Currently.
Besides, like, uprooting myself and my family, selling my home and 1/3 of my possessions, and casually moving across the country with an infant and a large dog…………here’s what happening in my neck of...
View ArticleMiddleground.
I’m writing this well in advance of its publication because, well, I moved last Friday. So funny to write those words now, here, sitting in this well-loved home of mine in Chicago, with Madeleine...
View ArticleWhat to Wear for the Holidays.
We’re not too far off from Thanksgiving and the flurry of holiday gatherings that will lead us to Christmas/Hanukkah/whatever you celebrate. I got a headstart on the season by snagging, as I mentioned...
View ArticleWhat I Want to Be Wearing in New York City.
Current outfit inspo for my new New York City ‘hood: What I Want to Wear to Tea at Bergdorf’s I’m going to a baby shower at Bergdorf’s in NYC in a few weeks and am obsessing over this affordable little...
View ArticleWomen of a Certain Age.
I love — love! — receiving emails from my Magpie tribe, and I respond to each and every one of them as quickly as I can. The other day, I received a kind email from one of my Magpies that read as...
View ArticleThe Best Things I Bought in October.
I talked a big game about these Tory Burch heels, which I pre-ordered from Moda Operandi right off the runway earlier this year, and which just arrived and are too big (GRRRRR) for my pixie feet, even...
View ArticleA Fresh Coat.
I talked recently about some of my favorite cold weather accessories, but neglected to mention that I have been having all the heart eyes for a new statement coat — and, more specifically, the SAM...
View ArticleEvening Out.
When I was little, I thought my mother was most beautiful when she was on her way out for an evening. I loved the cloud of perfume that followed her out the door, dabbed artfully on her wrists and...
View ArticleShort + Sweet.
This (on sale!) is what I want to wear for New Year’s Eve: Mind you, I haven’t been out on NYE for several years now. Mr. Magpie and I have long preferred a quiet night in, eating fancy food and fine...
View ArticleShorter + Sweeter.
As an update to this morning’s post on festive holiday dressing, just stumbled across this $39 steal of a statement top (25% off today with code MONDAY) and had to have it. (Also available in black.)...
View ArticleLe Pearl Sweater + More.
No preamble today; I’m going straight for ten picks on this happy, not-so-far-from-Christmas Friday: Pick No. 1: The Pearl Sweater I’ve been wearing my Zara pearl sweater (sold out, but you can find a...
View ArticleSale Sweep: Dis + Dat.
A few random things I’ve found discounted that I had to share: +THAT GANNI SWEATER THO (ON SALE FOR 50% OFF) — shown above. I LITERALLY DIE OVER IT. Available in other sizes for less of a discount...
View ArticleWeekend Vibes, Edition No. 44: The One with the Statement Swimsuit.
My Latest Score: The Marysia Venice One-Piece. In preparation for our trip in February, I picked up this Marysia one-piece swimsuit. Once I saw it, I couldn’t stop thinking about it and how elegant...
View ArticleWhat to Put in a Swag Bag + Other Q+As.
First — I saw I, Tanya yesterday and it was EXCELLENT. Alison Janney is a genius, and the commentary on celebrity, perception, reality, and media was fascinating. A lot to think about. Have you seen...
View ArticleGuac Is Extra…or Budget Fashion.
I came across a rather salacious picture of Kourtney Kardashian on Instagram where she’s lounging in a bikini, eating a snack, and the caption reads: “Guac is extra.” I can’t explain why, but I loved...
View ArticleMust-Have Monday: J. Crew’s New Arrivals (EN SOLDE!)
Assuage your Monday doldrums with the gorgeous new arrivals at J. Crew — including the lovely striped halter-neck jumpsuit above. (And, everything is 40% off with code 24HOURS!) I already ordered this...
View ArticleBecoming a New Yorker, and Wearing Gingham While Doing It.
I think I became a New Yorker today. Well, not a full-fledged one — I’ll need to be able to rattle off subway stations with ease, navigate Fairway without bordering on tears, own a predominantly black...
View ArticleWhew.
Yesterday’s post was heartbreaking to write, and between the “hot, fat tears” shed while crafting it (to borrow the words of a friend who texted me after its publication) and the fact that I battled...
View ArticleHow to Look Like a Million Bucks for Around $100.
I have a few friends who are thrifty with their shekels when it comes to shopping, but always look like a million bucks. I’ve noticed that these friends follow similar shopping approaches: seek out...
View ArticleThe M Series: Landon Lands in Lyon.
My stomach was doing somersaults as the bus lurched towards Lyon St. Exupery Airport. Fitzgerald’s Tender Is the Night sat, unread and unopened, in my lap. I looked down and realized I’d been...
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