FUNDAY MONDAY: Spring Into Fashion {GIVEAWAY}

Spring seems like it's finally sprung which means so many wonderful things - flowers are in bloom, the kids can play outside and, of course, adorable new clothes for us mamas!  I've got my eye on quite a few must-haves this season and they all have one thing in common - color, color, color!

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And what better to sport with all of these bright and bold clothes than a great neutral piece of jewelry?  Something like this:

So pretty, right?  I love the combination of frosted and gold beads, and the extender clasp means you can wear it shorter or longer.  And because I think it's the perfect springtime accessory, I've not only added one to my closet, but I'm also giving one away to a lucky AFOMFT reader!

To enter to win, just post a comment here telling me what you're most looking forward to this spring. (this is mandatory). For additional entries:

• Follow AFOMFT on Twitter (@AFOMFT) and tweet the following: Enter to win a fabulous necklace to add to your spring wardrobe from @AFOMFT! http://tinyurl.com/AFOMFT
• Blog or post on Facebook about this giveaway with a link to this post (worth 2 entries so please post two comments) and make sure your comments include a link to your status or blog post.

Please leave a separate comment for each entry (two if you've blogged about the giveaway) and make sure to include a link to your tweet, blog post, etc. All entries must be posted on AFOMFT as a direct comment to this post. Comments on Facebook will not count as entries. This giveaway is open to residents of the U.S. only and ends April 16th at 11:59 pm EST. The winner will be selected by random.org and announced on AFOMFT on April 17th. If the winner does not contact AFOMFT within 48 hours, a new drawing will be held so be sure to check back to see if you've won!

And if you haven't already, don't forget to enter to win a fabulous Utility Tote from Thirty-One - the giveaway closes tonight!

ANYTHING GOES THURSDAY: Talking Style

NOTE: I realize it's not Thursday but for some reason Blogger decided not to publish this scheduled post yesterday so now it's ANYTHING GOES THURSDAY on Friday.

One of the things I enjoy most about blogging is the friends you meet through it, and one of my favorite "bloggy" buds is Kate from The Shopping Mama.

I love her blog, which is a great mix of product reviews, giveaways and discounts, shopping tips and guides, craft ideas, and more personal entries about pregnancy and life as a mom, so I was totally flattered when she asked me to be a part of her New Year, New Mama Style Q&A series.  After all, if there's one thing I really like talking about, it's fashion!

Want to find out who my celebrity mom style icon is and what item in your wardrobe I think is most worth splurging on?  Check out my Q&A at The Shopping Mama to get that scoop as well as the details on how I plan to style my favorite new purchase (which was only $20!) right now, for spring and into summer.

And while we're on the topic, I'm curious - would you like to see more style tips and ideas here on AFOMFT?  Let me know!

TEN THINGS TUESDAY: The Fashion Edition

Here's my round up of ten things I'm loving this week with a focus on fashion.

Tops I'm Loving:  Breezy blouses.  They're going to be my staple come spring and in the meantime, I'm wearing them under cardigans.  So easy and comfy but still put together!

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Accessorizing I'm Loving:  I adore the look of stacked bracelets and watches.  I need to state piling stuff on.

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Pattern Pairing I'm Loving, Part 1:  Polka dots with polka dots.  So fun!

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Pattern Pairing I'm Loving, Part 2:   Stripes with stripes.  Even more fun!

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Fashion Blog I'm Loving:  J's Everyday Fashion.  It's not really a blog anymore - she posts everything on Facebook now - so head on over and like her page ASAP for awesome outfit inspirations.  I love how she takes photos of looks she loves and shows how she reinterprets them like this:

My New Accessory I'm Loving:  Big thanks to my husband who bought me this stunner for Christmas!  I've been wearing it everywhere and with everything since!

Rainy Day Accessory I'm Loving:  Wellies with a wedge in a color that will make you forget it's dreary outside!

Simple DIY Accessory I'm Loving:  Want something fab to give your wardrobe a pick-me-up?  This pretty necklace can be yours in no time and for close to nothing.

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Manicure I'm Loving:  Color blocking will be everywhere else this spring so why not on your nails too?

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Inspirational Looks I'm Loving:  Because who doesn't want to dress like a Disney princess?

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I would love to hear about the things you're loving right now!  Share the app, movie, book, craft idea, TV show, whatever that's got you giddy in the comments and your picks might be included in next week's TEN ON TUESDAY feature.  And for more of my favorite things, check out my Pinterest boards!

Please note that this list is made up of things I actually use, read, watch, try, etc. and truly enjoy.  These opinions are my own and I was not compensated in any way to share them here.