NORDSTROM BEAUTY WISHLIST

My mom and I popped into Nordstrom when we were up in Rhode Island for Thanksgiving and had a lot of fun sampling perfumes (thank God for coffee beans...) and a few beauty products. Marc Jacobs Daisy is already in my rotation but we both surprisingly really liked Katy Perry's Killer Queen fragrance (a similar floral scent — I'm so predictable!). The bottle is super unique and truth be told I kind of have a girl crush on her after watching her documentary on Netflix. I decided to create a little wishlist of color-coordinated items that would look extra pretty sitting together on your countertop or dresser. Pink, orange, and a little sparkle... Yes please! Shop the post below:

*This post is sponsored by Nordstrom, a site I genuinely love and shop. Thank you for supporting the brands that make Design Darling possible!

My mom and I popped into Nordstrom when we were up in Rhode Island for Thanksgiving and had a lot of fun sampling perfumes (thank God for coffee beans...) and a few beauty products. Marc Jacobs Daisy is already in my rotation but we both surprisingly really liked Katy Perry's Killer Queen fragrance (a similar floral scent — I'm so predictable!). The bottle is super unique and truth be told I kind of have a girl crush on her after watching her documentary on Netflix. I decided to create a little wishlist of color-coordinated items that would look extra pretty sitting together on your countertop or dresser. Pink, orange, and a little sparkle... Yes please! Shop the post below:

*This post is sponsored by Nordstrom, a site I genuinely love and shop. Thank you for supporting the brands that make Design Darling possible!

DESIGN DARLING HOLIDAY DRESS GUIDE

Oh man, can you believe it's December?! It's crunch time for the boutique and I have lots of fun holiday gatherings on the calendar! Work hard, play hard ;) It's always this time of year that I look at my closet and wish I owned more dresses. I just don't gravitate to them on an average day since I work from home (by contrast, you should see my assortment of dark denim...) but now is definitely the time for me to pick up a pretty new one (or two!). So here we go: twenty picks at different price points (five of them are under $100!)... And I even included some that aren't navy blue ;) Enjoy!


P.S. Today is your last chance to save 20% on everything designdarling.com! We added some new items over the weekend including this exclusive print! :) 

Oh man, can you believe it's December?! It's crunch time for the boutique and I have lots of fun holiday gatherings on the calendar! Work hard, play hard ;) It's always this time of year that I look at my closet and wish I owned more dresses. I just don't gravitate to them on an average day since I work from home (by contrast, you should see my assortment of dark denim...) but now is definitely the time for me to pick up a pretty new one (or two!). So here we go: twenty picks at different price points (five of them are under $100!)... And I even included some that aren't navy blue ;) Enjoy!


P.S. Today is your last chance to save 20% on everything designdarling.com! We added some new items over the weekend including this exclusive print! :) 

20% OFF AT DESIGNDARLING.COM

Just popping in to let you know that everything in the boutique is 20% off through Monday! Use code THANKS at checkout to save on some fab new arrivals, classic monogrammed gifts, and fun baubles. Thank you so much for your support! xx

Just popping in to let you know that everything in the boutique is 20% off through Monday! Use code THANKS at checkout to save on some fab new arrivals, classic monogrammed gifts, and fun baubles. Thank you so much for your support! xx

TOP 10 BLACK FRIDAY SALES

Happy Thanksgiving, my dears! I hope you're enjoying some quality time with family and friends. I'm making my way to Rhode Island for catch-up time with cousins, touch football (you'll find me on the sidelines...), and lots and lots of yummy food. 

We might be headed up to Nantucket for the weekend but I'll definitely make time for a little online shopping on Friday... There are too many good deals to pass up! I've rounded up my top ten sites for Black Friday-Cyber Monday shopping as well as a few favorite items from each to get you started. And if you're buying for the boys, don't miss this list of 50 great guy gifts!

C. Wonder: 30% off three items or more with code GIFTS30

(1) Monogram cuff  

(2) Lucite letter  

(3) Pom pom beanie

Design Darling: 20% off with code THANKS

(1) Monogrammed cuff  

(2) Monogrammed pencil cup  

(3) Monogrammed tray

J.Crew: 30% off with code HOLIDAY

(1) Cocoon coat (seen here)

(2) Everly pumps (seen in pink here and in chartreuse here)

(3) Cashmere boyfriend sweater (seen here)

Joie: 20% off orders of $250+, 30% off orders of $500+

(1) Marru top (seen here)

(2) Celia sweater

(3) Florence d'Orsay flats

Madewell: 25% off with code FEAST25

(1) Colorblock cableknit sweater

(2) Metallic shimmer skirt

(3) Rhiannon heeled boots

Rent The Runway: 20% off all rentals with code RTR2013

(1) Milly feather dress

(2) Hervé Léger fit-and-flare dress

(3) Tibi navy sequin dress

Serena & Lily: 20% off and free shipping with code THANKS20

(1) Navy color frame duvet (seen here)

(2) Waffle knit throw blanket

(3) Sheepskin throw rug

Shopbop: 15% orders of $250+, 20% off orders of $500+, 25% off orders of $1000+ with code BIGEVENT13

(1) Alice & Olivia suede pumps (seen here)

(2) Rag & Bone skinny jeans (seen here)

(3) Alice & Olivia bow jacket (seen here)

Sole Society: 33% off

(1) Suede bow pumps (seen here and here)

(2) Pointed toe wedges (just bought the nude patent)

(3) Tan leather booties

Tory Burch: 20% off orders of $300+, 25% off orders of $500+, 30% off orders of $750+

(1) Robinson Middy satchel (seen here)

(2) Tory's first fragrance

(3) Riding boots (on sale!)

Happy Thanksgiving, my dears! I hope you're enjoying some quality time with family and friends. I'm making my way to Rhode Island for catch-up time with cousins, touch football (you'll find me on the sidelines...), and lots and lots of yummy food. 

We might be headed up to Nantucket for the weekend but I'll definitely make time for a little online shopping on Friday... There are too many good deals to pass up! I've rounded up my top ten sites for Black Friday-Cyber Monday shopping as well as a few favorite items from each to get you started. And if you're buying for the boys, don't miss this list of 50 great guy gifts!

C. Wonder: 30% off three items or more with code GIFTS30

(1) Monogram cuff  

(2) Lucite letter  

(3) Pom pom beanie

Design Darling: 20% off with code THANKS

(1) Monogrammed cuff  

(2) Monogrammed pencil cup  

(3) Monogrammed tray

J.Crew: 30% off with code HOLIDAY

(1) Cocoon coat (seen here)

(2) Everly pumps (seen in pink here and in chartreuse here)

(3) Cashmere boyfriend sweater (seen here)

Joie: 20% off orders of $250+, 30% off orders of $500+

(1) Marru top (seen here)

(2) Celia sweater

(3) Florence d'Orsay flats

Madewell: 25% off with code FEAST25

(1) Colorblock cableknit sweater

(2) Metallic shimmer skirt

(3) Rhiannon heeled boots

Rent The Runway: 20% off all rentals with code RTR2013

(1) Milly feather dress

(2) Hervé Léger fit-and-flare dress

(3) Tibi navy sequin dress

Serena & Lily: 20% off and free shipping with code THANKS20

(1) Navy color frame duvet (seen here)

(2) Waffle knit throw blanket

(3) Sheepskin throw rug

Shopbop: 15% orders of $250+, 20% off orders of $500+, 25% off orders of $1000+ with code BIGEVENT13

(1) Alice & Olivia suede pumps (seen here)

(2) Rag & Bone skinny jeans (seen here)

(3) Alice & Olivia bow jacket (seen here)

Sole Society: 33% off

(1) Suede bow pumps (seen here and here)

(2) Pointed toe wedges (just bought the nude patent)

(3) Tan leather booties

Tory Burch: 20% off orders of $300+, 25% off orders of $500+, 30% off orders of $750+

(1) Robinson Middy satchel (seen here)

(2) Tory's first fragrance

(3) Riding boots (on sale!)

OUTFIT {J.CREW COCOON COAT}

J.Crew cocoon coat (use code HOLIDAY)

Rag & Bone jeans (use code BIGEVENT13)

J.Crew Everly suede pumps (use code HOLIDAY)

Loren Hope earrings (use code THANKS)

Brandy Pham ring c/o

I cannot believe tomorrow is Thanksgiving! I headed back to Connecticut last night but snapped these pictures with my sister when she came to the city for dinner a couple nights ago. The weather has been absolutely freezing in New York so I've been living in my new cocoon coat. We're off to Rhode Island to spend Thanksgiving with our awesome extended family — be sure to follow along on Instagram! I'll pop back in tomorrow with all the Black Friday sales you won't want to miss. Have a lovely holiday weekend!

J.Crew cocoon coat (use code HOLIDAY)

Rag & Bone jeans (use code BIGEVENT13)

J.Crew Everly suede pumps (use code HOLIDAY)

Loren Hope earrings (use code THANKS)

Brandy Pham ring c/o

I cannot believe tomorrow is Thanksgiving! I headed back to Connecticut last night but snapped these pictures with my sister when she came to the city for dinner a couple nights ago. The weather has been absolutely freezing in New York so I've been living in my new cocoon coat. We're off to Rhode Island to spend Thanksgiving with our awesome extended family — be sure to follow along on Instagram! I'll pop back in tomorrow with all the Black Friday sales you won't want to miss. Have a lovely holiday weekend!

WEDNESDAY WISHLIST

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A little interiors themed wishlist since I seriously miss the process of decorating my apartment! Serena & Lily has some seriously awesome original artwork right now — I love this, this, and this. I really think there are few home purchases more special than artwork that makes you happy but I included a few really fun decor items above if you're not looking to break the bank on an original canvas. Isn't the lucite letter great? I think it'd make a perfect gift for just about anyone. Speaking of decor gifts, these and these seem to be the most popular item for the holidays so far! Stay tuned for a little weekend sale...!

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A little interiors themed wishlist since I seriously miss the process of decorating my apartment! Serena & Lily has some seriously awesome original artwork right now — I love this, this, and this. I really think there are few home purchases more special than artwork that makes you happy but I included a few really fun decor items above if you're not looking to break the bank on an original canvas. Isn't the lucite letter great? I think it'd make a perfect gift for just about anyone. Speaking of decor gifts, these and these seem to be the most popular item for the holidays so far! Stay tuned for a little weekend sale...!

J.CREW STYLE SESSIONS

Huge thanks to everyone who came out for my J.Crew style sessions event in Greenwich last week! I had so much fun previewing the new arrivals, dressing up my little brother, and helping a few fabulous readers start their holiday shopping. Isn't it funny how you notice new pieces in person that might not have caught your eye online? For instance, I'm now totally into this metallic tunic for a fun holiday party look. Shop a few more of my favorites here:

Huge thanks to everyone who came out for my J.Crew style sessions event in Greenwich last week! I had so much fun previewing the new arrivals, dressing up my little brother, and helping a few fabulous readers start their holiday shopping. Isn't it funny how you notice new pieces in person that might not have caught your eye online? For instance, I'm now totally into this metallic tunic for a fun holiday party look. Shop a few more of my favorites here:

5 VIDEOS TO WATCH WHEN YOU'RE HAVING A BAD DAY

There are a few videos I keep bookmarked on my computer for moments when I'm feeling pretty low and need a little inspiration. Whether I'm feeling sad or tired or just needing a kick in the behind, these videos always have me up and at 'em again in no time. I hope they work their magic on you too!

1. Art Williams  //  Just Do It

2. Steve Jobs  //  Stay Hungry

3. Miracle // You Were Born For This

4. Kid President // Pep Talk

5. Neil deGrass Tyson // The Most Astounding Fact

P.S. Ten ways to have a good day.

There are a few videos I keep bookmarked on my computer for moments when I'm feeling pretty low and need a little inspiration. Whether I'm feeling sad or tired or just needing a kick in the behind, these videos always have me up and at 'em again in no time. I hope they work their magic on you too!

1. Art Williams  //  Just Do It

2. Steve Jobs  //  Stay Hungry

3. Miracle // You Were Born For This

4. Kid President // Pep Talk

5. Neil deGrass Tyson // The Most Astounding Fact

P.S. Ten ways to have a good day.

20 GREAT GIFTS FOR GUYS

I don't know about you but I find the toughest part of holiday shopping is knowing what to buy for the boys in my life. Between Dad, brothers, uncles, cousins, coworkers, guy friends, and special someones... Well, it's totally overwhelming. This year I've decided to jumpstart my Design Darling gift guides with 20 great gifts that I can't wait to give my favorite boys — and hopefully a couple of them will work for the guys in your life as well. Enjoy! 

P.S. Let's go crazy... 30 more ideas just because:

P.P.S. Even more great guy gifts in the boutique! 

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I don't know about you but I find the toughest part of holiday shopping is knowing what to buy for the boys in my life. Between Dad, brothers, uncles, cousins, coworkers, guy friends, and special someones... Well, it's totally overwhelming. This year I've decided to jumpstart my Design Darling gift guides with 20 great gifts that I can't wait to give my favorite boys — and hopefully a couple of them will work for the guys in your life as well. Enjoy! 

P.S. Let's go crazy... 30 more ideas just because:

P.P.S. Even more great guy gifts in the boutique! 

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HOLIDAY SHOPPING SOLVED WITH RANK & STYLE

As you may know, I'm kind of a compulsive list maker. In addition to my 101 in 1001 list, I have a lifelong bucket list, I make daily to do lists, and I'm in the process of writing shopping lists for the holidays as well. I also can't get enough of reading other people's lists (25 before 25, 30 before 30, etc.) — list making basically an obsession for me. So it should come as little surprise that I'm completely obsessed with the concept of Rank & Style, a site that curates the best of beauty and fashion into top ten lists to help you narrow down your choices (especially useful this time of year!). 

Whether you're shopping for yourself or for your family and friends, it's an awesome resource for finding the best products when you know what you want but not quite where to find it. Case in point: this list of 10 gifts to keep it classy, chic, and charming (who doesn't want to be all three of those things?) led me to the cutest pair of smoking slippers from J.Crew. A few other favorite lists right now? The 10 best fall trench coats brought me to this perfect option for just over $100 and I definitely rounded out my Christmas wishlist thanks to the best black riding boots (really, isn't it time I bought a pair of these?). Sign up for Rank & Style here to get your favorite lists delivered straight to your inbox!

See some of my blogger friends' favorite lists here:

A Little Dash of Darling  //  Breakfast at Toast  //  Channeling Contessa  //  Peanut Butter Fingers  //  Sequins & Stripes  

*This post is sponsored by Rank & Style. Thank you for supporting the brands that support Design Darling!

As you may know, I'm kind of a compulsive list maker. In addition to my 101 in 1001 list, I have a lifelong bucket list, I make daily to do lists, and I'm in the process of writing shopping lists for the holidays as well. I also can't get enough of reading other people's lists (25 before 25, 30 before 30, etc.) — list making basically an obsession for me. So it should come as little surprise that I'm completely obsessed with the concept of Rank & Style, a site that curates the best of beauty and fashion into top ten lists to help you narrow down your choices (especially useful this time of year!). 

Whether you're shopping for yourself or for your family and friends, it's an awesome resource for finding the best products when you know what you want but not quite where to find it. Case in point: this list of 10 gifts to keep it classy, chic, and charming (who doesn't want to be all three of those things?) led me to the cutest pair of smoking slippers from J.Crew. A few other favorite lists right now? The 10 best fall trench coats brought me to this perfect option for just over $100 and I definitely rounded out my Christmas wishlist thanks to the best black riding boots (really, isn't it time I bought a pair of these?). Sign up for Rank & Style here to get your favorite lists delivered straight to your inbox!

See some of my blogger friends' favorite lists here:

A Little Dash of Darling  //  Breakfast at Toast  //  Channeling Contessa  //  Peanut Butter Fingers  //  Sequins & Stripes  

*This post is sponsored by Rank & Style. Thank you for supporting the brands that support Design Darling!