SUMMER BUYS FOR YOUR BOYFRIEND

Will and I just celebrated our six month anniversary! We did dinner and drinks at the Comedy Cellar last week and I already can't wait to go back. It's the perfect date night but it'd be equally fun to do with a group of girlfriends. Between our anniversary and his birthday earlier in the month, I've been on the lookout for great guy gifts and ways to spruce up his summer wardrobe. I've always loved his style (I'd call it preppy with a Southern twist) and we're both drawn to classic pieces like gingham shirts, dark wash denim, and leather driving mocs. He has to wear business formal for work so it's nice for him to dress a little more casually on the weekends. 

When we first started dating, I helped him pick out a pair of jeans at Rag & Bone in the West Village (you already know they make my favorite women's skinnies!). I much prefer shopping online to shopping in person so now that we know which styles and sizes suit him best, we can both add to his collection over time with the click of a button. I shop Nordstrom all the time for myself (party dresses, my favorite candle, etc.) and it's nice to scoop up a piece or two for Will every now and then! (Is gift giving part of anyone else's love language? That could be a post in and of itself...) Here's what I'm loving for guys right now:

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Nordstrom carries so many of my favorite men's brands in one place... Brooks Brothers, Jack Spade, Polo, Rag & Bone, and more. It's perfect for anniversaries, birthdays, Father's Day, or "just because" presents. (P.S. This is the pair of jeans Will got six months ago... And they're on sale!)

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*This post is sponsored by Nordstrom. Thank you for supporting the brands that make Design Darling possible!

Will and I just celebrated our six month anniversary! We did dinner and drinks at the Comedy Cellar last week and I already can't wait to go back. It's the perfect date night but it'd be equally fun to do with a group of girlfriends. Between our anniversary and his birthday earlier in the month, I've been on the lookout for great guy gifts and ways to spruce up his summer wardrobe. I've always loved his style (I'd call it preppy with a Southern twist) and we're both drawn to classic pieces like gingham shirts, dark wash denim, and leather driving mocs. He has to wear business formal for work so it's nice for him to dress a little more casually on the weekends. 

When we first started dating, I helped him pick out a pair of jeans at Rag & Bone in the West Village (you already know they make my favorite women's skinnies!). I much prefer shopping online to shopping in person so now that we know which styles and sizes suit him best, we can both add to his collection over time with the click of a button. I shop Nordstrom all the time for myself (party dresses, my favorite candle, etc.) and it's nice to scoop up a piece or two for Will every now and then! (Is gift giving part of anyone else's love language? That could be a post in and of itself...) Here's what I'm loving for guys right now:

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nine  //  ten  //  eleven  //  twelve  //  thirteen  //  fourteen  //  fifteen  //  sixteen

Nordstrom carries so many of my favorite men's brands in one place... Brooks Brothers, Jack Spade, Polo, Rag & Bone, and more. It's perfect for anniversaries, birthdays, Father's Day, or "just because" presents. (P.S. This is the pair of jeans Will got six months ago... And they're on sale!)

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*This post is sponsored by Nordstrom. Thank you for supporting the brands that make Design Darling possible!

WEEKEND WARDROBE

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It's here, it's here, it's finally here! The first of many summer trips to Nantucket is this weekend and I could NOT be more excited. Will and my friend Jane have never been so it will be extra fun to show them around the island (and it's always a treat to have Amy along — remember these gorgeous photos?). Grayson, his friend, and my cousin Sarah are up there working at Millie's again so we'll have a full house! I'm so looking forward to blueberry muffins from the 'Sconset Market, iced coffee on the beach, and a stack of unread books and magazines. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend as well! xx

P.S. I've been living in this top lately and it's 25% off with code SUMMERTIME!

top  //  scarf  //  shorts  //  bag  //  shoes

It's here, it's here, it's finally here! The first of many summer trips to Nantucket is this weekend and I could NOT be more excited. Will and my friend Jane have never been so it will be extra fun to show them around the island (and it's always a treat to have Amy along — remember these gorgeous photos?). Grayson, his friend, and my cousin Sarah are up there working at Millie's again so we'll have a full house! I'm so looking forward to blueberry muffins from the 'Sconset Market, iced coffee on the beach, and a stack of unread books and magazines. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend as well! xx

P.S. I've been living in this top lately and it's 25% off with code SUMMERTIME!

MARK & GRAHAM MONOGRAMMED MELAMINE

Holy monogrammed goodness... These new melamine serving pieces just stole my summer-loving heart. Pick up the anchor platter ($44) for a nautical hostess gift or a set of six monogrammed plates ($34 each) for your next dinner party. Or go off the registry and give a set as a wedding gift with the couple's new monogram... The options are endless and the range of colors and monogramming options can't be beat. 

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Holy monogrammed goodness... These new melamine serving pieces just stole my summer-loving heart. Pick up the anchor platter ($44) for a nautical hostess gift or a set of six monogrammed plates ($34 each) for your next dinner party. Or go off the registry and give a set as a wedding gift with the couple's new monogram... The options are endless and the range of colors and monogramming options can't be beat. 

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