Zara

I just read that Zara is now launching online shopping.  Unfortunately, it's only for Europe (for now).  I only hope they'll put their home collection online at some point too.  I haven't checked out their home products, but I hear great things!

I must admit I was a bit disappointed when I went to Zara in downtown Chicago...I wasn't really loving anything.  I ended up with a cotton skirt and that was it.  I did LOVE their kids clothes though.  Sadly, they didn't have any baby sizes at the Chicago location.  I just checked online and saw that they do have some darling baby clothes.  I just wish I could get my hands on them for the fall...

 

I'm picturing this top with little skinny jeans.

I would love this dress for the fall for Rilo.  A long sleeve shirt, some cute leggings and little boots...perfect!

These next two kids looks are a little overdone, but I still think they're adorable on this model and I love the individual pieces.

{images from Zara.  Found via Black Eiffel}

Ruche

I went shopping for clothes for me for the first time on Friday since having Rilo.  We went to the 3 story H&M downtown, and it felt so good to get a few things to spice up my wardrobe.  But when I go shopping once, it becomes increasingly hard to stop there.  I've been peeking at online sites over the weekend, lusting over the new fall lines.  I remembered to check out Ruche.  I like Ruche because it's a step or two above Forever21 but not quite as pricey as Anthro, but equally feminine.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

I especially love the last two.   Perfect for the cooler autumn air!

Shoes

I am anxiously waiting to be cleared for exercise! I can't wait to shed the rest of this baby weight. I have decided to wait to buy any new clothes until after I start exercising. I'm trying to avoid looking at clothes so I'm not tempted. In the meantime though, there is nothing stopping me from checking out shoes!

I tend to like shoes that are a bit of a statement themselves...I love interesting colors as well as funky prints and patterns. I'm loving these shoes right now.

Fancy J.Crew heels

Pretty floral flats from Anthro

Orange and grey flats from J.Crew

I love the muted blue color of these heels from Endless

These would be a great summer flat also from Endless

I love the idea of Tom's shoes, but I generally don't really like the look of them...I think it's something about the shape of the toe. But I saw a picture of these red and white striped Tom's worn on a model on their site and I actually think I like them.

On an unrelated note, I dove into 5 different projects this past weekend. It feels so good to be accomplishing something! I have a hard time putting Rilo down (I just can't seem to get enough of her), but I've been trying to put her down when she naps so I can do "me" things. Lots of sewing going on around here. I hope to share a few things this week, including that Urban Outfitters dress tutorial I mentioned!

Boden

I just got the Spring Boden catalog in the mail. There was so much to love...but not much that my wallet would love. Here are my favorites!

I'm half tempted to make something like this necklace.

I'm normally not into animal prints, but I really like this sweater.

I'm a sucker for fun cardigans.

What a great summer skirt!

Dying over this perfect Spring coat!