Thank you so much everyone for the kind words. You are all very special to me and I am honored to be part of this community. I am deeply touched. As a side note, MaryK got a "wrong number" call from me this morning, haha. I was deep in conversation too. Hilarious!
And Sarah, it is my honor to share my birthday with you. You are such a well mannered, gentle and thoughtful woman. I deeply admire your politeness and diplomacy. Happy Birthday!

Wishing you both the best, lovely birthday twins!

And Zap, looking forward to meeting you in a few months!

Sarah & Zap - you guys just nail it all the time. I so admire your keen fashion eyes and the way y'all keep it together. And you guys are smart. Have a rollicking good birthday you two!

Wishing you both a very happy birthday and killer year!

Thank you SOOO much everyone. I feel badly that I haven't been able to spend more time around here of late. I still appreciate all of your fabulous style!

Your comments are lovely. I am having a wonderful day on vacation at the family cabin.

Zap - what can I say?! You've changed my life what with suggesting my new favorite underwear! For that, you deserve a great big medal! I hope you have a terrific day! I always appreciate your frank, yet courteous, and insightful comments. You are fab!

Sarah, aren't those boyshorts the best thing after sliced bread? My little one can come in handy sometimes... I'm glad you are enjoying them.

Happy Birthday to you both!!!

Sarah, I love your posts with your thoughtful and insightful comments.

Zap, it was great to meet you in person in NYC and I hope you get to do something fun (shop??) today for your B-day.

Enjoy!!

Jen

Sarah and Zap, many happy returns. What a great birthday duo, each one with different styles, both equally generous when it comes to giving to this community.

I'm trying those lacy boyshorts too....

Happy birthday ladies.

Happy Birthday Sarah and Zap!

Sarah, you are my bicycling academic casual inspiration! I take close notice of your outfits and also your comments on mine---even though we are completely different body types, we share a common world. And you rock that world so well!

Zap, I love your honest and thoughtful comments. I always look forward to your comments on the forum. You are fearless and so considerate, a wonderful combination!

You both enrich this place so much. AND, I must checkout those undies!

Happy Birthday ladies! I hope you have a most fantastic day!

Happy birthday to two totally amazing and stylish women. I can honestly say I adore you both. You both inspire me and I love how you have so cleverly honed your styles. Hope it has been a really fab day for you both.

Happy Birthday to the both of you!

Almost missed the day, but wanted to pop in and add my congratulations to you both!

Sarah: I hope you're enjoying a little r&r before the fall semester kicks into gear.

Zap: I hope you're enjoying "Summer in the City" and finding some time to recharge away from the heat. Look forward to getting more great bag advice from you in the fall!

Happy, happy birthday to Sarah and Zap! I hope you got to enjoy some delicious treats on your special day.

Sarah, what a perfect way to spend your birthday, happy belated birthday.

Zap, I adore your spirit and honesty, happy belated birthday.

Happy Birthday to you both! You both are women with great style, intelligence and class - have a wonderful day!

Lovely lady fabbers Sarah and Zap - Happy happy birthday to both of you!

A very happy birthday to both of you!!

Happy Birthday to both of you! I hope you both had a great day and did something fun.

Happy birthday, Zap! I think of you each time I wear my fuchsia trench. I still can't believe my luck that you went out of your way to get it for me.I love your ladylike, tailored style just as much as I love your sweet and direct manner, the way your comments are always honest and respectful and right on the money. I hope little Zap and the rest of the family spoilt you rotten on your special day.

Happy birthday, Sarah! You are my biking hero! And my cold weather style inspiration. I love how you share both your casual and always polished outfits with us (for fun days with the family), and your work style is just as inspiring (I also always enjoy the little peeks behind the scenes of the academic world).
I hope you had a brilliant day at the cabin and that you felt celebrated and spoilt!

I'm so sorry to be late to the party, but I do want to say Happy Birthday to my fellow Moon Children!

Happy Birthday lovely ladies

Sorry to be late, but definitely wanted to chime in and wish you belated birthday wishes! Sarah, my petite size twin and Zap, my fellow corporate wear enthusiast, both of you ladies are so fabulously stylish and I've been inspired many times by both of you! Hope your birthday celebrations were as fab as you both are!

Thank you all for the birthday wishes. My day was a simple one, just dinner with my family, but I had a great time.

For the big 4.0 next year? Paris baby!