Citrusy hues, simple shifts, fistfuls of gold jewelry, and — my newest discovery — wavy volume. These sassy summer looks are everything a design darling needs to help her survive the rest of winter.
Pink Tapers
Cheat Sheet {Online Magazines}
Please join me at From The Right Bank today where I'm sharing my opinion of each of the above online magazines. It looks like it's going to be an interesting conversation in the comments section!
P.S. Have you had a moment to read my brand spanking new "about" page? I'd love to hear what you think of my little biography — it's so hard to write about yourself!
Rise & Shine
I'm awake at an ungodly hour this morning — which for me means 8:15 — to tackle some work before the day truly begins. (Hey, I worked hard to get to senior year and be able to schedule my classes in the afternoon.) It made me think a) that I would much prefer to be curled up in this beautiful bedroom from the pages of Lonny, b) I'm grateful for coffee shop employees who understandingly offer an extra shot of espresso without me asking for it, and c) that waking up and seizing the day might actually be better than my usual night owl tendencies. What time does your alarm go off in the morning?
Kelly Wearstler, Blogger
That's right. Everybody's favorite out there interior designer adds a new title to her résumé with a brand new blog called My Vibe My Life. Created to share her creative process and personal photographs, the blog launched with a post about "vibe trays," the designer's three-dimensional version of the inspiration board. Compiling hardware, paint chips, fabric swatches, upholstery trim, Wearstler then stacks the trays in her L.A. showroom. If you're like me and have ever wondered how she pulls together such an eclectic mix of patterns and textures, it looks like we've got our answer. I look forward to reading more of her latest venture!
Happy {Stay Warm} Weekend
It sounds like some of you are battling the same wintry weather I am this week so I'm sending warm wishes your way! Let's hope both of us can keep cozy and look this good doing it. Happy weekend!
Get The Look {Joe Schmelzer}
I adore this living room photographed by Joe Schmelzer and rounded up a list of lookalike resources in case you love it as much as I do. What do you think?
Presenting Ruby Plaza
I wanted to take a moment to introduce you to one of my lovely sponsors, Ruby Plaza. Similar to Etsy in terms of scope, Ruby Plaza features over 2,000 sellers who specialize in home decor and jewelry. Whether you're looking for something specific or just care to browse, you're sure to find something you love!
Rue Does NYC
Monday night was spent meeting my new friend Roxy for dinner and drinks at an adorable Italian restaurant in Greenwich Village. This girl is a kindred spirit in every sense of the word — enviable style, delightful sense of humor, and shared excitement for wherever life takes us next!
Then we hailed a cab to meet up with the Rue crew at The New Traditionalists' showroom in Soho. I was so thrilled to meet Ashlina for the first time! Here we are with Anne, Rue's creative director.
It was so nice to catch up with Bri and Crystal, who with Anne are the brains behind the Rue operation.
Roxy and I had a hilarious conversation with Talis of V and M that included sharing pictures of his safari adventure (talk about a dream come true!).
At night's end, I met my boyfriend at Grand Central, only to discover this madness...
...because Russell Brand was filming a remake Arthur!
It was such a special night and I feel so blessed to have met big-time bloggers and darling readers in person for the first time. I am incredibly fortunate to have Rue Magazine in my life; to know that I'm contributing in even the smallest way to such a wonderful publication is a blessing that words cannot do justice. To Anne, Bri, and Crystal: you girls are fun, inspiring, stylish, unique — and know how to throw a party like nobody's business!
{pictures 1 and 2 borrowed from My Cup of Te — thanks, Roxy!}
UPDATE: For those who asked, my dress is this sale number from J.Crew!
Black & White Beach
These two pictures have me yearning to escape the chilly Pennsylvania winter and head for warmer climes. What's the weather like where you are?
{via my very favorite tumblr}
Jil Sander Spring 2011
It might be yesterday's news in the fashion industry, but Jil Sander's spring collection is everything I want to wear this upcoming season: whites, pinks, navy; ruffles, solids, stripes. If, that is, it ever warms up around here!
{photos via style.com}
I'm A Winner And So Are You!
Big thanks to Sara Kate of Dwelling & Design, Victoria of vmac+cheese, Annie and Elizabeth of The Now Stylebook, and Allie of Desire Design Delight for gifting me with the Stylish Blogger Award! I'm supposed to share seven things about myself and pass it along to ten more people but I can't think of seven surprising things and truthfully I hate to choose so I'm going to do this instead:
1. If you'd like to learn more about me, head here or here (or simply stay tuned for my about page!).
2. If you're so inclined to reveal seven things about yourself, consider yourself a winner! I would love to see your posts so simply comment with a link here once you've posted.
Thank you, ladies!
Signature Scent
No. 74 on my 101 in 1001 list is to find my signature scent. Doesn't that seem like something every young lady should know? I feel silly for not having one and never replaced my last bottle when it ran out. Of course it seems like a fairly frivolous task but in reality I imagine it might be rather daunting. Tell me, what is your preferred perfume?
{picture from Rue}
Shake It Like A Polaroid Picture
I cannot for the life of me remember where I found this picture but I do know I'm very much in favor of taping hundreds of polaroid snaps within a larger-than-life frame. Can you imagine family and friends stopping to stare at each of the photos? The display would be truly mesmerizing!
Two By Train
These romantic shots captured by Michelle Holden remind me of the six months I spent in France last year. From the people to the transportation, everything is prettier and sexier in Europe! Do take a spin through the travel blog I kept if you're interested in seeing where I've been.
Styling S.O.S.
I've promised pictures of my boudoir for too long and now that I have a willing photographer and a few angles in mind, I'm freezing on the styling. It's already a big step for me to have the room clean enough to shoot — but ready for its close-up? We're not quite there. Does anyone care to share their fail-safe tips for styling interiors?
J.Crew Spring 2011
If this post didn't convince you that I love this collection, allow me to count the ways: head-to-toe white, different shades of pink-on-pink, studs on a sweater, pleats here, ruffles there, sequins everywhere. Yes, yes, and yes.
P.S. Thank you all for your compliments about my new look courtesy of Gadabout. I am so excited you love it as much as I do!
Don't Be Tardy For The Party
I apologize for ducking out early today but it's time for me to get dolled up for the Rue issue three party! I'll be stopping by Jonathan Adler's stall at NYIGF and meeting Miss Roxy for dinner and drinks before the soirée at The New Traditionalists' showroom this evening. Enjoy the new site and I'll see you back here tomorrow!
{image via the adorable Crush Cul De Sac}
Redesign Is Live!
Pardon my stating the obvious but for those reading via Bloglovin', email, or RSS, please come check out Design Darling's new look! Courtesy of the incredibly sweet and tremendously talented Hanna Nation of Gadabout, the new site is much more my style: a classic shift, a costume necklace, and of course a little bit of fun with the shoes. Stay tuned for information to be added in the header menu and, in the mean time, please be sure to like Design Darling on Facebook and follow Design Darling on Twitter.
Now tell me, what do you think of Design Darling's new look?!
The Look For Less {Shoe Closet}
I can't help you with the shoe collection (lie: I totally can, but we'll save that for a later date) but I'm thinking Ikea's Expedit unit ($129) unit is a dead ringer for the built-in shoe closet of Teen Vogue Fashion News Director Jane Keltner de Valle. See more of her wardrobe, featuring the likes of Jason Wu and Peter Som, at my new favorite fashion blog, The Coveted.
Design Darling {Kinda Sorta} On Elle Decor
Contributing to Rue has been one of the most exciting opportunities I have had in the past year. I'm sure you can imagine my delight when Crystal emailed me to let me know that one of my posts for the Rue blog was mentioned on elledecor.com! Big thanks to Amy of Shelterpop for the shout-out that completely made my day/week/life. The online mention is definitely tiding me over until the real deal ;) Happy weekend everyone!
These Streets Will Make You Feel Brand New
I'm driving back to Connecticut this Sunday to catch up with my family before heading into New York for the launch party for Rue's third issue. Please flip through the issue if you haven't done so already; I know I'm biased but it's truly the best one yet. Pay special attention to the pieces on Brooke Giannetti, Margot Austin, Susanna Salk, and Jim Josephson and Erik Retzer — written by yours truly! I can't wait to celebrate with Crystal, Anne, Bri, and the gang at The New Traditionalists' showroom come Monday night. Will I be seeing any of you there?
Forget-Me-Not
My dear friend and darling housemate Sara has agreed to take pictures of my bedroom to share with you all and I'm keeping a tidy to do list of things to get done before our little impromptu photo shoot:
1. Wait for sunshine. Natural light is everything.
2. Keep things clean until then. Easier said than done.
3. It's time for some fresh flowers in here. I'm convinced they'll make all the difference!
{photo from Black & Spiro}
Classy & Cozy
One of the greatest struggles of getting dressed this time of year is striking a balance between looking good and keeping warm. Filipa Fino, senior accessories editor for Vogue, shows us how it's done in a Chloé bodysuit and winter accroutrements like her fur vest and leather gloves. Let's all channel her look as we face our next snowfall, shall we?
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