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Q: White jeans.
A: I love my SLVRLAKE Grace jeans, seen above with my VB Ferazia blazer (on super sale) and a Uniqlo tee ($15 and so good!). Look for less with these. Also love the fit of these Agoldes, and if you’re a kick flare girl, try these Veronica Beards!
Q: Everyday clothes for my three year old daughter.
A: I always kept a full stock of Old Navy leggings in white, navy, black, gray, pale pink. They’re inexpensive but have a nice thickness. I’d layer beneath cute cotton dresses from Luigi, Target, or Little English or pair with one of these cute floral blouses from Amazon or a sweatshirt from Zara. Zara in general has great, stylish sets, like these sweatshirts with these leggings. Add a big bow and some tiny Vejas or Cientas and you’re set.
Q: Work conference dinners in Miami. Will be freezing in side but hot out.
A: One of these sets from Julia Amory (pants, top) paired with a little cropped jacket/cardigan to wear inside and simple gold jewelry. You can also never go wrong with a striped shirtdress like this.
Q: St. Barths with friends – looking for statement resortwear.
A: Fun! This La Ligne, this Mirth, this Loretta Caponi, anything from La Veste’s “towel” collection, swimsuits from Marysia and Hunza G (found my absolute favorite one on sale in my exact color here; also love their classic squareneck styles), Sarah Bray sunhat, Pam Munson tote. For dressier: this Couper, this Silvia Tcherassi. Wear everything with these Ancient Greek sandals in the nude color — the perfect, most versatile, barely there sandal. I love mine.
Q: Loafer with some heel / lug sole.
A: These Freda Salvadors. The cool girls are wearing them with socks like these!
Q: Sunglasses.
A: Statement/splurge: Loewe. Classic/splurge: Celine. Statement/reasonably priced: Le Specs. Classic/reasonably priced: Le Specs. Statement/inexpensive: Amazon. Classic/inexpensive: Amazon.
Q: New luggage.
A: Splurge: Rimowa. More reasonably priced: Paravel. Workhorse: Tumi. Inexpensive: Target.
Q: School shoes for my son.
A: I’m not sure what the parameters are for uniform / not, but my son wears these to school every day! Love them because they’re very easy for him to get on/off himself, and they occasionally come in great colors. He’s owned a mid blue and a spruce green! The navy are cute, too.
Q: Fitness clothes for my daughter – she’s starting basketball.
A: These pastel performance tees, these Under Armour shorts. Both come in great colors!
Q: Big girl bed for my daughter.
A: Oeuf has some really fun styles — how great is this? If you’re looking for upholstered, love this Crate & Kids or the styles from The Inside (lots of fun patterns), or for a big investment, the ones from Coley Home. I’ve also always loved a classic Jenny Lind spindle style.
Q: Curtains — do you know of any shops that can customize to my specs that I can order without a designer?
A: Check out Lynn Chalk on Etsy. I’ve not ordered window treatments but have ordered pillows from her. Incredible quality with all the best designer fabrics. Very well-reviewed! Alternately, have heard good things about Pepper Home!
Q: A work heel that won’t kill my feet.
A: These Stuart Weitzmans are amazing. I believe I had this exact pair in my former professional life and I absolutely wore them into the ground. Look good with suits, skirts, etc.
Q: Warm weather Baptism dress.
A: This Zimmermann!
Q: Travel tote.
A: I really love the MZ Wallace Medium Metro tote. Weighs nothing, zips closed, holds a literal ton. I’ve also been eyeing these Rue de Verneuils but they don’t zip closed. I like the structure, though. P.S. If you’ve not yet perused it, check out this list of Magpie crowdsourced travel tips!
Q: Coming home outfit for my baby, due in March.
A: Congrats, mama!! I love the footies from Kissy Kissy, the precious pieces (including booties) from Livly, and the ultra-soft zip-ups from Kyte. All three of those come in NB sizes, which is what you’ll need unless your baby is enormous! Hard to believe, but my babies were swimming in even the NB sizes!
Q: Minimalist warm weather picks.
A: This top, anything from Posse, this tunic, these The Row-inspired sandals!
Q: Maternity outfits.
A: You should follow my friends Lauren and Stephanie! They’re both expecting and SO chic. But also, you might treat yourself to this striped tee dress (non-maternity but would work in early trimesters) or one of the ones from Skims. These are great bases that you can zhush with a long cardigan, fancy ballet flats, scarf, etc.
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For baby girls, I love the tights from Condor (Spanish brand). I always have light blue, light pink, deep rose, and mustard. They’re so comfy and well made, and then I don’t have to deal with the tyranny of baby socks. The very giftable brand Pukkatuka also sells them alongside their bubble sets. In the US, the new brand Bea Colette has a lot of European imports if you’re seeking that same look!
Condor also has the cutest pom pom / bow knee socks! I have so many fond memories of mini in those. But, I also laughed at and appreciated your comment on “the tyranny of baby socks.” Ha! Yes, one was always going missing!
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