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DESK DU JOUR (SUBMIT YOURS!)

{Katie's desk featuring Design Darling monogrammed pencil cup}



One of my oldest series on the blog is Desk Du Jour, where I'd share a favorite workspace and occasionally a few products to help achieve the same look. I'm anxious to bring it back as a regular feature (especially now that I'm trying to post twice a day again!) but this time I need your help. I'm dying to see where you work — whether it's a cubicle or a spot in your apartment — and how you've made your workspace a colorful and stylish place to get productive. Each week I'll feature a favorite or two with a link to your blog if applicable. 

Have a cute desktop you care to share? Email your name, blog, and a quality (preferably non-Instagram, at least 500px wide) image to eddy@designdarling.com. I can't wait to see what you've got!



KATE AND ANDY SPADE'S SOUTHAMPTON HOME

I found myself on Steven Scarloff's site this weekend and was delighted to find a tour of Kate and Andy Spade's Southampton digs. (Scarloff also decorated their Park Avenue apartment featured in Matchbook!) Converted from a former art school, the home is now brimming with art, color, and a uniquely Spade flair. Which do you envy more — their art, their books, or their striped powder room?! #tiegame

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WHAT'S YOUR GO-TO MAKEUP LOOK?

My beauty game is pretty straightforward: concealer, tinted moisturizer, bronzer, blush, mascara. If I'm headed out, I'll add a dash of eyeliner and on rare occasions go for a pink lip. What about you? Bold lip? Fresh-faced? Smoky eye? I'd love to know your go-to look and how you switch it up day vs. night, work vs. weekends, etc. Do tell!

P.S. I added a few fun baubles to the boutique today!

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CLUB MONACO SCALLOPED SHORTS


It's supposed to hit 72º in New York today (cue me happy dancing and/or roaming Central Park barely clothed) and for the first time summer doesn't feel so far off. Given my newfound obsession with all things scalloped, it should come as no surprise that I'm deeming these cuties the must-have shorts of the season. The chambray is a classy update to everyone's go-to jorts and the white will go with anything and everything in my summer wardrobe. Which pair will you be snagging before summer hits?

P.S. Pop back in at noon for a second post! #feelingambitious 

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OUTFIT {JOLIE & ELIZABETH}


One of the most rewarding aspects of writing this blog is discovering and partnering with awesome new-to-me designers. My friend Hattie introduced me to the line Jolie & Elizabeth and it was pretty much love at first sight. As a small business owner myself, I love supporting fellow female entrepreneurs and was impressed to learn that all Jolie & Elizabeth dresses are made in the U.S.A. I was certain I couldn't pull off this mint color but Hattie convinced me to give it a go and I'm so glad she did! This dress was made for twirling through Central Park on the most perfect sunny day and I know it will see many evenings on Nantucket this summer. 

P.S. Hattie is graciously offering all Design Darling readers 25% off all Jolie & Elizabeth pieces in her online store through Friday! Use code DESIGNDARLING at checkout and be sure to let me know what you find! I'm totally eyeing this number myself. xx

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SHOWSTOPPER

Try telling me this is not the coolest cuff you've ever laid eyes on. Rose Pierre's sparkling sea cuff (I mean, that name alone!) features jagged quartz stones on a polished gold cuff. It almost looks like coral, doesn't it? And it's the kind of piece that could stand on its own sans stacking. Listen to me trying to justify my next spring purchase...!

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SHOW YOUR STRIPES



If you could pick one of these striped lovelies to come live with you, which would you choose? For me it'd be a toss-up between the striped tote (hello, weekends in Nantucket!) and the Heidi Merrick dress (which I've been coveting for-ev-er). Then again I already own the salad servers which are pretty stinking cute ;) I wonder if I'll ever tire of all striped everything? Nahhh.

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WEEKEND WARDROBE




Come back on Monday for an outfit post in this color palette (and featuring the above shoes!). What is it about this color combo right now? I can't get enough. Have a great weekend, girlfriends! xx

P.S. I added a ton of items to the sale section in the boutique to make room for new inventory! Get 'em before they're gone!


WEEKEND FUN

How cheery are these Olivia Rae James photos of a few blogger pals wearing Troubadour Clothing? Such a treat to see my girls Chassity and Hanna pop up over on the Glitter Guide this week. This shoot is everything I'd like my weekend to consist of: bright sunshine, a cocktail or two, and girl time galore. Oh and it's all about that pink dress, no? To die for! Have a good one, gal pals :)

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FRIENDS WITH STYLE {JOANNA}

Forever 21 bag // Madewell signet ring (similar) // Louboutin wedges

Meet my friend Joanna! Joanna and I went to high school together in Connecticut and managed to keep in touch throughout college while she was at NYU. We now live three blocks apart on the Upper East Side and took these pictures yesterday before work on her rooftop. Joanna works in the comedy department at a talent agency and is one of the funniest and most stylish people I know. I'm kind of obsessed with this look, not to mention the fact that not everyone could combine Forever 21 and Christian Louboutin so seamlessly. P.S. Two words: hair envy.

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