I can't believe it's been a year... Time flies when you're having fun! Now's the time to check out what's new or pick up that special something you've been coveting. Promotion ends tonight at midnight EST so shop to it!
OUTFIT {SHOEMINT GIVEAWAY — THREE WINNERS!}
BDG jeans (only $58!) // Leopard heels c/o ShoeMint
I'm happy to be teaming up with ShoeMint again! Remember this post? Well they kindly sent me this killer pair of leopard pumps to style and I have to say that much height gives me a serious confidence boost. A collab between Rachel Bilson (hello, style icon) and stylist Nicole Chavez, ShoeMint carries real leather and suede shoes manufactured by Steve Madden and priced at just $79.98 per pair. And the best part? ShoeMint will be giving three lucky Design Darling readers the pair of their choice! Go sign up and browse then come back and leave a comment here with your favorite pair. Oh and you just might see an exclusive discount for first time purchasers on the homepage. I'll be contacting the three winners on Friday. Good luck!
12 SHOES I'M SWOONING OVER
J.Crew // Tory Burch // J.Crew
If you could choose three pairs to come live in your closet, which three would they be?!
P.S. Don't forget to take advantage of Shopbop's spring shopping event ending today!
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SHOPBOP SPRING SHOPPING EVENT
It's here, it's here! Shopbop's spring shopping event runs through tomorrow and I've already taken advantage! Here are my top ten picks in case you're eager to add something to your cart (and why not, with free shipping and returns?!):
1. A classic Tory Burch wallet (I have it in tan!)
I picked up this and this (future outfit posts perhaps?) and it's taking all my self-restraint not to place a second order before the promotion ends! What goodies are coming to live chez vous? Do tell!
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BUMP IT UP
As I'm walking Rory around the neighborhood, I'm constantly taking note of places I need to visit when I find myself out and about sans my canine companion. A new-to-me boutique, grocery store, nail salon, restaurant... You name it. My latest nearby obsession is Journelle, an adorable lingerie boutique that has three locations in the city and also offers online shopping (with free shipping!).
I stopped in to shop for couple new bras — truthfully, not the most fun errand and one that I'd been putting off for probably too long — and surprisingly fell in love with the playful branding, upbeat sales associates, and the amazing little number above: Ongossamer's Bump It Up bra. If you didn't think you could get excited about something so very simple, think again. The low neckline and seamless finish mean you can wear it underneath every top in your closet — but it's the French knot center that has me sold. It's a darling little detail on its own but it can also be twisted a second time for a little extra va va voom ;) Affordable, practical, and subtly sexy? You can bet I bought it in both colors!
P.S. For more NYC favorites, check out the comments on this post!
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NEW ARRIVALS + SO TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF
Thank you for your thoughtful comments on Friday's post! You all know how to make a girl feel sparkly and new ;) Speaking of, have you heard?! There's a fresh batch of new arrivals in the boutique, including a brand spanking new bath section! I hope you love what you see :)
And to keep the conversation flowing this week, let's bring back So Tell Me About Yourself!
Favorite quote:
Furthest you've ever traveled:
Guilty pleasure:
One thing on today's to do list:
Trend you're over:
Copy and paste to leave your answers in the comments! Here are my answers:
Favorite quote: "The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do." —Walter Isaacson
Furthest you've ever traveled: Istanbul, Turkey
Guilty pleasure: Getting sucked into Bravo marathons
One thing on today's to do list: Finally replace the lightbulb above my bed... Am I the only one who puts off chores that will actually take thirty seconds to complete?!
Trend you're over: Foxes on everything
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KEEPING IT REAL
I can't believe I've been living in New York for six weeks! The time has truly flown by and yet it feels like so much has happened in a brief period of time. I've realized my friends and I keep having variations of the same conversation: how crazy it is to be 23, living in this incredible city, feeling like the world is your oyster, and yet having so many things up in the air. Apartments, careers, friendships, relationships... There are so many moving parts and so little real stability.
The past month has brought a lot of unexpected changes. Move in a week after Christmas? Why not! Head to Salt Lake for a few days? Let's do it! Time for fashion week? RSVP yes! And for all the happy moments I've shared on Instagram and Twitter, truthfully I've been in a bit of a funk. As some of you noticed, my boyfriend and I decided to part ways after three years together. Trying to maintain a happy demeanor while nursing a broken heart is exhausting. Running my business out of my little apartment has been a huge adjustment. Heck, even raising a puppy in the city has been more challenging than I'd anticipated.
I don't say any of this to complain but simply to keep it real. As someone who craves routine, I struggle with the feeling that nothing is really on solid ground right now. But there's always a silver lining, especially in New York. Every walk around the block is reenergizing. For every sadness and stress, there's a bright spot — a funny text message, a new favorite coffee shop, a night out with girlfriends, a tried-and-true T.Swift dance party. My friend Eddy has been helping me pack orders a few days a week, which has pretty much rocked my world. There have been bad days, yes, but on the good days I get the sense that something amazing could happen the very next moment. And I'll be here, right where I'm supposed to be, when it does.
I know this hybrid of confusion and excitement isn't unique to being 23 or to living in New York. I imagine lots of you are in the same boat – embracing adventure, making mistakes, realizing that maybe there's no such thing as having it all figured out (or maybe that it's more fun not to). As always, I'd love to hear your thoughts. And thank you all for being part of this crazy, exciting, weird time in my life. It wouldn't be the same without you. :)
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RAOUL FALL 2013
While I missed the pops of color from their spring presentation, Raoul's fall collection definitely did not disappoint. Beading, bows, jacquard, peplums, ruffles... Girly girl heaven. Shop my favorites from Raoul's current collection in the slideshow below (and click over from email or Google Reader if you can't see it!).
OUTFIT {THESE BOOTS ARE MADE FOR WALKING}
J.Crew signet ring (similar) // Design Darling tortoiseshell bangles
Is there anything better for a case of "I have nothing to wear" than a new pair of shoes? I finally gave into these beauties and suddenly all my go-to outfits look a little more appealing. Are you a bag, jewelry, or shoe kind of girl? Consider me an official convert to the shoe camp. Which pair shall I splurge on next?! ;)
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