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What Inspired Me This Week…
+BEFRIENDING YOUR BODY: This 60-second “compassionate body scan” immediately relaxed me and made me think differently, more gently, about my body and its abilities. “Can you be in compassion for what’s here but also perhaps just a little bit of awe?” she asks. I had been feeling frustrated just that morning with my shoulder — it’s been acting up a bit after runs (I think I run with my arms too tight to my sides) and while lifting in my Heather Robertson training sessions — and the next morning, I thought instead: “You’ve been working so hard! No wonder you’re cranky.” It found myself modifying the workout to accommodate. (Realted: approaches to self-compassion.)
+A BEAUTIFUL TRIBUTE: I loved Barbara Kingsolver’s tribute to her recently deceased father. Gorgeous, loving, carefully-chosen words, and how lovely to end with: “He saw me into this world and I’m thankful I could help see him out, holding onto the seeds he planted in my soul. Wendell Kingsolver, 7/21/1928 – 5/30/2024. A big life.”
+LR GETS INTO THE JELLY GAME: Were you one of the lucky few that snagged a pair of these rhinestone jellies when they launched and immediately sold out earlier this week? Jellies are the shoe of summer, anchored by The Row’s Mara (look for less with these) and Ancient Greek’s offerings.
+MINETTA TAVERN COMES TO DC: Keith McNally is bringing NYC’ storied Minetta Tavern to Union Market. Woohoo! A few of our favorite DC area restaurants and attractions here. I should also mention that we finally found a favorite date night spot in Bethesda proper: Aventino. We’ve been twice and mean to make a habit of it. Outrageously good with a sophisticated menu, elegant interior, and interesting cocktail program. (I don’t mean to be a snob, but I am kind of a snob about cocktails since we’ve made a study of them at home — notes here — for the past few years. And Aventino has drinks that really piqued our interest — stuff we’d never had or seen before.)
+A CHIC COUPLE: I fell down a deep rabbit hole looking at all the beautiful outfits (and backdrops) from Instagram super couple Nicolas and Laura. I think Landon needs a white linen blazer.
+ON THE SHOPPING FRONT…01) I snagged these earrings for everyday wear — I’ve been looking for more simple, everyday earrings to alternate with my pearl studs and my Dorsey leverbacks. Aurate is offering us 30% off (!!!) with code JENSHOOP. 02) I am eagerly awaiting the arrival of this gorgeous silk skirt. I love the way La Ligne can make a maxi silk skirt seem approachable for everyday. They have such a great knack for implicit styling — the casual-chic outfit, the easy vibe just suggest themselves. 03) Intrigued by Hill House’s new swim collection. Founder Nellie Diamond described it as “lots of coverage, just the way I like it,” which isn’t far afield from my own preferences when we’re at our pool with the kids! I specifically like this cover up skirt. 04) Showing a bit more skin, I found some stock of the wildly popular Follow Suit Floras here! Use code YOUROCK for 20% off. These keep selling out — I think Tuckernuck has more stock than Follow Suit does! 05) Eyeing these hiking boots for Colorado. Of course, these boots would also be perfectly at home in my Aspen wardrobe. (More ideas on what to pack for an adventurous/outdoorsy summer here.) 06) Crown Affair now offers their products in travel sizes! I know several of you prefer to buy travel/trial sized versions of your favorite stuff when traveling as opposed to decanting / dealing with the wrong bottles. (More thoughts on this here.)
SUIT // HIKING BOOTS // EARRINGS // TRAVEL-SIZED LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER
+STYLING ANTHRO’S COLETTE SHORTS: (This is a sponsored mention.). Anthropologie sent me their Colette shorts and I styled them three different ways. Note that the shorts run small/snug – I’d go a size up in these – and are short. But, vive la leg this summer, my friends! My mantra.
LOOK UN: BLOUSE / BAG // SANDALS // SHORTS
LOOK DEUX: TEE // BAG // SHORTS // SUNGLASSES CHAIN // SUNGLASSES // SANDALS
LOOK TROIS: HAT // SHIRT // SHORTS // SANDALS
What Inspired You This Week…
+A WALDEN STATE OF MIND: A lot of generous words on my Walden post this week. One Magpie wrote me after and said: “Walden is a state of mind,” and I couldn’t agree more. It’s about finding little ways to capture the quiet, the natural, the peaceful in your own home. How might we create a lakehouse vibe at home? Candles, open windows, a cozy quilt, an early bedtime…I was also fascinated by Jaclyn’s comment that she finds “staycations” more effective for productivity sprints than actual out-of-house writer retreats. And she’s a published author! (Read her books here and here!)
+BESTSELLERS: This shirt continues to reign supreme. Never seen more Magpies buy a single item in the history of this blog!
01. TUCKERNUCK BLOUSE // 02. HUNZA G SUIT // 03. JULIA AMORY DRESS // 04. J. CREW BAG // 05. TUCKERNUCK DRESS // 06. LINEN MINI // 07. FARM RIO DRESS // 08. LASH GROWTH MASCARA // 09. BEST HAIR TIES // 10. PALM EARRINGS // 11. STACKABLE SHELF // 12. CLEAR BINS