COACH'S LEGACY LEATHER COLLECTION

Legacy Leather Tanner Tote // Legacy Leather Metallic Leather Large Duffle

Therese Boot // Legacy Leather Duffle // Legacy Leather Rory Satchel (clearly I need this one — my puppy's name is Rory!)

There's nothing I love more than an updated classic and Coach's new legacy leather is just that: "a modern collection inspired by timeless styles in the Coach archives." It's a total departure from their past few seasons and I love it. Classic shapes, vibrant colors, and tassels galore? It has Design Darling written all over it. Which bag is your top pick?

Legacy Leather Tanner Tote // Legacy Leather Metallic Leather Large Duffle

Therese Boot // Legacy Leather Duffle // Legacy Leather Rory Satchel (clearly I need this one — my puppy's name is Rory!)

There's nothing I love more than an updated classic and Coach's new legacy leather is just that: "a modern collection inspired by timeless styles in the Coach archives." It's a total departure from their past few seasons and I love it. Classic shapes, vibrant colors, and tassels galore? It has Design Darling written all over it. Which bag is your top pick?

GOOD ADVICE.

More quote inspiration here.

*Photograph by Penelope Waits

More quote inspiration here.

*Photograph by Penelope Waits

ALT SUMMIT NYC

Yesterday I attended Alt Summit at the Martha Stewart offices in New York, soaking up inspiration from dazzling speakers and spending time with my favorite blogger ladies (and getting to meet a few fans of Design Darling — pinch me!). I tweeted as much as I could and took notes in a recycled leather notebook that I monogrammed for the occasion (email me to place a custom order!). Here are a few notes from my favorite speaker, Tina Roth-Eisenberg, on living a creative life:

1. Find what you love and don't stop until you find it.

2. Don't complain — make things better.

3. Trust your intuition.

4. If an opportunity scares you, take it.

5. Find likeminded people. (Tina's Creative Mornings might help!)

6. Collaborate. (A little envious of her Studiomates set-up!)

7. Ignore haters.

8. Inspire others.

This really hit home for me as I've worked insanely hard to find what I love and trusted my intuition to make it happen, even when it scared the hell out of me. Now to get cracking on everything else on Tina's list! Thank you to everyone at Alt for putting on such an inspiring conference. Oh and if you want to sell your ticket to the sold-out Salt Lake City conference in January, I may very well be interested ;)

Yesterday I attended Alt Summit at the Martha Stewart offices in New York, soaking up inspiration from dazzling speakers and spending time with my favorite blogger ladies (and getting to meet a few fans of Design Darling — pinch me!). I tweeted as much as I could and took notes in a recycled leather notebook that I monogrammed for the occasion (email me to place a custom order!). Here are a few notes from my favorite speaker, Tina Roth-Eisenberg, on living a creative life:

1. Find what you love and don't stop until you find it.

2. Don't complain — make things better.

3. Trust your intuition.

4. If an opportunity scares you, take it.

5. Find likeminded people. (Tina's Creative Mornings might help!)

6. Collaborate. (A little envious of her Studiomates set-up!)

7. Ignore haters.

8. Inspire others.

This really hit home for me as I've worked insanely hard to find what I love and trusted my intuition to make it happen, even when it scared the hell out of me. Now to get cracking on everything else on Tina's list! Thank you to everyone at Alt for putting on such an inspiring conference. Oh and if you want to sell your ticket to the sold-out Salt Lake City conference in January, I may very well be interested ;)

WHAT ARE YOU READING?

{Gwyneth Paltrow in Vogue}

Several of the tasks on my 101 in 1001 list relate to reading. I read all the Harry Potter books (#21) because, you know, how could you not? Now I'm in the process of reading every Jane Austen novel (#60), which I like to space out with a couple months between each one. But then there's just general reading I'd like to make time for (#69): twenty new books, of which I can say I've crossed off only eight. I imagine that won't sound particularly ambitious to some of you and yet I know if it were easier I'd have crossed it off the list a long time ago! ;) Do you make time to read for fun? Any must-reads you'd recommend to help me cross #69 off my list?

{Gwyneth Paltrow in Vogue}

Several of the tasks on my 101 in 1001 list relate to reading. I read all the Harry Potter books (#21) because, you know, how could you not? Now I'm in the process of reading every Jane Austen novel (#60), which I like to space out with a couple months between each one. But then there's just general reading I'd like to make time for (#69): twenty new books, of which I can say I've crossed off only eight. I imagine that won't sound particularly ambitious to some of you and yet I know if it were easier I'd have crossed it off the list a long time ago! ;) Do you make time to read for fun? Any must-reads you'd recommend to help me cross #69 off my list?

LEATHER ACCESSORIES I'M LOVING

(1) Serapian leather iPad case (2) K. Slademade monogrammed leather key fob

(3) Madewell leather backpack (4) Tory Burch reversible leather belt (5) Coach legacy satchel 

(6) Brooks Brothers ballet loafers  (7) Loeffler Randall pointed toe flats (8) J.Crew wide leather belt 

(9) ONE by Thela leather bag (10) J.Crew leather pumps (11) Baggu leather drawstring bag

Bags, belts, shoes... What leather accessories do you have your eye on for fall?

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(1) Serapian leather iPad case (2) K. Slademade monogrammed leather key fob

(3) Madewell leather backpack (4) Tory Burch reversible leather belt (5) Coach legacy satchel 

(6) Brooks Brothers ballet loafers  (7) Loeffler Randall pointed toe flats (8) J.Crew wide leather belt 

(9) ONE by Thela leather bag (10) J.Crew leather pumps (11) Baggu leather drawstring bag

Bags, belts, shoes... What leather accessories do you have your eye on for fall?

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RECENT OUTFITS

I've been trying to remember to take quick outfit snaps each morning (when I'm not working in pajamas, that is). This is what I've been wearing this week... 

Rugby oxford // BDG jeans (only $39 right now!) // Cole Haan loafers (on sale!)

Loren Hope bracelet // Design Darling bangle

J.Crew signet ring (similar) // Loren Hope bracelet // Design Darling bangle // J.Crew bangle

J.Crew t-shirt // BDG jeans (I live in these...) // Ballet flats ordered on HauteLook

Coach ring (similar) // Design Darling bangle

It's fun to play dress-up since I have lots of goodies from the boutique stored ever-so-glamorously in my family's dining room ;) But really it's fun to mix and match the bangles to coordinate with any outfit — plus they have a hinge closure so they're easy to snap on and off when I'm at my computer. Working girl approved!

P.S. For those who have asked, the rug is from Rugs USA!

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I've been trying to remember to take quick outfit snaps each morning (when I'm not working in pajamas, that is). This is what I've been wearing this week... 

Rugby oxford // BDG jeans (only $39 right now!) // Cole Haan loafers (on sale!)

Loren Hope bracelet // Design Darling bangle

J.Crew signet ring (similar) // Loren Hope bracelet // Design Darling bangle // J.Crew bangle

J.Crew t-shirt // BDG jeans (I live in these...) // Ballet flats ordered on HauteLook

Coach ring (similar) // Design Darling bangle

It's fun to play dress-up since I have lots of goodies from the boutique stored ever-so-glamorously in my family's dining room ;) But really it's fun to mix and match the bangles to coordinate with any outfit — plus they have a hinge closure so they're easy to snap on and off when I'm at my computer. Working girl approved!

P.S. For those who have asked, the rug is from Rugs USA!

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ON MY RADAR...

Michael Kors wrap watch // Jules Smith necklace (so cool!) // Tory Burch card cases // Kors Michael Kors wedges (my pick!)

Milly bow top // A.L.C. top // Tory Burch peplum sweater (I'm obsessed!)

Diane von Furstenberg dress // Club Monaco trench coat // Alice + Olivia dress (how great is this color?)

My goodness, fall makes me want to shop. Tell me I'm not the only one?!

Michael Kors wrap watch // Jules Smith necklace (so cool!) // Tory Burch card cases // Kors Michael Kors wedges (my pick!)

Milly bow top // A.L.C. top // Tory Burch peplum sweater (I'm obsessed!)

Diane von Furstenberg dress // Club Monaco trench coat // Alice + Olivia dress (how great is this color?)

My goodness, fall makes me want to shop. Tell me I'm not the only one?!

OLIVIA PALERMO'S STYLE

There are few people who never get it wrong when it comes to fashion. That said, I'm pretty sure Olivia Palermo has never left the house in a sweatshirt and yoga pants because every single picture of her is polished perfection. Here are a few favorite snaps of this style icon and key pieces to help you get the look...

Cat eye sunglasses // Sparkly studs // Basic cardigan

Utility jacket // Skinny jeans // Tan ballet flats

Striped peplum top // Tan bag // Bow heels

Leopard jacket // Denim shorts // Bow ballet flats

Seriously, can she do no wrong? Whether she's walking her dog or the step-and-repeat, her style is on point. Who are some of your style role models?

There are few people who never get it wrong when it comes to fashion. That said, I'm pretty sure Olivia Palermo has never left the house in a sweatshirt and yoga pants because every single picture of her is polished perfection. Here are a few favorite snaps of this style icon and key pieces to help you get the look...

Cat eye sunglasses // Sparkly studs // Basic cardigan

Utility jacket // Skinny jeans // Tan ballet flats

Striped peplum top // Tan bag // Bow heels

Leopard jacket // Denim shorts // Bow ballet flats

Seriously, can she do no wrong? Whether she's walking her dog or the step-and-repeat, her style is on point. Who are some of your style role models?

NEXT UP...

No. 71 on my 101 in 1001 list is to go camping which, as you might imagine, is not a strong suit of mine. In fact, I really only want to go if it looks something like this...

I won't hold my breath ;) Have any of you been (and enjoyed!) camping? Teach me your ways! 

*all images by Sarah Kehoe

No. 71 on my 101 in 1001 list is to go camping which, as you might imagine, is not a strong suit of mine. In fact, I really only want to go if it looks something like this...

I won't hold my breath ;) Have any of you been (and enjoyed!) camping? Teach me your ways! 

*all images by Sarah Kehoe

INSTAGRAM UPDATES

J.Crew ballet flats (now on sale!) // Bloch ballet flats (also on sale) via Rue La La // Tuckernuck espadrilles // Cole Haan loafers (also on sale)

An old inspiration board // Design Darling packaging // Bumblebee matches // A walk in the park

Tortoiseshell highballs (kind of obsessed with these...)

Zara striped peplum jacket // An afternoon in Rowayton // Gratuitous picture of Rory // Times Square as seen from the top of the Empire State Building

The most darling birthday present from K. Slademade (in my favorite colors no less!)

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J.Crew ballet flats (now on sale!) // Bloch ballet flats (also on sale) via Rue La La // Tuckernuck espadrilles // Cole Haan loafers (also on sale)

An old inspiration board // Design Darling packaging // Bumblebee matches // A walk in the park

Tortoiseshell highballs (kind of obsessed with these...)

Zara striped peplum jacket // An afternoon in Rowayton // Gratuitous picture of Rory // Times Square as seen from the top of the Empire State Building

The most darling birthday present from K. Slademade (in my favorite colors no less!)

Keep up with Design Darling on Facebook / Pinterest / Twitter