NEW YORK CITY GUIDE: AUGUST

What: Saturday brunch at August

Where: 359 Bleecker Street, West Village

Why: Gorgeous garden seating in my favorite neighborhood, iced coffee that toootally hit the spot, waiters who are super patient while you take a half hour to look at the menu and catch up with your friend whom you haven't seen in two weeks!

Wearing: See yesterday's outfit post! :)

*All photos by Amy Stone

Keep up with Design Darling

Boutique / Facebook / Instagram / Pinterest / Twitter

What: Saturday brunch at August

Where: 359 Bleecker Street, West Village

Why: Gorgeous garden seating in my favorite neighborhood, iced coffee that toootally hit the spot, waiters who are super patient while you take a half hour to look at the menu and catch up with your friend whom you haven't seen in two weeks!

Wearing: See yesterday's outfit post! :)

*All photos by Amy Stone

Keep up with Design Darling

Boutique / Facebook / Instagram / Pinterest / Twitter

SHOPBOP FRIENDS & FAMILY SALE!!!

It's Christmas come early: Shopbop's biannual friends and family sale is here! Take 25% off your purchase with code INTHEFAMILY25 at checkout. Need some help narrowing down your cart? Look no further. I've rounded up twenty current clothing favorites right here:

(1) Sea  (2) Townsen  (3) Brochu Walker  (4) Alice + Olivia (as seen here)

(5) RED Valentino  (6) Club Monaco  (7) Alice + Olivia  (8) Theory

(9) A.L.C.  (10) Brochu Walker  (11)  Rag & Bone  (12) Rag & Bone

(13) Madewell  (14) Camilla and Marc  (15) Tibi  (16) RED Valentino

(17) Club Monaco  (18) Madewell  (19) Penfield  (20) Add Down

I hope you find something you love! I've had my cart ready to go for a week or so knowing their sale happens every October (#addicted). I'll post my top picks for shoes and accessories tomorrow afternoon. In the mean time, start shopping right here! 

It's Christmas come early: Shopbop's biannual friends and family sale is here! Take 25% off your purchase with code INTHEFAMILY25 at checkout. Need some help narrowing down your cart? Look no further. I've rounded up twenty current clothing favorites right here:

(1) Sea  (2) Townsen  (3) Brochu Walker  (4) Alice + Olivia (as seen here)

(5) RED Valentino  (6) Club Monaco  (7) Alice + Olivia  (8) Theory

(9) A.L.C.  (10) Brochu Walker  (11)  Rag & Bone  (12) Rag & Bone

(13) Madewell  (14) Camilla and Marc  (15) Tibi  (16) RED Valentino

(17) Club Monaco  (18) Madewell  (19) Penfield  (20) Add Down

I hope you find something you love! I've had my cart ready to go for a week or so knowing their sale happens every October (#addicted). I'll post my top picks for shoes and accessories tomorrow afternoon. In the mean time, start shopping right here! 

NAVY OR NOTHING

Krewe du Optic sunglasses c/o  //  J.Crew elbow patch sweater

Design Darling tortoiseshell bangles  //  Asha doorknocker ring c/o  //  Tory Burch Robinson Middy satchel

Henry & Belle jeans c/o  //  Marais bow slippers (25% off at Shopbop this week!)

A few items I've been living in lately: tortoiseshell sunglasses in the coolest matte finish, the coziest sweater complete with elbow patches, a statement ring inspired by a Parisian doorknocker, and the sweetest little navy bow slippers. The head-to-toe navy should come as no surprise ;) What's in heavy rotation in your wardrobe lately? Do tell!

*Photos by Amy Stone

Keep up with Design Darling

Boutique / Facebook / Instagram / Pinterest / Twitter

Krewe du Optic sunglasses c/o  //  J.Crew elbow patch sweater

Design Darling tortoiseshell bangles  //  Asha doorknocker ring c/o  //  Tory Burch Robinson Middy satchel

Henry & Belle jeans c/o  //  Marais bow slippers (25% off at Shopbop this week!)

A few items I've been living in lately: tortoiseshell sunglasses in the coolest matte finish, the coziest sweater complete with elbow patches, a statement ring inspired by a Parisian doorknocker, and the sweetest little navy bow slippers. The head-to-toe navy should come as no surprise ;) What's in heavy rotation in your wardrobe lately? Do tell!

*Photos by Amy Stone

Keep up with Design Darling

Boutique / Facebook / Instagram / Pinterest / Twitter

DESIGN DARLING PROMO CODE

Happy long weekend to most of you! We're celebrating with a Design Darling promo to help you get a head start on your holiday shopping. Today only, save 20% with code HEADSTART. Ends tonight at midnight EST. Get shopping right here!

Happy long weekend to most of you! We're celebrating with a Design Darling promo to help you get a head start on your holiday shopping. Today only, save 20% with code HEADSTART. Ends tonight at midnight EST. Get shopping right here!

THE PALE BLUE COAT

Meet my newest style obsession: the pale blue coat. It's a totally fresh alternative to your average black or navy coat and a fun update to classic winter white. This Club Monaco peacoat is to die for, don't you think? This Topshop option is also adorable. What do you think: would you rock a pale blue coat this winter?

*Photos 1 / 2 / 3 / 4

Meet my newest style obsession: the pale blue coat. It's a totally fresh alternative to your average black or navy coat and a fun update to classic winter white. This Club Monaco peacoat is to die for, don't you think? This Topshop option is also adorable. What do you think: would you rock a pale blue coat this winter?

*Photos 1 / 2 / 3 / 4

SIX DRESSES UNDER $100

one  //  two  //  three  //  four  //  five  //  six

I know we're overdue for an outfit post around here but it's been one of those weeks where I'm totally uninspired by what's hanging in my closet. I've definitely made it a priority to save up for quality pieces (like this jacket and this top) but right now a couple affordable dresses feel like just the ticket for spicing up my style game in this Indian summer we're having in New York. I'm surprisingly obsessed with this emerald print dress and after this post you know I'm having a moment with 60s-inspired shifts like this one. Which of these dresses (all under $100!) is your favorite?

Keep up with Design Darling

Boutique / Facebook / Instagram / Pinterest / Twitter

one  //  two  //  three  //  four  //  five  //  six

I know we're overdue for an outfit post around here but it's been one of those weeks where I'm totally uninspired by what's hanging in my closet. I've definitely made it a priority to save up for quality pieces (like this jacket and this top) but right now a couple affordable dresses feel like just the ticket for spicing up my style game in this Indian summer we're having in New York. I'm surprisingly obsessed with this emerald print dress and after this post you know I'm having a moment with 60s-inspired shifts like this one. Which of these dresses (all under $100!) is your favorite?

Keep up with Design Darling

Boutique / Facebook / Instagram / Pinterest / Twitter

ORGANIZED MAKEUP TRAY

Do you all read Into The Gloss? I started reading it to pick up a few beauty recommendations (admittedly hopeless when it comes to makeup...) and was excited to see Emily from Cupcakes & Cashmere featured this week. How pretty is this acrylic tray in her bathroom? Not that I have the counter space for this at the moment but you could totally recreate the look with the monogrammed acrylic tray in my boutique. Goal for new apartment? Window and ample counter space in the bathroom. Dreaming big over here! ;)

Keep up with Design Darling

Boutique / Facebook / Instagram / Pinterest / Twitter

Do you all read Into The Gloss? I started reading it to pick up a few beauty recommendations (admittedly hopeless when it comes to makeup...) and was excited to see Emily from Cupcakes & Cashmere featured this week. How pretty is this acrylic tray in her bathroom? Not that I have the counter space for this at the moment but you could totally recreate the look with the monogrammed acrylic tray in my boutique. Goal for new apartment? Window and ample counter space in the bathroom. Dreaming big over here! ;)

Keep up with Design Darling

Boutique / Facebook / Instagram / Pinterest / Twitter

LITTLE NAVY SHIFT

Dress (only $60!)  //  Glasses  //  Clutch  //  Cuff  //  Shoes

How good is this little navy shift dress? Because I have so little closet space in my apartment, I base most of purchases on how often I'd wear the piece and whether it would work year-round or for a variety of different occasions. This shift looks comfy enough that I could wear it on days when I work from home but still dressy enough that it would work for meetings with a cute blazer layered on top. Add a couple key accessories and a killer shoe and you've got a great look for work and play — don't be surprised if you see a version of this in a future outfit post! ;)

Keep up with Design Darling

Boutique / Facebook / Instagram / Pinterest / Twitter

Dress (only $60!)  //  Glasses  //  Clutch  //  Cuff  //  Shoes

How good is this little navy shift dress? Because I have so little closet space in my apartment, I base most of purchases on how often I'd wear the piece and whether it would work year-round or for a variety of different occasions. This shift looks comfy enough that I could wear it on days when I work from home but still dressy enough that it would work for meetings with a cute blazer layered on top. Add a couple key accessories and a killer shoe and you've got a great look for work and play — don't be surprised if you see a version of this in a future outfit post! ;)

Keep up with Design Darling

Boutique / Facebook / Instagram / Pinterest / Twitter

GAL PALS

This. Weekend. Was. Awesome. Denver is such a beautiful city and everyone we met was so fun and down-to-earth. But mostly it was just great to be reunited with a few of my college girlfriends. The friends I lived with my senior year live all over the country and I forget how much I miss seeing and talking to them every day. While I love New York and the besties I have here (Amy, Carly, and Emily to name a few), I really miss having a big group of friends who all live on the same street and are always down to come over or go out at a moment's notice. I know I'm not the first to say it but New York is definitely not the easiest place to meet people and make new friends!

Do you have a ton of friends in your city? Did you have a hard time adjusting to "real world" friendships outside the college bubble? How do you keep in touch with friends who live far away? I'm totally thinking a few more trips are in order...!

This. Weekend. Was. Awesome. Denver is such a beautiful city and everyone we met was so fun and down-to-earth. But mostly it was just great to be reunited with a few of my college girlfriends. The friends I lived with my senior year live all over the country and I forget how much I miss seeing and talking to them every day. While I love New York and the besties I have here (Amy, Carly, and Emily to name a few), I really miss having a big group of friends who all live on the same street and are always down to come over or go out at a moment's notice. I know I'm not the first to say it but New York is definitely not the easiest place to meet people and make new friends!

Do you have a ton of friends in your city? Did you have a hard time adjusting to "real world" friendships outside the college bubble? How do you keep in touch with friends who live far away? I'm totally thinking a few more trips are in order...!

SOPHIE HULME ZIP TOP BOWLING BAG

If that's not love, I don't know what love is.

P.S. A similar tote here.

If that's not love, I don't know what love is.

P.S. A similar tote here.