happy friday!

                                                                  (all images via) 

Happy Friday! My weekend plans are still up in the air, but that's alright! I start my new job Monday, so a relaxing, "plan free" weekend might be just what I need :).  Wishing you a happy weekend with good company! 

Fall Weekend Wardrobe

Seriously lusting after the quilted J.Crew vest! I think it's really versatile and can even be worn to the office! I might have to pick up a color from OPI's new James Bond line to channel the inner 007 in me and since Coach is making a much noticed comeback with the classics I have a feeling I will be digging through my mom's old purse collection.  AND for the first year ever I've been wearing my white jeans after labor day...rebel status. 

P.S. how cute are the Tory Burch flats?! Fun for fall! 

Zurich!

breathtaking view of Switzerland! 

first full day roaming around Zurich. 

mountain-top view dinner

late night treat! 

making friends 

morning walk through the neighborhood

birds eye view of the city. 

day trip to Lazurn!

my gorgeous gift from the bf and travel buddy  

Like I mentioned in my last post, I had busy end to my summer and was fortunate to do some traveling. My grandpa has retired in Switzerland and for my graduation gift I was lucky enough to visit him. My boyfriend came too and we had such an amazing time visiting the different towns/regions of Switzerland. We even saw Madonna in concert and took a trip to Salzburg, Austria for a night. Since my grandpa lives there year round we couldn't have asked for a better "tour guide"...he had an itinerary for us and made sure we saw all the must sees and local favorites. Zurich's landscape is absolutely breathtaking! There's a picturesque shot no matter where you look- mountains, water and greenery!   I  think it's safe to say I fell in love with Zurich and can't wait to go back one day! Expect to see more Zurich posts in the future! 

Time Away.

Here is my first post since being away from the blogging world for a couple months! Summer traveling and starting a new job had me tied up. While it was nice to take a little break, I've missed posting! Hopefully since fall is well underway things will start to get less chaotic and I'll find time to carve out for blogging. 

Fall happens to be my favorite season so this first post back is appropriately fall themed. I love the idea of a 'fresh start' maybe that's why starting a new school year was always so appealing..all the possibilities that can happen in a year! Not to mention...pumpkin spice lattes, honey crisps, riding boots, glittering pumpkins, new school supplies...Halloween and my birthday! Ahhhhh love it all! It's a weird feeling not being back at school this fall for the first time, but it's been a different kind of fun having more time to visit different apple orchids, bake fall goodies and help my mom decorate for the season. 

Here's a few of my favorite fall things!

Spooky decorations! [via: Cupcakes and Cashmere] 

My birthday "cake" - Pink Elephant Cupcakes! 

No trip to the orchid is complete without one of these. [via: A Cup of Jo]  

Fall classic. [via: Pascalle De Groof] 

Every year I make glitter pumpkins & give them to family & friends! [via: HipHipGinGin] 

This and Halloweentown are ABC Family favorites! [via]