OUTFIT {PRETTY IN PINK}

Ellie Kai top // J.Crew pearls (similar) // Zara skirt (similar)

Julie Collection ring // Design Darling bangles in navy and pink

Kaylen heels c/o ShoeMint

Can I just say I'm so happy that pointed toe shoes are having a moment? They're so flattering and ladylike. I was so excited when ShoeMint sent me this bright pink pair — totally girly with pearls and a skirt but versatile enough to pair with pants. I'm picturing them with a camel sweater and skinny jeans for fall. Definitely check out the rest of ShoeMint's collection here (bonus: everything is super affordable!). What trends are you sporting lately?

P.S. I shared my essentials on Camille Styles this week and would love for you to drop in!

Ellie Kai top // J.Crew pearls (similar) // Zara skirt (similar)

Julie Collection ring // Design Darling bangles in navy and pink

Kaylen heels c/o ShoeMint

Can I just say I'm so happy that pointed toe shoes are having a moment? They're so flattering and ladylike. I was so excited when ShoeMint sent me this bright pink pair — totally girly with pearls and a skirt but versatile enough to pair with pants. I'm picturing them with a camel sweater and skinny jeans for fall. Definitely check out the rest of ShoeMint's collection here (bonus: everything is super affordable!). What trends are you sporting lately?

P.S. I shared my essentials on Camille Styles this week and would love for you to drop in!

FASHION'S NIGHT OUT WITH ALICE & TRIXIE

I'm hoping some of you will be in town for New York Fashion Week because I would love to see you at Alice & Trixie's Fashion's Night Out event next Thursday, September 6. Join us for complimentary beverages, blowouts, manicures, and more! I'll be the one wearing this pretty pink and navy top ;) See you there!

I'm hoping some of you will be in town for New York Fashion Week because I would love to see you at Alice & Trixie's Fashion's Night Out event next Thursday, September 6. Join us for complimentary beverages, blowouts, manicures, and more! I'll be the one wearing this pretty pink and navy top ;) See you there!

THREE FAVORITE LOOKS FOR FALL

I've been pinning up a storm lately on my fashion board in anticipation of September weather. (By the way, if it could stay September year-round I'd be totally on board.) Whether you're headed back to class or off to fashion week, here are three of my current favorite looks and pieces to help you recreate them!

White blazer // Gray t-shirt // Cap toe heels (now on sale!)

Ray-Ban Clubmasters // White t-shirt // Tan skirt

Aviators // Navy blazer // Leather heels (now on sale!)

Who else is excited for fall layers?!

*Photos one, two, three

I've been pinning up a storm lately on my fashion board in anticipation of September weather. (By the way, if it could stay September year-round I'd be totally on board.) Whether you're headed back to class or off to fashion week, here are three of my current favorite looks and pieces to help you recreate them!

White blazer // Gray t-shirt // Cap toe heels (now on sale!)

Ray-Ban Clubmasters // White t-shirt // Tan skirt

Aviators // Navy blazer // Leather heels (now on sale!)

Who else is excited for fall layers?!

*Photos one, two, three

INTRODUCING THOMAS KELLY

This new sponsor is one you're going to love. Thomas Kelly was founded by a husband-and-wife team who saw a need for preppy activewear and sought out to design versatile pieces that can be worn for exercise, errands, and beyond. The duo sent me a few pieces to try out and suffice it to say I am smitten...

{The Malaga Mix top... Who could say no to gingham and ruffles?}

{How cute is the back?!}

{The gingham detail carries onto the Ladera leggings.}

{Trampoline approved.}

{Now go show Thomas Kelly some love!}

This new sponsor is one you're going to love. Thomas Kelly was founded by a husband-and-wife team who saw a need for preppy activewear and sought out to design versatile pieces that can be worn for exercise, errands, and beyond. The duo sent me a few pieces to try out and suffice it to say I am smitten...

{The Malaga Mix top... Who could say no to gingham and ruffles?}

{How cute is the back?!}

{The gingham detail carries onto the Ladera leggings.}

{Trampoline approved.}

{Now go show Thomas Kelly some love!}

LOREN HOPE LOOKBOOK

Loren Hope's fall/winter lookbook went live yesterday and it is brimming with beautiful brand new baubles and styling inspiration. I was delighted to make a cameo styling some of my favorite pieces alongside several talented bloggers and highly recommend checking out all of Loren Hope's new arrivals. She's outdone herself this time!

Loren Hope's fall/winter lookbook went live yesterday and it is brimming with beautiful brand new baubles and styling inspiration. I was delighted to make a cameo styling some of my favorite pieces alongside several talented bloggers and highly recommend checking out all of Loren Hope's new arrivals. She's outdone herself this time!

SHOPBOP SUMMER SALE PICKS

Splendid shirt dress // Equipment striped blouse // Juicy Couture silk dress

Alice + Olivia silk dress // Zimmermann bikini // Parker shirt dress

Theory shift dress // Shoshanna strapless dress // Theory pocket dress

Rebecca Minkoff eyelet dress // Juicy Couture halter dress // Milly eyelet shift dress

Tibi silk camisole // Alice + Olivia neon jeans // Shoshanna silk dress

You can't beat this time of year for scooping up summer sale pieces while it's still warm enough to wear them! What sale successes have you had lately?

P.S. Hanna from Gadabout (who designed the Design Darling header!) asked me what I've been up to and I was all too happy to share. If you're not reading her blog yet, you must! 

Splendid shirt dress // Equipment striped blouse // Juicy Couture silk dress

Alice + Olivia silk dress // Zimmermann bikini // Parker shirt dress

Theory shift dress // Shoshanna strapless dress // Theory pocket dress

Rebecca Minkoff eyelet dress // Juicy Couture halter dress // Milly eyelet shift dress

Tibi silk camisole // Alice + Olivia neon jeans // Shoshanna silk dress

You can't beat this time of year for scooping up summer sale pieces while it's still warm enough to wear them! What sale successes have you had lately?

P.S. Hanna from Gadabout (who designed the Design Darling header!) asked me what I've been up to and I was all too happy to share. If you're not reading her blog yet, you must! 

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?