I'm not usually one to ooh and ahh over celebrity fashion but this look was too perfect not to recreate...
This combination of classic navy and hydrangea blue is pretty much all I want to wear right now. Anyone else?!
KATIE ARMOUR'S HOME IN MATCHBOOK
I was delighted to contribute to Matchbook's August issue with an interview of the über-talented Lisa Salzer of Lulu Frost. Equally delightful were these snaps of editor Katie Armour's darling San Francisco abode. Does she not make you want to recover everything you own in navy blue buffalo check? Cute as it is, I'm quite happy to have her on the east coast now! See the complete tour here and read the issue here.
CITY NIGHTS
It's crazy how many people I love have moved to New York lately. It makes me that much more excited to make the move myself in a few months! In the mean time I find myself hopping on the train to the city ever more frequently, which calls for easy outfits that are comfy for the commute but cute enough for dinner...
Tonight I'm off to meet Alex, Jane, Katie, Sarah, and Sarah for dinner in the West Village. Matchbook girls unite! ;)
PREPPY STYLING
You'll rarely see me in red (red jeans being the exception) but there's a lot to love about Mango's fall campaign: oxford shirts layered under blazers, leather belts over polka dot skirts, and trench coats on top of cable knit sweaters. I'm excited for the temperature to drop 30 degrees so I can start pulling fall basics to the front of my closet...!
HAPPY SUNDAY
Wishing you a fun-filled day with friends, sunshine, and striped beach towels.
*Photo by Amanda Pratt
WEEKEND WARDROBE
We had so much fun zip lining yesterday and now I can cross that one off my 101 in 1001 list! My sweet aunt also gave me five Audrey Hepburn DVDs so I can get cracking on that task as well! Here's a classic look that seems right up Audrey's alley...
Classic studs, a strand of pearls, and the Longchamp tote I carry with me everywhere I go... The definition of classics and the very pieces I want filling up my wardrobe! What are two or three of your favorite closet classics?
GOOD BONES GOOD PIECES GIVEAWAY WINNER
Thank you for all the birthday wishes yesterday and to everyone who entered this week's giveaway! The winner is...
Renée of Crossed and Dotted! Please email me so I can ship you your new book. Thanks to Suzanne and Lauren for the generous giveaway! I'm taking today off to go zip lining with my family (a birthday surprise from my 101 in 1001 list, eeek!) and I couldn't be more excited. Have any of you been? Tell me all about it!
I'M 23!
Today is my 23rd birthday and I want to celebrate with all of you! Today only you'll get 23% off all designdarling.com orders with code BIRTHDAY at checkout. Offer is not valid for any previous orders and expires tonight at midnight EST. Shop to it!
INSTAGRAM UPDATES
Favorite snaps from last week's trip to Nantucket...
A new read I'm loving // My new favorite ballet flats (now on sale!) // Bangles from Design Darling and J.Crew // Carrying Coach onto the ferry
Exterior inspiration // Waking up to this little guy // The needlepoint belt my grandmother is making for me!
Flowers, lobster, and my grandmother's lightship basket
Iced coffee // Rachel Pally dress // Shopping in town (loved this picnic basket and this bedding)
It's funny how many pictures I take when I'm out and about! Believe me when I say my daily life looks more like me in front of my laptop wearing pajamas ;) Do you have any summer trips planned?
MINNIE MORTIMER'S HOME TOUR
Still smitten with this home tour from APT with LSD... a year later. That's how you know it's good, right?!
SO TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF (PART FOUR)
I participated in a Twitter chat over the weekend about reader engagement and remembered that one of my all-time favorite features is this one where I get to learn all about y-o-u!
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Your style in three words: Classic, picky (ha!), preppy
Highlight of your summer: Weekend trips to Nantucket
Favorite thing about fall: Dressing in layers — my idea of perfect weather!
A recent splurge: Tickets to Alt NYC and IFB
Something you’re looking forward to this week: My birthday on Thursday!
Something you want to do in the next year: Get into a regular exercise routine
Now go ahead and tell me about yourself! I can't wait to read each response :)
Your style in three words:
Highlight of your summer:
Favorite thing about fall:
A recent splurge:
Something you’re looking forward to this week:
Something you want to do in the next three years:
Copy and paste to leave your answers in the comments! Here are my answers:
Highlight of your summer: Weekend trips to Nantucket
Favorite thing about fall: Dressing in layers — my idea of perfect weather!
A recent splurge: Tickets to Alt NYC and IFB
Something you’re looking forward to this week: My birthday on Thursday!
Something you want to do in the next year: Get into a regular exercise routine
Now go ahead and tell me about yourself! I can't wait to read each response :)
SHOPPING FOR BASICS
My August calendar is quickly filling up with blog conferences, dinner dates, and trade shows and it's hard not to want to buy a new outfit for every occasion. Instead I'll be investing in and replenishing my wardrobe basics: a few solid pieces that can be worn myriad ways. Case in point:
Madewell blazer (a must on my wishlist for fall) // J.Crew t-shirt
Design Darling tortoiseshell necklace // Diane von Furstenberg skirt (similar here) Cleobella card holder // See by Chloe bag // Loren Hope cocktail ring // J.Crew ballet flats
The blazer would work just as well with my go-to skinny jeans and the skirt would be adorable with a classic blue oxford tucked in. And yes, this is the way I justify all my purchases ;) Do you shop the same way I do?!
GIVEAWAY: GOOD BONES GREAT PIECES
I love a good mother/daughter duo and Suzanne and Lauren McGrath are no exception. I've been reading their blog for years and they've become my go-to girls for classic interiors with a modern twist. I'm thrilled to be giving away a copy of their first book Good Bones Great Pieces this week! It's a great read (with lots of pretty pictures!) on seven pieces of furniture "that will carry you through a lifetime." What's not to love about that?!
To enter, please become a follower of Design Darling and leave a comment below. For extra entries, do any of the following and leave a separate comment for each:
- Like Design Darling and Good Bones Great Pieces on Facebook
- Follow Design Darling and Good Bones Great Pieces on Pinterest
- Follow Design Darling and Good Bones Great Pieces on Twitter
The winner will be announced on Friday morning. Good luck!
DESK DU JOUR
WEEKEND WARDROBE
This is the first weekend in a while that I haven't made any plans and I plan to power through lots of laundry, packing and shipping, etc. — probably in pajamas most of the time. But if I had my way I'd be donning something more like this...
Ray-Ban sunglasses // Loren Hope necklace (with hot pink ribbon!) // J.Crew dress
Essie "Geranium" // Rebecca Minkoff iPhone case // Lulu Frost rings (love these!)
Loeffler Randall sandals (now on sale!) // Tory Burch bag
You can't go wrong with cute sandals and a flowy dress! What will you be wearing this weekend?
SEQUINS FOR DAY
A sparkly look in honor of all the Olympians going for gold this week...
Are you keeping up with the Olympics as obsessively enthusiastically as I am?
COLLECTIONS
I'm noticing a trend in my recent pins: collections! Books, paintbrushes, racquets, trophies, vases...
Side note: you could totally start an instant collection with these vases!
There's no more personal way to decorate! Tell me, what do you collect?
9 NEUTRALS I LOVE RIGHT NOW
Cat eye sunglasses, the perfect leather satchel, and two dreamy pairs of shoes... Here are a few classic neutrals I'm coveting at the moment:
(1) Design Darling tortoiseshell necklace (2) Stella McCartney cat-eye sunglasses (3) Tory Burch satchel
What neutrals are you stocking up on for fall?
EXTERIORS & HYDRANGEAS
One of my favorite things to do on Nantucket is buy an iced coffee in town (or an ice cream cone in 'Sconset!) and walk around looking at all the pretty houses and gardens. This trip's takeaway? You can never have too many hydrangeas!
On that note, I think I have a new favorite color: hydrangea blue. Toss it in the mix with hot pink, navy blue, and white and that's my dream color palette at the moment. Do you love hydrangeas as much as I do?
WEEKEND WARDROBE
This weekend will be a little hectic and a lot of fun. Tonight is my college roommate's birthday party in New York, tomorrow is our annual family reunion in Rhode Island, and Sunday through Tuesday I'll be out on Nantucket! Here's what I have in mind for my weekend travels...
J.Crew shorts // Tretorn sneakers // J.Crew weekend bag (how cute is this for only $36?!)
Casual, comfy, and just right for family barbecues, ferry rides, and running around after Rory. What will your weekend wardrobe look like?
DECORATING IN BLUE AND WHITE
You'll be the first to know when I set a date for moving out but in the mean time let's set our sights on a teeny tiny apartment that's decorated floor to ceiling in classic blue and white...
What's the predominant color palette chez vous?
OLIVIA PALERMO IN TATLER RUSSIA
I hope you all won't kill me for jumping the gun and posting about fall fashion but these looks on Design Darling fashion favorite Olivia Palermo were too perfect not to share...
I can definitely get behind this punchy palette for fall. Who else loves Olivia's style as much as I do?! Here are a few pieces to help recreate the looks (if you're in Google Reader you'll have to click over to see the slideshow!)...
RAINY DAY ESSENTIALS
I'm not a fan of spring showers but there's something about a summer storm that always a little fun and unexpected — if you're wearing the right outfit. Last week I found myself hopping over puddles in leather wedges (I don't particularly recommend it) so today I thought I'd whip up a little inspiration for staying dry in style.
I just ordered that exact umbrella stand off of Joss & Main (it's even prettier in person!) and would pair any of the above with this darling trench. How precious is the rain coat for your four-legged friend? ;)
IT'S THE LITTLE THINGS
New flats from Tuckernuck // Monogrammed ice buckets headed off to their new homes // Making an effort to cook (I've tried this, this, and this) // Rory sitting on my feet during a summer storm // Striped espadrilles from J.Crew (on mega sale) // Le Pens in my monogrammed pencil cup // A preppy pillow pairing (here and here) // Neon pink shorts from J.Crew // Ginger jar matches in a tortoiseshell bowl // New arrivals in the boutique // Still in love with this little face
MIX AND MATCH
It's not all that often I stumble upon a color combination that's truly unexpected and suited for real life but of course, leave it to J.Crew...
Top knot // Men's shirt // Schoolboy blazer // Colorblock pants // Leopard heels
Blue and green and leopard? Call me crazy but I'm kind of digging it!
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