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I See You Loud & Clear + Dressin.com Review

8/18/2015

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Soooooo, I cut a bunch of my hair off. Yep. Yeah. It needed to be done. I got so tired of talking about it. It got to the point where, at least once a year, I would threaten to cut off all my hair and never do it because of cost issues, maintenance concerns and/or the possibility of becoming unemployable. >_<

One day, I was browsing Pinterest and I found a board full of chicks with shaved hair styles and I just f*cking lost it. I texted my partner while he was at work: "I need you to help me shave my head when you get home." To which he replied: "What?" To which I replied: "I have the parts I want removed already sectioned out, but our mirrors suck ball sack and I can't see if the scalp lines are straight, so I need your eyes." To which he replied: "Are you sure you don't want a professional to do this?
" To which I replied, "F*ck professionals." Finally, he said, "I love you. You're awesome." Done and done.

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Now, here we are. Haha. *^_^* I couldn't cut *all* of it off, unfortunately. Only the back and sides. >_<
I didn't get a close enough cut, either, because we didn't have the right equipment. We did it all with very sharp scissors, if you can believe it. A proper hair trimmer is on its way and I'll be shaving the sides down more closely and evenly very soon. I just really needed this. I didn't care if scissors were all we had. It felt great watching my hair fall to the ground as my partner snipped it away. Good riddance! >=|~

As you can see, I kept it crazy long on top, so I could do some radical sh*t with my hair on the weekends, but wear it down or pulled back when I'm in a professional setting. So, I don't have to worry about getting fired, any time soon. Haha. Maintenance is pretty low, but I do find myself stumped as far as styling ideas. I guess that's what I get for being impulsive. ;F~ I'm slowly figuring it all out, though.


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Right. So, fashion. Yes. I did a very simple outfit, but I added a lot of interesting little details to give it the complexity that I always crave. I turned up the sleeves of my Polaroid tee to give a harder edge to the look. I wore the slotted ankle booties for the same reason. The black pencil skirt gave the outfit a little sophistication and sex appeal, though I didn't feel particularly sexy. Haha. I think I gave off more of a scary vibe, if anything. The kaleidoscope glasses topped everything off beautifully, too. I had been lusting after them foreeeever. Make no mistake, though. You can't see sh*t while wearing them. It is exactly like looking through a kaleidoscope. So, wear them only while stationary! Sitting at an outdoor cafe, beach lounging, taking blog photos. Hehe. All safe activities you can do while wearing these. ;D

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Dressin.com Review


The fantastic black handbag is a gift from my sponsor, Dressin. I know you guys were probably getting tired of seeing me wear my other black satchel. Heh. It's the only dressy black bag that I have and this fact has started to show, because I use it constantly and the bag is getting really worn out. I wanted another bag that was about the same size and just as snazzy, so I could give the other one a much needed rest. This bag worked out wonderfully. It was about $20. It has a ton of pockets, which I love, because I'm a huge fan of hiding things in my bag only to forget about them. Heh. I can unhook the long strap and carry it like a clutch, which is also awesome. The quality of the material is very good, too.

I can't say much about Dressin's returns and exchanges, since I haven't had a reason to send anything back to them or ask for an exchange. This is the only item that I've received from them. I did, however, sign up on their website and go through the check out process. I noticed that the website uses a secure connection and you can check out with PayPal, too. So, I was glad to see that. Just be careful about the shipping costs. The shipping is calculated by weight, so pay attention to the weights listed for the items you're interested in. It can add up! If you're in the United States, you do have the option of using ePacket, which is a USPS affiliated international shipping service. You'll see it in the listing of shipping providers. I noticed that it was one of the quickest and cheapest shipping options available. ^_^

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The handbag was sent to me via China Post with a tracking number. It took about two weeks for it to arrive and it was well packaged.
^_^ The product Dressin sent me was exactly as described on the website and I'm really happy with it. If you have any questions about my experience with Dressin or, if you have an experience with the company that you'd like to share, feel free to leave a comment! <3



Thrifted - High Waisted Pencil Skirt & ModCloth Slotted Booties (Sale)
zeroUV - Kaleidoscope Sunglasses
c/o Dressin.com - Black Satchel
Threadless - Polaroid Tee


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17 Comments
Frannie Pantz link
8/17/2015 05:17:48 pm

Your hair looks great! I love the graphic tee with the pencil skirt too!

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Anna
8/19/2015 06:10:23 am

:DDD <3

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Missy May link
8/17/2015 09:22:16 pm

I love the result of the hair, Anna. Very bold! I need a funky change too, but the balls to do it isn't strong yet. Lol!! You look very beautiful and that bag is everything! :)

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Anna
8/19/2015 06:13:04 am

Hehehe. I know exactly what you mean. <3 There will come a point when you just say, 'eff it' and it will get done. :P

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Sanja link
8/17/2015 10:24:58 pm

Love this look, skirt and shoes are gorgeous!!
http://sunmoonstyle.blogspot.co.at/

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Anna
8/19/2015 06:13:52 am

Thank you! Thanks for stopping by, too! <3

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Denise link
8/18/2015 01:45:55 am

I have to say I looooved everything - your hair looks great, who would have said you did it with scissors and not a trimmer! It's perfect! You look amazingly chic, this T-shirt is adorable with the Polaroid and the skirt is super, as well! The Dressin bag is also super cute and I would love to have your courage, to have my hair cut, but year after year I say "I want to..." and then I have no courage. But one day, yes, one day!
DenisesPlanet.com

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Anna
8/19/2015 06:15:06 am

It'll happen. I know it will. Change is powerful. It can be scary, but I believe that change often brings about good things for people who embrace it. You'll know when you're ready. :D

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Lindwormmm link
8/18/2015 01:47:45 am

Your new hair looks awesome!! :D Love it!
You would look great with your hair all shaved of too <3

The black pencil skirt does make your outfit look scarier because sexy characters are always the bad guys in the movies..!

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Anna
8/19/2015 06:17:12 am

Thanks, dude! I don't know if I could do the "full Sinead," as I call it. Haha. I've wanted to do something very close to it for awhile, though. We'll see... ;D <3

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Melanie link
8/18/2015 04:56:13 am

Awesome job on the hair!! Yeah, do it yourself. That's my philosophy - or at least have O do it for me. Heh. But salons are so hit and miss, often the latter. Sometimes I think there are degrees in fawning so you don't notice they wrecked your hair. You'll have tons of fun with your new do.
And I love what you're wearing, of course. Especially the glasses you can't see anything in. Hahaha. Perfect.

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Anna
8/19/2015 06:21:35 am

Radness. Thanks, Melanie! <3 Yeah, the glasses are totally ridiculous, but in a really good way. It's a trippy experience, every time I put them on. They're definitely meant to be enjoyed while stationary, though. ;D

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Rachel Dahl - ALAMODEST link
8/19/2015 10:53:56 am

Oh my, just as I was thinking you couldn't look any cooler... are you sure your partner ISN'T a professional?! I told my husband I wanted to shave half of my head too and leave the other long. He's like, "I'm cool with that." But I wouldn't ask HIM to do it! haha.

Love this outfit. It looks professional but with a graphic tee!!

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Laura link
8/19/2015 04:17:25 pm

You look so HOT. That skirt is absolutely perfect on you and I love the edgy collar you added to your tee. Definitely a really cool rock and roll outfit - love it!

xoxo,
Laura
http://lauraisthriftingthroughlife.blogspot.com/

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daria link
8/23/2015 03:11:23 am

Great new hair! And I love this edgy-chic outfit, with the cute details on the t-shirt.

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lisa link
8/24/2015 09:51:17 am

I LOVE your hair so much! I've been making my husband dye my hair pink once a month and it's his first foray into hairstyling- haha. I'm in the same boat- I don't want to pay for that kind of upkeep! I love how you make a simple black and white outfit into something SO interesting with layers, the print, and textures. A big thumbs up!

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paulina augusto link
8/27/2015 06:36:08 am

Everything is perfect, you like gorgeous like always.

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