September 5, 2014

Change


In the last twenty-four hours I've undergone some exciting changes- firstly, I donated ten inches of hair to Locks of Love. I've been wanting to get a shoulder-length cut for a while now, and I finally decided to go ahead and do it. I really love it! It is wonderful to be able to wear my hair down without having to spend lots of time styling and fussing over it.
And secondly, I got my braces off! I've been counting down the days, and haven't been able to contain my excitement. My teeth feel so big and smooth and free; I haven't stopped smiling since I got them off this morning.
If you think I changed a lot since yesterday, just take a look at my post from back in February of 2013 when I first got my braces on! Looking back, I'm really glad that I've changed since then. Haha...yeah.


38 comments:

  1. Wow, you look amazing!! You are beautiful in both pictures- you look stunning!! Love your new haircut!! braces feel so wonderful coming off, I just got mine off this past Christmas, it feels nice to smile and not feel ashamed of the metal..haha. Congrats on both!

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    1. Thank you, Britt! Oh, they sure do. I cannot stop smiling in the mirror...haha.

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  2. Ahh that haircut looks gorgeous! and those shiny teeth! You look really mature in your new photo, it suits you!

    x Erin
    http://louiseerin.blogspot.com.au/

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  3. You look beautiful! Is it weird that I just got braces today?

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    1. Thank you, Mahnoor! Good luck with braces; just know that they will be completely worth it in the end.

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  4. So pretty! and OMG I'm counting down my days till my braces come off - only 8 to go!! You look gorgeous - I've had my braces on since December 2011, you lucky thing - such a short time xx

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    1. Thank you, dear Harri! So exciting - I can't wait for you to get yours off.

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  5. It's so funny how different people look when they get a short haircut after having really long hair for a while--and yet so much the same, still! I just cut my hair a couple months ago from almost the same length yours was to almost the same length it is now. :) Definitely nice to have it out of the way, but I'll always miss it. Congrats on getting your braces off, too!

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    1. It really is, isn't it? I really love having it short.

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  6. Wow, it looks lovely on you! And congrats on getting the braces off - I have about 3 more months to wait until my teeth are FREE! Haha ;)
    Rachelle, Your blog is so adorable! As of today, you have one new follower. :)

    Cheers!

    Chelsea @ aweebitofmadness.blogspot.com

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  7. I love the new look! You are absolutely beautiful!

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  8. Oh my, you look so very lovely. I love the hair cut,and isn't getting braces off the most wonderful thing ever?!!!?!?

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    1. Thank you, Mackenzie! You are so kind and beautiful. YES it is! It feels amazing to finally be done with them.

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  9. Gosh..girl. You're stunning! (I'm just waiting and waiting to get my braces off..fingers crossed that it''ll be soon! ;) )

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    1. Aw, thank you dear! You're smile is looking stunning, I'm sure you won't have to wait much longer.

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  10. i've been tempted to cut my hair for so long but i've been so scared! you look amazing! tanya x

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    1. Thank you, Tanya! I think that you would look so lovely with short hair.

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  11. You look so beautiful, then and now! Love your new hair cut :) Looks very good on you!

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  12. You look so mature and grown up! Love your smile :)

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  13. You look lovely! Your new haircut really suits you! <3

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  14. Ah you look so beautiful! I just love the haircut!
    Savannah // www.zolablog.com

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  15. I think you look wonderful! Everyone needs change every once in a while

    cathy | hello, cathy

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  16. Well, I've just stumbled across your blog and I think I need to stick around a little while and have a bit of a wander. It is beautiful!

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  17. I love your blog!

    Danielle | http://daniellemarie101.blogspot.com/

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  18. Oh my goodness! I stumbled across this blog, almost by accident, and I love it so dearly! You are lovely, and I am inspired by your love for the Lord.

    xoxo Adelaide

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    1. Thank you so much, dear! That is really sweet to hear. :)

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  19. Ahh! It must be crazy exciting to get your braces off!! I just got mine on about two years ago. 18 months to go!

    Your haircut is super cute. :)

    xo, Sarah
    imsarahgrace art, photography & design

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  20. You look so pretty!
    I got my hair cut really short within 5 days of getting my braces off. For a little while I had a bit of an identity crisis as I felt like I looked completely different!

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  21. I just can't get over how beautiful you are, Rachelle! You look so much like your mom (who is also gorgeous!) and I adore your hair like this!
    xo
    Auntie Kristi

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