Casual Friday: Wool Blend Trench Coat Over Jeans & T

I hear from friends back home that we had unexpected snow last week. I hope by the time my vacation in India comes to an end and I reach home again, Spring would have come. Early Spring casual attire for me is a comfortable skinny jeans, cool flats and a polished trench coat or a woolen trench. easy, breezy, simple! Who doesn't like that?

Coat - Kenneth Cole Reaction (Similar), Jeans - c/o Liverpool Jeans
Tee - Ann Taylor (Similar), Shoes - Nine West (Similar)

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What To Wear When Spring Weather Unexpectedly Turns Chilly? This Outfit!

Hello cold weather, didn't you get the memo? Spring and I are getting along well and I need to break up with you! But you still keep showing on my doorstep - not cool!! Be tough and say your goodbyes, don't worry I will see you later this year!

I am linking up this outfit post with at Monday Mingle, see you there! I hope it gets warmer this week in New York, mama needs to pack the winter wear away! How is weather in your neck of the woods?

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Business Casual For Workplace And A story Of Little Act Of Kindness

In my last post I shared with you the little story from my childhood and my dad's staunch belief that kindness and sweet words can conquer all! You can make someone's day a little better, brighter and happier by just being kind! What you get in return is a better world! Really, it sounds so ridiculously incredible, but one act of kindness can lift the spirits of hundreds and can spread cheer! In July 2009, when we all were struggling with a sliding economy, fear of deep recession and an overall uncertainty, one morning in a small coffee shop drive-through in Missouri, a customer paid for her coffee and decided to pay for the coffee for the next customer! When the next customer was told that their coffee was already paid by the customer before them, they decided to pass it along to the next customer who'd come to the drive through window! In that week more than 1,000 customers  followed her example by accepting drinks paid for by the person in front of them and paying it forward! Local TV channel reported that customers even started a fund and raised $160 to continue the pay-it-forward scheme in case someone breaks the chain! Now, the cost of coffee was not much, but the act of little kindness by a woman inspired thousands of others to 'help' someone they didn't even know! I can imagine a little girl or boy sitting in the back seat and getting inspired to do good, to serve a cause greater than oneself just by witnessing this little act! That is the power of kindness - it doesn't require grand gestures, huge amount of money or a lot of time - all it takes is your good intentions and a generous heart, but it can impact our world and future generations in unimaginable ways!

Now for today's outfit, I am wearing what I'd like to wear in the workplace if and when I decide to work outside the home! Simple, polished and with a little bling!

Jacket - LOFT

Pants, Blouse, Necklace - Ann Taylor

Shoes - Nine West

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Amen to the little deeds of kindness and sweet gestures! We all have the gift, we all have the power!

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The Swing Jacket, White Jeans, Red Shoes And A SAHM* Smile!

*Stay At Home Mom (SAHM)

"So, do you work?" 

"Ummm..yes."

 "Where?" 

"At Home!"

"Ah..OK!"  

I had this conversation recently with a 'working' mother (is there any other kind?)! I know working mothers are superwomen, they handle work, home, kids, spouse and family so well.  But it does not mean that stay at home moms have it any easier! 3 years ago I was one of those working women! After much deliberation, I decided to stay at home with my kid. I admit, I miss working in a structured work-place, having adult conversations for the large part of my day and most of all I miss getting dressed up every morning!  But this was a conscious decision. I chose to stay at home! And believe me - challenging doesn't even start to cover this profession!  But it feels odd and somewhat infuriating when people think if you are stay at home mom, you just kick your legs up on the coffee table and watch soaps all day! We just don't 'stay' at home people! We run errands, cook, clean, teach, sing, dance, play, drive, blog, take kids to places, set up play -dates, bake for school, read to their class, and watch our hard work translate into something! In a way we are 24/7 working professionals with no sick days and dental! Holla to the SAHM!! (I told ya I was eloquent!)

Coming to the outfit - this Ann Taylor swing jacket was my work wardrobe staple - with pencil skirts, trousers, slim fit pants and even with bootcut jeans on casual days! I am not working in an office but this jacket still gets the attention it deserves - if only from the the cute little ones!
BTW, I am linking this post to Fashion Friday and Monday Mingle See you there!

Seeing double! I really need a clone to handle all the work I have as SAHM!

Jacket - Ann Taylor

Jeans - Forever 21

Shoes - Target

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I salute working mothers for all they do and respect stay at home moms for their hard work! BTW, what's your verdict on this jacket?

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First Day Of Spring 2012! (Reflections From The Past, Plans For Future)

Today marks the first day of spring for the Northern Hemisphere! Spring brings the hopes of a beautiful season, warmer days and pleasanter evenings, bright colors, beautiful flowers with sweet fragrances (and spring break in Cancun too!) Last year this time, I had just started my blog, we were living in gorgeous Evanston (a suburb of Chicago) and planning our big move to New York. The Spring in Chicago is so beautiful and I will miss seeing the gorgeous Lake Michigan and the colorful sailboats in the summer! Here are some pictures from last spring!

This year in spring, my blog is one year old and I have built some really sweet relationships, have had meaningful conversations and during the process, learned so much about myself!! Hopefully this journey will continue and next Spring I will have more sweet memories from this year to share!
Meanwhile, there are few things I am coveting, (list in another post)- among them, a perfect Maxi Dress! There is something about a floral, flowy, feminine maxi dress that makes you feel gorgeous!! Take a gander at this beauty  - it comes with the four digit price! But hey! Spring is meant to dream, isn't it!!

Giambattista Valli maxi dress

Looking forward to Summer 2012 - in this Ann Taylor maxi dress!! Isn't life beautiful??

Image Via Ann Taylor Inc

And this spring season, I plan to -

• Enjoy the New York City in its Spring glory {whatever THAT is:-)}
• Try to ride the bike with my daughter every day
• Wear (more) color
• Write every day
• Attend at least one big fashion/style/blogging event in NYC
• Just have fun and live in the moment

I leave you with a Spring Haiku by Kobayashi Issa -

Spring breeze-

the pine on the ridge

whispers it

Have a happy Spring everyone! What are your plans this season?

  

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