Weather Report

There's a post-Labor Day tendency to tuck your summer clothing into the back of your closet and to embrace your favorite new trends for fall. But the temperature rarely changes as quickly as our wardrobe inclinations do. It feels just as wrong to sport a sundress in September as it does to rock wool pants in 80° weather. How to stay chic in between seasons? Let's look to a few of my favorite style bloggers.

Anh combines looks from two seasons with a pale lace dress and a neutral infinity scarf. The dress and sandals say summer, but her lightweight scarf and dark leather bag make her look equally appropriate for fall.

A maxi dress or skirt is a great piece for both summer and fall. Nicole's one-shoulder option is a summer staple paired with silver jewelry and will look equally chic layered underneath a cardigan come fall.

Who says shorts are just for summer? Helena's look transitions seamlessly into fall with a white oxford shirt and navy schoolboy blazer. Want to make it office-appropriate? Swap the jean shorts for a pair in leather or silk. 

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What are your tricks for transitional dressing?

There's a post-Labor Day tendency to tuck your summer clothing into the back of your closet and to embrace your favorite new trends for fall. But the temperature rarely changes as quickly as our wardrobe inclinations do. It feels just as wrong to sport a sundress in September as it does to rock wool pants in 80° weather. How to stay chic in between seasons? Let's look to a few of my favorite style bloggers.

Anh combines looks from two seasons with a pale lace dress and a neutral infinity scarf. The dress and sandals say summer, but her lightweight scarf and dark leather bag make her look equally appropriate for fall.

A maxi dress or skirt is a great piece for both summer and fall. Nicole's one-shoulder option is a summer staple paired with silver jewelry and will look equally chic layered underneath a cardigan come fall.

Who says shorts are just for summer? Helena's look transitions seamlessly into fall with a white oxford shirt and navy schoolboy blazer. Want to make it office-appropriate? Swap the jean shorts for a pair in leather or silk. 

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What are your tricks for transitional dressing?

Inside Marie Claire

Nobody's coverage of New York Fashion Week is more compelling than photographer Jamie Beck's. As detailed on her blog From Me To You, Jamie has been shooting various presentations, shows, and — lucky for us! — a behind-the-scenes look at my very favorite magazine, Marie Claire.

Tell me that's not the stuff dreams are made of. What's your favorite magazine these days?

Nobody's coverage of New York Fashion Week is more compelling than photographer Jamie Beck's. As detailed on her blog From Me To You, Jamie has been shooting various presentations, shows, and — lucky for us! — a behind-the-scenes look at my very favorite magazine, Marie Claire.

Tell me that's not the stuff dreams are made of. What's your favorite magazine these days?

Effie's Paper Giveaway!

There are few things I love more than a handwritten note or a stack of stationery just waiting to be used. I'm excited to be partnering with the darling Kalyn to bring you this giveaway from her stationery company Effie's Paper! 

One of you will receive personalized stationery in your choice of color and pattern! And everyone gets 15% off with the code "DARLING" at checkout now through Friday. I might have to grab that ikat set for myself!

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To enter, become a follower of Design Darling and leave a comment below. For an extra entry (please comment again!), like Effie's Paper on Facebook. Good luck!

There are few things I love more than a handwritten note or a stack of stationery just waiting to be used. I'm excited to be partnering with the darling Kalyn to bring you this giveaway from her stationery company Effie's Paper! 

One of you will receive personalized stationery in your choice of color and pattern! And everyone gets 15% off with the code "DARLING" at checkout now through Friday. I might have to grab that ikat set for myself!

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To enter, become a follower of Design Darling and leave a comment below. For an extra entry (please comment again!), like Effie's Paper on Facebook. Good luck!

Tell Me About It, Stud

By the way, need an end-of-the-weekend pick-me-up? I'd like to direct your attention to these pretty baubles among the new arrivals at Loren Hope Designs...

Sparkly costume studs, just $32 a pair available in every color under the sun. (Find them here.) I'll take these four and more...

By the way, need an end-of-the-weekend pick-me-up? I'd like to direct your attention to these pretty baubles among the new arrivals at Loren Hope Designs...

Sparkly costume studs, just $32 a pair available in every color under the sun. (Find them here.) I'll take these four and more...

Spring 2012, Continued

Just dropping in with a little more weekend eye candy...

{ADAM}

Delightful polka dots and sweet silhouettes.

{Erin Fetherston}

The perfect party frock times three.

{Lela Rose}

Divine details and romantic everything. The blue dress in the center is particularly breathtaking, no?

{images by Style.com, layouts by Mackenzie Horan}

Just dropping in with a little more weekend eye candy...

{ADAM}

Delightful polka dots and sweet silhouettes.

{Erin Fetherston}

The perfect party frock times three.

{Lela Rose}

Divine details and romantic everything. The blue dress in the center is particularly breathtaking, no?

{images by Style.com, layouts by Mackenzie Horan}

Spring 2012

Partially because I'm in denial that summer has come to an end and partially because it's hard to work in New York and not get caught up in spring Fashion Week buzz, I'm popping in today to share a few looks from three of my favorite collections to date.

{Jenni Kayne}

Enamored though I am with fashion, it's refreshing to see a collection in which I would wear literally any and every piece. This beautifully detailed collection in saturated navy, heathered gray, and crisp white would be in constant rotation in my wardrobe. Paired with metallic heels or glittery flats, what's not to love?

{Peter Som}

For days when I'm craving a burst of color, I'll be channeling the royal blue and hot pink standouts in Peter Som's collection. The retro-fit zebra bikini is what I'd call tongue-in-chic.

{10 Crosby Derek Lam}

I have trouble finding patterns and prints I love, but the bold graphics of Derek Lam's diffusion line had me at hello. Pink and white stripes with an enlarged and isolated geometric detail? It's pure pattern perfection.

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Have you been following the spring shows? What is your favorite collection to date?

{images by Style.com, layouts by Mackenzie Horan}

Partially because I'm in denial that summer has come to an end and partially because it's hard to work in New York and not get caught up in spring Fashion Week buzz, I'm popping in today to share a few looks from three of my favorite collections to date.

{Jenni Kayne}

Enamored though I am with fashion, it's refreshing to see a collection in which I would wear literally any and every piece. This beautifully detailed collection in saturated navy, heathered gray, and crisp white would be in constant rotation in my wardrobe. Paired with metallic heels or glittery flats, what's not to love?

{Peter Som}

For days when I'm craving a burst of color, I'll be channeling the royal blue and hot pink standouts in Peter Som's collection. The retro-fit zebra bikini is what I'd call tongue-in-chic.

{10 Crosby Derek Lam}

I have trouble finding patterns and prints I love, but the bold graphics of Derek Lam's diffusion line had me at hello. Pink and white stripes with an enlarged and isolated geometric detail? It's pure pattern perfection.

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Have you been following the spring shows? What is your favorite collection to date?

{images by Style.com, layouts by Mackenzie Horan}

Bloggers' Night Out!

I'd like every week to be four days long and have a weekend blogger event for me to look forward to. These lovely ladies have planned an evening out for style bloggers and I'm excited to mix and mingle with old favorites and new friends! Here's a little girls' night outfit inspiration for those of us who naturally have no idea to what to wear...

Black-on-black, big pearls, metallic sandals courtesy of Blair at Atlantic-Pacific.

Elin of Style by Kling is the undisputed master of downtown cool.

And Karla of Karla's Closet makes the sequin-leopard combo look good. What are your weekend plans? Or, more importantly, what are you wearing? Have a good one!

I'd like every week to be four days long and have a weekend blogger event for me to look forward to. These lovely ladies have planned an evening out for style bloggers and I'm excited to mix and mingle with old favorites and new friends! Here's a little girls' night outfit inspiration for those of us who naturally have no idea to what to wear...

Black-on-black, big pearls, metallic sandals courtesy of Blair at Atlantic-Pacific.

Elin of Style by Kling is the undisputed master of downtown cool.

And Karla of Karla's Closet makes the sequin-leopard combo look good. What are your weekend plans? Or, more importantly, what are you wearing? Have a good one!

Ideas For Your Office

1. Hang clipboards in a grid to keep your desk clear and your walls chic.

2. Surround yourself with art, books, and flowers to keep the creative juices flowing. A little leopard print never hurt anyone.

3. Use translucent pieces like a glass desk and lucite lamp to make your colorful inspiration board a strong focal point.

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Clean/cluttered, colorful/neutral, modern/traditional? What does your workspace (real or imaginary) look like?

{all images here}

1. Hang clipboards in a grid to keep your desk clear and your walls chic.

2. Surround yourself with art, books, and flowers to keep the creative juices flowing. A little leopard print never hurt anyone.

3. Use translucent pieces like a glass desk and lucite lamp to make your colorful inspiration board a strong focal point.

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Clean/cluttered, colorful/neutral, modern/traditional? What does your workspace (real or imaginary) look like?

{all images here}

What I'd Like To Be Wearing Today

I'm having one of those "I have nothing to wear" days...

Equipment blouse, $188

Tory Burch wallet, $195

Elizabeth and James sandals, $295

Tory Burch sunglasses, $149

Marc by Marc Jacobs bracelet, $68

I'd like to hit refresh in a striped blouse, color-blocked sandals, and timeless accessories. What do you wish you were wearing today?

I'm having one of those "I have nothing to wear" days...

Equipment blouse, $188

Tory Burch wallet, $195

Elizabeth and James sandals, $295

Tory Burch sunglasses, $149

Marc by Marc Jacobs bracelet, $68

I'd like to hit refresh in a striped blouse, color-blocked sandals, and timeless accessories. What do you wish you were wearing today?

Apartment Essentials {The Headboard}

My ideal first apartment has white walls and wood floors. In other words, it's a blank canvas for whatever colors, patterns, and textures I decide to bring in. As we've discussed, the easiest way to break up those white walls is by adding colorful art. But in the bedroom, my favorite way to break up a big blank expanse is to add a beautiful headboard.

{Sasha Adler}

{Rue Magazine}

Headboards create a chic focal point and add instant elegance to an otherwise generic space. I love the prices and the selection at More Headboards, especially from the brand Skyline Furniture (which I know many design bloggers love!).

I picture this tufted khaki headboard ($345) paired with pale blue linens in a very elegant boudoir. 

You know my all-time favorite color combination is navy blue with hot pink. Why not pair this navy headboard ($235) with crisp white bedding and a hot pink throw?

If it's a gender neutral look you're after, this black nailhead trim headboard ($270) is perfect! The nailhead trim is more masculine, the curvy shape is more feminine, and the black hue appeases everybody!

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My three favorites are priced as headboards for full size beds but available in any size your apartment will fit! What's your favorite headboard look?

My ideal first apartment has white walls and wood floors. In other words, it's a blank canvas for whatever colors, patterns, and textures I decide to bring in. As we've discussed, the easiest way to break up those white walls is by adding colorful art. But in the bedroom, my favorite way to break up a big blank expanse is to add a beautiful headboard.

{Sasha Adler}

{Rue Magazine}

Headboards create a chic focal point and add instant elegance to an otherwise generic space. I love the prices and the selection at More Headboards, especially from the brand Skyline Furniture (which I know many design bloggers love!).

I picture this tufted khaki headboard ($345) paired with pale blue linens in a very elegant boudoir. 

You know my all-time favorite color combination is navy blue with hot pink. Why not pair this navy headboard ($235) with crisp white bedding and a hot pink throw?

If it's a gender neutral look you're after, this black nailhead trim headboard ($270) is perfect! The nailhead trim is more masculine, the curvy shape is more feminine, and the black hue appeases everybody!

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My three favorites are priced as headboards for full size beds but available in any size your apartment will fit! What's your favorite headboard look?