Spring 2012, Continued

Sometimes you just need to look at pretty things. Here are a few of my favorite looks from the spring collections. No rhyme or reason, just pretty...

{Diane von Furstenberg}

{Nanette Lepore}

{Rachel Zoe}

{Ralph Lauren}

Seeking inspiration (fashion or otherwise) is such a lovely way to zone out, step away from your problems for a second, and come back a little while later feeling refreshed. In addition to browsing collections and reading blogs, I find I'm re-inspired after a hot shower, a vanilla latté, or a phone call home. How do you stay inspired?

Sometimes you just need to look at pretty things. Here are a few of my favorite looks from the spring collections. No rhyme or reason, just pretty...

{Diane von Furstenberg}

{Nanette Lepore}

{Rachel Zoe}

{Ralph Lauren}

Seeking inspiration (fashion or otherwise) is such a lovely way to zone out, step away from your problems for a second, and come back a little while later feeling refreshed. In addition to browsing collections and reading blogs, I find I'm re-inspired after a hot shower, a vanilla latté, or a phone call home. How do you stay inspired?

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.

Streetscape cape, $198

Cropped sweater, $98

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. 

Cashmere tee, $158

Wool capri, $118

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.

Tortoise cuff, $24.50

Gold bangle, $20

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. 

Blackwatch shirt, $72

Polka dot top, $98

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.

Timex traveler watch, $98

Booker boots, $298

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!

John Derian paperweight, $30

Rainy day ballet flats, $58

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?

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.

Streetscape cape, $198

Cropped sweater, $98

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. 

Cashmere tee, $158

Wool capri, $118

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.

Tortoise cuff, $24.50

Gold bangle, $20

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. 

Blackwatch shirt, $72

Polka dot top, $98

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.

Timex traveler watch, $98

Booker boots, $298

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!

John Derian paperweight, $30

Rainy day ballet flats, $58

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!

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!


- - -

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!