Preface: I know it’s NYE, and I am flat out not addressing it in the post below. I began to conceptualize a post on glittery frocks but then thought — eh. My chic peas will already have their outfits purchased/planned/in the bag/etc., so it’s a litttttle late to wax poetic over the newest duds on the rack. Mr. Magpie and I have officially entered old person-dom and have decided to approach this NYE a little differently: we splurged on expensive champagne, caviar + blinis, lobster, and some oysters {and I’ll be making this deliciousness as a side, and went ahead and made a classic cheesecake yesterday for indulgent dessert}, and are staying in with old movies and party hats. {That doesn’t mean I’m not getting dolled up. I’ll be wearing this.} Anyway — have a happy, safe New Year, whatever you’re doing!
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The other night, Mr. Magpie casually asked me: “Where do you want to go on vacation this year?” Eee! I hadn’t even been thinking about a getaway, but now the seed has been planted. (We shall see, though. Between work trips, bachelorettes, bridal showers, and weddings, I have at least two trips a month from here until eternity, it feels like! Staying home has become a welcome respite.) Still. I’m ready to pack mes valises (I’d love a set of Globetrotter suitcases — merci, merci!) and head somewhere tropical.
I’d head straight to la playa and bask in the warmth all day long…
I’d pack a bright towel ($170), sunscreen ($23), lip balm (die over this stuff — $25), slick lucite shades from Thierry Lasry (need.a.pair — $435 — or get the look for less with this $117 pair), and some hot pink flips ($50):
I love these accessories paired with a blousey tunic cover-up (LOVE the neckline detailing — on sale for $240):
In terms of swimwear, I kind of die over this retro-color-print two-piece (and so affordable! — $20-$24 per separate):
Finish with this amazing embroidered tunic ($190) and maybe this tasseled statement necklace ($219):
And, these awesome, futuristic-looking buckled sandals ($96):
Also kinda digging this scuba-inspired two-piece ($20 per separate — loving colorblocking!)
I’d wear it beneath this breezy caftan (on sale for $162) with a pair of cat-eyes ($185) and a Chanel pendant ($2,695):
And, for casual apres-beach wear, I have to admit I like the idea of some white denim jeans or cut-offs (eek?! — $154) with a striped tee ($35) and statement necklace ($540):
Round it all out with a pair of neon sandals ($165):
I can almost feel the sunshine…