life design 101.

Standards. Designers have them, and they stick with them. They don’t bend to trends or make decisions out of moments of weakness. All of their choices are made with a final look in mind, a look that they’ve committed to meticulously. It’s up to you to set meticulous standards for your own life. If you

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pattern play: marble

Pattern play is back with one of the favorite new prints out there. These marbled whirlpools of color pull me in happily: 1. Tibi Dress from Net-a-Porter 2. Watermark Pillows from Design Legacy 3. Marbled Sunglasses by MG Sunglasses 4. Black and Green Marble Scarf by Missoni 5. Marbled Notebook from Zazzle 6. Pellini Bracelet from Marissa Collections

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wanderlust.

Simplicity is the name of the game with this pairing — whether it’s the cobalt roofs in The Blue City of Jodhpur or this exquisitely tailored power suit. TOP: SOUNDSTORM VFX / BOTTOM: FASHION GONE ROGUE

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MAKEkind 24.

Happy midweek, friends! I’m moving into a new workspace later this fall (YAY!) and itching to find some jazzy office accessories. Nothing over-the-top, just a few fun pieces to give it some life. This week I decided to start small and bright, revamping a trusty old stapler. Say hello, to my newest (colorblocked) desk accessory!

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artistic apparel.

1. Shimmer Skater Dress ($45) at Topshop 2. Platform Peep-Toe ($49.90) at Zara 3. On the Dot Ring ($68) at Kate Spade 4. iPhone Case – Rhythm for Color ($39) at Uncommon Goods 5. Royal Bauble Collar ($32) at Bauble Bar 6. Disco Druzy Stud Earrings ($95) at Max and Chloe 7. Louise Clutch ($148)

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MIXkind 29.

Things get dreamy on this week’s mix. Press play and imagine you’re winding through a corn maze at a pumpkin patch. [8tracks width=”300″ height=”250″ playops=”” url=”http://8tracks.com/mixes/1020609″] 01. Ache — Twigs 02. Lord Knows — Dum Dum Girls 03. A Simple Answer — Grizzly Bear 04. Is It Honest? — Woods 05. Encyclopedia of Classic Takedowns

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bookmark it.

Happy Friday! It officially feels like fall this week, which thrills me to no end. Hope you’re enjoying some crisp weather where you are! As always, here are some goodies that landed in my inbox this week: 1. These terrarium scarves are snazzy indeed. 2. New shop Cloth Paper Cloth is re-inventing vintage fashion! 3.

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typo graphic.

As the new school year has started—pour moi—and fall has started to sprinkle in, there is something in the air that calls for learning a new skill, right? I’m currently two weeks into an independent lettering study here at SCAD and I thought that I’d share four books that have already become integral to learning

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