Bold

sweater: Banana Republic (similar)
 skirt: J.Crew (similar)
 crossbody: TJMaxx (similar, similar)
rain boots: Old Navy (similar)
watch: Target (similar)

It wouldn't be spring without some rain. I'm so glad to see the snow gone and warmer days emerge. It really is amazing what some sunshine and warmth does to your being. Well, it's not totally warm here and most days it's still below fifty but still, there is hope. And as usual, spring brings along a huge to-so list. Everything from cleaning the garage to planning the vacation is on there. But for now, I have my red boots to keep my mood up (even in the rain).

Spring Favorites :: Style Challenge

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 It’s time for a style challenge featuring spring favorites!  To participate, please following these guidelines:

1.  Photograph ONE item from your spring closet styled in TWO different ways. You do not need to include outfit details. 

2. Position them side by side into a 600px wide image with no borders. Please use this template. (If you’re having trouble, check out Jessica's of What I Wore Style Challenge for examples). I will only include properly formatted photos.
(Above picture is an example. You do not need to include the dates with 'Now and Then")

Using your photo editing program and follow these steps for proper formatting:

• Size image 1 at 500px wide
• Resize canvas to 1025px and use left or right alignment
• Size image 2 to 500px wide, copy and paste into 1025px canvas, creating a 25px space
• Resize entire image to 600px

3. Name your image after yourself and your blog (example: ANNA_HAPPYMEDLEY)

4. Send your image and a link to your site to ADEMKO10 (AT) GMAIL.COM by WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16th, 2014 by 5pm EST with subject/ title SPRING FAVORITES STYLE CHALLENGE.

5. Only entries that follow the above guidelines will be included.

This is a great way to promote traffic to your blog! The more the merrier, so please feel free to share this challenge with your friends and readers as well! The post featuring all the outfits will be published on Friday April 18th, so you will get extra exposure from weekend readers!

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Hint Of Spring

blouse: Loft (similar). sweater: J.Crew,  skirt: Ann Taylor (similar), heels: Zara (similar)

It seems that everyone around the blogosphere is styling sandals and cute summer dresses... Alas, I cannot even start thinking about sandals! We had some snow yesterday night and now all of the ground is covered with white stuff. But when you are so desperately in need of spring and sun, you do whatever you can to bring some sunshine in your life. Like this sweater. Yes, it's bright and it's yellow but does it light up my outfit! It's a hint of spring in this cold, frozen world I live in, called New York.

Thank you for stopping by! 

On Pause

dress & boots: Lord and Taylor, shirt:, watch Target, purse: Nine West

It seems that spring pushed a pause button and we cannot recover from the great amounts of snow that's outside. It's still very cold and we keep the heat on all the time, as well as our boots . Also we got hit by second plague in our household - stomach bug. Being the weak bodied type that I am, and still recovering from strep throat, I am suffering the worst. The only day that I felt better, I managed to get out of the house with Jonathan and catch the nasty thing. So this post is brought to you from lounging on the couch and clear liquids diet, which totally sucks. So when they (the experts on internet and husband) say that you should stay in for a few days and take vitamins after being sick, you better believe them. 

Welcome to new week and thanks for stopping by! 

Funny Story

blouse: H&M, jacket: Loft, skirt: thrifted, bag: Kate Spade, shoes: ALDO

The other day, hubby and I were doing some organizing in our pantry which is downstairs in the garage. We both went down there and talked about doing some spring cleaning very soon and how we should attack it. Well, as we were finished and tried to open the door to go into the house, we realized that we were locked inside our own garage. Jonathan was asleep in his room (thank God) and stove wasn't on but still, it was kind of freaky. So there we were standing in front out own door unable to open it. Low and behold, my smart hubby picked the lock and were able to escape without any further difficulties. Thankfully we were locked in our own garage which has all his handy man tools, although it seemed funny and ironic at the same time. Good thing that funny story didn't turn into anything dramatic.

Thank you for stopping by and have a great day! 

Spring Trends :: What To Wear

Metallics, Pastels and Florals

Spring/Summer 2014 Favorite Trends

Spring is a heartbeat away. According to the calendar we have only a few days of winter left but he weather on the other hand isn't budging in. Looking at some of the Spring/Summer 2014 trends, I couldn't help but notice that there is nothing new coming our way. No, Really. There are the trusted pastels, florals and button-down shirts that everyone loves. Other trends, like iridescent fabric and crazy geometric prints are making a comeback but aren't my favorite. While some trends, like tea length skirts from the turn of 20th century and wide legged pants from 80s, those aren't the only trends designers are borrowing from the good old days. Braids and messy, romantic hair is making a huge return into fashion. I don't know if I want to revisit the 90's trends like fringe, culottes, and cropped jackets but I'm willing to try the metallic details and full skirts. I'm not a fashion expert and I like simple, understated trends so you may not  agree with me  and that's OK. These are the trends that I absolutely love for the Spring/Summer 2014. Enjoy and thank you for stopping by!