Back....again.... for real this time.

I did it. I made the leap and quit my full time job in corporate fashion. It was so odd, like a dream. I had been thinking of it for a long time and then all of a sudden I woke up on a tuesday, had my coffee and the next thing you know the words "I've made the decision to leave the company" were coming out of my mouth like water rushing out of a broken dam. It was bittersweet. I had been with the company for a long time but the commute (about an hour and half each way), the long hours and the time away from my 2 year old lead me to get burnt out. I felt like this:

Any spark of creativity that once was inside me had slowly but surely been blown out. I was doing a lot- and doing it all not very well. I had to end something and that something was my job. I realized it was time for a break before i fizzled out. Am I excited? You bet. Am I freaking out? Of course. But I suppose every great new adventure has to start somewhere. So here we go... it's good to be back here. xoxo zoe

Feeling Fall

While it never gets too cold here, I can still enjoy a nice coat and of course some elbow length gloves, which I will continue with this fall... I think each of these jackets and coats would be fall-fabulous... All from Anthropologie.

I love these Cambridge Satchels available from J Crew. However, it's a little hard to think about fall fun and brightly colored satchels filled with newly sharpened pencils ready for the first day of school as it's October and 90 degrees here...Well, I'm quite all right with Summer Round 2...

Back!

Oh I am bad with my posts here.... I really can only blame...nothing really.......
But if i wore this dress from here by the water there....I'd be as cool as a cucumber and not even fret my little head over it.....

Off on a family sail tomorrow...photos of the fabulous nautical inspired fun shall come!

Colorful Kate

I'm loving all of the bright colors at Kate Spade. How can you look at these bright, shiny pieces and not smile? love love love.

Set Sail!

After a long break from here, I'm back. I now have a cuter than imaginable little 11 week boy that goes perfectly with my turquoise heels...he other the other hand may not share my love of shoes...I can't even keep socks on those pudgy feet, let alone the adorable knit slippers from Baby Gap. Ah well.... He and I are flying to the east coast in an week and a half for some fun family time on the cape. We are both very excited to pack our favorite nautical wear. This dress would be perfect for a leisurely jaunt on a giant sailboat...available here.

Comfort. Shoes.

I think that in my head 'comfort shoes' are anything that isn't a high heel, or, well, nice to look at. However, being 9 months pregnant and still keeping up my daily walks, I've realized that a flat flip flop is not going to cut it. So I got myself over to the comfort shoe store near my house and found these lovelies. And apparently I'm late to get on the 'grannie' band wagon. They had an article taped up from NY daily news about how everyone is wearing these now... in fact, these ones above are available at Urban Outfitters (?!) I bought a black pair of the German Worishofers and my feet are so happy that I called up my little store and ordered them in red as well. I figure buy shoes now before I'm too busy changing diapers and not sleeping. So even if I look like an elephant with swollen ankles and wider feet, I'm at the point where I don't care because my feet are so flipping comfortable. Love.

The Bigger, the Better

I keep seeing beautiful skirts and dresses ready for spring that unfortunately belong on people who have waists. Seeing as mine is gone for now and will be getting even bigger in the next 3 months, I can simply stare longingly. However there are some things that one needs and maternity shops are not cutting it for me. Enter Forever 21. Clothes that are cheap enough for now only, but also fun, and, luckily for me, swing-y and A-line. I love these 2 coats which I would (and will) wear after the wee one arrives. My winter coat was getting too close for comfort, but these coats are perfect and have even more room for me to grow. Plus my crush on 3/4 length sleeves and long gloves can be united. Love.

Bags and Bags

I'm falling in love with too many of the bags at Anthropologie. It's been a bit cold here lately, so a charge of color would be a nice pick me up. I'm also looking at each bag with new eyes...perhaps it would work as a diaper bag, so maybe I need it?? hmm....

Holiday Sparkle

This time of year always flies by, I have to make sure I don't blink and miss it all. So, in case I do, I'll make sure my feet look fabulous....These Alexander McQueen lovelies are marvelous....
However, I'm due to have a little munchkin in April, and with my balance off, aching feet and back, I should stick with these Kate Spade flats... equally as fantastic...


All available at Zappos.