Over a year and a half ago, in October 2013, the Dressing Up series came to life. It started as a small collaboration with Elizabeth Steel, former owner of Darling. Over the past year, it’s grown into a collaboration with five local boutiques! In the past months, a collaboration with Allie Merrill of M Squared Creative introduced […]
February 24, 2015 by Cville Niche
Charlottesville is a city filled with local-loving people, and a spirit of community and collaboration unlike anywhere else. Every week, Cville Niche celebrates that spirit by featuring a local’s top picks. Check out previous local check-ins! Megan Tiernan This Michigander transplant has a big vision and an even bigger heart. You can find Megan, one […]
November 21, 2014 by Linnea White
Whether you’re spending Thanksgiving near or far, with friends or family, the key to your holiday fête is to be comfortably chic. Cozy textures with a little sparkle or whimsy go a long way – and help you stay comfortable during your feasting! For this Dressing Up with Darling, we styled two holiday outfits – […]
October 3, 2014 by Linnea White
A year ago, the Dressing Up series was conceived as a collaboration with shop owner at Darling, Elizabeth Steel. Now, the Dressing Up series includes four regularly featured boutiques with many more collaborations in the wings! How perfect then that this weekend Darling is celebrating their own anniversary. Celebrate Darling’s 2nd Birthday with a sale […]
August 22, 2014 by Linnea White
Summertime. That beautiful Gershwin aria crooning across the late Summer breeze, tickling the hem of your favorite Summer dress and weaving through your hair, coaxing you to stop and sit a while. And that’s just what this outfit called for – the perfect spot to stop, sit, and breathe in the final days of summer. […]
July 25, 2014 by Linnea White
Oh, fleeting Summer… “To see the Summer Sky Is Poetry, though never in a Book it lie – True Poems flee.” {Emily Dickinson} How quickly July has come and gone! For this Dressing Up with Darling, we seized the days of long Summer skies with this effortless boho-inspired jumpsuit from Anthropologie, and a sun hat for […]
May 23, 2014 by Linnea White
That’s right, Freedom of Speech Wall… Life is beautiful. And for this Dressing Up with Darling post, we let that spirit of patriotism be our guide. From the perfect white shorts to a star-spangled blouse, and a bright red bag to comfy wedges, this outfit screams for ice cream – or just a long weekend in […]
March 27, 2014 by Linnea White
Casual. That’s what Spring is this year. Because it’s casually approaching, taking it’s sweet time. And with that classic Virginia style of Spring, Elizabeth Steel of Darling and I created a casual, cool Spring look for this post in the Dressing Up with Darling series. Pastels. Lace. Layers. Sparkle. Kicks. All those Spring trends in […]
January 31, 2014 by Linnea White
For this Dressing Up with Darling post, we were inspired by winter layers and even a little V-day lovin’. I adore the new love-themed jewelry, just in at Darling! “We continue our Cville Niche Dressing Up with Darling series with our lovely Ellen and a lovely long dress. This outfit is perfect for this transitional time of […]
March 13, 2015 by Linnea White
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