Hello Spring!

cherry blossoms

Yesterday marked the first day of Spring. Yay! This has been one of the worst winters I can recall in New York City but we managed to get through it. And even if the warmer weather isn't quite settling in yet, I feel better just knowing it's officially Spring. Here's to brighter days and balmier temperatures ahead! I can't wait for the cherry blossoms to bloom again. 

I'm having a Spring sale in my Etsy print shop! Take 25% off all orders with the code "HAPPYSPRING" through the end of March.

I snapped this selca of myself after I trimmed my bangs the other day. They had gotten so long that they started blending into my bob. They're still on the long side but I didn't want to cut too much at first since I can always make them shorter which I might do. And I'm wearing and loving the Firmoo glasses I won recently in Alway With Yoo's giveaway. In other news, I'm back in physical therapy for my ankle. It's feeling alot better now and I'm trying to wean off wearing my ankle brace. As clunky and "fashionable" as it is, I actually got used to it and feel more secure walking around with it than without. So does anyone else cut their own bangs?

45 comments

Emmylou said...

I like the bangs, Rowena:) And here's to the arrival of spring indeed! What a brutal winter we've had, eh?

Unknown said...

well,looks everyone loves spring,beautiful flowers ,sexy dresses,good weather for hanging out,everything is perfect
in spring

Royal Wang

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trishie said...

Yay for Spring! And so glad to hear your ankle is better. Hope the physio therapy will make it 100%.

Jackie Harrison said...

I hope the weather improve and get warmer, glad you feeling better from your ankle sometime is good to do something for ourself and trim our hair. Enjoy your weekend doll.
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FASHION TALES said...

Glad to hear about your healing ankle. Great proverb. Happy weekend Rowena.
/Madison xx

Lilli said...

Hi Rowena! Im the same as you, weather is still pretty far to be mild here but just the awareness of the spring started, just is enough to stay better and feel really happy. You look soooooo cute in that pic and the glasses suit u well, congrats on the winning! I prefer u in this way you know, without bangs cause your face stands out more and is really sweet!:) I hope your ankle heals definitely so u have to not wear the brace anymore, Im glad it is much more better now, take care. Happy Spring my friend, hope it is wonderful and warm for you! Have a lovely weekend, hugs! xo

get carried away said...

wish you a wonderful spring-weekend sweety!

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Anonymous said...

Happy Spring! Although here in Delaware its still a little chilly ...I'm just happy to put the big coats away. Love spring fashion. Hope you have a wonderful weekend.
xoxo, Ty
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Stacey said...

Winter is soon arriving here in Australia which I'm dreading. Might need to print out that picture you have there and stick it on my wall to help me get through it! ;P

Effortlesslady said...

I wish I could say Spring is actually here! Its so cold in Canada...lol
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Jane said...

yay to spring and cherry blossoms! i like your new glasses too! yay you got them :) and hope that ankle heals quickly. sending over some good energy!

ALLIE NYC said...

Yes it was long and cold, though certainly not the worst. I have lived through worse. In fact I lived through three in a row that were so bad I up and moved to Seattle! I forgot you had a print shop. Love the Stepping Pretty and Charmed life prints.

Allie of ALLIE NYC
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Beauty Unearthly said...

Happy Spring too!
kisses

Unknown said...

Hello Spring! I love this season"

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CQUEK said...

Wonderful Spring!

Unknown said...

Great pic. I also love this season. Finally it´s getting warmer. :)
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Christina @ Happy or Else said...

I love this image/layout and anything that addresses the real and then the positive! You are so cute! Love the bang trim shot! I love sweep bangs! Have a wonderful weekend!

Love and Ace said...

Happy Spring... the east coast has definitely experienced lots of snow this season! Your Etsy shop is beautiful! Have a great weekend! xx Kat


Love and Ace

Paola Lauretano said...

I'm glad to hear your ankle is better... happy spring my dear Rowena!!!!

Mihaela Pojogu said...

I cut my hair for years alone :) I wish you a total recovery. xox

nancy @ adore to adorn said...

That's such a great proverb. I also like your cute selfie shot! =D
xo,
nancy

Tales of Whimsy said...

I love it. Beautiful. Happy spring. I hope winter finishes it's final curtain call soon.

Glad you're feeling better.

Maru | Fashiony Fab said...

Yay for Spring! And a lovely quote as well. So funny, just today I was thinking about cutting my bangs, but I do think I need someone else to do it for me, I'm so bad at it. You look great with bangs, actually I think you would look amazing with straight bangs too! Hope your ankle gets better soon! Have a great weekend!

Margaret Dallospedale said...

This post is adorable. Happy spring sweetie
Kisses
The Indian Savage Diary

Imogen said...

wishing you some warm spring weather lovely.

Sam said...

You look so cute in that pic! I always cut my own fringe, sometimes it goes a little skew but thats okay. It was great reading your comment...wishing you a wonderful and warm weekend!

Angel said...

yay! spring! wish we had spring here :) i do cut my own bangs ^_^ you can see how i do mine here. http://www.invisiblestilettos.com/2013/12/celebrate-new-year-with-bang.html

hope your ankle get better soon! :) have a great weekend rowena. keep in touch dearie!

Min Tarpy said...

We had amazing winter here in the UK. Last winter was one of the worst ones here. I was ill pretty much all the time and the winter didn't go away until May!!! Have a great weekend!
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Jackie said...

Spring better hurry up and get here!!

I've never cut my own hair before, but mine is so fine that if I screwed up one section, it would be so noticeable!

xo Jackie
Something About That

mandy said...

I can't wait for warmer weather! But seems like we'll be stuck with winds and low temps for a bit.. Hoping I have the time to catch the cherry blossoms this year :D Where do you usually go?

Only Yesterday Blog said...

Love the quote, here in my country is summer!

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JeannLiew | Luminnej said...

Lovely new hair cut, Rowena! Great to hear that things are turning for the better, weather and what not, for you all over there. Hope you enjoy the spring days ahead as it warms up through time!

Here in KL, we have been experiencing quite bad haze condition! Luckily, this week it stared raining and therefore, cleared off quite a fair bit of that bad weather...

Take care *_^

Love,
Jenn

Sarah-M. said...

Love that spring is finally here!
xx
Sarah

Juliet Polilova said...

I wish you a happy and sunny spring!
very nice blog by the way :)

kisses from Russia,
Juliet
RUSSIAN DOLL

Leslie said...

Yes! Spring always comes around doesn't it? ~ love the selfie Rowena:) you are darling!

Debra Howard said...

Beautiful post! I am longing for Spring myself...hopefully the weather will catch up with the season and true Springtime will appear.

Lima said...

Lovely quote :)

Aye, it is indeed spring even though it realy does not feel it. Well, down in London it's starting to warm up, but up north, naaaah, there's still an icy feel outside. I'm just grateful we barely had any snow this winter, YAY!

Halima

x

My Garden Diaries said...

Here is to spring friend!!! And yes I cut my hair!! Especially if I pull some back and want some sweeping pieces to frame my face! Love your bangs!!! And I will be checking out your shop!! A wonderful weekend to you and I hope that ankle gets better for you!! Nicole xoxo

Vanessa N said...

(I immediately thought about Game of Thrones when reading that quote...heheh)
Love the selfie! I used to trim my own bangs....until I realised I was doing the worst job possible and that mistake is still reflected in my high school grad photos....-cringe-
With the new season and meltdown, you won't be able to slip on ice anymore! Hope therapy is a speedy one! :)

A Very Sweet Blog said...

you did a great job with your bangs. i always hack mine off. hahaha don't give me a pair of scissors. happy spring to you rowena. happy weekend.
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Jo said...

I'm glad that Spring has officially arrived in NY. I'm curious. How do you know which is the official day of spring? Is it by the calendar date or by the snow clearing? This has always gotten me curious. We don't have the 4 seasons here so it is very interesting whenever I read all my overseas blog friends post about the weather and climate. It seems like Spring is arriving at many places already. I hope you would continue to stay warm and lovely.

You should post more pictures of yourself or I would slowly grow to think that I'm talking to the Rena (as in your profile pic) Do keep the bangs as they would frame your face quite well.

Lady parisienne said...

Nice post!
Have a great week!

Coco said...

Aw your ankle is taking forever to recover! Now I'll go and check your new hairstyle :-)
Love,
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The Dainty Dolls House said...

I am so happy to see Spring!! I hope your ankle gets better doll, very soon!! Have a gorgeous week xx

MaysaAndSunshine said...

I adore ladies who wear the bangs as I can't stand them on myself. Look cute on you, Rowena. Hope your ankle is quickly healing. I am dying for sunny warm days. So tired of a long, cloudy winter. Such gorgeous photo of flower.