In the end of winter season

      One day I am extremely happy about my blog and the very next day I am all in doubts. But I was thinking lately about it and realized that this blog helped me in so many different ways:

- I started developing my writing skills which for a non-native speaker is not easy;
- I am taking myself out of my comfort zone every time I pose in front of the camera;
- I spend much more time outside with Evgeny and we both enjoy finding new places in the area and taking pictures;
- I started cleaning my closet from "loner" things which have been with me for a long period of time. (I gave a limit, if I haven't worn an item for two years - it is time for it to go);
- I started shopping even wiser. No more spontaneous purchases. And even if that happened (we are all humans), I always keep a tag on a purchased item hanging for a while and  a check in my wallet;
- I started playing more with different combinations of clothes and accessories, and I found that I can create many more outfits with the same items.

      Honestly, I love it a lot! I had become very lazy and too comfortable with my style lately - easy, simple and boring. Now, thanks to my blog, I reminded myself how much I love to mix and match things, try possible options with impossible. And this blog is a real help for me.

      Today I decided to show my last three coats of my winter outerwear. They have been in my closet for a long time and I still wear them on a daily basis. Yes, I finally decided to look closer at my winter outerwear and make a strong decision. Is it time to go? Is it time to replace them with something new and modern?

      1. This coat I bought eight years ago, when I worked at Marshall's. It is pretty conservative and traditional with style and color in my opinion. That's why I still wear it without any doubts. The only one thing is it's not in a great shape anymore. But, honestly, - it is one of my favorite items in my winter closet. What do you think - should I keep it or not?

Coat - Tahari, Boots and Bag - Michael Kors, Turtleneck - Ralph Lauren, Tights - Express,
Gloves - TJMaxx, Earrings - Jones New York

      2. This coat I bought in Macy's six years ago. I like it a lot because it is so comfortable to wear in a daily basis. It is very warm and I can zip it up and hide my neck from wind and cold. It is very comfortable for driving a car. It is very easy to take care of . But probably I am a little tired of this piece even though it is still looks pretty good. Yes or no?

Coat - Laundry by Shelli Secal, Jeans - Anthropologie, Boots - Michael Kors, Scarf - Calvin Klein,
Gloves and Earrings - TJMaxx, Bag - Arcadia, Sunglasses - Dolce&Babbana

     3. This puffer coat I bought at TJMaxx five years ago. I love the color! And I love a hood. This coat is great for traveling - warm, comfortable, and the hood is really helping with wind, rain or snow days in New York, for example. Again, it is very easy to take care of. But I am not sure..., maybe I grew out of this coat... What do you think?

Coat - Elie Tahari, Jeans - Anthropologie, Boots -Mark Nason Vero Cuoio, Scarf  - Loft, Bag - Makowski, Gloves - TJMaxx, Sunglasses - Coach, Earrings - NY&Company

      I hope it was my last post about winter season, but it is so cold and snowy outside. I promise  my next post will be all about spring!

Photos by Evgeny Verivski