CLARE VIVIER FLAT CLUTCH

I've decided that one of my next purchases will be one of Clare Vivier's flat clutches. Aren't they stunning? Clare began designing leather goods after noticing a need for chic laptop cases (#brilliant) and I couldn't be more smitten with her simple but chic designs. I'm torn among the three options above... The pink is the perfect pop of color, the leopard is a great neutral-with-a-twist, and the navy would go with my 99% navy wardrobe... Help a girl choose?!

P.S. Another favorite Clare Vivier piece here.

P.P.S. Google Reader disappears forever on Monday. Please make sure to follow Design Darling on Bloglovin' or Feedly! 

Keep up with Design Darling

Boutique / Facebook / Instagram / Pinterest / Twitter

I've decided that one of my next purchases will be one of Clare Vivier's flat clutches. Aren't they stunning? Clare began designing leather goods after noticing a need for chic laptop cases (#brilliant) and I couldn't be more smitten with her simple but chic designs. I'm torn among the three options above... The pink is the perfect pop of color, the leopard is a great neutral-with-a-twist, and the navy would go with my 99% navy wardrobe... Help a girl choose?!

P.S. Another favorite Clare Vivier piece here.

P.P.S. Google Reader disappears forever on Monday. Please make sure to follow Design Darling on Bloglovin' or Feedly! 

Keep up with Design Darling

Boutique / Facebook / Instagram / Pinterest / Twitter

WEEKEND WARDROBE

Soft Joie maxi dress  //  Design Darling coral necklace  //  Club Monaco belt

Tuckernuck beaded clutch  //  J.Crew leather wedges

If you happen to be starting your Fourth of July festivities early, why aren't you taking me with you here's a little inspiration for your weekend look. Isn't the striped maxi seriously stunning? I'm sure I'd have to have it hemmed half a foot but it might just be worth it. Whatever you're up to this weekend, make it a great one! xx

P.S. Google Reader disappears forever on Monday. Please make sure to follow Design Darling on Bloglovin' or Feedly! 

Soft Joie maxi dress  //  Design Darling coral necklace  //  Club Monaco belt

Tuckernuck beaded clutch  //  J.Crew leather wedges

If you happen to be starting your Fourth of July festivities early, why aren't you taking me with you here's a little inspiration for your weekend look. Isn't the striped maxi seriously stunning? I'm sure I'd have to have it hemmed half a foot but it might just be worth it. Whatever you're up to this weekend, make it a great one! xx

P.S. Google Reader disappears forever on Monday. Please make sure to follow Design Darling on Bloglovin' or Feedly! 

"THINKING IS SCARY, BUT IT'S WORTH IT."

"Do you ever go for a walk just to think?" an old friend asked over drinks the other night. I thought about it. I walk everywhere — to the coffee shop, the gym, the library. I walk my dog three times a day. But walking just to think? No, I guess it's been a while. Too long, in fact.

Do you ever catch yourself just going through the motions? Like you're out of energy and ideas? It's easy to keep on down that path, isn't it? It's way harder to acknowledge it and take time to really think about why that might be the case. 

I'm grateful for the people in my life who can tell me when I'm not my best self and who can give me a bit of a reality check. I don't have it all figured out right now so I guess today we'll call it food for thought. As my friend said, "Thinking is scary, but it's worth it."

On a happier note, I could not be more ready for a little vacation next week. I think a couple days on Nantucket with my cousins and siblings is just what the doctor ordered.

*image

"Do you ever go for a walk just to think?" an old friend asked over drinks the other night. I thought about it. I walk everywhere — to the coffee shop, the gym, the library. I walk my dog three times a day. But walking just to think? No, I guess it's been a while. Too long, in fact.

Do you ever catch yourself just going through the motions? Like you're out of energy and ideas? It's easy to keep on down that path, isn't it? It's way harder to acknowledge it and take time to really think about why that might be the case. 

I'm grateful for the people in my life who can tell me when I'm not my best self and who can give me a bit of a reality check. I don't have it all figured out right now so I guess today we'll call it food for thought. As my friend said, "Thinking is scary, but it's worth it."

On a happier note, I could not be more ready for a little vacation next week. I think a couple days on Nantucket with my cousins and siblings is just what the doctor ordered.

*image