SHOW YOUR STRIPES

Topshop eyelet peplum top // Tibi stripe tie top // Equipment silk tie top

Giles & Brother textured bangle // Loren Hope link bracelet // Soo Ihn Kim knot bangle

J.Crew striped shorts // J.Crew chino shorts // J.Crew striped silk skirt

Madewell peep toe flats // Soludos for J.Crew espadrilles // Loeffler Randall sandals

I'm packing for Nantucket today (my first vacation since the boutique launched, eek!) and getting pretty excited for a few days with minimal emailing and maximum sunning. What's not to love about a holiday where you're encouraged to frolic outdoors, rock blue and white, and top it all off with fireworks?

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Topshop eyelet peplum top // Tibi stripe tie top // Equipment silk tie top

Giles & Brother textured bangle // Loren Hope link bracelet // Soo Ihn Kim knot bangle

J.Crew striped shorts // J.Crew chino shorts // J.Crew striped silk skirt

Madewell peep toe flats // Soludos for J.Crew espadrilles // Loeffler Randall sandals

I'm packing for Nantucket today (my first vacation since the boutique launched, eek!) and getting pretty excited for a few days with minimal emailing and maximum sunning. What's not to love about a holiday where you're encouraged to frolic outdoors, rock blue and white, and top it all off with fireworks?

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WEEKEND WARDROBE

Michael and I are visiting friends from Bucknell this weekend and I'm definitely excited to spend a little time in the sun (with sunscreen, of course!). Here's my dream packing list for a weekend getaway...

(1) Saint James striped tee (2) Wooden wayfarers (3) Neutrogena sunscreen (my favorite!)

(4) Devon Baer starfish earrings (5) Marley Lilly monogrammed floppy hat

(6) Skinny Jeans white denim (just ordered these!) (7) I Love Your Style (8) Miu Miu swimsuit 

(9) Kenneth Jay Lane pearl coil bracelet (10) Dani Notes monogrammed playing cards

(11) Jack Rogers monogrammed sandals (12) J. McLaughlin monogrammed duffel

There's a lot of monogram action happening here! Definitely a summer year-round staple in my book ;) What are you all up to this weekend?

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Michael and I are visiting friends from Bucknell this weekend and I'm definitely excited to spend a little time in the sun (with sunscreen, of course!). Here's my dream packing list for a weekend getaway...

(1) Saint James striped tee (2) Wooden wayfarers (3) Neutrogena sunscreen (my favorite!)

(4) Devon Baer starfish earrings (5) Marley Lilly monogrammed floppy hat

(6) Skinny Jeans white denim (just ordered these!) (7) I Love Your Style (8) Miu Miu swimsuit 

(9) Kenneth Jay Lane pearl coil bracelet (10) Dani Notes monogrammed playing cards

(11) Jack Rogers monogrammed sandals (12) J. McLaughlin monogrammed duffel

There's a lot of monogram action happening here! Definitely a summer year-round staple in my book ;) What are you all up to this weekend?

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ALICE & TRIXIE GIVEAWAY WINNER

Thank you to everyone who entered the Alice & Trixie $250 gift card giveaway! The lucky winner is...

...entry #237, Susan from Trendy Potluck! Congratulations, Susan! Please email me so I can put you in touch with the lovely folks at Alice & Trixie. And don't forget: everyone gets 20% off with code DARLING at checkout!

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Thank you to everyone who entered the Alice & Trixie $250 gift card giveaway! The lucky winner is...

...entry #237, Susan from Trendy Potluck! Congratulations, Susan! Please email me so I can put you in touch with the lovely folks at Alice & Trixie. And don't forget: everyone gets 20% off with code DARLING at checkout!

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PARTY BRIGHTS

One of the things I miss most about college is always having a reason to dress up. Between date parties, formals, and plain old weekends, it wasn't hard to find an excuse for a new dress or pair of heels. But I know some of you are in the throes of wedding season so I suppose this one's for you!

J.Crew bangles in yellow and pink // Noir earrings // Parker wrap dress

Loren Hope colorblock necklace // Baublebar earrings // Kate Spade cocktail ring

Badgely Mischka glitter pumps // Rebecca Minkoff bag // Kenneth Jay Lane cocktail ring

I bought the turquoise cocktail ring a couple years ago and it's easily one of my favorite pieces I own. What events will you be getting dolled up for this summer?

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One of the things I miss most about college is always having a reason to dress up. Between date parties, formals, and plain old weekends, it wasn't hard to find an excuse for a new dress or pair of heels. But I know some of you are in the throes of wedding season so I suppose this one's for you!

J.Crew bangles in yellow and pink // Noir earrings // Parker wrap dress

Loren Hope colorblock necklace // Baublebar earrings // Kate Spade cocktail ring

Badgely Mischka glitter pumps // Rebecca Minkoff bag // Kenneth Jay Lane cocktail ring

I bought the turquoise cocktail ring a couple years ago and it's easily one of my favorite pieces I own. What events will you be getting dolled up for this summer?

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DESK DU JOUR

I was instantly taken with this unique desk setup on a round dining table. Different? Yes. But just as practical? Totally. I love being able to spread out while I work and this seems like a great solution, particularly if you're using a laptop that can be moved in case you want to use the table for its intended purpose!

Kollection monogrammed stationery // Anthropologie metallic cork pencil cup // Design Darling vase

Design Darling acrylic tape dispenser // Kamoi Kakoshi washi tape // Container Store magazine holder

Apple Macbook Pro // Freshly Picked mouse pad // Container Store document box

Sparrow's Nest notebook // Delfonics pens // Design Darling gold lacquer tray

Poppin ruler // Container Store wastebasket // Ikea round table

I thought I'd do a fun round-up of pretty things for your desktop. Notebooks, office supplies, pens and pencils... What's your workspace weakness?

*Workspace discovered here, please comment if you know the original source!

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I was instantly taken with this unique desk setup on a round dining table. Different? Yes. But just as practical? Totally. I love being able to spread out while I work and this seems like a great solution, particularly if you're using a laptop that can be moved in case you want to use the table for its intended purpose!

Kollection monogrammed stationery // Anthropologie metallic cork pencil cup // Design Darling vase

Design Darling acrylic tape dispenser // Kamoi Kakoshi washi tape // Container Store magazine holder

Apple Macbook Pro // Freshly Picked mouse pad // Container Store document box

Sparrow's Nest notebook // Delfonics pens // Design Darling gold lacquer tray

Poppin ruler // Container Store wastebasket // Ikea round table

I thought I'd do a fun round-up of pretty things for your desktop. Notebooks, office supplies, pens and pencils... What's your workspace weakness?

*Workspace discovered here, please comment if you know the original source!

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KENNETH JAY LANE ON GILT GROUPE

Just a quick note to let you know that the Kenneth Jay Lane elephant bangle I shared on Instagram yesterday (as well as a bevy of other beautiful baubles!) is available again on Gilt Groupe. Sign up here and let me know what you find!

Just a quick note to let you know that the Kenneth Jay Lane elephant bangle I shared on Instagram yesterday (as well as a bevy of other beautiful baubles!) is available again on Gilt Groupe. Sign up here and let me know what you find!

IN THE KITCHEN

I am the first to admit my inability to cook. I'm generally picky, I've been a vegetarian for four years, and I rely pretty heavily on my ability to make guacamole and/or toss a salad. But for someone who's decidedly pathetic in the kitchen, I sure do like to look at them...

Ryan Korban in Lonny

Deulonder via Dustjacket Attic

Jennifer Dyer in Lonny

Are you comfortable in the kitchen? I suppose it's not too late for me to pick up a few skills... In fact this past weekend Michael and I took a cooking lesson at Aux Délices (one of the tasks on my 101 in 1001 list!) thanks to a generous Christmas gift from my sister Reilly. We had a blast working on our knife skills and mastering a couple new dishes. You know what they say, practice makes perfect! ;)

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I am the first to admit my inability to cook. I'm generally picky, I've been a vegetarian for four years, and I rely pretty heavily on my ability to make guacamole and/or toss a salad. But for someone who's decidedly pathetic in the kitchen, I sure do like to look at them...

Ryan Korban in Lonny

Deulonder via Dustjacket Attic

Jennifer Dyer in Lonny

Are you comfortable in the kitchen? I suppose it's not too late for me to pick up a few skills... In fact this past weekend Michael and I took a cooking lesson at Aux Délices (one of the tasks on my 101 in 1001 list!) thanks to a generous Christmas gift from my sister Reilly. We had a blast working on our knife skills and mastering a couple new dishes. You know what they say, practice makes perfect! ;)

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SUMMER STYLE

Summer is a time for simplicity — fewer layers, less makeup, and the kind of clothes you can toss in a bag for a spontaneous weekend trip. This take on the plain white t-shirt is precisely what I have in mind...

ASOS peplum t-shirt (only $24!) // Fallon lion studs // Modcloth striped scarf

Incase iPhone case // K. Slademade leather key fob // Tory Burch tortoiseshell cuff

Tory Burch ballet flats // Baggu leather bag (now on sale!)

I love this laid-back take on the peplum trend and the versatility of the navy flats (which I'd wear well into fall!). What are some of your summer style tricks?

P.S. Speaking of summer style, don't forget to enter the Alice & Trixie giveaway!

Summer is a time for simplicity — fewer layers, less makeup, and the kind of clothes you can toss in a bag for a spontaneous weekend trip. This take on the plain white t-shirt is precisely what I have in mind...

ASOS peplum t-shirt (only $24!) // Fallon lion studs // Modcloth striped scarf

Incase iPhone case // K. Slademade leather key fob // Tory Burch tortoiseshell cuff

Tory Burch ballet flats // Baggu leather bag (now on sale!)

I love this laid-back take on the peplum trend and the versatility of the navy flats (which I'd wear well into fall!). What are some of your summer style tricks?

P.S. Speaking of summer style, don't forget to enter the Alice & Trixie giveaway!

INSTAGRAM UPDATES

Lately I've been Instagramming way more frequently and getting lots of questions about where certain items are from. Consider this post your one-stop-shop! ;)

Monogrammed acrylic pencil cup (or a new home for makeup brushes!)

Moroccan Oil treatment / Revlon Stormy Pink / Covergirl Spellbound / NARS Jungle Red / Maybelline Falsies mascara

Tall topiary / small topiary (I'm a little obsessed...)

J.Crew / Design Darling / J.Crew (old) / Design Darling / Lilly Pulitzer (old) / J.Crew (old)

You can see all my pictures at @mackenziehoran. Are you as into Instagram as I am?!

Lately I've been Instagramming way more frequently and getting lots of questions about where certain items are from. Consider this post your one-stop-shop! ;)

Monogrammed acrylic pencil cup (or a new home for makeup brushes!)

Moroccan Oil treatment / Revlon Stormy Pink / Covergirl Spellbound / NARS Jungle Red / Maybelline Falsies mascara

Tall topiary / small topiary (I'm a little obsessed...)

J.Crew / Design Darling / J.Crew (old) / Design Darling / Lilly Pulitzer (old) / J.Crew (old)

You can see all my pictures at @mackenziehoran. Are you as into Instagram as I am?!

DESIGN DARLING ON SHOPBOP'S SHOPTALK

As a full-time blogger I write a lot of guest posts (sometimes it feels like a full-time job in and of itself!). Every now and then a really cool opportunity comes along — like the chance to post on Shopbop's blog Shoptalk! 

I decided to put together a little packing list for my upcoming trip to Nantucket. I already own the dress and the sunglasses but I'm definitely eyeing the tote and the wedges for the Fourth of July! Shop the full post on Shopbop's blog here and let me know what you think!  

As a full-time blogger I write a lot of guest posts (sometimes it feels like a full-time job in and of itself!). Every now and then a really cool opportunity comes along — like the chance to post on Shopbop's blog Shoptalk! 

I decided to put together a little packing list for my upcoming trip to Nantucket. I already own the dress and the sunglasses but I'm definitely eyeing the tote and the wedges for the Fourth of July! Shop the full post on Shopbop's blog here and let me know what you think!