Why I cut my hair off

Happy Thursday friends!

Where have I been??? Busy as crap!

If you didn't know or didn't notice yet on Instagram and or social media, I chopped all my hair off. No joke I legit chopped it off. Honestly, there are so many reasons as to why I chopped it off. Today I wanted to open up and share why I took the plunge to short. 

It was impulsive

For the first time ever, I never second-guessed cutting off my hair. That's rare because usually, I back out of doing a dramatic life change 99% of the time. This time I just walked in showed a picture and my hairdresser fell in love with the style and ten minutes later it was allll gone. Never have I ever impulsed a decision and just did it. Honestly, I think people in life need to remember that it is in fact just hair and it will grow and come back.  

It symbolizes something

The past few months I have been busy, that's an understatement. I am in college I work full time and I write this blog right here. With that being said Coffee And A Blonde keeps growing, expanding and taking off. Not only that but I am trying to be as involved as I can in my community with fashion and culture. My weeks consist of meetings and more meetings. Besides that boring story, you don't care about. I also have made a huge life change in the past 6 months personally. I have recently emerged out of my shell, found self-worth and even had self-growth. So when I was looking at my old frocks in the mirror it symbolized the old, not the new. I have had so much growth in the past few months and I felt as though that needed to changed as soon as possible.

Finally, it symbolizes change 

To me, this new hair symbolizes cutting off the dead weight. The drama, the hard feelings, the emotions and also to show people that I am comfortable with who I am as a person and who I want to be. To those people who might judge me it is a huge personal screw you, this hair today symbolizes my growth my new chapter and more importantly me. Change can be good and change can come at times when we desperately need it. For myself, I feel as though something simple like cutting your hair or changing the color or anything along that nature. Can symbolize something so much more than one may think.

Shop some of my very favorite hair products right now! 

Black on Black

Possible one of the best combinations on this planet has to be the combination of black on black. Nothing is so slimming and so easy to wear than black denim?? I have always loved black on black with a pop of color of some sort as the shoe or the bag. So for me, the change in the season means a change in style. 

One thing I have been loving recently is this tee from She In. Not only is this top super cute and stylish but it also is made from tee shirt material making it super darn comfortable. Not to mention the little pops of gingham makes for it to be trendy but yet still super comfortable. As I always state my closets consists of trendy pieces but also essential pieces I know that I can have for years. That is how I feel about these two pieces. The rockstar super skinny pants from Old Navy is something close to my heart. Not only do they compliment any body type, but they are also so so super comfortable. And let us not forget they are super affordable and fit like an extremely expensive pair of pants. 

Besides last Friday being the first day of fall, and I totally missed it. This week I have updated my tabs here on Coffee And A Blonde. An all-new "Fall Shop" tab with a huge amount of fall goodies has made its full appearance here. I have rounded up sweaters, dresses, and boots all perfect for fall!!! I also have updated my side tab with my current hair favorites. If you guys don't follow me on Instagram I have cut all my hair off. Literally, my hair is short and is gone, I am writing a whole blog post this week about the whole transformation and why I did it. Including a huge roundup of all my favorite short hair products, that have saved the short hair game for me! 

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Every girl loves a good pair of heels

If there is one thing in life that I love it has to be a good pair of shoes. 

Let me rephrase that statement above, what woman does not love a good pair of shoes?? It is literally no secret at all that women love shoes. So when Guilty Soles reached out to me to try a pair of their beautiful shoes, and let me just say I was hooked! I have always been a  girl who loves a good pair of tassels and the way that one can style tassels over and over again. So that's why I fell in love with the Alisha Tassel Block Heel  from Guilty Soles! Instantly I loved the endless amounts of outfits that I could wear with these shoes and the versatility that comes with these shoes. 

Like I always say, I always look for things in my closet that have larger amounts of versatility in them. I love pieces that can be re-worn multiple times and have a place in my closet for years to come. And part of the reason why I fell in love with Guilty Soles is they do just that. All of their pieces are perfect for multi-purpose use and any occasion. This weekend I am attending a wedding and I totally will be wearing these babes! 

Let's not forget also this Friday rings in the beginning of fall and this girl is one happy gal! So my racks have been being replaced by fall prints and fall dresses. This year I am loving this little lace-up number from SheIn, literally how cute is this adorable dress. I love throwing on a pair of OTK boots. And bam you have a perfect easy breezy fall outfit! 

Check out the awesome selection of shoes from Guilty Soles right here! 

How buy the perfect black denim

So many times I get asked how I buy the perfect denim and the perfect jeans for my body type. The truth is I am a person that has no clue what her body shape is and what style looks good on her. However, one thing is certain I know what blends and type of jeans I do like. So this comes in today's post I wanted to cover everything I know when it comes to buying black jeans and what I look for in a good pair of black jeans. 

Why should you have a pair? 
They go with just about anything for one. The number one thing I loved was how they can be worn for just about any season. Which was something truly amazing to me. How many pieces do we on in our closet that can be actually worn with everything under the sun??

They are comfy
Yes you heard me right, they are so comfortable. These ones that I am wearing throughout today's post are all Old Navy. And I love the cotton blend of these ones. They are stretchy and breathable and perfect to wear. Another thing I love about these jeans is they are high waisted. The high rise of these jeans make for a perfect tuck. Which is something I love especially because I have tendencies sometimes in jeans to have odd looking hips in jeans.

Finally, they look good on any body shape!!!
Yes, you heard me correct, they look good on anyone, that might be of any shape. They complement anyone's body shape which is something that I think is so amazing. I see so many girls in black jeans and they might be a 00 or a 10 and they always look good in dark wash jeans. For so many reasons, they flatten, tuck and accentuate your body!

Shop some of my favorite black denim below: The pair that I wore in today's post is also on super sale and I love these black denim more than words can express! Shop some of my favorite black jeans from Old Navy right below!

Fall Trends with Oliver Bilou

When I look to fall essentials I look for so many things to add into my wardrobe. A good bag is one of them, this year I have been obsessing over a good bag and I finally found the most perfect one! When I came across this gorgeous Mia bag from Oliver Bilou. I fell in love with not only the structure but also the hardware. I have never ever owned a bag quite like this. The structure was something so different for me. Which is something that I fell in love with even more than before. Finally, the hardware, ROSE GOLD. Yes, never have I ever owned a bag that is in, fact rose gold. That made me fall even more in love with this gorgeous Mia bag. 

With those two huge reasons being stated above I was hooked on this bag. This bag is sharp and nothing I love more than a bag that catches attention. And let me just say this Oliver Bilou bag does just that. 

Another thing that I am loving about Oliver Bilou has to be the meaning and the purpose behind these bags. Not only are they sophisticated and chic but they are into giving back. Every bag purchased a portion of the proceeds go to children's education. 

Besides the bag I am in love with this adorable top from SheIn, y'all how gorgeous is this top? From the bows to the white detail it is one of my favorites in my fall lineup. Not to mention you can wear it with much! From jeans to skirts to dressed up to down the options are literally unlimited! 

Wishing you all a wonderful start to your week! 

Transitioning that summer dress to Fall

Nothing I love more than then Fall, I think that is an understatement for any girl in this world. But with the great transition of the season that is right around the corner and even happening for some of you guys right now. Leaves the question of what to wear RIGHT NOW this is a question that I get asked on the normal. I have always let this question stump me. Mostly because we are in-between two seasons. Fall and still that Summer weather. 

So when I was going through my rack the other day I came across this gem in my closet. Originally I purchased this dress in June I believe, the purpose to wear it for vacation, Nashville and summer content. Well as any blogger may know that sometimes doesn't happen. However, it doesn't mean I never wore it, the fabric the cut and the style make this dress flattering. So I thought how do I style this for fall while keeping summer somewhat in mind??? And the outcome is something literally amazing. 

Finally, I wanted to take a moment this Friday to keep my friends and loved ones down in Florida. So much in the past week and the week before has happened. From Houston to now Flordia. I am sure that we know someone that is experiencing these natural disasters. As Irma is making her way to the United States this weekend I ask that you keep those people in your thoughts. 

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!