Mr. Magpie and I spent four or five hours Sunday night on our front porch, soaking up balmy, breezy late summer Chicago — it started with some charcuterie and olives and wine and spilled into dinner and then long, late conversation (and more wine). During these dog days of summer, I reach for unfussy, easy-on pieces that suit the lazy aura. I have my eye, for example, on this simple striped dress ($128) and this throw-and-go rosary necklace (Tory Burch, $195):
Or maybe a drapey striped tee ($39) with a simple (but beautiful!) long necklace (Citrine by the Stones, $420), relaxed-fit jeans and the simplest of ballet flats (Zara, $30):
And finish with one of the beautiful, candy-colored Anabell Ingall ($398-$450 depending on size; some colors here, other colors here) totes below…I have no idea which one I’d go with!
Throw hair up in a topknot, and I’m set. Or, how about this minimalist top ($175) with some denim shorts ($119 — plus additional 60% off!!!!) and a link necklace (Lanvin, $1,365):
Finish with these fab flats ($136):