SPRING IN YOUR STEP

I love the feeling of looking down and catching a glimpse of cute shoes on my feet. Now that we can all tuck our riding boots back in our closets until the fall, it's time to put some spring in your step with a bevy of beautiful ballet flats!

(1) J.Crew Cece colorblock flats (2) Marc by Marc Jacobs slingback glitter flats (3) J.Crew Jayne t-strap ballet flats (4) Bloch Megan snake effect leather ballet flats (5) Carven flat suede slingbacks (6) J.Crew Mila ballet flats (7) Madewell leopard print sidewalk skimmer (8) J.Crew classic leather ballet flats (9) Madewell leather sidewalk skimmer (10) J.Crew Lula glitter ballet flats

I have to say, I had quite a bit of fun "shopping" for ten pretty pairs to include in this post! Which shoe finds are on your must-have list for spring?

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I love the feeling of looking down and catching a glimpse of cute shoes on my feet. Now that we can all tuck our riding boots back in our closets until the fall, it's time to put some spring in your step with a bevy of beautiful ballet flats!

(1) J.Crew Cece colorblock flats (2) Marc by Marc Jacobs slingback glitter flats (3) J.Crew Jayne t-strap ballet flats (4) Bloch Megan snake effect leather ballet flats (5) Carven flat suede slingbacks (6) J.Crew Mila ballet flats (7) Madewell leopard print sidewalk skimmer (8) J.Crew classic leather ballet flats (9) Madewell leather sidewalk skimmer (10) J.Crew Lula glitter ballet flats

I have to say, I had quite a bit of fun "shopping" for ten pretty pairs to include in this post! Which shoe finds are on your must-have list for spring?

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Stripes + Tortoiseshell

You might have noticed a couple new tortoiseshell necklaces in the boutique this week — in fact, they've been two of the best-selling items! Here's one way I'll be styling my short tortoiseshell necklace this spring and summer.

J.Crew striped tee / Loren Hope clip-on earrings / Design Darling tortoiseshell necklace

J.Crew maxi skirt / Kate Spade iPhone case / NARS blush in Angelika

Loren Hope link bracelet / Aldo espadrilles 

Isn't it fun? I'm happy to say the necklace costs just $38 — not to mention the cost per wear since I'll be pairing it with absolutely everything else in my closet! Perfect with navy stripes, a fabulous hot pink skirt, and a rosy glow. How would you wear yours?

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You might have noticed a couple new tortoiseshell necklaces in the boutique this week — in fact, they've been two of the best-selling items! Here's one way I'll be styling my short tortoiseshell necklace this spring and summer.

J.Crew striped tee / Loren Hope clip-on earrings / Design Darling tortoiseshell necklace

J.Crew maxi skirt / Kate Spade iPhone case / NARS blush in Angelika

Loren Hope link bracelet / Aldo espadrilles 

Isn't it fun? I'm happy to say the necklace costs just $38 — not to mention the cost per wear since I'll be pairing it with absolutely everything else in my closet! Perfect with navy stripes, a fabulous hot pink skirt, and a rosy glow. How would you wear yours?

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So Tell Me About Yourself (Part Three)

In case you missed this popular feature here and here, the concept behind these posts is for me to get to know a little more about you and to get a dialogue going in the comments section! Let's pretend we're all seated at this gorgeous table and have at it...!

Book you're reading:

Coffee or tea drink of choice:

Current fave beauty product:

Dream home:

Something you're looking forward to this week:

Style icon:

Copy and paste into the comments and add your answers! Here are my responses:

Book you're reading: Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen

Coffee or tea drink of choice: Skinny vanilla two Splenda latte (don't judge!)

Current fave beauty product: Clarisonic Mia (I'm obsessed!)

Dream home: A little cottage on Nantucket

Something you'd like to do in 2012: Cross ten things off my 101 in 1001 list, including going skydiving, riding on a sailboat, and taking a cooking lesson

Something you're looking forward to this week: Dinner in the city with Christin, Grace, Tamra, and Viviana

Style crush: Olivia Palermo

*image Carolyne Roehm in Veranda

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In case you missed this popular feature here and here, the concept behind these posts is for me to get to know a little more about you and to get a dialogue going in the comments section! Let's pretend we're all seated at this gorgeous table and have at it...!

Book you're reading:

Coffee or tea drink of choice:

Current fave beauty product:

Dream home:

Something you're looking forward to this week:

Style icon:

Copy and paste into the comments and add your answers! Here are my responses:

Book you're reading: Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen

Coffee or tea drink of choice: Skinny vanilla two Splenda latte (don't judge!)

Current fave beauty product: Clarisonic Mia (I'm obsessed!)

Dream home: A little cottage on Nantucket

Something you'd like to do in 2012: Cross ten things off my 101 in 1001 list, including going skydiving, riding on a sailboat, and taking a cooking lesson

Something you're looking forward to this week: Dinner in the city with Christin, Grace, Tamra, and Viviana

Style crush: Olivia Palermo

*image Carolyne Roehm in Veranda

Keep up with Design Darling on Facebook / Pinterest / Twitter