Oh dear, I must admit I'm bad at keeping up with this blog!  It seems as though by the time I remember and have a chance to update it so many months have past that the previous entry has no relavance to my current life now! (Although, I can't complain considering where I was last October)

I've always been a fan of lists and I think it'll be easier to update my life, so here it goes...

1. Relationship status - happily involved with Nicolas (we met during my extended stay in France last year)

2. Margo - my darling little girl is starting first grade in the fall!  She's beautiful, kind, intelligent, and turning into a little fashionista

3. Karen- still a successful caterer and party planner she's currently enjoying her "single" status.  Her and Jade has amicably parted ways.  We have a BFF vacation planned in August to Mexico! 

4. Job- promoted to fashion editor and still doing freelance work and translation

5. Contemplating Botox


XOXO,

Molly

Fast Approaching

Fall is fast approaching.  Things in my life were starting to come unhinged and I wondered why it always seems to happen to me.  In fact, I spent the good part of August questioning just about everything in my life.  My failure to maintain healthy stable relationships, my in ability to let go of the past, my selfishness when it comes to friendships.  In the past 4 years I've been a wreck,  in and out of relationships, drinking too much to drown out my unhappiness (which it actually just intesfies).  So, in August while Margot spent the rest of the summer with her father and grandparents I went to France.  Alone. This wasn't a trip to see my dear friends or a trip for work, or for my seasonal shopping.  Nope.  It was a trip to figure out what I want out of my life.  And here it is almost October and I'm still in France.  My darling Margot is very happy with her Father and Aunt Karen so, rest assured as soon as I'm straightened out I'll be home.  For keeps.  I keep telling myself that this is one thing I'm not being selfish about.  I can't be emotionally unstable and raise an emotionally stable child.

 And then there's Jacob, well, that ended. It turns out that I loved him too much and with that fear I drove him away.  Don't fret my friends.  This country has been my refugee and if there is one thing this trip has given me is perspective. 

I will need to cut back on the smoking and espresso though but, in a very Molly bright side, I've managed to fit back into a size 2.  So, next week, I'll be back in my city fresh with a new perspective and svelte figure.  I

I have several things to mend.  And one person in particular to see.

I'll keep you posted. 

Sharing my bed

Looks like I've been slacking on the blog front but, I will say all other aspects of my life are very well taken care of!  I haven't posted since February, right before my wonderful solo vacation to the beach. Let's see here...what's new?  It's summer in New York city and it's painfully hot!  I'm ready for a holiday.  I'm thinking somewhere with cool breezes and lots of greenery?  I wish I would have taken my friend Alice up on her offer to buy her place in the Hamptons.  I could use a summer home.  Maybe in a few years?  I may have to revise my financial plan.  Mental note:  call Edward Jones!!

On the love front.  I'm happy.  My relationship with Jacob is easy.  My friends like him.  He adores Margo.  It's just so...not complicated that I sometimes find myself trying to make it complicated because I'm so use to SOMETHING being wrong or off. 

He wants us to move in together.  Or rather, move into my posh apartment.  I'm hesitant because I don't want it to have a negative affect on Margo.  I love him but, do I love him enough?

It can be easy but does that mean it's what I truly want?  And really, how can I measure my happiness?

Sunshine

I'm over the weather.  Have I mentioned this?  I've starting shopping for spring but, for fuck's sake it needs to get here already.  In the meantime, I've treated myself to a mini vacation to Hawaii.  It's only for a week but, I plan to stay on the beach in my bikini the entire time.  I can't wait to soak up the sun!!  This time next week I'll be on the beach and away from this nasty New York weather!  I'll be flying solo.  Margo will be with her Dad.  Jacob has to work.  And Karen, damn her, has a huge event to cater so of course, she can't come either.
Anyhow, I'll come back tan and rested.  I've already purchased 5 new bikinis.  Holla!!!

Nautical Themes

Nautical Stripes are so popular right now.  I think they're adorable.  I especially love dressing Margo in blue and white stripes.  She's an adorable child though, so anything looks good on her.  Over the weekend I had my organizer come over and we went through Margo's closet.  For a 5 year old she sure has a lot of clothes.  I guess that's because I'm her mother and any who knows me knows that my life revolves around fashion. 
Anyhow, long story short.  I ended up donating 30 bags of clothes to a local shelter.  There are going to be some stylish kids walking around NYC.

   Here are a few things I bought online this weekend from JCrew:

This is made from recycled seacloth, It was only $198 so only if I use it once it'll be worth it.  What a deal!

Doesn't this look comfy?

 This is the cutest little sweater I ordered for Margo

 Who can resist this adorable dress?  Margo will look so cute in it!!

All items from JCrew.com

All things NEW!

January has always been a month of trying new things, getting into new routines, changing things up a little.  I mean, that's why we make resolutions right?!  What have I been doing you ask? 

Learning that it's okay to be happy and letting go and allowing myself to fall...yep, that's right!

Molly is HAPPY!!!!

Having more fun!

With my Daughter, My Friends, My Love...

Learning to cook, That's why I renovated my kitchen (pretty awesome, huh?)



xoxo,

Molls

Sexy Prints

 We have a ton of tights in our sample room at work and I found these and thought they were so fun.  I think we may have to use them in one of our spreads for the magazine.  Leopard print is my new favorite.  And you have to admit...my legs do look pretty hot!