DARLING DETAIL

The little white dress is a summer essential as far as I'm concerned which is what drew me to this one-shouldered Shoshanna dress in the first place. But upon closer inspection it was the gorgeous bead detail that had me hooked...

Isn't this a stunning palette? Bubblegum pink, canary yellow, summery coral... They're not the colors I typically gravitate toward but there's something about this design that has me wanting this dress to come live with me. It might break your budget but I'm certain it would make me happen every time I opened my closet! Style it with this ring and these shoes and you're ready for cocktail parties, graduation ceremonies, and more. Check it out here and tell me you're as smitten as I am!

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The little white dress is a summer essential as far as I'm concerned which is what drew me to this one-shouldered Shoshanna dress in the first place. But upon closer inspection it was the gorgeous bead detail that had me hooked...

Isn't this a stunning palette? Bubblegum pink, canary yellow, summery coral... They're not the colors I typically gravitate toward but there's something about this design that has me wanting this dress to come live with me. It might break your budget but I'm certain it would make me happen every time I opened my closet! Style it with this ring and these shoes and you're ready for cocktail parties, graduation ceremonies, and more. Check it out here and tell me you're as smitten as I am!

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60s STYLING

I've shared the work of Australian photographer Corrie Bond before but I like to check in on her portfolio every now and then to check out what's new. This editorial shot for Sydney Magazine certainly provided some eye candy...

Major bling and winged liner... Inspiration for your next evening out! And I'm smitten with the Swiss dot detail. Get the look with this blouse or this dress.

How about a dramatic side part and a killer statement necklace? This one reminds me of something Elva Fields might make. 

I adore this cutout lace top. It reminds me of this eyelet peplum top I currently have my eye on!

Don't these printed pants belong in Jules Reid's collection? Palm Beach chic at its finest. 

The pièce de résistance and a must-have in your wardrobe for summer? The maxi dress. This one is perfect for an event and I love this one in aqua or pink for everyday wear. (P.S. This shot reminds me of the topiaries in my boutique!) Where are you finding style inspiration these days?

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I've shared the work of Australian photographer Corrie Bond before but I like to check in on her portfolio every now and then to check out what's new. This editorial shot for Sydney Magazine certainly provided some eye candy...

Major bling and winged liner... Inspiration for your next evening out! And I'm smitten with the Swiss dot detail. Get the look with this blouse or this dress.

How about a dramatic side part and a killer statement necklace? This one reminds me of something Elva Fields might make. 

I adore this cutout lace top. It reminds me of this eyelet peplum top I currently have my eye on!

Don't these printed pants belong in Jules Reid's collection? Palm Beach chic at its finest. 

The pièce de résistance and a must-have in your wardrobe for summer? The maxi dress. This one is perfect for an event and I love this one in aqua or pink for everyday wear. (P.S. This shot reminds me of the topiaries in my boutique!) Where are you finding style inspiration these days?

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#LOVEMYJACKS

Last Thursday I had the pleasure of co-hosting a party at the Jack Rogers store in New York with Carly and Fred. It was so much fun to meet several Design Darling readers (and customers!) as well as a couple blogger friends I'd been dying to meet forever!

Michael and I met up with Hannah, Stephanie, and Carly before the event to catch up and grab a drink before heading to the party. I hadn't met Hannah and Stephanie before and was so impressed they made the trip from D.C. and back for the party! How fun are everyone's dresses?

I gave the girls these bangles from the boutique and somehow everyone found one or two that worked with their outfit!

I wore this Emma Graham dress and a J.Crew pearl necklace that my mom gave me for graduation last year (similar here). And you can bet I was wearing my favorite pair of Jacks!

There was lots of shopping going on during the event and my biggest temptation (which I successfully resisted — for now!) was this pair from their collaboration with fabric house Quadrille. (They'll be available on the website in early June!)

Shoe shot! My monogrammed Jacks and Carly's platinum wedges.

I always have so much fun with this girl! Here's hoping we'll be invited back next year ;)

*all photos by Carly Heitlinger

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Last Thursday I had the pleasure of co-hosting a party at the Jack Rogers store in New York with Carly and Fred. It was so much fun to meet several Design Darling readers (and customers!) as well as a couple blogger friends I'd been dying to meet forever!

Michael and I met up with Hannah, Stephanie, and Carly before the event to catch up and grab a drink before heading to the party. I hadn't met Hannah and Stephanie before and was so impressed they made the trip from D.C. and back for the party! How fun are everyone's dresses?

I gave the girls these bangles from the boutique and somehow everyone found one or two that worked with their outfit!

I wore this Emma Graham dress and a J.Crew pearl necklace that my mom gave me for graduation last year (similar here). And you can bet I was wearing my favorite pair of Jacks!

There was lots of shopping going on during the event and my biggest temptation (which I successfully resisted — for now!) was this pair from their collaboration with fabric house Quadrille. (They'll be available on the website in early June!)

Shoe shot! My monogrammed Jacks and Carly's platinum wedges.

I always have so much fun with this girl! Here's hoping we'll be invited back next year ;)

*all photos by Carly Heitlinger

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