Some Updates

Angie

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Hi, and some quick updates:

New hair project! #1 to #4 is my hair inspiration. I'm growing out my super short pixie a little because I'm ready to play with more length. Like the options of straight and wavy. I'm excited!

#5 is my hair right now. Fresh colour but NO cut. Just a little neat trim at the base of my neck so that the rest can grow. I hope to be there early next year. Patience!

#6 is the new BR top pick turtleneck in red. FAB!

#7 is the new BR beetroot plaid shirt (also worn in #4 under shocking pink pullover). A Seattleite needs a plaid shirt.....

#8 is Jo in her new denim jacket

#9 are my new pairs of specs! Currently having the lenses put in, and will model them when they are done. Both frames are vintage '60s remakes and awesome! I have tricky vision corrections, and now need TWO pairs of specs. The light blue will be for distance single vision and replace the red. The pink perspex are occupational progressives for my work station and short distances. It will be quite the adjustment.

I’ve had terrible top left arm pain for months. Long story short, I wasn’t imagining the pain. I have two small tears in my shoulder. One in my rotator cuff, and one in my labrum. I am a good candidate to rehabilitate with PT, so hopefully that will help over time. I am vigilant about my PT exercises because you get back what you put in - and I've started PT. It will take a while, and I need to rest more, which I am trying to do (but very bad at). Outfit creation sessions are sloooooowwwwww, and kept to a minimum for now, though.

As always, onward we go!

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Seamless Merino Turtleneck Sweater in Responsible Wool

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Boyfriend Flannel Shirt

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2 years ago

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Inge

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Love the hair project (it's going to look amazing on you), love the turtleneck and plaid shirt, loooove your new specs, and LOOOOOVE Jo's denim jacket (too cute for words!!-)

So sorry about the continued issue with your arm, Angie. I really hope it will all heal perfectly with regular PT sessions.

2 years ago

Angie

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Thanks, sweet Inge! Jo is sensational in denim, isn't she

2 years ago

Anonymous

Oh wow - everything is so lovely here ! Glasses are great finds for you and Jo’s denim jacket is hilarious . I love dogs in little coats . I think your hair inspiration pics are good for you - I’ve been tempted by that style so often over the years but it takes so long to get there that I can’t deal with the in between stuff . Good luck ! I haven’t been in to see BR’s new look since they revamped the line - just no time to get into stores these days . I’m really curious to see if the new price points are supported by better quality merchandise .

2 years ago

Anonymous

Oh and I’m especially sorry to hear about your arm . How did the tears occur - do you know ? I hope you can get the pain under control quickly ?

2 years ago

Inge

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Best denim look I've seen in ages, Angie!!

2 years ago

ChristelJ

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Fun hair ideas, I'm sure they will look amazing on you. Your tops are such juicy colors and so lovely. The plaid one is just fantastic! So flattering. Jo looks quite fetching also! Can't wait to see the specs on you. And so very sorry to hear you've been struggling with the arm pain. I'm hoping the PT will improve things soon.

2 years ago

Katerina

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I am sorry to hear you are in pain, Angie. I really hope the PT will help soon and I am sending love and healing thoughts.
The hair inspiration is great for you - a perfect new direction. I love the new turtleneck on you - what a gorgeous colour. The beetroot shirt is also awesome - especially with the pearls. How fun with two new pairs of glasses! Your signature style in new colours - love it! Can you still use your red ones as well or would you need to change the lenses?
Oh, and Jo is awfully stylish

2 years ago

Mirjana

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Love the hair project, love turtleneck and plaid shirt, love all. I'm so sorry about your arm, I know how painful can be , I got a problem six months, but therapy and patience solved the problem. I hope you can get the pain under control soon.

2 years ago

Anonymous

Fun hair goals! Enjoy the journey Awesome new purchases; Jo too! Very cool retro specs. Wish you speedy recovery. Take care of you.

2 years ago

approprio

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Lovely colors, great hair, fabulous eyewear. Adorable pooch in the doggie denim! Squee! But do look after that arm. Hope the PT does the trick.

2 years ago

rachylou

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Oh no re arm! I know you’ll be good about PT exercises tho.

The new specs are TDF. Can’t wait to see where you go with your hair!

2 years ago

April

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Hard to know which one seems longer and more tedious - PT or growing out hair.

I know you'll do great at both and I hope your arm is feeling better soon!

2 years ago

cat2

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Great glasses! PT really helped my similar shoulder; the exercises started out really low key and weird, but stick with them, they really helped.

2 years ago

Angie

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Thanks, everyone! Appreciate the kind words and compassion

Mirjana and cat2, good to hear! I've responded well to PT in the past too. You have to stick with it, AND have a competent therapist. It DOES work.

Lisa P, my injuries are due to traipsing and lifting heavy luggage in and out of trains and buses on my own in June and July when I visited my Dad in the Netherlands. Lifting heavy boxes of books and things too. I could almost hear the tears.

2 years ago

Ginger

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Fun hair! I remember a few years ago when you grew your hair out fairly long, but this seems like a shorter, sharper version of that style. I think you'll like it!

Fun new acquisitions and great glasses. It will take some getting used to to be trading them around, I'm sure.

How did you hurt your shoulder?? I'm glad it turns out to be from a specific source instead of a mystery pain, though. And here's hoping PT will help it to heal completely.

2 years ago

chewyspaghetti

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I love the inspiration for your hair- that will look great on you!

2 years ago

Angie

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Ginger, if you read my reply Lisa P just above your comment, you'll find out......., and yes to the hair and specs thoughts!

2 years ago

Tanya

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I am very sorry to hear about your poor arm, Angie! I hope that PT helps.

Little Jo is adorable in the denim jacket and totally steals the show.

Your new specs are gorgeous and I can't wait to see you model them. Love the idea for the future hair and can wait to see how that turns out. Your new items are stunning on you and it is fun to see them in action.

2 years ago

Suz

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Love everything about all of this!! (Well, except the news about your arm, of course. That is discouraging, but at least PT is a good solution!)

Your hair is already fab (and looks like it might grow into the inspo. quicker than you expect!). The new tops are both terrific on you. Jo is brilliant (of course!). And I can't wait to see those specs in action! But I also hope you will still wear the red ones sometimes. I still miss the green ones, and the white ones, too!

Sympathies about the tricky vision correction issues. Oh, I know that business well.

2 years ago

Sal

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You look wonderful Angie and the glasses and tops are superb. And Jo is quite the little fashionista.

I love the hair inspo - fun project!

I have a bent labrum on my left shoulder. My shoulder half dislocates every now and then - but has only fully dislocated once. I have resisted surgery and mix of strength, flexibility and massage keeps it in good shape with almost no pain now (last full dislocation was 20 years ago). Yoga helps when you are ready to do this again- mix of strength and maintaining mobility. And I am sure you are one of the best PT pupils!!

2 years ago

slim cat

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Great hair project and fab new things ( denim jacket including ). The new frames look adorable.
I hope your arm will heal quickly- I’m currently doing PT for my right knee and feeling hopeful ( much less pain now ).

2 years ago

JAileen

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Oh I’m so sorry about your shoulder. I wrecked mine a couple years ago, and it healed on its own, but took well over a year. I will never again try to reach something in the back seat of the car, while buckled in the front seat.

The hair inspo is gorgeous. You’ll look great with that hairdo.

Jo ❤️❤️❤️

I’m looking forward to seeing you with your glasses on a cord around your neck.

2 years ago

Anonymous

*Hugs Jo*
Hair looks great, and love the plaid on you especially! Looking forward to the new specs in action too! Sorry about the shoulder though

2 years ago

Irina

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You look wonderful, Angie. Great new additions! You inspire me to look for a red (gasp!) sweater for holidays
Sorry to hear about you arm. Hope you will feel better soon.

2 years ago

The Cat

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You look fab and great, as always.

#8 is cute and charming. And I love #9.

So sorry to hear about your arm pains, Angie. Warm thoughts and best wishes from me.

2 years ago

Minaminu

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The new frames are fab and I am sure they will be great with the new hairstyle!

Jo is adorable, as usual! Wishing you a speedy recovery!

2 years ago

Joy

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So sorry to hear you have been in pain. I know that PT can do wonders. A friend with similar tears in the rotator cup from daily swimming has avoided surgery with PT and can put on makeup and do her hair again.
She is even swimming again but not as long and varying strokes.
great new stuff and Jo looks like she has an attitude in that denim jacket.

2 years ago

CarolS

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Ouch -- sorry to hear about the arm. I know rotator cuff issues all too well. I hope therapy gets you back in order soon!

Can't wait to see you model the new glasses, but like Suz, I will kind of miss the red ones.

That red turtleneck is especially striking. WOW.

2 years ago

Janet

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Oh ouch. Sorry to hear about the arm/shoulder pain. Be gentle with yourself. I get occasional twinges and am fine after a day of being careful, but it always reminds me that we are getting older, LOL!

The glasses are so you! And great new tops. Jo is absolutely adorable. And that hairstyle will look absolutely stunning on you — if you can tolerate the length in the front possibly falling into your face! I always chicken out on longer hair around my face for that reason. I’m still trying to figure out how to tweak this shag cut I’m trying to cultivate — the bangs always seem a little off so I’m trying to grow them out a little. Hair can indeed be a project!

2 years ago

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