+ANNE SEXTON POEM: How gorgeous, how breathtaking in its simplicity, is this poem from the one and only Anne Sexton?
+LITERARY LOUNGE PODCAST: Magpie reader and fellow writer Jennifer Cash recently launched a lovely podcast called The Literary Lounge, and invited me on as the inaugural guest! I was beyond flattered. We had such a fantastic conversation about creativity, squiggly career paths, and resilience. You can listen here!
And P.S. the gorgeous caftan I’m wearing above is Mirth and currently on sale! One of my all-time favorite pieces in my closet.
+ONE OF THE MANY KINDNESSES OF BOOKS: I love the phrasing here; recognizing and being seen for a “peculiar little feeling” is such a treasure when reading.
+DAISY EDGAR JONES IN A HAIR KERCHIEF: Um, chic? BRB, buying this.
+CURRENT OBSESSIONS: 01) The new melon colorway in my favorite whipped henley (I think henleys are intrinsically chic things — show the perfect amount of neck and clavicle); 02) My secret to gleaming summer skin — I really love the green banana scent for summer, which smells like slightly underripe tropical fruit. This wunderproduct sloughs off dead skin and leaves skin like Vermeer himself painted it. Comes in a pack of two; I give the extra to my sister! 03) My new undergarment hyper-fixation: the Eby mesh bralette. Apparently these sell through every summer and now I know why. Insanely pretty and sexy (your husband will love these) but comfortable, second-skin — and breathable in these summer months! I find these a tad more supportive than the Negative whipped bralettes but N.B. that I am a cup size A/B so do with that information what you will. Use code JENSHOOP15 for a price break!
NEGATIVE WHIPPED HENLEY // SOFT SERVICES EXFOLIATING BAR // EBY MESH BRALETTE (USE CODE JENSHOOP15)
+THREE UNDER-THE-RADAR BEAUTY PRODUCTS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT: 01.) I am WOWED by this $22 dry shampoo from new-to-me brand Jupiter. They’re mainly known for their anti-dandruff shampoo line (a nice upgrade from head and shoulders) but I used this aerosol-free dry shampoo this week on several instances of second day hair and couldn’t believe how well it worked. I really like the “applicator” too — it’s a pump bottle that deposits just the right amount at the root. No brush, no mess, no shaking. This is a GREAT travel product, too. Small enough bottle to toss into your purse/bag. It also smells fantastic. Dare I say this rivals Crown Affair, the gold standard?! I will continue to test heavily because I’m packing this for London. 02.) Wonder Valley Oil Cleanser. The way I am hooked on this…! I use this as the first step in my double-cleanse at night. I love the unique way it goes from oil to lather when you add water. It’s luxe, creamy, hydrating and leaves skin really clean but not dry. A gorgeous handfeel and slight scent. 03.) Loopha water-based body cream. I can’t believe this is $32 — it feels like something that Byredo makes, absorbs instantly, and hydrates deeply. This is from The Ordinary’s new sister brand.
+ON MEASURING BEFORE ORDERING: This made me laugh. Who else has failed a few times in this category? I remember I once ordered a lovely-looking rattan storage bin that I thought would hold all of Emory’s stuffed animals in her nursery. It was about the size of a shoebox.
+RARE SALE AT CESTA: 20% off sitewide with code Summer20. I absolutely love this pareo, and it’s often sold out. The colors go with everything! And of course their lunchpail bags are iconic!!
+LAST CALL ON THE CUYANA ARCHIVE SALE: And they just added the cutest crossbody. My mom has one of these and absolutely adores it. Great for travel. That chili red is so fun! Meanwhile, these heart cases make great gifts. Buy now and set aside for Christmas for your sis! I use mine for packing jewelry when traveling but also great as a purse cosmetics pouch. Great size.
+BESTSELLERS: This Faherty dress leapfrogged back into position number one! (I ordered it too!)
01. FAHERTY SCOOPNECK DRESS // 02. MY BELOVED HUARACHES // 03. ANOTHER FAHERTY SLAM DUNK OF A DRESS // 04. RAG + BONE LINEN PANTS (GOING TO HAVE TO CALL THESE “THE MAGPIE PANT”) // 05. BEST WEEKEND “EVERYTHING” SHORT // 06. EASY WHITE BLOUSE // 07. STRIPED LINEN DRESS // 08. HELIX COOLING PILLOWS // 09. SUZIE KONDI SKIRT // 10. RUTI PANTS! (USE CODE JEN15)
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