It was only cool to have blond hair and be a surfer chick [in Sydney]. I could learn how to surf, but I still looked Italian. It took me a long time to realize that was a good thing. – Natalie Imbruglia

As a blond, I’ve always been fascinated by the sensuality and sultriness of the brunette stereotype. The ponytail shown above has a luxurious, almost sateen quality to it.

The image below of my brunette daughter and another blond model reminds me of the Grimm’s fairy tale of Snow White and Rose Red.