166/ ROCK'N'ROLL BARBIE

These pictures were taken on one of my last weekends in Ottawa. I decided to switch up my hair before my big move and I could not be happier with the results! Having short hair really cuts down the amount of time I need in the morning to get ready and it was a great way to refresh my style.

I wore this look to debut my new hair and to celebrate my sister-in-law's birthday. We went for Greek food with a bunch of her friends and then to Greekfest after for some dancing. It was such a fun time!!

I've worn this tutu a handful of times (and I've blogged about it here) and I just adore it. The skirt paired with my cropped faux leather jacket is match made in heaven; it makes me feel very rock'n'roll Barbie and that's honestly something that I strive for on a daily basis. It's cartoonish without being too childish and rocker while still being femme / without being too aggressive. I feel more like myself in this outfit than in anything else and I think you can really tell by the expression on my face in the pictures below. I feel comfortable, relaxed and myself - and that's truly the best look of all.

JACKET/ Michel Studio (similar) TANK/ Forever 21+ SKIRT/ Freckles SHOES/ Betsey Johnson

HANDBAG/ Alexander Wang 'Mini Rockie' BAG CHARM/ Forever 21(similar)

Photos by Laura Kidd

SIXTY-EIGHT/ a series of selfies

I've always been a bit of a risk taker when it comes to my hair, so when I made a (much needed) hair appointment this past week, I knew I had to walk out of the salon with something fresh and new. My new do was done purely out of impulse and I'm still having a bit of trouble adjusting to it. I do find myself growing more and more comfortable with the length and style of it daily; I'm hoping that I'll fall in love with it by the end of the week. I'm sure it'll grow on me. (pun intended)

* Nails by Laura Kidd