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+ONE STREAK IN THE DARK WORLD: I re-read the prologue of Frank Conroy’s memoir, Stop-Time, this week, and in it, he talks about these strange indulgent trips he would take to London while living in the English countryside that always ended with a speeding trip home at three a.m. in his Jaguar. He writes: “The drive home was the point of it all.” What he actually did in London was “an elaborate ritualized introduction to the drive home.” He goes on to explain that he would do “anything at all to keep the speed, to maintain the speed and streak through the dark world.” Every time I read this (and it’s one of those passages that will randomly tiptoe through my mind every few weeks and necessitate a re-read – so I’ve sat with it a lot), I think how the impulse he’s describing is both alien and familiar to me. I, too, find myself seeking the luminous in a world that can feel tenebrous–but not via adrenaline rush. In fact, I’m best able to find one bright color when I am still. But the vision of his meteorite car accelerating through a sleeping, pitch-black world does something to my imagination. Evocative writing. Was there a sentence or passage you read this week that turned on a light for you?
+THE SOFTEST FORM OF LOVE: I was moved this week by a quote I came across: “Someone being patient with you on your bad days is the softest form of love.” What are other “soft forms” of love? Assuming the best of intentions comes to mind. What else?
+SECRET GOOP BEAUTY SALE!: Goop is offering a secret 20% off beauty with code BEAUTYVIP this weekend only. You know I SWEAR by this exfoliator (seriously transforms skin in two minutes — my favorite treatment to apply when I’m in a rush to get ready for an evening out but really need to refresh/turn on the skin) and this Vitamin C is one of my all-time favorite vitamin c products (I alternate between it and and Biossance) and I believe contains the highest concentration of vitamin c you can get on the market. I shared full reviews of all my favorite Goop products here! I am going to try this super nutrient face oil next, and will be using the promo to snag a back-up of the microderm exfoliator! I originally got hooked on the exfoliator because a girlfriend told me “I always have to have a back up for my back up of the exfoliator.” Sold!
+WHAT ARE YOU WATCHING? I can’t wait to watch Season 3 of White Lotus this weekend (!). I also somehow forgot (for years) about the Hulu adaptation of Sally Rooney’s “Conversations with Friends,” and just started it this week. It’s not scratching the same itch as the “Normal People” TV show (absolutely exquisite) but I am reminded why I love Rooney so much. What else are we watching and loving?
+EYEING + BUYING: Is this not the most gorgeous spring dress?! I can imagine styling it so many different ways — with brown leather sandals and a straw tote; with those Loeffler canvas mary janes and a pretty colorful bag; with raffia mules. Also, two recent orders from Amazon: this body oil, which is apparently the secret to French girl skin, and (not seen below) more of these BubblePodz, which my kids LOVE in the bathtub. (Also, the fact that they are in pods means we are less likely to waste half a bottle of bubble bath at each bathttime, which has happened a lot in our house…!)
LACE CAFTAN DRESS // LOEFFLER RANDALL MARY JANES // MEGABABE SKINCARE DEODORANT (IF SOLD OUT, TRY SHOPPING AT ULTA) // AJE TOP // ELIE SAAB PANTS ($$$$ – LOOK FOR LESS HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE) // CURRENTLY READING // FRENCH GIRL SKIN GLOW // PERFECT EASTER DRESS FOR A LITTLE LADY (LA COQUETA LOOK FOR LESS)
+MARRIAGE IS…I shared the meme below on Instagram this week and so many of you responded with hilarious comments. This reminded me of the line in my “Marriage Is” piece that says: “marriage is also making gasping noises and grabbing the handle of your door while he is driving.” Ha! (Nothing grinds Mr. Magpie’s gears more.) On a related note, I am completely blown away by the reception of “Marriage Is.” It has been shared almost 20,000 times on Instagram and has sold hundreds of prints. Several of my girlfriends bought as anniversary gifts for their husbands.
+EXTRA 20% OFF VERONICA BEARD SALE: A great time to snag some gorgeous buys at an extra discount. Love this top (under $100 with code) for pairing with trousers or jeans for an elevated “night out” look. And these fair isle joggers were a bestseller a few weeks ago — now on sale! CHIC apres ski.
FAIR ISLE SWEATER // SILK TOP // TAYLOR WIDE LEG JEANS // BLOCK HEELS // FAIR ISLE JOGGERS // FRINGED PUFFER
+BESTSELLERS: The AYR Early Morning tee, by a landslide! These were on sale last weekend, but you can still get them at a 20% discount if you buy two. Trust me, you’ll love them. I know many of us own multiples! A reader described them as #magpiecore. Ha! I was also delighted to see a lot of you ordered the Dorsey Clemence necklace — I wear mine daily, almost always layered with my heart pendant.
01. AYR EARLY MORNING TEE // 02. DORSEY CLEMENCE NECKLACE // 03. TORY BURCH ROMY BAG (!!! LOVE MINE) // 04. J. CREW POINTELLE HENLEY // 05. ADDISON BAY PUFFER // 06. TARGET SANDALS // 07. HABIT TRACKER NOTEPAD // 08. TORY BURCH SNEAKERS // 09. TUCKERNUCK BLOUSE // 10. WIDE LEG CROPS