When I solicited requests for my “what to pack” series (recent installments here and here), I was surprised that a number of you asked for “what to wear wine-tasting” instead of for a specific destination. It made me think back to our dreamy trip to Calistoga, CA a few years ago (although, above photo is from Veritas Vineyard in Charlottesville, VA). While in Napa, I felt like I wanted to overhaul my entire wardrobe for exclusively Jenni Kayne. Specifically, I felt like their iconic Cove maxi would have been the perfect dress for the occasion with leather sandals, a woven tote, and a striped sweater over the shoulders. Talbots has a lovely look for less out now and it’s currently under $100, and Quince has a great one, too, but without the linen stripe. I actually just picked up this white linen dress from SoldOut to wear in the Bahamas (the back and overall fit is so, so gorgeous on), but it would also be a good candidate for an elegant wine tasting with a big straw hat, especially if it’s more of a romantic wine-tasting. (My code at SoldOut is still good — MAGPIE15 for 15% off.) And in fact just yesterday I put on an outfit that I think I subconsciously influenced myself to wear while writing this post — as it would be absolutely perfect for a summer tasting — see below! Doesn’t white linen do wonders for tanned shoulders?! They’re a match made in heaven.
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By: Jen Shoop
I’ve been adding a few fun and slightly whimsical items to my home this summer, including (above) the fish napkins and cobalt blue cocktail table (other colors available; we actually move this around depending on where we are, but mainly keep right next to our game table in the front room). (Also seen above: a Hotel Lobby candle, currently on sale!)
Sharing a few other fun finds for the season below —
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By: Jen Shoop
I was just looking through some of the bestselling items from June of this summer and I absolutely love what we’re wearing…! I wanted to share a little tribute to these favorites below!
The Me + Em Seersucker Jumpsuit.
This jumpsuit is insanely chic. I don’t know if you noticed but I tied it around my waist once and then tied it in the back versus the front — I love the streamlined silhouette it offers from the front. I paired with these fabulous Ancient Greek Sandals and my Dans La Main seagrass Kelly bag for lunch with my mom. I also have this picked out for a dinner this week!
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By: Jen Shoop
My neighbor emailed me this article from the New York Times, in which Melissa Kirsch writes: “This year, I propose July 2 for a sunnier moment at which to take stock of the year so far and, if it feels right, to make some achievable resolutions for the second half of the year.” Kirsch notes that today, July 2nd, is “the precise midpoint of 2025, with 182 days on either side,” and dubs it “the high noon” of the year.
So how are we doing halfway through? How do we digest today as the year’s meridian, as its peach-pit-center? Have we forgotten or fulfilled our Bingo Squares? Have we let go of the routines we held to during the earlier, more austere months of winter and spring, in which most of us cotton to a collective cleansing? Do we feel a vague agita at being halfway through the year and nowhere near our specific objectives, or are we relieved to be on the downslope? Which goals have been quietly discarded, and why? Are we extending ourselves enough grace to know when to let the seams out? On the flipside, are we being disciplined enough with our own ambitions to dig in when we need to?
I sit here and try to focus on these questions and feel mainly a lot of air, a lot of open meadow. A lot of “eh well, that didn’t work, but that’s fine” (remember my pipe dream of having a Magpie branded AYR tee?) and “you didn’t get the agent, but you have the book deal” (!!!) A reminder that many great things look nothing like we expect them to — and that’s OK. Not just OK, actually: the unexpected parts of life are what make it beautiful, textured, exciting to drink, more possibility than anything else. How lucky are we that not everything turns out as we wish. Our lives would be so narrow, constricted by only what we’ve seen or read or imagined! Give me a sky that turns purple-orange, and a plant with spines and eyes. I write that because when I first saw the Sonoran Desert, I stared unblinkingly at it, shocked by its otherworldliness. It was breathtaking, sparse and magnificent, unlike anything I’d ever imagined, soft brushy hollows and round emptinesses, and all beneath a headstrong cerulean sky and an unremitting sun that held all the light in the world. It defied — spilt past — words then and now, too, some 20 years later. And isn’t that fantastic? That you can have some experiences even late in life that shock you with the magnitude of their unique, unanticipated beauty?
So I guess what I am saying is stay open to the shape this year is taking. Let it ask or answer. Let it shut some doors. Let it make a mess. Let it breathe, or drip-drop slowly. Trust that everything happens in its own time. Even the Sonoran Desert, whose mirage visits with me in my writing from time to time: “try to put me on paper now,” she calls, siren-like, even though I have not found a language suitable to her stretch. Not yet at least.
+Gorgeous caftan for a family photo shoot or maternity shoot!
+Reminder that Hotel Lobby’s 20% off sitewide sale is still on! Can’t believe the Hamptons candle is still in stock. A few girlfriends were over at my house on the weekend and asked to smell a few of the scents I have in preparation of this sale; all of them liked the Hamptons.
+Wait — Geometry just changed my coupon code. You can now get 35% off (!) their kitchen towels with code JEN15 through 7/7. They have such fun patterns and are highly absorbent (i.e., don’t just look pretty!). These also make a fun and unexpected little hostess gift when tied off with a ribbon.
+I’ve been in a good running groove this week, and I treated myself to a few new pieces from Ciele to spirit myself on: one of their bestselling GoCaps (UPF, very breathable, thoughtfully designed for runners), a cooling open knit singlet, and some of their running shorts.
+When I’m going for longer runs in high heat, I really like these LMNT electrolytes in the lemonade, mango chili, or watermelon flavors. You’re supposed to drink them before you exercise. I find they REALLY help prevent dehydration.
I’m probably a maximalist at heart — lots of color, feminine details, pintucking, scalloped trim, stripes, pattern-mixing, jewelry-layering — but I find I pin a ton of simple, elegant minimalist looks when I’m thumbing through Pinterest. Recent inspo below:
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By: Jen Shoop
My husband surprised with a copper-roofed bird house and bird feeder (from NC Bird Guy, if you’re wondering!) and a Loewe bag I’d been ogling for my birthday. He nailed it; “birds and bags” could be an alt title for this blog, right? Ha. One of my friends made a comment on what a thoughtful gift-giver he is, and asked — “what have been some of his best gifts?”
In truth, his best and most precious gifts have been:
“Why not you?” energy
Hand squeezes in the pew at a funeral — and while on the operating table delivering our babies — and any time I have been in public with a lump in my throat and a need for reassurance
The latitude — encouragement, even — to change
“I’m here whenever you need me”
Immediate, unquestioning solidarity against anyone unkind, slighting, or dismissive toward me
The courage and space to pursue a non-traditional career that made very little money for years
“You look beautiful” when I was post-partum and bleary and alien to my own body
Companionship that asks for nothing
Patience and gentleness when I’m at my worst (the softest kind of love)
What are the best things (physical or not) that your spouse or partner has given you?
+OMG this new arrival at J. Crew! Just finished reading My Problematic Summer Romance, which is set in Sicily, so of course the name of the dress leapt off the page at me!
+One of my girlfriends came over this weekend wearing the cutest Marea dress and we were both saying how much we LOVE this brand. They started with just blockprint dresses but have really evolved to carry great basics (especially striped sweaters and pointelle tees) that are very thoughtfully designed and beautifully made. I’m currently eyeing this top and pants set. I also have this patterned tote which I’ve been using a lot this summer for the kids’ stuff, travel, etc!
+My favorite brush for applying loose powder. My mother bought me a set of LM makeup brushes probably…15 years ago? 18 years ago? And I still have them all and love them. This brush is great for loose powder and I absolutely will not use anything but this for eyeshadow. Legit have had it 18 years! While writing this little blurb, I discovered they sell a travel brush set that is currently 50% off and had to order it! So convenient! Will just keep it in my travel cosmetic bag.
+Love this polished white top. Speaking of polished tops, if you’re looking for something new and different for your work wardrobe, consider TWP’s Next Ex button down with a pair of high-waisted trousers. So chic. The shape is beyond fabulous. Also looks great with a pair of white jeans!
+I have been hearing the best things about the beauty brand St. Jane. My girlfriend gave me a little gift set for my birthday and I’m officially intrigued. People love this award-winning serum! I want to try it!
+Speaking of luxe skincare, it’s been a minute since I’ve raved about this rosewater spray. THE BEST. My husband loves it too. Softens and hydrates skin – great to soften makeup after application or refresh skin in the afternoon and before bed.
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By: Jen Shoop
I have been loving bandana print this summer; it seems to be everywhere. I touched upon this briefly in my Aspen + Vail packing guide here. I find that this boho-Western motif pairs nicely with other microtrends of the summer — think denim and rope cord accessories! I even kind of love the vibe of a simple bandana paired with a striped tee or perfect sweatshirt (inspo below!). This three-pack from hip label Call It By Your Name (which has more or less popularized the bandana motif — their pants are seen above styled with this season’s “it” shoe, the boat shoe) is on sale from $119 to just $49, and they have cute embroidery on them too.
Sharing all my favorite bandana print pieces below, but also wanted to quickly mention that Splendid’s FOJ sale is ongoing (almost everything 40% off with code FOURTH) and a few fun finds I wanted to spotlight: these striped knit beach pants, this high-neck tank (great staple), and these easy ikat beauties.
05. Fun Sandro shorts — could be worn as a coverup or I might style with a button-down (<<all my favorites here) or white tee (<<great inexpensive options here).
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By: Jen Shoop
A heron flew over our heads in a small strip of wetland in Pennsylvania last week. We later saw it in the marsh, looking for food, or preening, or whatever herons do in their spare time. I learned afterward that these wetlands were recently created as a part of a project to address flooding and erosion in the area. Without them, the heron would no doubt nest elsewhere in the region, as they are wading birds, and need water to hunt.
Later that day, my husband surprised me with a copper-roofed birdhouse (seen above) and bird feeder for my birthday. I was ecstatic; I’d been talking about buying these for ages but never followed through. We’ve hung the house by a window in our front room so we can monitor it easily, and I’m waiting for some wren or chickadee to nest inside — maybe even a handsome Northern Flicker, whose call I heard just now on the back patio. It’s a small way to invite the wild in, to offer the passing world a comfortable landing. Here, make yourself at home. The least we can do as you improvise around our heavy footfall.
Of course, neither the Northern Flicker nor the Blue Heron need us. They’d do just as well without. They are masters of re-centering the universe: they create a new home whenever they need to, and without fanfare. I aspire to that agility of spirit, to the fleet-winged and easily-pleased. The bird needs only slight sustenance and a song, and the rest solves itself.
The bird house now in our yard reminds me that the center of the universe is not on the UNESCO World Heritage List. It is not in Tokyo, or New York, or Abu Dhabi. Or it is in all of those places, but it is also in the modest and makeshift. It is wherever the pioneering spirit take us, so long as we are ample-hearted and open-minded enough to see a welcome and warm to it.
+Wearing this to the pool on the fourth of July (my son will twin with this), and this to the party later!
+Heads up that if you are an SMS subscriber for Hotel Lobby, you get access to their 20% off sitewide sale starting today at 11 am. You can sign up here. I predict Hamptons will sell out!
+Bummed I missed out on the lemon and tomato motifs, but I snagged these cherry socks for myself. Little pick me up! I also ordered these ruffle athletic socks. A little fun in my workout!
+Have been wearing the short version of my favorite “relax” lounge set in the perfect hydrangea blue the past week. The Relax Lounge sets are what I put on whenever I’m feeling stressed or sick: the softest way to take care of myself. I have also been living in these terrycloth slippers and this beautifully patterned robe during these summer months.
+A recent beauty favorite I’m fanatic about: these highlighting sticks! I especially love in the aura (like a champagne color) and sunny (bronzing). The consistency is perfect and they have more staying power than the sticks from Merit, which I also like. I find all of Goop’s products have better staying power though. I think my code SHOOP15 still works on all Goop products. (More of my Goop favorites here.)
+I wore this dress on my birthday — it’s an investment but currently 30% off with code SUMMER30.
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By: Jen Shoop
I turned 41 on Thursday, and found myself thinking, while walking the path from the restaurant in which I’d enjoyed a birthday lunch with Mr. Magpie towards the pool at which my parents were looking after my children — what do I feel about this turn? How to make sense of 41 years on earth?
I thought mainly of Raymond Carver: “And did you get what / you wanted from this life, even so? / I did. / And what did you want? / To call myself beloved, to feel myself / beloved on the earth.”
I think that sums it up: love, always the point. I am bowled over my good fortune in feeling loved and valued by my family and friends. Am I beloved by myself, I wonder? This is a tender spot — almost too uncomfortable to write about. A bit too navel-gazing, a bit too wide-eyed Narcissus. And yet I find myself drawn to look at this question, here and today. (There is only today in the writing world! You cannot put off what you are called to find on the page.) So let me sit here and try to stare straight at the bleached bones of things:
Over the past decade in particular, I have certainly learned to extend myself grace and have accumulated a tidy cabinet of tools to ease myself across moments of self-doubt and reproach. Mainly, this involves repeating to myself: “This won’t matter in a week/month/year” and “This, too, shall pass” and “Today is not the final version.” I also like my own company. I know who I am. But there is still the strait between who I am and who I’d like to be, and on the other shore is that Maine woman in the summer, easy in her own skin. I want the self-possession of my neighbor, who somehow always knows the correct thing to say at the correct moment, never seems bothered by a lag in conversation, is able to communicate a perspective with that rare balance of humility and confidence.
There is a line in a long-form fictional piece I’ve been working on for over a year in which I wrote:
“Probably for every woman there is one perfect performance in which she is able to deliver the right line at the right time, or make the proper escape at the appointed moment. This, Lee thought, was hers. She would not give herself to him. She would not offer him the many good arguments she had rehearsed since his abrupt departure. She would stand inflexible, and keep him outside.”
Have I had that moment yet? It must feel lovely, like hammering a nail straight on the head, or placing the final piece of a puzzle. There.
I don’t know whether this answers the question “am I beloved by myself”…? I think after all that I am. I think it is possible to hold both of these things: that I can take good and gentle care of the imperfect version I am today, even as I aspire to greater things in her future.
Mainly, I feel full and happy and seen by my loved ones, and that’s most of what matters, both on its own and for its nurturing capabilities. By this I mean that my loved ones often help me echolocate myself when I feel lost, or faint. Just this past weekend, I was talking with my brother and SIL, and I made an offhanded comment that I’d dropped the ball with something, and they immediately jumped in, almost in perfect unison: “That’s not your job, Jen.” I was caught off guard by how quickly and easily they saw I was carrying a burden that was not mine to carry. It felt like being let off a punishing leash. (How many of those do I create for myself?)
Still — in this next decade, I’d like to inch closer to the Maine woman, to the Rebeccas of the world. How can I receive people as they are and not be knocked off course by them? How can I stand still in my center?
Onward, to 41!
P.S. You can find some other reflections on birthdays past here (turning 34) and here (turning 35).
A few of you asked where we were staying this past week — we were at Bedford Springs in PA. It’s a historic hotel with lovely grounds, facilities, and spa, and all of the men in my family were raving about the golf course. The food and beverage programs were underwhelming, and some of the accommodations a little tired, but it was a great place two hours from D.C. to connect with family. That’s the main thing — we had a wonderful time, and the venue offered a lot of spaces and experiences for us to bond. “We were together; I forget the rest.”
+My brother and husband played several rounds of golf in 98 degree heat over the week and I gave them these LMNT electrolytes to prepare. They were raving about them and insisting that they enabled them to feel hydrated the entire time! I just had to restock!
+Oso and Me is running a stock up and save event this weekend – the more you buy, the more deeply discounted your shopping bag is. My sister and I were just blabbing about how much we love this brand. My son has had multiple pairs of their Bingo shorts every year of his life, and they’ve all been handed down to his younger cousin, and they still look perfect. Great longevity. I also love these cotton long-sleeved tees, especially in the stripes. I always buy one or two for my son in each size. They’re a little more polished than a t-shirt and the colors/patterns are just fantastic. I find the tees run a little small (will shrink in wash) but shorts run TTS.
+Up to $100 off at Freda Salvador (depending on spend!) at the moment. My top picks: these or these! I’ve heard several Magpies rave about the Sera sandals from a comfort standpoint!
P.S. A Rare Frank + Eileen Sale.
Through today only, select knitwear is 30% off at F+E (discount appears in cart!). Their Monterey sweaters are classic (I own in the sand color), and I love the look of this Montecito.
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By: Jen Shoop
I’ve become an enormous fan of Goop Beauty over the past few years. It started with the GoopGlow Microderm Exfoliator (full review here), which a friend of mine sold me on by telling me “I always have to have a back up for my back up.” I’m addicted to it! I use it every few days, and especially if I’m trying to refresh myself before going out in the evening. There is really nothing else like it — instant facial! The exfoliator is my top recommended beauty product from the Goop line, but I’ve gradually added to my collection, and have come to rely on several other products as well. Sharing all my other favorites below, and note that I have a code for 15% off all Goop beauty products — SHOOP15.
Goop Glow Serum. Back in stock, finally! I was out of this for a few months and SPRINTED to re-up when they re-released it earlier this month. It has one of the highest concentrations of vitamin C you can find on the market, plus hyaluronic acid. For my skin, Vitamin C is the most consistently effective way to achieve radiance and glow. I’ve described it elsewhere as “turning the lights on.” I have tried and loved several Vitamin C products from other brands, and think this Goop formula is one of the best, alongside Biossance’s oil and Maya Chia’s Super Lift. (If you aren’t a fan of oils / runny serums, the Maya Chia is nice because it’s more like a lightweight lotion, but similarly effective.) If you’re on a budget, look no further than Mad Hippie’s $30 formula. Excellent, too – I’d put it in the same category as Goop, Biossance, and Maya Chia (and I’ve tried a lot of Vitamin C products!) What draws me to Goop’s formula is the hyaluronic acid component — I recently had my makeup done and the artist applied hyaluronic acid to my skin first. I really noticed a difference in my skin’s texture / brightness / suppleness (?) because of it.
Goop Himalayan Salt Scrub.
Goop Himalayan Salt Scrub. The antecedent to a great hair day. I use this any time my hair feels oily and especially in the summer (get rid of all the chlorine, sand, sunscreen, sweat, etc.) A staple in my Everything Shower lineup. Christophe Robin has a similar formula but I’ve gradually come to prefer Goop’s — I love the way it suds/foams up and volumizes somehow.
Goop Colorblur Cheek Balm.
Goop Colorblur Cheek Balm. Similar in concept to Merit but a little less oily and more pigmented — and with noticeably longer staying power. I love the Merit balms so much (colors are fab, and they are fool-proof when it comes to application — easy to layer, blur, blend), but I will say they don’t last all day. Goop sticksaround, but you must be a little more precise with application. You can still apply with fingers, but you need to dapple it. I especially love the Afterglow color. I know it looks dark in the photo but it yields the prettiest cold weather flush. (I’ve elsewhere described this as a Winona Ryders-running-through-the-snow kind of effect.). I have almost all of the colors!
Goop Luminous Cleansing Balm.
Goop Luminous Cleansing Balm. One of their newer products — I love this. I’m a huge fan of using a balm to remove all makeup as a first step, and then washing with a cleanser. I also like the formulas from Elemis and Farmacy, and Goop’s is somewhere between the two in consistency — not as oily as Elemis or as dry (?) as Farmacy.
Goop Clean Nourishing Lip Balm.
Goop Clean Nourishing Lip Balm. If you’re a balm girl, you need this. The pink is perfect for everyday wear — the sweetest kiss of color with a great moisturizing texture. I keep these in most of my handbags — easy to apply on the go — and a great alternative when I’m not wanting to have a glossy lip. (Otherwise, I wear my UBeauty lip plasma — reminder you can get 20% off with code JENSHOOP. If I want matte color, I am totally hooked on Trish McEvoy’s Easy Lip Color in shade Gentle.)
While we’re talking Goop, I have to say I’m deeply impressed with their in-house clothing line, G. Label. The pieces are spendy but the quality matches the price, and everything is meant to be “an upscale basic” you can wear a zillion ways. A few of my friends have bought their knitwear on my rec, and love it. (Two of my girlfriends own this Noah cardigan, which I also own and adore.) I find the cardigans run pretty snug/small, FYI (I own two of their cardigans!) Otherwise, the pieces seem to run TTS. This sweater, which I own in the fuchsia color, is spectacular!
Goop Skin Highlighter Sticks.
A new discovery to me — I’m obsessed with these highlighting sticks, especially in the bronze “sunny” color. I wear on my cheeks, along my hairline, and at the tip of my nose for an easy and believable summer glow.
Goop Beauty Promo Code.
Reminder that you can get 15% off your order of all Goop Beauty or G Label products with SHOOP15!
P.S. Loved learning how you handle skincare while traveling. (Comments are fascinating and pull us in lots of different directions! Just goes to show there is no one right way to do anything.)
+AMERICAN GIRL DOLL FACE: This one goes out to my fellow Samantha doll owners. lol.
+A COCKTAIL FOR THE WEEKEND: I’m celebrating my birthday with a few girlfriends tonight and am making these mango margaritas and ordering Mexican food (from Fish Taco!) to celebrate.
+WISHBONE KITCHEN AMERICANA: I don’t really know a ton about her but Meredith Hayden is author of the NYT bestselling cookbook Wishbone Kitchen and has devoted fans across the country — someone once described her as “the Ina Garten for the Gen Z set” — and I had to start following her on Instagram after seeing this gorgeous carousel of Americana photos. It put me right in the July mood!
+SOLID + STRIPED SALE: Speaking of Americana (or at least lots of red and white), I was just perusing Solid and Striped’s site and was blown away by all the chic pieces. One of everything, please?! Almost everything on their site is 25% off (30% off orders over $500) this weekend. I ordered this gingham one-piece (part of a limited edition collab with the show The Summer I Turned Pretty, whose final season comes out on July 6!) — more sizes here — but of course it’s excluded from promo (my toxic trait). I also absolutely love this gingham mini (seen below) and this knit sweater and short set.
+HOW CAN I DESCRIBE MY LIFE TO YOU? I found this Susan Sontag quote to be a rich journaling prompt this week. Try it on for size — take out a fresh sheet of paper and see what comes out in response to: “Describe your life to me.” What comes first? Just let your pen fly; no wrong answers, no schematics.
+LAST MINUTE FOJ OUTFITS: If you haven’t yet gotten your FOJ outfit together, and some of the pieces in this roundup are now sold out or will not arrive in time, Shopbop has some great picks I curated that should arrive with two day free shipping just in the nick of time. If you’re looking for a great dress for the occasion, try this or this. All my favorites for the occasion here.
*ED NOTE UPDATE: After putting this post together, I discovered that Splendid is offering 40% off almost everything with code FOURTH, but this excludes the crochet trim pants below. Womp womp. You can still get my favorite gauze pants (without crochet trim) on sale here! I own in white, and my mom owns in navy and just said she’s ordering the white with promo!
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By: Jen Shoop
Magpies! I’ve been more or less unplugged for the past two weeks between hosting my family in from Norway for a week and then a big family trip to a resort in Pennsylvania for the second half. It has been bliss — but I’ve also felt completely suspended from real life. What day is it? What am I doing? And I’ve missed connecting with you all here, too. Feeling grateful today that I have an everyday routine and creative practice and warm community that I genuinely cannot wait to get back to after a little disruption. Disruption is healthy, don’t you think? It’s good to get away from it all for a minute. Gives you much needed perspective, and of course, I loved all the late night conversations and languid poolside chats and festive dinners with my parents, my siblings and their spouses, my nieces and nephews. Anyhow, a lot of outfits in this post because we were busy bees with lots of pool time, family activities, fabulous dinners, etc. Onward —
*This was kind of a bear to pack (ack! structured wicker — what were you thinking, Jen? I did fill it with my jewelry case and hair brushes but it was still a pain to nestle into a packed car) but I found it absolutely perfect for resort life. Big enough to throw sunscreen and a book in there, but refined enough to pair with a dress for dinner.
*I have gotten a ton of wear out of this classic white cotton sweater. Perfect for throwing on over shorts when in chilly indoor settings during the summer. It is spendy but cost per wear…makes it work.
*I was stopped by several strangers at the hotel about this dress! The pattern is such a standout and I love the silhouette of the dress. I can’t believe it’s still in stock at Tuckernuck!
*Really loving this burnout / lightweight / boxy tee. It has some transparency to it, which looks great over a swimsuit. The fit is elite!
**I’m sorry I didn’t get a better snap of this but I was really impressed with this brand. It really hugs you in — it’s pretty sculpting/fitted, sort of like Spanx for swim? — and offers good coverage. My SIL commented that she was obsessed with the color (me too) and that she liked the thicker straps which I’d not thought about, but she’s right — it has a really flattering effect on the decolletage / neck!
