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It’s been a minute since I’ve tackled your questions!
Q: Looks for the US Open.
A: I’d wear an easy dress like this with flat sandals and a great bag that can be worn crossbody — feels low-key, chic, functional. I also like something like this, this, or this with a classic leather sandal and a bag with brown leather trim. Alternately, try a patterned pair of shorts or skirt with a white tank and t-strap sandals. My rules are: flat shoes, something that feels good in heat, and free hands.
DRESS // EARRINGS // WATCH // SANDALS // BAG
Q: Diaper bag that doesn’t scream diaper bag.
A: I loved using my Goyard St. Louis PM. I also love these Anya Hindmarch totes — have the Goyard vibe but less than half the price, and the eyes are cheeky. More reasonably priced: Rue de Verneuil totes!
Q: Dupe straw bags.
Q: Upstate NY and Cape Cod wedding guest dresses.
A: A few wedding guest dresses I’ve loved recently: this Coco Shop, this Posse, this Eddy, this Damaris Bailey, this Fanm Mon, this Cara Cara, this Doen, this Alice + Olivia, and this Zimmermann.
And of course this Veronica Beard! I know many of you purchased this. I think you could dress up with a mule and some earrings, or it’d be perfect for a preppy/nautical rehearsal dinner.
Q: Speakers.
A: Can’t say enough good things about our new living room speaker — attractive, sounds great, easy to use (can integrate with Siri/Alexa). We bought on Prime Day but it’s still discounted!
Q: Kids’ hats.
A: We love the ones from Harding Lane! So cute!
Q: Cut off denim shorts that look like Agolde but are higher rise (10-11″) and not frumpy.
A: Try these Madewells! I have really good luck with their denim and shorts.
Q: Red summer dress – no sleeves.
A: This one is saucy! I did a try-on (video!) here. Also LOVE this $135 steal.
Q: Nicer white tees and tanks to wear with fancier skirts — Julia Amory, Agua!
A: I love Sezane’s Juan tank and SoldOut.NYC’s scoop neck tank for this use case! For tees, I like Uniqlo (polished, heavy weight with a bit of structure) and SoldOut’s iconically soft tee — also looks polished, but drapes a bit more. SoldOut has offered us 15% off sitewide with JEN15.
Q: Amazing scented shampoo for color treated hair.
A: Oribe shampoo for beautiful color. IMO, there is no shampoo scented more luxuriously. And, it’s fantastic for color treated hair.
Q: Quiet luxury bag under $300.
A: I love the chic styles from Little Liffner. If you use code YOUROCK, this mini bag comes in just under $300. I would also specifically stalk Hunting Season on TRR. Their bags are so unbelievably chic — most around $700 (right now you can get this one for under $400 on their site brand new) — but you can often find gently used ones for under $300 on TRR, like this and this (like a slightly larger version of the Celine phone sling I’ve been using all season). A great buy. (P.S. Speaking of Celine phone sling – this one just arrived on TRR. Run! These always get snapped up and this little bag has been one of my favorite pieces this summer. Was SO good while on vacation.)
Thanks so much for the bag recs, I had totally forgotten about Hunting Season- drool! Oh, unrelated but you mentioned a while back that you are always looking for clothing sources for Mr. Magpie, and I thought of Sid Mashburn! Perhaps already on your radar 🙂 XO
Yes, love SM but hadn’t thought of them in awhile! Thanks for the reminder! xx
For the US Open daytime matches, consider bringing a hat or be prepared to purchase one on site because the sun is brutal. Also, if you have tickets for a stadium (rather than general admission), figure out where your seat is situated directionally. East vs west makes a huge difference to comfort because of the shade as the afternoon progresses. My first time attending, I had a second-row seat for an early round in Ashe. It was 121 degrees on the court and the stadium seats are dark blue. I had to sit on my bag because the plastic burned my skin. Everyone was either perspiring profusely or hanging out in the air conditioned bars on the concourse.
In addition to lightweight, breathable fabrics, also think about bringing the most basic makeup or spritzes to freshen up between matches.
Great intel! I’ve been before but for the evening matches and never that hot!!! Wowza, 121?!
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I’m interested in a look for less version of the Left on Friday sweatshirts, if you come across such a thing 🙂
Will absolutely keep my eyes peeled! xx