DO YOU WEAR LIPSTICK?

I have a question about lipstick. Bloggers and celebrities wear it daily and I think the well-placed pop of pink or red can do wonders. But when I wear it myself, I feel... I don't know, a little over the top? Number 86 on my 101 in 1001 list was to find the right shade of red lipstick for me which, thanks to a trusty Sephora employee, turned out to be NARS jungle red. But I wear it very infrequently and sometimes even put it on and take it off before leaving the house! Am I crazy? Tell me, do you wear lipstick on a daily basis? If so, which brands and hues do you swear by?

*images Sephora, Jamie Beck, Wall Street Journal

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I have a question about lipstick. Bloggers and celebrities wear it daily and I think the well-placed pop of pink or red can do wonders. But when I wear it myself, I feel... I don't know, a little over the top? Number 86 on my 101 in 1001 list was to find the right shade of red lipstick for me which, thanks to a trusty Sephora employee, turned out to be NARS jungle red. But I wear it very infrequently and sometimes even put it on and take it off before leaving the house! Am I crazy? Tell me, do you wear lipstick on a daily basis? If so, which brands and hues do you swear by?

*images Sephora, Jamie Beck, Wall Street Journal

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ANNABEL TOLLMAN'S APARTMENT

One of the more recent additions to my Google Reader is Tales of Endearment, a blog by Natalie Joos featuring photos of her friends and their fabulous homes and wardrobes. This sneak peek into fashion stylist Annabel Tollman's West Village apartment was certainly brimming with inspiration...

Things I loved: her book collection, the peonies, the sofa, the topiary (similar to the one I carry in my boutique!), and the largely white and off-white color palette. Isn't it lovely?

*all photos Natalie Joos for Tales of Endearment

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One of the more recent additions to my Google Reader is Tales of Endearment, a blog by Natalie Joos featuring photos of her friends and their fabulous homes and wardrobes. This sneak peek into fashion stylist Annabel Tollman's West Village apartment was certainly brimming with inspiration...

Things I loved: her book collection, the peonies, the sofa, the topiary (similar to the one I carry in my boutique!), and the largely white and off-white color palette. Isn't it lovely?

*all photos Natalie Joos for Tales of Endearment

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WORKOUT CHIC

Let me first admit that I do not like to exercise. I was a competitive gymnast through high school and never had any use for a real gym. Of course now I'm kicking myself that I didn't pay more attention in gym class because I'm desperate to find a workout regime that sticks. Does it count if I'm a lousy athlete but great at dressing the part?

(ONE) Tuckernuck t-shirt (TWO) Bop Basics hair tie set (THREE) Bkr water bottle

(FOUR) Nike shorts (FIVE) Marley Lilly monogrammed yoga mat (SIX) Addidas sneakers

Aerobics, pilates, power walking, running, yoga, Zumba... Tell me, what's your preferred form of exercise?

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Let me first admit that I do not like to exercise. I was a competitive gymnast through high school and never had any use for a real gym. Of course now I'm kicking myself that I didn't pay more attention in gym class because I'm desperate to find a workout regime that sticks. Does it count if I'm a lousy athlete but great at dressing the part?

(ONE) Tuckernuck t-shirt (TWO) Bop Basics hair tie set (THREE) Bkr water bottle

(FOUR) Nike shorts (FIVE) Marley Lilly monogrammed yoga mat (SIX) Addidas sneakers

Aerobics, pilates, power walking, running, yoga, Zumba... Tell me, what's your preferred form of exercise?

Keep up with Design Darling on Facebook / Pinterest / Twitter