OUTFIT {JOIE DRESS}

J.Crew schoolboy blazer  //  Joie striped dress  //  Clare Vivier clutch  //  Shoes c/o SoleSociety

This outfit incorporates pretty much every one of my sartorial favorites: blazers, bows, navy blue, stripes... I could go on! I'm so excited for fall and couldn't resist pulling my tried-and-true schoolboy blazer out of my closet early. I'll be wearing it layered over a summery striped dress this month and over button-downs and sweaters in the cooler months to come. 

Remember when I contemplated this clutch in this post? I wound up choosing the navy (#shocker) and I've already worn it for my birthday dinner, date night, and a handful of occasions in between. The quality is killer. Oh and the shoes! I love a good pointed toe pump and the ladylike bow detail on this pair makes me giddy. The kicker? They're only $59.95 from SoleSociety. I mean... That's what we call a no-brainer.

J.Crew schoolboy blazer  //  Joie striped dress  //  Clare Vivier clutch  //  Shoes c/o SoleSociety

This outfit incorporates pretty much every one of my sartorial favorites: blazers, bows, navy blue, stripes... I could go on! I'm so excited for fall and couldn't resist pulling my tried-and-true schoolboy blazer out of my closet early. I'll be wearing it layered over a summery striped dress this month and over button-downs and sweaters in the cooler months to come. 

Remember when I contemplated this clutch in this post? I wound up choosing the navy (#shocker) and I've already worn it for my birthday dinner, date night, and a handful of occasions in between. The quality is killer. Oh and the shoes! I love a good pointed toe pump and the ladylike bow detail on this pair makes me giddy. The kicker? They're only $59.95 from SoleSociety. I mean... That's what we call a no-brainer.

SLEEPY JONES GIVEAWAY!

"Sit back. Stare at the ceiling. Stay awhile. We're starting a little movement of non-movement." So begins the story of Sleepy Jones, a sleepwear company whose classic pajama sets are the stuff dreams are made of. Inspired by creative types who'd sooner die than don a suit and tie, the line was made for working from home and lounging around on weekends. Suffice it to say I've found my new morning uniform.

How fun are these shots from Nantucket? I've slept in my Marina top with and without the matching bottoms and the Tauba shorts have been a a no-brainer for morning coffee on my fire escape since returning to the city. Fred's lucky I didn't try to steal his Henry shirt during our trip (though why borrow from the boys when you could have your very own Swiss dot robe?!).

The best part, of course, is that one of you will win the pajama set of your choice! Just follow the steps in the widget below and we'll draw the winner on Friday morning (so you can spend the weekend pondering your perfect PJs). Thanks, Sleepy Jones!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

*all photos by F.E. Castleberry

"Sit back. Stare at the ceiling. Stay awhile. We're starting a little movement of non-movement." So begins the story of Sleepy Jones, a sleepwear company whose classic pajama sets are the stuff dreams are made of. Inspired by creative types who'd sooner die than don a suit and tie, the line was made for working from home and lounging around on weekends. Suffice it to say I've found my new morning uniform.

How fun are these shots from Nantucket? I've slept in my Marina top with and without the matching bottoms and the Tauba shorts have been a a no-brainer for morning coffee on my fire escape since returning to the city. Fred's lucky I didn't try to steal his Henry shirt during our trip (though why borrow from the boys when you could have your very own Swiss dot robe?!).

The best part, of course, is that one of you will win the pajama set of your choice! Just follow the steps in the widget below and we'll draw the winner on Friday morning (so you can spend the weekend pondering your perfect PJs). Thanks, Sleepy Jones!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

*all photos by F.E. Castleberry

WEEKEND LINKS

Don't forget that everything on designdarling.com is 24% off this weekend with code BIRTHDAY at checkout! We just restocked the "hustle" print, mint julep cups, monogrammed trays, tortoiseshell necklaces... Go to town! Here are a few more links for your weekend reading:

- OMG: Slim Aarons photographs for sale on One Kings Lane. This one is my all-time favorite but this one is a close second.

- I have (finally?) discovered the leg-lengthening powers of J.Crew's Everly pump. I bought the citrus lime (which is way more green than pictured) but might go back for the pagoda blue. Trust me: you need them.

- Ashley's lovely layouts are a sight for sore eyes. If you're looking for an addictive new read, this is it!

- Navy, backless, and only $85... It's no surprise I fell for this dress.

- What is it about this little gold ring that I can't stop picturing it on my hand?

- Another lovely reader sent me her 101 in 1001 list! If you've written one, please send it my way. I'd love to take a peek!

I'm off to Rhode Island for our family reunion before it's back to work, work, work on Monday. Have a wonderful weekend, friends! xoxo 

Don't forget that everything on designdarling.com is 24% off this weekend with code BIRTHDAY at checkout! We just restocked the "hustle" print, mint julep cups, monogrammed trays, tortoiseshell necklaces... Go to town! Here are a few more links for your weekend reading:

- OMG: Slim Aarons photographs for sale on One Kings Lane. This one is my all-time favorite but this one is a close second.

- I have (finally?) discovered the leg-lengthening powers of J.Crew's Everly pump. I bought the citrus lime (which is way more green than pictured) but might go back for the pagoda blue. Trust me: you need them.

- Ashley's lovely layouts are a sight for sore eyes. If you're looking for an addictive new read, this is it!

- Navy, backless, and only $85... It's no surprise I fell for this dress.

- What is it about this little gold ring that I can't stop picturing it on my hand?

- Another lovely reader sent me her 101 in 1001 list! If you've written one, please send it my way. I'd love to take a peek!

I'm off to Rhode Island for our family reunion before it's back to work, work, work on Monday. Have a wonderful weekend, friends! xoxo