HIS & HERS / ALICE & TRIXIE GIVEAWAY!

It's been way too long since our last outfit post so we're bringing it back with a bang! Nothing like an Alice & Trixie giveaway to get back into the swing of things...

ON HER: Devon Baer Designs turquoise earrings // Ray-Ban sunglasses c/o Sunglasses Shop // Ryder shirt c/o Alice & Trixie // Zara jeans // Ash wedges via Gilt Groupe

ON HIM: Ray-Ban sunglasses // Land's End shirt // Ralph Lauren shorts 

Alice & Trixie is generously giving one lucky reader a $250 gift card to their site!

- To enter, leave a comment below telling me which item would be your first purchase. 

- For a second entry, like Alice & Trixie and Design Darling on Facebook. 

- For a third entry, follow Alice & Trixie and Design Darling on Twitter.

The winner will be announced on Friday morning. And everyone gets 20% off their Alice & Trixie order with code DARLING at checkout! Good luck!

It's been way too long since our last outfit post so we're bringing it back with a bang! Nothing like an Alice & Trixie giveaway to get back into the swing of things...

ON HER: Devon Baer Designs turquoise earrings // Ray-Ban sunglasses c/o Sunglasses Shop // Ryder shirt c/o Alice & Trixie // Zara jeans // Ash wedges via Gilt Groupe

ON HIM: Ray-Ban sunglasses // Land's End shirt // Ralph Lauren shorts 

Alice & Trixie is generously giving one lucky reader a $250 gift card to their site!

- To enter, leave a comment below telling me which item would be your first purchase. 

- For a second entry, like Alice & Trixie and Design Darling on Facebook. 

- For a third entry, follow Alice & Trixie and Design Darling on Twitter.

The winner will be announced on Friday morning. And everyone gets 20% off their Alice & Trixie order with code DARLING at checkout! Good luck!

FRAMED SILK SCARVES

Finding art is tricky: it's personal, it can be pricey, and it's usually a process to find the perfect frame and actually assemble it. I have three vintage silk scarves, already framed and ready to be hung, on sale in the boutique starting at just $100. They're big, graphic, and definitely statement-making — the perfect piece to hang above a bed or a sofa! Which one do you prefer, fabulous stripes in fuchsia and marigold, a Vera Neumann number in pink and red, or this blue, pink, and green beauty?

*Room by Krista Salmon, framed scarves here

Finding art is tricky: it's personal, it can be pricey, and it's usually a process to find the perfect frame and actually assemble it. I have three vintage silk scarves, already framed and ready to be hung, on sale in the boutique starting at just $100. They're big, graphic, and definitely statement-making — the perfect piece to hang above a bed or a sofa! Which one do you prefer, fabulous stripes in fuchsia and marigold, a Vera Neumann number in pink and red, or this blue, pink, and green beauty?

*Room by Krista Salmon, framed scarves here

WEEKEND WARDROBE

It seems each Friday I find myself posting about what I'd like to be wearing into the weekend so I've decided to dub the feature Weekend Wardrobe. In the hopes of a cool breeze blowing through Connecticut this weekend, I'd like to be channeling this breezy look...

Devon Baer Designs gem earrings // Topshop dress // French Connection waist belt

Topshop straw bag // ASOS peep toe ballet flats 

Oh and everything in this look costs under $100! Happy weekend indeed ;) 

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It seems each Friday I find myself posting about what I'd like to be wearing into the weekend so I've decided to dub the feature Weekend Wardrobe. In the hopes of a cool breeze blowing through Connecticut this weekend, I'd like to be channeling this breezy look...

Devon Baer Designs gem earrings // Topshop dress // French Connection waist belt

Topshop straw bag // ASOS peep toe ballet flats 

Oh and everything in this look costs under $100! Happy weekend indeed ;) 

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JANICE PARKER LANDSCAPE DESIGN

Confession: I have a new obsession. In addition to perusing the portfolios of interior designers, I've realized I love looking at the work of landscape architects. In case you couldn't tell from my exteriors board, I love looking at homes, gardens, pools, you name it — and this portfolio in particular is keeping me extra inspired...

Insanely gorgeous, right? Check out the rest of Janice's work here. Who else shares this obsession with pretty exteriors?

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Confession: I have a new obsession. In addition to perusing the portfolios of interior designers, I've realized I love looking at the work of landscape architects. In case you couldn't tell from my exteriors board, I love looking at homes, gardens, pools, you name it — and this portfolio in particular is keeping me extra inspired...

Insanely gorgeous, right? Check out the rest of Janice's work here. Who else shares this obsession with pretty exteriors?

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NEW ARRIVALS!

One of the best parts of owning an online boutique is the feeling that comes with rolling out new arrivals every few weeks. I love the challenge of sourcing new products, the fun of getting to collaborate with new designers, and the excitement I get from all of you when (hopefully!) you like the products as much as I do! I'm thrilled to have collaborated with the darling Keely (whose own site launches very soon!) on all the new paper goods to hit the boutique today. I hope you love what you see!

The monogrammed and personalized options just went live this morning, including a Design Darling exclusive in hot pink and navy blue Greek key! Shop the complete collection here and be sure to let me know what you think!

One of the best parts of owning an online boutique is the feeling that comes with rolling out new arrivals every few weeks. I love the challenge of sourcing new products, the fun of getting to collaborate with new designers, and the excitement I get from all of you when (hopefully!) you like the products as much as I do! I'm thrilled to have collaborated with the darling Keely (whose own site launches very soon!) on all the new paper goods to hit the boutique today. I hope you love what you see!

The monogrammed and personalized options just went live this morning, including a Design Darling exclusive in hot pink and navy blue Greek key! Shop the complete collection here and be sure to let me know what you think!

A DAY AT THE BEACH

That's wishful thinking, of course. It's supposed to hit 97° in Connecticut today (ick!) and naturally I wish I could transport to my favorite beach on Nantucket and set up shop beneath an umbrella for the day. In the mean time, my countdown to spending the Fourth of July on the island is alive and well...

Melissa Odabash cover-up // Zimmermann bandeau bikini // Echo Design ikat beach towels

Topshop cover-up // J.Crew stripe bikini // Chance Co. Cali beach towel

T-Bags embellished tunic // ASOS one-piece swimsuit // WOW! beach towel

If you could snap your fingers and appear on any beach right now, where would you go?

That's wishful thinking, of course. It's supposed to hit 97° in Connecticut today (ick!) and naturally I wish I could transport to my favorite beach on Nantucket and set up shop beneath an umbrella for the day. In the mean time, my countdown to spending the Fourth of July on the island is alive and well...

Melissa Odabash cover-up // Zimmermann bandeau bikini // Echo Design ikat beach towels

Topshop cover-up // J.Crew stripe bikini // Chance Co. Cali beach towel

T-Bags embellished tunic // ASOS one-piece swimsuit // WOW! beach towel

If you could snap your fingers and appear on any beach right now, where would you go?

SWEATER + SHORTS

Kenneth Jay Lane earrings // Vince striped sweater // Loren Hope tassel necklace

Clare Vivier iPad case // J.Crew shorts // K. Slademade limited edition clutch

Loren Hope cocktail ring // Tuckernuck pointed toe espadrilles

Inspired by this pin, I decided to create a look around pairing sweaters and shorts. It might seem counterintuitive but for chilly nights (or excessively air-conditioned buildings) it makes quite a bit of sense. What do you think of this pairing?

Kenneth Jay Lane earrings // Vince striped sweater // Loren Hope tassel necklace

Clare Vivier iPad case // J.Crew shorts // K. Slademade limited edition clutch

Loren Hope cocktail ring // Tuckernuck pointed toe espadrilles

Inspired by this pin, I decided to create a look around pairing sweaters and shorts. It might seem counterintuitive but for chilly nights (or excessively air-conditioned buildings) it makes quite a bit of sense. What do you think of this pairing?

DESK DU JOUR

It's been much too long since I've shared one of my favorite workspaces! This one comes from Catherine Sheppard's home tour on Glitter Guide today and I must say I'm enamored with the inspiration board hanging over her desk. Catherine says she sometimes removes everything and starts from scratch. How fun is that? I can't think of a prettier place to get productive!

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It's been much too long since I've shared one of my favorite workspaces! This one comes from Catherine Sheppard's home tour on Glitter Guide today and I must say I'm enamored with the inspiration board hanging over her desk. Catherine says she sometimes removes everything and starts from scratch. How fun is that? I can't think of a prettier place to get productive!

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DO YOU WEAR LIPSTICK?

I have a question about lipstick. Bloggers and celebrities wear it daily and I think the well-placed pop of pink or red can do wonders. But when I wear it myself, I feel... I don't know, a little over the top? Number 86 on my 101 in 1001 list was to find the right shade of red lipstick for me which, thanks to a trusty Sephora employee, turned out to be NARS jungle red. But I wear it very infrequently and sometimes even put it on and take it off before leaving the house! Am I crazy? Tell me, do you wear lipstick on a daily basis? If so, which brands and hues do you swear by?

*images Sephora, Jamie Beck, Wall Street Journal

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I have a question about lipstick. Bloggers and celebrities wear it daily and I think the well-placed pop of pink or red can do wonders. But when I wear it myself, I feel... I don't know, a little over the top? Number 86 on my 101 in 1001 list was to find the right shade of red lipstick for me which, thanks to a trusty Sephora employee, turned out to be NARS jungle red. But I wear it very infrequently and sometimes even put it on and take it off before leaving the house! Am I crazy? Tell me, do you wear lipstick on a daily basis? If so, which brands and hues do you swear by?

*images Sephora, Jamie Beck, Wall Street Journal

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ANNABEL TOLLMAN'S APARTMENT

One of the more recent additions to my Google Reader is Tales of Endearment, a blog by Natalie Joos featuring photos of her friends and their fabulous homes and wardrobes. This sneak peek into fashion stylist Annabel Tollman's West Village apartment was certainly brimming with inspiration...

Things I loved: her book collection, the peonies, the sofa, the topiary (similar to the one I carry in my boutique!), and the largely white and off-white color palette. Isn't it lovely?

*all photos Natalie Joos for Tales of Endearment

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One of the more recent additions to my Google Reader is Tales of Endearment, a blog by Natalie Joos featuring photos of her friends and their fabulous homes and wardrobes. This sneak peek into fashion stylist Annabel Tollman's West Village apartment was certainly brimming with inspiration...

Things I loved: her book collection, the peonies, the sofa, the topiary (similar to the one I carry in my boutique!), and the largely white and off-white color palette. Isn't it lovely?

*all photos Natalie Joos for Tales of Endearment

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