ASHLEY BROOKE DESIGNS GIVEAWAY

You're all going to love today's giveaway because, well, it's all about you! Ashley Brooke Designs is giving away custom stationery — designed around your favorite things!

I emailed Ashley a list of my current favorites (many from my boutique!) and she sent me an illustrated version complete with the name of my blog/business and gorgeous lined envelopes. Want to win your own set? Simply click into the Rafflecopter widget below (if you're in Google Reader you'll have to click over to see it) and follow the steps to rack up extra entries!

The giveaway closes at midnight Thursday night and the winner will be announced Friday morning at 8 a.m. EST. Good luck!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

You're all going to love today's giveaway because, well, it's all about you! Ashley Brooke Designs is giving away custom stationery — designed around your favorite things!

I emailed Ashley a list of my current favorites (many from my boutique!) and she sent me an illustrated version complete with the name of my blog/business and gorgeous lined envelopes. Want to win your own set? Simply click into the Rafflecopter widget below (if you're in Google Reader you'll have to click over to see it) and follow the steps to rack up extra entries!

The giveaway closes at midnight Thursday night and the winner will be announced Friday morning at 8 a.m. EST. Good luck!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

NAVY SHOES

Club Monaco t-strap heels // Loeffler Randall wedges

Kate Spade polka dot heels // Ann Taylor bow heels

Tory Burch suede flats // Joie colorblock booties

After running around in the city all last week, it's a wonder I can even look at a pair of shoes without wincing ;) Still I'm loving all the navy shoes we're seeing this season! I wore the bow heels on Saturday and can't wait to add a couple more of these to my closet this fall. Which pair is your favorite?

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Club Monaco t-strap heels // Loeffler Randall wedges

Kate Spade polka dot heels // Ann Taylor bow heels

Tory Burch suede flats // Joie colorblock booties

After running around in the city all last week, it's a wonder I can even look at a pair of shoes without wincing ;) Still I'm loving all the navy shoes we're seeing this season! I wore the bow heels on Saturday and can't wait to add a couple more of these to my closet this fall. Which pair is your favorite?

Keep up with Design Darling on Facebook / Pinterest / Twitter

RAOUL SPRING/SUMMER 2013

A few favorite shots from Raoul's spring presentation on Friday. I couldn't get enough of all the little details: silk bows on shoulders, skirts with pockets, sweet scalloped hemlines... And now I'm dying to add this darling top to my closet! Have you been keeping up with all the presentations and shows? Do tell if you have a favorite!

*Photos by me for Design Darling

A few favorite shots from Raoul's spring presentation on Friday. I couldn't get enough of all the little details: silk bows on shoulders, skirts with pockets, sweet scalloped hemlines... And now I'm dying to add this darling top to my closet! Have you been keeping up with all the presentations and shows? Do tell if you have a favorite!

*Photos by me for Design Darling

A FEW THINGS...

The IFB conference was awesome. I got to catch up with a few ladies who flew in from out of town (Bri, Erin, Taylor) as well as meet a few favorites (Julia, Kate, Lauren, Rachel) for the first time. I carried my K. Slademade clutch and wore this Loren Hope bracelet and tortoiseshell bangles coming soon to Design Darling. Alex, Sarah, and I also ran into Dakota Fanning at lunch... NBD ;)

Two hours a day on the train in and out of the city this week gave me plenty of time to catch up on some of my favorite reads. Don't you wish every month were as good as the September issue?

Alex, Sarah, and I popped into C. Wonder and noticed lots and lots of hot pink and navy (my favorite!). Aren't these flats adorable? I still have my heart set on this picnic basket.

Speaking of shoes, I got lots of compliments on my new heels last night! (You can get 30% off with code FALL30 at checkout.) Don't they look like the shoes in my blog header?!

Last night Tamra and I celebrated Fashion's Night Out at Alice & Trixie. I wore the super sparkly Georgie top and now have my eye on this and these as well! Huge thanks to Alex, Kat, and Viviana for swinging by. 

And finally Alex and I met Brad Goreski at the Kate Spade event. Is he not the cutest ever?!

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I hope you are all having a lovely fashion week whether you're in New York or elsewhere! I'm off to the Raoul presentation this afternoon and have a few blogger get-togethers tomorrow before I come home Sunday and sleep for 24 hours straight ;) Have a great weekend!

  

The IFB conference was awesome. I got to catch up with a few ladies who flew in from out of town (Bri, Erin, Taylor) as well as meet a few favorites (Julia, Kate, Lauren, Rachel) for the first time. I carried my K. Slademade clutch and wore this Loren Hope bracelet and tortoiseshell bangles coming soon to Design Darling. Alex, Sarah, and I also ran into Dakota Fanning at lunch... NBD ;)

Two hours a day on the train in and out of the city this week gave me plenty of time to catch up on some of my favorite reads. Don't you wish every month were as good as the September issue?

Alex, Sarah, and I popped into C. Wonder and noticed lots and lots of hot pink and navy (my favorite!). Aren't these flats adorable? I still have my heart set on this picnic basket.

Speaking of shoes, I got lots of compliments on my new heels last night! (You can get 30% off with code FALL30 at checkout.) Don't they look like the shoes in my blog header?!

Last night Tamra and I celebrated Fashion's Night Out at Alice & Trixie. I wore the super sparkly Georgie top and now have my eye on this and these as well! Huge thanks to Alex, Kat, and Viviana for swinging by. 

And finally Alex and I met Brad Goreski at the Kate Spade event. Is he not the cutest ever?!

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I hope you are all having a lovely fashion week whether you're in New York or elsewhere! I'm off to the Raoul presentation this afternoon and have a few blogger get-togethers tomorrow before I come home Sunday and sleep for 24 hours straight ;) Have a great weekend!

  

PERFECTLY ORGANIZED

{Jill Robertson}

A place for everything and everything in its place. What I wouldn't give to feel this organized right about now...! Today I'm shipping orders, preparing new arrivals, and getting ready for Fashion's Night Out with Alice & Trixie! Please stop by if you're around :)

{Jill Robertson}

A place for everything and everything in its place. What I wouldn't give to feel this organized right about now...! Today I'm shipping orders, preparing new arrivals, and getting ready for Fashion's Night Out with Alice & Trixie! Please stop by if you're around :)

SO TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF (PART FIVE)

I'm in New York today enjoying the second day of IFB panels so I thought I'd turn it over to you all for one of my favorite columns! See all previous features here...

Blog(s) rocking your world lately:
Food you're known for making:
Saving up for:
Something you want to cross off today's to do list:
The last book you read:

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

Blog(s) rocking your world lately: Pink Peonies and Sous Style

Food you're known for making: Guacamole? I'm not much of a chef ;)

Last book you finished: Eat Pray Love by Elizabeth Gilbert

Saving up for: A classic leather handbag (thinking something Tory Burch)

Something you want to cross off today's to do list: Updating all my iPhone apps

*Image source

I'm in New York today enjoying the second day of IFB panels so I thought I'd turn it over to you all for one of my favorite columns! See all previous features here...

Blog(s) rocking your world lately:
Food you're known for making:
Saving up for:
Something you want to cross off today's to do list:
The last book you read:

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

Blog(s) rocking your world lately: Pink Peonies and Sous Style

Food you're known for making: Guacamole? I'm not much of a chef ;)

Last book you finished: Eat Pray Love by Elizabeth Gilbert

Saving up for: A classic leather handbag (thinking something Tory Burch)

Something you want to cross off today's to do list: Updating all my iPhone apps

*Image source

{OUTFIT} LOREN HOPE LOOKBOOK

Loren Hope Roxy earrings // Chance Co. boatneck tee 

Loren Hope lion head door knocker cuff // Loren Hope Lindsay bracelet

Loren Hope Clara bracelet // Devon Baer Designs tulip skirt (now on sale!)

A few outtakes from the Loren Hope lookbook. Stripes, skirt, and statement baubles... I have a feeling I'll be wearing this look well into fall! 

In other news, I'm in New York today for the Independent Fashion Bloggers conference and can't wait to report back. If you're here, please say hello — and if not, be sure to follow along on Twitter! 

Loren Hope Roxy earrings // Chance Co. boatneck tee 

Loren Hope lion head door knocker cuff // Loren Hope Lindsay bracelet

Loren Hope Clara bracelet // Devon Baer Designs tulip skirt (now on sale!)

A few outtakes from the Loren Hope lookbook. Stripes, skirt, and statement baubles... I have a feeling I'll be wearing this look well into fall! 

In other news, I'm in New York today for the Independent Fashion Bloggers conference and can't wait to report back. If you're here, please say hello — and if not, be sure to follow along on Twitter! 

{INTERVIEW} BRADLEY AGATHER

I'm revamping my interview series in order to invite more of my favorite people to tell you a little about themselves. Today I'm delighted to be hosting Bradley Agather, a 25-year-old Dallas fashion maven whose blog Luella & June is one of the first I check in my Google Reader each morning. Bradley is a fashion editor for the Dallas Morning News and has killer personal style (hello, have you seen her What I Love Right Now feature?). Most importantly she's one of the sweetest people I've gotten to know through blogging and I'm thrilled to have her kick off this next wave of interviews on Design Darling! 

It's a mix. I’m definitely drawn to classic pieces (a tailored blazer in my closet or D. Porthault linens in my home) but I always mix it up. I’ll add a touch of femininity along with some edge too. And of course I love to incorporate color whenever I can. 

It's home. I was born and raised in Dallas. Even when I wasn’t living here, Dallas always felt like home. I love all of the fun stuff that Dallas has to offer (and there's plenty of that!) but, at the end of the day, what I love most is the feeling of home. It's where my roots are. 

{Design Darling vases in Bradley's home office!}

I'm so blessed to get to do what I do. Between the blog and my job at Dallas Morning News, I'm constantly in this creative environment. I get to work with some of the most talented people. I'm always learning new things from them.

To stay organized, I use all sorts of tools. iCal is my best friend, and I'm never without my notebook that keeps my to-do list. I also really try to set aside time (usually Sunday afternoons) every week simply for organizing. The inspiration part comes easily. Pinterest, blogs, magazines, just taking a walk around Dallas — there's no shortage of inspiration! 

{Bradley's coffee table. Quite the collection!}

Coffee table books. 

An iced coffee and a crossword. 

I wish I had a three year plan! I know I should but right now I'm just focusing on this year. And my goal for 2012 is balance. I want to figure out just the right recipe for my work/life balance. I'm just starting my new job at the Dallas Morning News and it's one that allows more time to focus on Luella & June projects. So I guess that's a good start!

Keep up with Bradley on Facebook / Pinterest / Twitter

I'm revamping my interview series in order to invite more of my favorite people to tell you a little about themselves. Today I'm delighted to be hosting Bradley Agather, a 25-year-old Dallas fashion maven whose blog Luella & June is one of the first I check in my Google Reader each morning. Bradley is a fashion editor for the Dallas Morning News and has killer personal style (hello, have you seen her What I Love Right Now feature?). Most importantly she's one of the sweetest people I've gotten to know through blogging and I'm thrilled to have her kick off this next wave of interviews on Design Darling! 

It's a mix. I’m definitely drawn to classic pieces (a tailored blazer in my closet or D. Porthault linens in my home) but I always mix it up. I’ll add a touch of femininity along with some edge too. And of course I love to incorporate color whenever I can. 

It's home. I was born and raised in Dallas. Even when I wasn’t living here, Dallas always felt like home. I love all of the fun stuff that Dallas has to offer (and there's plenty of that!) but, at the end of the day, what I love most is the feeling of home. It's where my roots are. 

{Design Darling vases in Bradley's home office!}

I'm so blessed to get to do what I do. Between the blog and my job at Dallas Morning News, I'm constantly in this creative environment. I get to work with some of the most talented people. I'm always learning new things from them.

To stay organized, I use all sorts of tools. iCal is my best friend, and I'm never without my notebook that keeps my to-do list. I also really try to set aside time (usually Sunday afternoons) every week simply for organizing. The inspiration part comes easily. Pinterest, blogs, magazines, just taking a walk around Dallas — there's no shortage of inspiration! 

{Bradley's coffee table. Quite the collection!}

Coffee table books. 

An iced coffee and a crossword. 

I wish I had a three year plan! I know I should but right now I'm just focusing on this year. And my goal for 2012 is balance. I want to figure out just the right recipe for my work/life balance. I'm just starting my new job at the Dallas Morning News and it's one that allows more time to focus on Luella & June projects. So I guess that's a good start!

Keep up with Bradley on Facebook / Pinterest / Twitter

QUOTE DU JOUR

Should you find yourself particularly curious this long weekend, here are a few favorite links for your perusal:

- Cara of A Fashion Love Affair has great personal style and seriously covetable waves

- These boots from Tuckernuck are a fall must-have

- I want to attempt this DIY monogram project on a pair of vintage chairs I'm reupholstering

- It will come as no surprise that I can't stop clicking through this Tumblr

- I bought these shoes because they remind me of the ones in my blog header

Any links you're loving? Share them in the comments!

Should you find yourself particularly curious this long weekend, here are a few favorite links for your perusal:

- Cara of A Fashion Love Affair has great personal style and seriously covetable waves

- These boots from Tuckernuck are a fall must-have

- I want to attempt this DIY monogram project on a pair of vintage chairs I'm reupholstering

- It will come as no surprise that I can't stop clicking through this Tumblr

- I bought these shoes because they remind me of the ones in my blog header

Any links you're loving? Share them in the comments!

WEEKEND WARDROBE

Juliet & Co. knot earrings (only $25!) // J.Crew silk tee // Diane von Furstenberg Harper bag

Loren Hope gold link bracelet // Joie silk smoking slippers (how fabulous are these?) // AG skinny jeans

Michael and I are off to Nantucket for the holiday weekend with a few friends and I couldn't be more excited for the break. The forecast is definitely more fall-like and I for one will be embracing the chance to wear long sleeves and cute flats! How are you all spending the long weekend? Have a good one!

Juliet & Co. knot earrings (only $25!) // J.Crew silk tee // Diane von Furstenberg Harper bag

Loren Hope gold link bracelet // Joie silk smoking slippers (how fabulous are these?) // AG skinny jeans

Michael and I are off to Nantucket for the holiday weekend with a few friends and I couldn't be more excited for the break. The forecast is definitely more fall-like and I for one will be embracing the chance to wear long sleeves and cute flats! How are you all spending the long weekend? Have a good one!