been concerned, but I like to call it a work in progress.

A little over a week ago, something strange happened. Karl Lagerfeld presented his Cruise Dubai 2015 Collection and I couldn't believe my eyes. Models were walking down the runway with the teased hair and curly fros of the 1960s. After seeing models skip down his couture runway in sneakers, I knew that anything was possible but once again, as I watched these ladies rock the curls, everything I thought I knew about fashion needed to be reconsidered.

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Is it possible that curly hair is making a comeback?

When Marc Jacobs introduced his Fall 2013 collection last year and had his models sport this retro look, I thought it was simply Marc being nostalgic. It was cute, but I probably wouldn't try it at home.

And then, I started watching Mad Men. Talk about teased hair. All I could think about was how I wish I had hair like Joan Harris or Megan Draper. When did my hair get so flat? Or better yet, when did I become so obsessed with flattening it? What happened to all that luscious body?

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So, what's the verdict? Is big hair making a comeback? Will ladies abandon their straightening irons and embrace their natural pouf? If bushy eyebrows and other bushes can make a comeback, isn't it only natural that the hair on our head will follow suit?

What do you think of wild curls? Will you be reverting back to this look? Whenever you're on the fringe, remember to ask yourself "WWKD" (what would Karl do).

Sincerely,

Bella