I wanted to get in on the fun celebrating the opening of their new location, so I popped into their Natick store to shop for a new look. The staff there was in the process of unpacking their new collection and I'm absolutely in love with it! When I laid eyes on the block party dress I could see myself wearing to beach days, cookouts, and even running around the city on warm summer days. I'm hoping the weather gets better so I can wear it alone, but until then I'll be layering it with their dusk dress jacket. I'm absolutely loving this lightweight layering piece for meetings and running around town and I have my eye on the matching pants!

By far my favorite new piece I picked up from Nic + Zoe are these Brynn Wedges. They come with these beautiful printed scarf ties for the ankle but they also came with leather ankle straps for a more traditional espadrille. It's like two pairs in one! And did I mention they're amazingly comfortable? A great shoe all around.

I remember the 70 degree days we had in February of last year. What a tease. It's sure to be the same situation this time around but I made sure to dress the part while it lasted...

When my guest and I arrived we easily found the Getaway site and made our way to our tiny house. Each sleeps 2-4 and our site even had a little loft sleeper above the bathroom. After we settled in and unloaded the Toyota 4-Runner, we sat down and kind of stared at each other for a minute, settling into the unfamiliarity of life without wifi, TV, and mirrors.

Yep, Getaway calls mirrors 'analog selfies' so don't expect to get a glimpse of yourself throughout the stay. They do have a two burner plate, pots and pans and a few dishes, a radio and bluetooth speaker, as well as playing cards, a book of card games, and a mini commissary with snacks for purchase like pasta and sauce, soup, beef jerky, Jiffy Pop, pour over coffee, and the like. Outside, each site has a fire ring, firewood and starter, a picnic table, and Adirondack chairs, making it simple to start a fire and cozy up with a bottle of wine for a few hours.




We spent the evening our arrival listening to music, drinking wine, and playing cards. I taught my guest how to play Speed and needless to say, I won every time. We talked into the hours of the early morning, and eventually fell asleep in the cozy queen size bed beside the giant glass window over looking the woods and a small stream. We woke up and drove into the nearest town for breakfast and then headed back for a lazy day napping and lounging around (our tiny house had a really cool Yogibo swing perfect for relaxing). Eventually, I caved and watched Pulp Fiction on my iPhone before we went out for a walk in the woods before sunset and then enjoyed another evening of shooting the shit by the fire.




I was bummed when we finally had to pack up and head back to reality in Boston. Two nights in the woods of New Hampshire just wasn't enough. Next time we will definitely stay and unplug a little longer. It's funny how quickly you adjust to a slower pace of life, even if you feel like the hustle and bustle of the city really serves you like I do, it felt really good to unplug, reset, refresh, and Getaway. 

Michele has a beautiful collection featuring 9 classic styles in must-have colors. I love these AMAL green pointy flats and the electric blue JOANNA suede platform, but ultimately, these MIYO black mules were calling my name.

Activewear is tricky, it not only has to look good but it has to hold up to stretching, sweating, awkward yoga positions, and so much more. Thankfully, Peach has done the legwork for you and designed a collection with a blend of performance styling for working out that's versatile enough to be worn throughout the day. I picked out a few of my favorites from the collection including these reversible printed leggings and their seamless 3/4 sleeve tee and headed to spin at The Handle Bar to see how they would hold up.


I must say, in addition to being super cute, I was impressed with the quality and performance of both products. My 3/4 sleeve tee didn't stay on for long, but it was the perfect layering piece for running around in before and after my workout. The leggings were snug, ultra-breathable, and dried quickly following my extra-sweaty workout sesh.

Did I mention they're reversible!? I love having the option of quirky Degas-inspired print or solid blue if I'm feeling more low key. Fit is true to size. The XS top fit perfectly, while the XS leggings fit well but are a little snug; I could have easily worn a size small as well but I ultimately felt more comfortable in the XS. I ordered a few more pieces from their new activewear collection, these a bit more lounge-inspired. Stay tuned for my second look from Peach!