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Fall Shopping {J.Crew}

I was happy to learn through last Thursday's post that I'm not the only one utterly and unabashedly obsessed with all things J.Crew: the clothes, the styling, the website. Here's what's catching my eye from their September arrivals.
The camel hue and unfussy silhouettes of these two pieces pair equally well with your go-to skinny jeans and this fall's colored denim trend. 

I absolutely adore the idea of dressing in different shades of the same color. It's a modern take on colorblocking and these two pieces have me eager to give it a go.

I've been "borrowing" a tortoiseshell cuff from my mom and I think I've worn it every day for the past three weeks. The rhinestones here are a fun update and the price can't be beat! And every jewelry collection needs a plain gold bangle. 
Plaid and polka dots... They're about as patterned as my solid-color-loving wardrobe can handle and they're well within in my exclusively navy comfort zone. I'd love the blackwatch shirt with denim and the polka dot top tucked into a solid skirt.
I find with my iPhone and my laptop generally within arm's reach that a watch is more a luxurious accessory than a necessity of any kind. Nonetheless I can't get this well-priced option, with its plain face and variety of colorful straps, out of my head. And these leather boots are pretty much my definition of perfect. Time to start saving up!
You know I'm in love with New York and with workspaces so it makes sense that I'd fall hard for this darling paperweight. And wouldn't these red flats with their grosgrain bow save the day during a rainy morning commute? I think I could talk myself into buying the whole store this way ;) 
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What are your favorites at J.Crew this season?




$150 LovingEco Giveaway!

I'm excited to be partnering with LovingEco, a sample sale site à la Gilt Groupe or Joss & Main for environmentally friendly clothing, decor, and jewelry. Each week they have four eco-friendly brands plus a charity that benefits from all purchases made that week. A sample sale site that makes it easy to go green and that gives back? Sign. Me. Up!



My favorite brand this week is Dirty Librarian Chains, a one-of-a-kind jewelry company whose pieces are all handmade in Brooklyn. The mixed metal pieces really couldn't be more perfect for fall, don't you agree? They're also giving us a sneak peek of Thursday's sale on Me+You bags. I don't need to tell you how awesome it is that every purchase benefits this week's charity, Stand Up To Cancer!


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LovingEco is generously giving one Design Darling reader a $150 credit! To enter, please do the following, leaving a separate comment for each entry:

1. Sign up for LovingEco (it takes two seconds!) and leave a comment below.
2. For an extra entry, like LovingEco on Facebook.
3. For an extra entry, follow LovingEco on Twitter.

I will draw and announce the winner on Friday morning. Good luck!

Grateful.

First things first! Your comments yesterday were literally the highlight of my week. It was such a joy to get to know each one of you a little better and to read all about your bucket lists, dream jobs, and weekend plans. I read every single questionnaire with a smile on my face. You are such an inspiring bunch and I am so grateful that you show up here each day! Thank you so much.
Moving right along, the lucky winner of the Effie's Paper giveaway is #46, Tamra of Walks With Bella! Please email me so I can put you in touch with the lovely Kalyn. Congratulations! 


Lastly, thank God it's Friday. Can you say "longest week ever?" A couple late nights at work and the subsequent shortage of sleep have me more eager than ever for the weekend! I'll be reuniting with lots of Bucknell friends for a birthday party tonight and spending the rest of my weekend hanging with my family and tackling what seems to be a never-ending weekend to do list. Based on yesterday's responses, it sounds like you'll all have plenty to keep you busy as well! Have a good one, friends!

{images via the darling Patterson Maker}