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+BEACON HILL BOOKSTORE: I appear to be the last person on the planet to know about this charming book seller, but I immediately added Beacon Hill Bookstore to my destination wishlist. Are you kidding?! How beyond! So many of you messaged me on Instagram about this dreamy spot — the intel is that it gets very crowded on the weekends, and to aim for off hours and weekday mornings. This made me wonder: what are you favorite indie book shops? I polled my Magpie readers on Instagram and generated the lists below! Please sound off in the comments if you have additions!
+JENNI KAYNE LOOK FOR LESS: OMG! Thank you to the TWO readers who sent me this look-for-less version of Jenni Kayne’s Cooper cardigan. I’ve been itching to purchase the latter all season but think I’ll try this one.
+A PROVOCATIVE QUOTE ON FEAR: I loved everything in this carousel The Pouf shared this week, but especially the following quote: “Fear can be a good thing – it means you have something to lose.” A serious reframe that really made me stop in my tracks. It also made me wonder how we sift out the moments where we must push past fear to try something new, put ourselves out there, etc. And, an adjacent memory surfaced: in my early 20s, one of my friends told me: “Never get into a fight with someone who has less to lose than you do.” I’m a peace-maker by nature, so it’s not that I needed a warning to avoid escalating or antagonizing, but still: I’ll never forget it. It mainly made me realize how much I have, and how petty and demeaning conflict can be. A good reminder the next time someone says something that leaves you flinty — is it really worth it? Probably not worth putting what you have on the line.
+GUEST IN RESIDENCE: Recently discovered this ultra-cool brand, Guest in Residence, with Gigi Hadid as its creative director. The styling is SO COOL (seen below, via their Instagram) – and pretty different from my own – but I am eagerly imagining giving them a Jen spin. I would love to own several of the pieces from their latest collection, but especially this cropped cashmere jacket (haven’t seen anything like it, and it involves on-trend kiwi/chartreuse), plaid overshirts, and this pointelle cardi.
Here’s how I’d style the fabulous cashmere quilted coat above:
GUEST IN RESIDENCE COAT // MOTHER HALF PIPE JEANS // GAP BAG* // LE MONDE BERYL SHOES
*Get this $79 bag while you can! It’s already sold through once and I’ve seen multiple chic peas styling it and it looks BEYOND fab.
GUEST IN RESIDENCE COAT // JOE’S JEANS COATED SKIRT (25% OFF) // DAUPHINE EARRINGS // SAVETTE BAG // LARROUDE BOOTS
+A FEW OTHER STYLING NOTES: I wore a twist on the second style note above this week and have to rave about a few components. First, I LOVE this coated maxi skirt. It makes me look much taller than I am and is just so chic and unexpected. It’s currently 25% off! (FYI, runs a tad small. I took my true size and it still fits but I’d maybe advise sizing up if at all in question.) And the boots!!! I haven’t worn a heel this high in ages but it’s actually very comfortable and looks so chic on the leg. I love the pointed toe. A perfect deep brown color, too. I paired with this ultra-soft Ann Mashburn cardigan — if you are sensitive to itchy fabrics, this one is for you. Super soft. I layered this on top of one of Tuckernuck’s cashmere tees (mine is the oxblood color). Such a great alternative to the white tees I usually wear. Styling here with these dramatic Dorsey earrings.
+BESTSELLERS: This perfect family portrait dress (also chic for fall cocktail party, Thanksgiving, etc!) was wildly popular this week. Lots of Tuckernuck in the hits list this week thanks to their sale earlier this week. If you missed it, don’t worry – you can still get 20% off sitewide with YOUROCK.
01. PERFECT FALL FAMILY PORTRAIT DRESS // 02. HIGH VAMP FLATS // 03. TWEED JACKET // 04. OXBLOOD BLOUSE // 05. GAP TURTLENECK SWEATER // 06. BANDANA PRINT TOP (20% OFF WITH JEN20) // 07. J. CREW DRESS // 08. QUILTED BABY COAT // 09. AYR TEE // 10. WIDE LEG CORDS // 11. TAYLOR SWIFT STICKER BOOK // 12. BEST COUNTER SPRAY
Indie Bookstores are my favourite places!
1. Gleebooks, Glebe NSW AUS
2. The Bookies Bookstore, Denver, CO
3. Pages, Manhattan Beach, CA
4. The Strand, NYC, NY
5. Boulder Bookstore, Boulder, CO
6. Where the Wild Things Are, Brisbane, AUS
7. Tattered Cover, Denver, CO
I have been to each of these many times and the staff at all of them are super helpful and they have great selections, esp for children at the bookies and where the wild things are!