Hairstylists are always raving about the instant transformation you can achieve by taking a few inches off your locks. And while we're guilty of going a bit longer than recommended for a trim, Erin Fetherston's new crop has motivated us to submit to a pro's scissors.

The California-born designer was spotted at Julien Marinetti's "Doggy John" exhibition last night in New York City rocking a shorter 'do with her signature bangs. Fetherston's blunt bob is a fresh update from the shoulder-length strands we're used to seeing her rock.

What do you think of her new short haircut?

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