WEAR IT NOW, WEAR IT LATER

I don't really believe in having separate wardrobes for each season. Besides the obvious (snow boots and swimsuits, for instance), I like most of my clothes to transition seamlessly from summer to winter and vice versa. This means relying on basics like fitted oxford shirts, great jeans, lightweight sweaters, and one of my new favorites: the trench coat. Here's how I'd wear it now and how I'd wear it when it warms up in a couple months...

Madewell trench coat

Design Darling studs // Loren Hope earrings

Tory Burch tote // Tory Burch wicker basket

Elizabeth & James booties // Ferragamo flats

Classic camel and navy now, a pop of turquoise later. Finish either look with this killer cuff and a swipe of my favorite pink lipstick and you've got instant polish. Are you a fan of the trench coat? What's a recent wardrobe staple you've invested in? Have a great weekend! xx

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I don't really believe in having separate wardrobes for each season. Besides the obvious (snow boots and swimsuits, for instance), I like most of my clothes to transition seamlessly from summer to winter and vice versa. This means relying on basics like fitted oxford shirts, great jeans, lightweight sweaters, and one of my new favorites: the trench coat. Here's how I'd wear it now and how I'd wear it when it warms up in a couple months...

Madewell trench coat

Design Darling studs // Loren Hope earrings

Tory Burch tote // Tory Burch wicker basket

Elizabeth & James booties // Ferragamo flats

Classic camel and navy now, a pop of turquoise later. Finish either look with this killer cuff and a swipe of my favorite pink lipstick and you've got instant polish. Are you a fan of the trench coat? What's a recent wardrobe staple you've invested in? Have a great weekend! xx

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PRETTY IN PASTELS

I took outfit pictures (coming soon!) in a white dress over the weekend and noticed how frighteningly pale I am... which doesn't bode well for my newfound love of mint greens and periwinkle blues. Alas, for those of you who aren't ghostly white this time of year:

Splendid chambray stripe dress // Blaque Label dress // Club Monaco dress

Equipment cashmere sweater // Vince tank top // Monrow striped tee

Club Monaco dress // Milly sheath // Alice + Olivia dress

Free People top // Joie top // Diane von Furstenberg blouse

Rebecca Minkoff bag // Joie smoking slippers // Design Darling bow cuff

Madewell tote // Tory Burch tote // J.Crew pumps

I'm usually a brights kind of girl (evidence here, here, and here) but I'm kind of digging these softer hues! What's your color crush at the moment?

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I took outfit pictures (coming soon!) in a white dress over the weekend and noticed how frighteningly pale I am... which doesn't bode well for my newfound love of mint greens and periwinkle blues. Alas, for those of you who aren't ghostly white this time of year:

Splendid chambray stripe dress // Blaque Label dress // Club Monaco dress

Equipment cashmere sweater // Vince tank top // Monrow striped tee

Club Monaco dress // Milly sheath // Alice + Olivia dress

Free People top // Joie top // Diane von Furstenberg blouse

Rebecca Minkoff bag // Joie smoking slippers // Design Darling bow cuff

Madewell tote // Tory Burch tote // J.Crew pumps

I'm usually a brights kind of girl (evidence here, here, and here) but I'm kind of digging these softer hues! What's your color crush at the moment?

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MATCHBOOK MAGAZINE MARCH 2013

My friends Katie and Jane have done it again! Matchbook gets better with every issue and I'm tickled to be sharing my ten secrets for a charmed life on page 20. Here are a few favorite snaps from the homes of clothing designer Sheridan French and Matchbook co-founder Jane Lilly Warren...

Each one is happier than the last, don't you think? Definitely find an hour in your day to sit down with a cup of coffee and enjoy each feature in the new issue. Bravo, Katie and Jane! xx

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My friends Katie and Jane have done it again! Matchbook gets better with every issue and I'm tickled to be sharing my ten secrets for a charmed life on page 20. Here are a few favorite snaps from the homes of clothing designer Sheridan French and Matchbook co-founder Jane Lilly Warren...

Each one is happier than the last, don't you think? Definitely find an hour in your day to sit down with a cup of coffee and enjoy each feature in the new issue. Bravo, Katie and Jane! xx

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ONE YEAR {+PROMO CODE FOR TODAY ONLY!}

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!

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!}

Design Darling sparkly studs // J.Crew monogrammed cashmere boyfriend sweater

Ray-Ban wayfarers // Design Darling link bangle // Tory Burch bag // K. Slademade tassel

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!

Design Darling sparkly studs // J.Crew monogrammed cashmere boyfriend sweater

Ray-Ban wayfarers // Design Darling link bangle // Tory Burch bag // K. Slademade tassel

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!

WEEKEND WARDROBE

J.Crew sweatshirt // Clare Vivier clutch // Sarah Chloe personalized cuff

Rag & Bone jeans // Madewell boots

Have a good one! xx

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J.Crew sweatshirt // Clare Vivier clutch // Sarah Chloe personalized cuff

Rag & Bone jeans // Madewell boots

Have a good one! xx

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12 SHOES I'M SWOONING OVER

Luxury Rebel // Lanvin // Elizabeth & James

Nicholas // Charles Philip // Pour La Victoire

Kate Spade // Repetto // Kors Michael Kors

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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Luxury Rebel // Lanvin // Elizabeth & James

Nicholas // Charles Philip // Pour La Victoire

Kate Spade // Repetto // Kors Michael Kors

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!)

2. A totally timeless white shift

3. The striped maxi dress I lived in last summer

4. Subtly sexy silk shorts

5. Striped smoking slippers

6. A b-e-a-utiful bow tote

7. A nautical top with bows in the back

8. Cashmere in the prettiest aqua hue

9. The most darling drop-waist dress

10. A tomboy-done-right top

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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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!)

2. A totally timeless white shift

3. The striped maxi dress I lived in last summer

4. Subtly sexy silk shorts

5. Striped smoking slippers

6. A b-e-a-utiful bow tote

7. A nautical top with bows in the back

8. Cashmere in the prettiest aqua hue

9. The most darling drop-waist dress

10. A tomboy-done-right top

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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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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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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