CITY NIGHTS

It's crazy how many people I love have moved to New York lately. It makes me that much more excited to make the move myself in a few months! In the mean time I find myself hopping on the train to the city ever more frequently, which calls for easy outfits that are comfy for the commute but cute enough for dinner...

Acne dress // J.Crew earrings // Kate Spade bow belt // Dani Notes monogrammed iPhone case

K. Jacques leather sandals // Barneys New York clutch

Tonight I'm off to meet Alex, Jane, Katie, Sarah, and Sarah for dinner in the West Village. Matchbook girls unite! ;)

It's crazy how many people I love have moved to New York lately. It makes me that much more excited to make the move myself in a few months! In the mean time I find myself hopping on the train to the city ever more frequently, which calls for easy outfits that are comfy for the commute but cute enough for dinner...

Acne dress // J.Crew earrings // Kate Spade bow belt // Dani Notes monogrammed iPhone case

K. Jacques leather sandals // Barneys New York clutch

Tonight I'm off to meet Alex, Jane, Katie, Sarah, and Sarah for dinner in the West Village. Matchbook girls unite! ;)

PREPPY STYLING

You'll rarely see me in red (red jeans being the exception) but there's a lot to love about Mango's fall campaign: oxford shirts layered under blazers, leather belts over polka dot skirts, and trench coats on top of cable knit sweaters. I'm excited for the temperature to drop 30 degrees so I can start pulling fall basics to the front of my closet...!

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You'll rarely see me in red (red jeans being the exception) but there's a lot to love about Mango's fall campaign: oxford shirts layered under blazers, leather belts over polka dot skirts, and trench coats on top of cable knit sweaters. I'm excited for the temperature to drop 30 degrees so I can start pulling fall basics to the front of my closet...!

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HAPPY SUNDAY

Wishing you a fun-filled day with friends, sunshine, and striped beach towels.

*Photo by Amanda Pratt

Wishing you a fun-filled day with friends, sunshine, and striped beach towels.

*Photo by Amanda Pratt

WEEKEND WARDROBE

We had so much fun zip lining yesterday and now I can cross that one off my 101 in 1001 list! My sweet aunt also gave me five Audrey Hepburn DVDs so I can get cracking on that task as well! Here's a classic look that seems right up Audrey's alley...

Loren Hope earrings // Madewell oxford shirt // Tory Burch sunglasses // Topshop skirt

By Malene Birger pearl necklace // Charles Philip striped slippers // Longchamp medium tote

Classic studs, a strand of pearls, and the Longchamp tote I carry with me everywhere I go... The definition of classics and the very pieces I want filling up my wardrobe! What are two or three of your favorite closet classics?

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We had so much fun zip lining yesterday and now I can cross that one off my 101 in 1001 list! My sweet aunt also gave me five Audrey Hepburn DVDs so I can get cracking on that task as well! Here's a classic look that seems right up Audrey's alley...

Loren Hope earrings // Madewell oxford shirt // Tory Burch sunglasses // Topshop skirt

By Malene Birger pearl necklace // Charles Philip striped slippers // Longchamp medium tote

Classic studs, a strand of pearls, and the Longchamp tote I carry with me everywhere I go... The definition of classics and the very pieces I want filling up my wardrobe! What are two or three of your favorite closet classics?

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GOOD BONES GOOD PIECES GIVEAWAY WINNER

Thank you for all the birthday wishes yesterday and to everyone who entered this week's giveaway! The winner is...

Renée of Crossed and Dotted! Please email me so I can ship you your new book. Thanks to Suzanne and Lauren for the generous giveaway! I'm taking today off to go zip lining with my family (a birthday surprise from my 101 in 1001 list, eeek!) and I couldn't be more excited. Have any of you been? Tell me all about it!

Thank you for all the birthday wishes yesterday and to everyone who entered this week's giveaway! The winner is...

Renée of Crossed and Dotted! Please email me so I can ship you your new book. Thanks to Suzanne and Lauren for the generous giveaway! I'm taking today off to go zip lining with my family (a birthday surprise from my 101 in 1001 list, eeek!) and I couldn't be more excited. Have any of you been? Tell me all about it!

I'M 23!

Today is my 23rd birthday and I want to celebrate with all of you! Today only you'll get 23% off all designdarling.com orders with code BIRTHDAY at checkout. Offer is not valid for any previous orders and expires tonight at midnight EST. Shop to it! 

Today is my 23rd birthday and I want to celebrate with all of you! Today only you'll get 23% off all designdarling.com orders with code BIRTHDAY at checkout. Offer is not valid for any previous orders and expires tonight at midnight EST. Shop to it! 

INSTAGRAM UPDATES

Favorite snaps from last week's trip to Nantucket...

A new read I'm loving // My new favorite ballet flats (now on sale!) // Bangles from Design Darling and J.Crew // Carrying Coach onto the ferry

Exterior inspiration // Waking up to this little guy // The needlepoint belt my grandmother is making for me!

Flowers, lobster, and my grandmother's lightship basket

Iced coffee // Rachel Pally dress // Shopping in town (loved this picnic basket and this bedding)

It's funny how many pictures I take when I'm out and about! Believe me when I say my daily life looks more like me in front of my laptop wearing pajamas ;) Do you have any summer trips planned?

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Favorite snaps from last week's trip to Nantucket...

A new read I'm loving // My new favorite ballet flats (now on sale!) // Bangles from Design Darling and J.Crew // Carrying Coach onto the ferry

Exterior inspiration // Waking up to this little guy // The needlepoint belt my grandmother is making for me!

Flowers, lobster, and my grandmother's lightship basket

Iced coffee // Rachel Pally dress // Shopping in town (loved this picnic basket and this bedding)

It's funny how many pictures I take when I'm out and about! Believe me when I say my daily life looks more like me in front of my laptop wearing pajamas ;) Do you have any summer trips planned?

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MINNIE MORTIMER'S HOME TOUR

Still smitten with this home tour from APT with LSD... a year later. That's how you know it's good, right?!

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Still smitten with this home tour from APT with LSD... a year later. That's how you know it's good, right?!

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SO TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF (PART FOUR)

I participated in a Twitter chat over the weekend about reader engagement and remembered that one of my all-time favorite features is this one where I get to learn all about y-o-u!

*image source

Your style in three words:

Highlight of your summer:

Favorite thing about fall:

A recent splurge:

Something you’re looking forward to this week:

Something you want to do in the next three years:

Copy and paste to leave your answers in the comments! Here are my answers:

Your style in three words: Classic, picky (ha!), preppy
Highlight of your summer: Weekend trips to Nantucket
Favorite thing about fall: Dressing in layers — my idea of perfect weather!
A recent splurge: Tickets to Alt NYC and IFB
Something you’re looking forward to this week: My birthday on Thursday!
Something you want to do in the next year: Get into a regular exercise routine

Now go ahead and tell me about yourself! I can't wait to read each response :)

I participated in a Twitter chat over the weekend about reader engagement and remembered that one of my all-time favorite features is this one where I get to learn all about y-o-u!

*image source

Your style in three words:

Highlight of your summer:

Favorite thing about fall:

A recent splurge:

Something you’re looking forward to this week:

Something you want to do in the next three years:

Copy and paste to leave your answers in the comments! Here are my answers:

Your style in three words: Classic, picky (ha!), preppy
Highlight of your summer: Weekend trips to Nantucket
Favorite thing about fall: Dressing in layers — my idea of perfect weather!
A recent splurge: Tickets to Alt NYC and IFB
Something you’re looking forward to this week: My birthday on Thursday!
Something you want to do in the next year: Get into a regular exercise routine

Now go ahead and tell me about yourself! I can't wait to read each response :)

SHOPPING FOR BASICS

My August calendar is quickly filling up with blog conferences, dinner dates, and trade shows and it's hard not to want to buy a new outfit for every occasion. Instead I'll be investing in and replenishing my wardrobe basics: a few solid pieces that can be worn myriad ways. Case in point:

Madewell blazer (a must on my wishlist for fall) // J.Crew t-shirt

Design Darling tortoiseshell necklace // Diane von Furstenberg skirt (similar here) Cleobella card holder // See by Chloe bag // Loren Hope cocktail ring // J.Crew ballet flats

The blazer would work just as well with my go-to skinny jeans and the skirt would be adorable with a classic blue oxford tucked in. And yes, this is the way I justify all my purchases ;) Do you shop the same way I do?!

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My August calendar is quickly filling up with blog conferences, dinner dates, and trade shows and it's hard not to want to buy a new outfit for every occasion. Instead I'll be investing in and replenishing my wardrobe basics: a few solid pieces that can be worn myriad ways. Case in point:

Madewell blazer (a must on my wishlist for fall) // J.Crew t-shirt

Design Darling tortoiseshell necklace // Diane von Furstenberg skirt (similar here) Cleobella card holder // See by Chloe bag // Loren Hope cocktail ring // J.Crew ballet flats

The blazer would work just as well with my go-to skinny jeans and the skirt would be adorable with a classic blue oxford tucked in. And yes, this is the way I justify all my purchases ;) Do you shop the same way I do?!

Keep up with Design Darling on Facebook / Pinterest / Twitter