A little wardrobe inspiration for all your summer events...
Graduations, parties, weddings... Tell me, what fun events do you have on the horizon this summer?!
MATCHBOOK JUNE 2012
Another month, another delightful issue of Matchbook Magazine! The cover story on Cynthia Rowley was seriously stunning and I was honored to interview the lovely Melissa Hawks in her gorgeous Greenwich, Connecticut, home...
I'm not exaggerating when I say it's one of the prettiest homes I've ever seen in person! (Seriously that's my dream dining room above!) It was such a treat to spend the day chatting and styling with Jane and Rima. Check out the rest of the issue here — you're in for a treat!
POLKA DOT PARADE
I will never tire of classic navy and white stripes but lately I've also been drawn to polka dots in the same palette! There are lots of fun options for summer that are equal parts playful and sophisticated...
(1) Splendid top (2) AG skinny jeans (3) J.Crew camisole
(4) Ban.do bow (5) Amanda Uprichard bow top (love the back too!)
(6) Madewell bikini top and bottom (7) Diane von Furstenberg shift dress
I'm also a little in love with this dress (now on sale!) for summer parties. How do you feel about polka dots?
ACCESSORY SCOUT GIVEAWAY
You're all going to love this week's giveaway! The darling Julie of Accessory Scout is giving away one lucite necklace in any one of these fabulous colorways...
Want to win? Simply like Accessory Scout on Facebook (where they host weekly auctions with free shipping!) and leave a comment below letting us know which color you'd choose. The winner will be announced on Friday morning. Good luck!
NEW ARRIVALS!!!
I am unbelievably excited to unveil this week's batch of new arrivals! From colorful baubles to summery notecards, I hope you love what you see...
Shop all the new goodies HERE and let me know what you think!
P.S. I've added a little sale section so I can make room for new items in the weeks to come!
INTRODUCING TUCKERNUCK
You know when you stumble upon a website and your heart starts racing a little bit because you know you've found something really, really good? That's really the only way to sum up how I felt upon discovering Tuckernuck. I'm so honored they've decided to sponsor Design Darling!
The site was co-founded by three young women (the same group that brought you UScoop!) inspired by the "clean-cut American aesthetic" they experienced in their college days. What I love most about the site is that it's introduced me to a handful of preppy brands outside my usual go-tos. A way to stay true to my style, experiment with new-to-me brands, and support small business? Sign. Me. Up.
{Saint James striped shirt}
Obviously I'm also coveting this version!
Obviously I'm also coveting this version!
Pointed toe espadrilles. Seriously? These need to come live with me right now.
This playful combo reminds me of this post so naturally I love it!
I 100% need this for summer weekends on Nantucket!
The 4th of July is right around the corner...!
Red denim is a summer/fall must-have — especially styled with the very monogrammed sandals I wear day in and day out!
Nautical perfection. Need I say more?
Oh and there are clothes and accessories for girls and guys!!! Basically it's where I'll be doing all my shopping and gift-giving now right through Christmas. Who's with me? Shop here and let me know what you think!
CAMERA RECOMMENDATIONS?
I've been using this camera since the semester I studied abroad and it's seen its fair share of wear and tear over the past couple years. I've been thinking about upgrading for the sake of better product shots for the boutique and better outfit posts for the blog. I'm dying to know if any of you have DSLR cameras you'd recommend!
Ideally I'm looking for something that takes great pictures, doesn't weigh a ton, and looks good with a pretty camera strap ;) Suggestions? Ready, set, go!
*photo by Kate Powers
ADORE HOME MAGAZINE
I'm absolutely thrilled to announce a little feature in this month's issue of Adore Home Magazine. Adore is a digital interiors magazine based in Australia and chock full of the most colorful interiors you ever did see. Without further ado...
That's me! I was asked to share some of my spring favorites (since it's the end of winter down in Australia!) and I chose this Katie Maennle chair, the coral candelabra from my boutique, a Chance Co. boatneck tee (I absolutely live in mine), this Kate Spade bag, and a stack of recycled leather notebooks from Kate's Paperie. Psst, check out some of my favorite spreads in the issue:
The bedding and the X bench are seriously unreal. How fabulous is that shade of green?
You know I have a slight obsession with topiaries and this one looks like an oversized version of this one in my boutique!
This is definitely a bold color scheme but I love the mix of solid color pillows and the fabulous fretwork cabinets! Find more colorful inspiration by reading the entire issue here and huge thanks to Loni at Adore for the wonderful feature!
MARINA LARROUDE ON THE COVETEUR
Colorful, check. Elegant, check. Makes me want to shop, check. I would expect nothing less from a home tour of Style.com's market editor!
How dreamy is this vignette? The art reminds me of this post on blowing up travel photos. You could easily recreate the look with a shot of Versailles!
Can we discuss this closet? Marina says she reorganizes it every Saturday... a habit I would do well to adapt!
The printed pants remind me of something Devon Haire would create and the pink shoes remind me of this ASOS pair from Wednesday's post.
How darling are her Chanel pearls with their little bows? Too sweet for words.
I'm definitely envious of her book collection as well (although I did place not one but two orders for new coffee table books on Joss & Main last week!).
And the perfect shoe closet to finish things off. How's that for a little weekend eye candy?!
WEEKEND INSPIRATION
I hope your weekend is full of sunshine! And hula hoops and pretty dresses. As always, you'll find more quotes on the Design Darling Facebook page.
*Image by Nick Scott for Madison Australia via Dustjacket Attic
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