Last time I got my hair cut, Lar and I decided to do the twin thing and get our hair chopped the same length. It was the perfect summer cut, but now that the weather is getting a little cooler I want my hair to grow long again. So on Wednesday I had a microscopic trim and got bangs again!
See the comfy-looking scarf and hoodie I’m wearing in the photo above? Those are courtesy of Alternative Apparel. I went to their Holiday 2011 and Spring 2012 preview party at JCT Kitchen last week. Of course I wouldn’t turn down any invite to a party that promises good fashion and delicious food. What I hadn’t anticipated was all the great people I would get to meet. The Alternative Apparel reps were very friendly and I got to meet a couple of Atlanta bloggers that I’ve been wanting to get in touch with – including Jess of LadyFlashback. We’ve been blogger friends for years and although live in the same city have shamefully never meet until this party.
The Spring 2012 line (above).
It was so inspiring to see how much the Atlanta/LA-based company has evolved in just the past few years. They’ve always taken the quality of their materials very seriously, but now they’re branching out in a more feminine direction.
The fringe shawl from the spring collection and gray tank for the holiday collection both belong in my closet. So many companies brag about being fashionable and comfortable, but I think Alternative Apparel really gets it more than most.
I fell in love with their leather bags. I will take all of them, please!
The Alternative gang introduced us to their new magazine, Common Thread. It focuses on creative-types, community and the people behind the brand. In the inaugural issue Young Blood Boutique, a great indie art boutique in Atlanta, is featured.
Outfit details: Alternative Apparel hoodie and scarf, Gap tank, Blank cords and AE booties.
One last word on Alternative Apparel, they’ve teamed up with Susan G. Komen for the Cure: for every pink ribbon item you buy, 10% will go towards Susan G. Komen through the end of this year.
Dear Lar,
I wish you had been in town to meet LadyFlashback and to get your hands on a super soft hoodie. Also, as you know, the Decatur Craft Beer Festival was this past Saturday. It was so fun to see everyone carrying around glasses with your logo on it. People loved it on the shirts too. It was so popular, all the shirts sold out within 5 hours!
Miss you bunches! I can’t wait until you get real internets so we can video chat again!
Love it! I am planning on getting bangs again after my friend’s wedding. I just love having them. Hope you girls are doing well!
Bangs are higher maintenance, but totally worth it!
Cath, I LOVE your new hair! The bangs look super cute on you! I am now trying my hardest NOT to cut my bangs (I look horrid with them, so I’m growing them out. but when I see others look super cute with bangs, I get tempted to cut them, and then, I fail)
Your hoodie, scarf, and tank look so comfy chic! Alternative Apparel sounds lovely! I wish I lived in a place that had shops like that!
♥ laura
the blog of worldly delights
I love Alternative Apparel’s “look” too. It’s very SoCal, but not surfer-y.
Thanks for the sweet words on the haircut. I bet you look awesome with bangs!
YOU look BEAUTIFUL!!! You look so awesome with bangs (again) — I so wish I could pull them off like you!!
As for Alternative Apparel– I so wish they were over here. I’m sure there is an American Apparel in town somewheres, but I have no wish to visit it. And I Alternative’s style fits the style here in the UK better.
I’m so glad you got a Beer Fest tee before they were sold out — it looks awesome on you! Mustaches forever!
MISSSS you!!! Can’t wait until I have real internets WEDNESDAY!!
LOVE,
Larbar
Thanks Larbar! Take a look at Alternative Apparel and let me know what items you want me to bring over for you 🙂
Less than two days until you getting legitimate internet!
I’m growing my hair out too. It’s hasn’t been long in over three years. I wonder if I tie weights to the ends if it will grow faster. The AltApparel party looks amazing! I’m so jealous. And, the logos look awesome!
Hahaha. I wish weights would work!
The bangs look so cute! I love how they look with the long bob. And Lar’s design is fantastic!
Thanks Clare. I definitely like this length because it’s distinctive, but long enough to put it in a ponytail.
love the hair!!!!!!!!!!!! super cute!
Thank you!
I LOVE YOUR HAIR!
I’d grow mine out, but I fucking hate my perm, and I’m so ready to cut it all off in a pixie just to get rid of it.start afresh.
You look amazing and resplendent. I wish I could’ve joined you at the Beer Fest! Your tweets made it sound like one big Asian Cajuns love fair! I missed out.
LOVE YA!
xx{ish.},
Mae Lu @ thereafterish.!
I wish you could have been there at the beer festival with me too! That would have been so fun! Plus, I think you totally rock your perm.
I really love the bangs on you Cath! The preview of the Alternative Apparel collection looks awesome. It looks like they have some awesome pieces!
Adorable haircut!! It seems like now that I’ve finally grown my bangs out, I’m kinda wanting them back. You look so cute in Lar’s logo t-shirt! I hope you saved her one!
The bangs look great on you Cath. I went with bangs too at the beginning of this past summer and I haven’t looked back yet.