Well, here it is! My first Darling dress. (A tad more appropriate for work than yesterday’s getup.) This dress–called the Carlie Dress–will be available in spring ’14. But since it was so incredibly hot in New York City today, it was perfect. Seriously: it was 80 degrees today!) And who doesn’t like a sneak peek at a designer’s upcoming collection? ;)
Dress and belt: c/o Darling (Coming in spring ’14) / Blazer: Dear Hannah (Hoboken boutique)… But swooning over this boyfriend blazer! (Ah, the leather.) / Bag: Kate Spade, similar here / Watch: Michael Kors / Bracelet: Kate Spade / Pumps: Adrienne Vittadini / Lipstick: Clinique / Earrings: J.Crew, less expensive version here / Sunnies: Kate Spade (available here via eBay)
First of all, how cute is the built-in Peter Pan collar?! And I love the bird print. (Perhaps perfect for my To Kill a Mockingbird unit in the spring. I look forward to it every year, even though I’ve now read the book 20+ times. Ask me anything. I once correctly guessed the page on which a certain scene occurs, haha.)
Anyway, scroll down to the bottom of this post to see some of my favorite current Darling pieces!
Dress and belt: c/o Darling (Coming in spring ’14) / Blazer: Dear Hannah (Hoboken boutique)… But swooning over this boyfriend blazer! (Ah, the leather.) / Bag: Kate Spade, similar here / Watch: Michael Kors / Bracelet: Kate Spade / Pumps: Adrienne Vittadini / Lipstick: Clinique / Earrings: J.Crew, less expensive version here / Sunnies: Kate Spade (available here via eBay)
Love this dress? Find more from the adorable brand below! :)

1. Embellished Collar Dress / 2. Shift with Embroidery Detail / 3. Dress with Flower Embellishment / 4. Scallop Edge Skirt / 5. Sequined Dress with Pleated Skirt / 6. Dress with Floral Embroidery
Such a pretty color and cute print! I love To Kill A Mockingbird :) Also, adorable sunnies!
xoxo,
E
refined couture
Thank you so much, Erica! Right?! Isn’t that book amazing?! It’s the highlight of my year. ;) Hope you have a great weekend!
xoxo
I love the whole look! Cute bracelets!
agirlandhersparkles.blogspot.com
Thanks, Rebecca!! Love to pile ’em on ;)
Your dress is so cute! I love peter pan collars. They’re so lady-like. I loved your look from yesterday too. Thought I commented on it, but I guess it didn’t post or something. So weird! Anyway, love those pants too! I have the lipstick top from last year.
Heather
http://www.disposableincomegirl.com
Hi Heather! :)Thank you so much! Don’t you?! I love that they’re built in to so many pieces these days. Makes it so easy. ;) Hope you have a wonderful weekend!! xoxo
All time favorite book!! Love the dress.. I would totally wear it the day you introduce the unit haha.
All-time favorite?! I LOVE THAT! Yes. I need to wear more themed clothing this year. The kids get a kick out of it. Thanks for the recommendation. ;) Have a great Friday!! xoxo
Love this dress, and you accessorized perfectly! The freak-warm day today was fabulous, and looking nice for the weekend :)
Following you on Bloglovin!
xo Annie
New England Romance
Thank you, Annie!! Aren’t you loving this weather?! Trying to soak it up before a layer of frost covers New York, haha. So excited to follow each other! xoxo
Gorgeous dress, love your accessories too!
Justaddcakeuk
Thanks, Bella! Hope you have a great weekend!! xoxo
I just discovered your blog! I adore it! :) I’m definitely going to be reading frequently! Also, I just started a blog and it’d be amazing if you could check it out and give me suggestions? Thanks hun
xx Jenna
http://loveandotherbliss.blogspot.sg
Hi Jenna! YAY! I’m so excited to be following each other… I love making new blogger friends! I will definitely check out your blog tonight and shoot you an email. ;) CONGRATS! You will love it. Super fun, and you meet so many great people through it!! xoxo
Indeed more appropriate for work but not like your kids noticed haha Dress #3 is really calling out to me and yea, what’s with the crazy weather in NYC? I was just going to put away my a/c also -_-
Dress with Flower Embellishment
Haha–I can’t believe they didn’t notice! My students from last year read the blog religiously, but this year’s kids aren’t very interested. (And I give them so many shout outs! Haha.) Anyway, the weather is DEFINITELY phenomenal. Turn that a/c back on, girl! :)
Love that color on you!
-Alex
http://www.monstermisa.blogspot.com
Thanks, Alex! Happy weekend!!! xoxo
Love the collar!
xo
nicole
a dash of gold
Thanks, Nicole!! :) xoxo!!
What an adorable dress! You are just too cute!. And thanks for introducing me to a new brand!
Nikki
thefashionablewife.com
Thank you, Nikki! It’s new to me, too… But I am obsessed! I love that ASOS offers so many sales, too! Happy Friday!!
the dress is just adorable!:) you look amazing!♥
http://www.lorietta.cz
Thanks, Petra! You made my day! :) xoxo!!
Love this print & your t-strap pumps .
Stopping by from Preppy Panache’s Phillip Lim x Target giveaway .
— Nicole O.