SALVATORE FERRAGAMO L'ICONA

I'm seriously smitten with Ferragamo's L'Icona campaign to celebrate 35 years of its most famous flat, the Vara. You must watch the video and tell me you don't want to add every single pair to your closet immediately! You'll spot some of your favorite tastemakers like Lauren Santo Domingo, Minnie Mortimer, Olivia Palermo... and you can see all their shoe picks here! Shop Ferragamo flats online here — I can't get this pretty pair out of my head. 

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I'm seriously smitten with Ferragamo's L'Icona campaign to celebrate 35 years of its most famous flat, the Vara. You must watch the video and tell me you don't want to add every single pair to your closet immediately! You'll spot some of your favorite tastemakers like Lauren Santo Domingo, Minnie Mortimer, Olivia Palermo... and you can see all their shoe picks here! Shop Ferragamo flats online here — I can't get this pretty pair out of my head. 

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BORROWED FROM THE BOYS

Ebbetts Field Flannels for J.Crew  //  Polo Ralph Lauren

Southern Proper  //  Harding Lane

Southern Tide  //  Ebbetts Field Flannels for J.Crew

I've always admired girls who can pull off a baseball cap. Not only is it smart for safe sunning purposes but there's something effortlessly cool about a preppy girl who can throw on a backwards cap and head to the beach. Will any of you be borrowing this style tip from the boys?

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Ebbetts Field Flannels for J.Crew  //  Polo Ralph Lauren

Southern Proper  //  Harding Lane

Southern Tide  //  Ebbetts Field Flannels for J.Crew

I've always admired girls who can pull off a baseball cap. Not only is it smart for safe sunning purposes but there's something effortlessly cool about a preppy girl who can throw on a backwards cap and head to the beach. Will any of you be borrowing this style tip from the boys?

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HANNA SEABROOK'S HOME TOUR

How gorgeous is my friend Hanna's Charleston abode? I can't get enough of all the blue and white, warm woods, and of course her darling pup Henrietta. Hanna designed my blog a couple years ago and since then I've had the pleasure of meeting her in person — she is every bit as charming and witty as she is on her blog! Be sure to check out her full feature on The Glitter Guide and a few pieces below to help recreate Hanna's look!

Diptyque "Figuier" candle // Design Darling horn box

Lamps Plus porcelain table lamp // Sheridan French Lillian skirt

Karen Walker "Number One" sunglasses // C. Wonder pierced ginger jars

Someone talk me out of that skirt for dinners on Nantucket...!

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How gorgeous is my friend Hanna's Charleston abode? I can't get enough of all the blue and white, warm woods, and of course her darling pup Henrietta. Hanna designed my blog a couple years ago and since then I've had the pleasure of meeting her in person — she is every bit as charming and witty as she is on her blog! Be sure to check out her full feature on The Glitter Guide and a few pieces below to help recreate Hanna's look!

Diptyque "Figuier" candle // Design Darling horn box

Lamps Plus porcelain table lamp // Sheridan French Lillian skirt

Karen Walker "Number One" sunglasses // C. Wonder pierced ginger jars

Someone talk me out of that skirt for dinners on Nantucket...!

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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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