Let me preface by saying, only I could make an emotional decision and then become over-analytical about it

Part of my 2018 style goals is to invite more emotion into my style. Specifically, I want to start following my own preferences and taste, rather than being waylaid by over-analysis, rules, and comparison - my unholy trinity of weaknesses in style (and life).

Starting today with my hair. For the last couple of years, I've been wearing it long (for me) - past the shoulders. It's been a fun experiment, but also, I realize on reflection, driven by a few negative things; primarily: 1) fear of "mom hair syndrome", 2) comparison/intimidation of some of my younger and more beautiful mom friends, who all wear their hair long (embarrassing to admit, but I'm being honest). 

However, as much as I love the look of long hair, for me, it often feels messy (because it doesn't stay put) and undone (because it takes too long to dry and style, so often ends up in a ponytail). So off to the stylist this morning for an above-the-shoulder neat bob chop (which I think suits me and my classic-polished-casual style), mom hair be damned and if I look my age, well, that's my age, and if I don't look as beautiful as the other ladies in my social circle, well tough for me, at 43 years old, perhaps I should shift my focus elsewhere anyway.

Also on the 2018 list, to be more diligent with my hair, so I will be pre-booking my appointments today so I keep it neat and the roots touched up. Thanks for reading my rant!
ETA - freshly chopped and dyed; probably could have gone shorter but a good step and feels so fresh and healthy! Wearing Angie's white jeans in winter ensemble. Thx all for the kind encouragement!