I tend to be a little manic about my hair (if you follow me on pinterest, you can attest).  I go from long to short, blonde to brunette relatively frequently and I typically have intense remorse for these abrupt changes.  However, when I cut a bunch of my hair off this time and upped the blonde factor, I knew it was the right decision.  (Also, if you are in Charlotte, you have to check out Terra Anne at Varji & Varji - she's amazing with color & cuts) I was looking for something a little cleaner, a little more chic - a lot like this look.  I love a good black and camel mix, but throw in some faux leather leggings, classic pumps, and a red lip and I'm ALL in.