OUTFIT {SCALLOPED OXFORD + STRIPED SHORTS}

Kiel James Patrick scalloped oxford shirt // Design Darling pearl necklace

Longchamp large tote // J.Crew striped shorts // J.Crew cap toe pumps

Can I just tell you how obsessed I am with this shirt-and-shorts combo? Toss it on with your favorite pair of heels (mine are J.Crew's Etta pumps, naturally) and you're good to go for date night or happy hour. Easy as 1-2-3!

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Kiel James Patrick scalloped oxford shirt // Design Darling pearl necklace

Longchamp large tote // J.Crew striped shorts // J.Crew cap toe pumps

Can I just tell you how obsessed I am with this shirt-and-shorts combo? Toss it on with your favorite pair of heels (mine are J.Crew's Etta pumps, naturally) and you're good to go for date night or happy hour. Easy as 1-2-3!

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GET THE LOOK {SUMMER PREPSTER}

I love this look from the Clarks Shoes spring campaign (first spotted on the Matchbook blog!) so much that I decided to round up a few pieces to recreate the look:

(1) J.Crew cashmere cardigan (2) Joie tie front top (3) J.Crew chino shorts

(4) J.Crew striped loafers (5) Schwinn bicycle (6) C. Wonder wicker bike basket

Bring on summer brights and bike rides! 

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I love this look from the Clarks Shoes spring campaign (first spotted on the Matchbook blog!) so much that I decided to round up a few pieces to recreate the look:

(1) J.Crew cashmere cardigan (2) Joie tie front top (3) J.Crew chino shorts

(4) J.Crew striped loafers (5) Schwinn bicycle (6) C. Wonder wicker bike basket

Bring on summer brights and bike rides! 

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J.CREW SHOES + 25% OFF SALE

(1) Lillian low glitter wedges (2) Pilar sandals

(3) Mari sandals (4) Kira sandals

(5) Everly satin pumps (6) Etta silver cap toe pumps

 A bevy of beautiful shoes in Friday's color palette... I could live in 1, 3, and 6! Luckily J.Crew is offering 25% off right now with code SPRINGBEST at checkout so I might just let myself splurge!

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(1) Lillian low glitter wedges (2) Pilar sandals

(3) Mari sandals (4) Kira sandals

(5) Everly satin pumps (6) Etta silver cap toe pumps

 A bevy of beautiful shoes in Friday's color palette... I could live in 1, 3, and 6! Luckily J.Crew is offering 25% off right now with code SPRINGBEST at checkout so I might just let myself splurge!

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NEW ARRIVALS!

Wooohoooo new goodies in the boutique! In addition to the picnic blankets from yesterday's post, we've got new throw blankets, the cutest mint julep vases (Derby party anyone?), and nautical objets like these napkin rings and this shell dish. (Can you tell my mind is on apartment decorating?!) Shop all the new arrivals here and thank you, thank you, thank you for your continued support! 

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Wooohoooo new goodies in the boutique! In addition to the picnic blankets from yesterday's post, we've got new throw blankets, the cutest mint julep vases (Derby party anyone?), and nautical objets like these napkin rings and this shell dish. (Can you tell my mind is on apartment decorating?!) Shop all the new arrivals here and thank you, thank you, thank you for your continued support! 

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SPRING BRIGHTS

(1) Equipment silk tank (2) Gorjana tassel tote (3) Design Darling rhinestone cuff 

(4) Bensimon sneakers (5) Clare Vivier leather iPad sleeve (6) J.Crew lace skirt 

(7) JADETribe fringed beach basket (8) Schutz ankle strap pumps

What is it about this time of year that makes me want to shop, shop, shop?! 

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(1) Equipment silk tank (2) Gorjana tassel tote (3) Design Darling rhinestone cuff 

(4) Bensimon sneakers (5) Clare Vivier leather iPad sleeve (6) J.Crew lace skirt 

(7) JADETribe fringed beach basket (8) Schutz ankle strap pumps

What is it about this time of year that makes me want to shop, shop, shop?! 

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BEST WEEKEND EVER.

On Friday, Rory and I took the train out to Connecticut and then drove up to New Hampshire with my parents to surprise my sister Reilly at her last Amherst softball game. It was a close game and her team had an 8-run rally in the last inning to win it 15-10. Reilly broke the school record for career hits and RBIs and finished the season batting .377! I'm so proud of her.

On Saturday, I procrastinated heading back into the city and hung out with my dad and my brother Camden all afternoon. We took a little road trip to Southport, Connecticut, to run around with the dogs and admire all the pretty houses. What a pretty town — it definitely has a Nantucket/Rowayton feel to it.

On Sunday (after a night on the town with Carly), I met up with my friend Amy and my cousin Emily for brunch at Friend of a Farmer. I laughed to the point that I had tears rolling down my face which is really how every meal should end. After brunch we headed to Eataly for gelato and a spin through Madison Square Park. I wore my favorite Rachel Pally maxi dress and my new scalloped oxford from Kiel James Patrick.

Next we headed back uptown and collected supplies for a picnic in Central Park. These blankets are coming soon to designdarling.com! (Photo from Amy's gorgeous Instagram.)

How cute are these two? We had the most picture perfect afternoon chit chatting, people watching, and snacking on bread and fruit. Can every weekend be this good?!

P.S. Follow me on Instagram here!

P.P.S. My friend Fred photographed me for his blog Unabashedly Prep. Please check it out and tell me I don't look as silly as I felt ;)

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On Friday, Rory and I took the train out to Connecticut and then drove up to New Hampshire with my parents to surprise my sister Reilly at her last Amherst softball game. It was a close game and her team had an 8-run rally in the last inning to win it 15-10. Reilly broke the school record for career hits and RBIs and finished the season batting .377! I'm so proud of her.

On Saturday, I procrastinated heading back into the city and hung out with my dad and my brother Camden all afternoon. We took a little road trip to Southport, Connecticut, to run around with the dogs and admire all the pretty houses. What a pretty town — it definitely has a Nantucket/Rowayton feel to it.

On Sunday (after a night on the town with Carly), I met up with my friend Amy and my cousin Emily for brunch at Friend of a Farmer. I laughed to the point that I had tears rolling down my face which is really how every meal should end. After brunch we headed to Eataly for gelato and a spin through Madison Square Park. I wore my favorite Rachel Pally maxi dress and my new scalloped oxford from Kiel James Patrick.

Next we headed back uptown and collected supplies for a picnic in Central Park. These blankets are coming soon to designdarling.com! (Photo from Amy's gorgeous Instagram.)

How cute are these two? We had the most picture perfect afternoon chit chatting, people watching, and snacking on bread and fruit. Can every weekend be this good?!

P.S. Follow me on Instagram here!

P.P.S. My friend Fred photographed me for his blog Unabashedly Prep. Please check it out and tell me I don't look as silly as I felt ;)

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HOT PINK & ORANGE

Huit Melisande bra  //  Design Darling necklace  //  J.Crew sandals 

Design Darling monogrammed key fob  //  Tory Burch striped tote  //  Loren Hope earrings

Adia Kibur earrings  //  Sleepy Jones pajama shorts  //  Kate Spade picnic champagne box 

J.Crew wicker clutch  //  Calypso St. Barth floppy hat  //  Tory Burch bow flats

In the wise words of Lilly Pulitzer, "Anything is possible with sunshine and a little pink." Don your brightest brights and have a good one, friends! xx

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Huit Melisande bra  //  Design Darling necklace  //  J.Crew sandals 

Design Darling monogrammed key fob  //  Tory Burch striped tote  //  Loren Hope earrings

Adia Kibur earrings  //  Sleepy Jones pajama shorts  //  Kate Spade picnic champagne box 

J.Crew wicker clutch  //  Calypso St. Barth floppy hat  //  Tory Burch bow flats

In the wise words of Lilly Pulitzer, "Anything is possible with sunshine and a little pink." Don your brightest brights and have a good one, friends! xx

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3 EASY SUMMER OUTFITS

TOPS:  Madewell  //  J.Crew  //  J.Crew 

ACCESSORIES:  Michael Kors  //  Ray-Ban  //  Moyna

SHORTS:  J.Crew  //  Rag & Bone Jean  //  Topshop

SHOES:  Tory Burch  //  Jack Rogers  //  Madison Harding

My warm weather wardrobe is all about pieces that I can mix and match... and of course a healthy dose of blue and white. What I love about these looks is you could easily wear either of the silk tops (save the bikini for the beach) with any of the shorts and shoes depending on where you're headed. Now if the weather would just cooperate...!

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TOPS:  Madewell  //  J.Crew  //  J.Crew 

ACCESSORIES:  Michael Kors  //  Ray-Ban  //  Moyna

SHORTS:  J.Crew  //  Rag & Bone Jean  //  Topshop

SHOES:  Tory Burch  //  Jack Rogers  //  Madison Harding

My warm weather wardrobe is all about pieces that I can mix and match... and of course a healthy dose of blue and white. What I love about these looks is you could easily wear either of the silk tops (save the bikini for the beach) with any of the shorts and shoes depending on where you're headed. Now if the weather would just cooperate...!

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LILA SYMONS FOR TATTLY

I adore Alice Gao's blog Lingered Upon and thought her tattoo was rather sweet so imagine my delight when I learned it's actually just temporary! I heard Tattly founder Tina Roth-Eisenberg speak at Alt Summit NYC back in August and loved connecting the dots to Lila Symon's pretty script. Rest assured that if I ever have a tattoo, it will be a) fake and b) calligraphy. Do you have a tattoo? What's the story behind it? Dying to hear!

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I adore Alice Gao's blog Lingered Upon and thought her tattoo was rather sweet so imagine my delight when I learned it's actually just temporary! I heard Tattly founder Tina Roth-Eisenberg speak at Alt Summit NYC back in August and loved connecting the dots to Lila Symon's pretty script. Rest assured that if I ever have a tattoo, it will be a) fake and b) calligraphy. Do you have a tattoo? What's the story behind it? Dying to hear!

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NAUTICAL & NEUTRAL DECOR

Design Darling rope bowl  //  Pottery Barn rope table lamp  //  West Elm outdoor tray

Kate Spade bow vase  //  Design Darling tortoiseshell salad servers  //  Diptyque Baies candle

Anthropologie rope door stopper  //  Z Gallerie faux coral  //  Serena & Lily bar cart

A few home goods to spruce up your space for spring (try saying that five times fast!). What's the last item you added to your abode? 

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Design Darling rope bowl  //  Pottery Barn rope table lamp  //  West Elm outdoor tray

Kate Spade bow vase  //  Design Darling tortoiseshell salad servers  //  Diptyque Baies candle

Anthropologie rope door stopper  //  Z Gallerie faux coral  //  Serena & Lily bar cart

A few home goods to spruce up your space for spring (try saying that five times fast!). What's the last item you added to your abode? 

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