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I discovered and fell in love with so many amazing finds this year. Sharing a roundup of standouts below. Not seen: About 1/2 my wardrobe is now Doen, but their pieces sell through so quickly, it was hard to find just one to share. But I will simply say that when I go to get dressed, their pieces are exactly what I want to wear: chic but laid back, with great details and patterns. This is my latest acquisition — perfect with little booties and a cardigan while chilly, or brown leather (or gold!) sandals in warmer weather.
01. LAKE PAJAMAS RELAX SET — The most elite loungewear. These saw me through several sick days and countless sleep-filled-and-not nights. Softest, swingiest material.
02. DORSEY SMALL HEART NECKLACE — Engraved with my children’s first initials (E+H), I wear this daily. Easy to layer or wear on its own. I have it in the 15.5″ length. I normally pair it with this Jane Win necklace I got last year, engraved with my husband’s initials.
03. APPOINTED NOTEBOOKS — I do a lot of drafting and note-taking by hand. These are my absolute favorites. I love the lovely linen-effect covers, the thickness of the pages, the options (gridded, lined, blank!), and the fact that you can get a monogram.
04. VERONICA BEARD FERAZIA DENIM BLAZER — I got so much wear out of this. So chic with a white tee and jeans, or layered over a little dress. I love its button-ed up structure (and glossy buttons!), but the denim makes it feel a little less stuffy.
05. BYREDO MOJAVE GHOST PERFUME — My signature scent. Immediately makes me feel like a more interesting, well-traveled woman than I am – ha!
06. GOOP GLOW EXFOLIATOR — My favorite two-minute skin fix. Both a physical and chemical exfoliant. Any time my skin needs a reset/refresh, I use this.
07. LESET POINTELLE TEES — Can’t live without. I’m basically wearing these 5/7 days of the week beneath a rotation of sweaters (some of my favs here).
08. SENNHEISER MOMENTUM 4 NOISE CANCELING HEADPHONES — Biggest upgrade to my creative life. These are a life saver for working from home while in a good flow and needing to tune out ALL the noise. Sometimes I just wear these with no music on for muted / muffled background nose.
09. GAP KICK FIT JEANS — My most-worn jeans. So comfortable and so flattering.
10. MERIT FLUSH BALM IN STOCKHOLM — I love this glide-on, buildable blush formula, and especially in this bright and happy pink color. Wore this most days of the year. Recently been wearing the Apres color for a darker / more seasonal color but still reach for this — instant mood elevator.
11. HUNZA G PAMELA SWIMSUIT — So chic, flattering, and comfortable! I just found it on sale for $103 here! I also have the classic u neck style and love that one, too. I just my bought bestie the classic black as a 40th birthday gift. She needed to know the magic of Hunza! Love the striped options they just released as well!
12. STAPLES TRU-RED GEL PENS — The best. I’m obsessed with the flow, the fine point, the rubbery feel of the pen itself. These are scattered throughout all my bags, drawers, pen cups.
13. TOMORROW AND TOMORROW AND TOMORROW — My favorite book I read this year. Tom Lake a close second. Full review here.
14. ROZ FOUNDATIONS SHAMPOO AND CONDITIONER — A delightful new entrant into my shower routine. Similar in result / feel / luxuriousness to Oribe, but a little less expensive, and with a better lather.
15. TERRY CLOTH HEADBAND — Love this while getting ready / applying a face mask. Such a little and random joy-sparker for me (with functionality — keeps water out of hair!)
16. DORSEY CRAWFORD EARRINGS — OK, technically I’ve been wearing my Margaux earrings (very similar looking but sold out) the most (nearly every day since they arrived, no matter what I’m wearing), but these also arrived in the mail recently and they are similarly wearable. They elevate everything.
17. SLIP SILK SKINNY SCRUNCHIES — Love for pulling back hair while washing face / padding around house / etc. Don’t break/kink hair and soft enough to sleep in.
18. SIETE HINT OF SERRANO SEA SALT AND VINEGAR CHIPS — My absolute favorite snack. I’m a vinegar head, and these have an addictive, tiny kick of heat.
19. UBEAUTY LIP PLASMA — Fills and plumps lips in the most attractive way. Obsessed. Start with the “Rose” color while in stock!
20. DANS LA MAIN SEAGRASS KELLY — I wore this all summer and into the fall. Just SO fun but polished — unexpected and a cool shape. Other colors available.
21. WEEZIE FRENCH TERRY ROBE — I wear this every single morning over my pajamas while getting the kids out the door. Also love while getting ready to go out. A wonderful lightweight with a very long sash that doesn’t come undone.
Some of my favorite writings this year:
Our lives become mosaics of the people we love
“The saltings” of motherhood: “the sticky, swampy parts that nearly all of us footslog into and out of over the course of our motherhoods, unsure of footing, prey to unknown tides”
On seeing my grandmother in my own reflection
Encountering many versions of myself in Georgetown
“Dear Dad, you were right” — something I’ve always needed to write
Falling in love with my husband
I am so glad you are here, Magpie. Thank you for the ride this year.
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Hi. Love your posts. I’ve been obsessing over that Veronica beard jacket. Im 5’5 and usually wear xx and size 0 but sometimes need a 2 in blazers. . Would you recommend the 0 or the size 2. Thanks so much. Laura
Hi! I would say this blazer runs snug / tight, so if in question, size up — always nice to have a tiny bit of extra room for layering purposes anyhow. I took a 00 and it’s small!
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OOH those Siete chips!! Try with guac if you havent! xo
YUM!
I asked for a weezie robe for Christmas. Fingers crossed!!
Yay! You will LOVE. xx
I absolutely love that you listed a potato chip as one of your favorite things of the year! Especially the Siete salt and vinegars! They are SO so good and also a fav of mine! You should also try the Boulder brand ruffle—style salt and vinegars (malt vinegar) and prepare to also be blown away!
I NEED the malt vinegar one! Have we talked about how much I love malt vinegar before? I often pour a little dish of it (at home) when eating fries/potatoes and dip them into the malt instead of ketchup!!
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I concur re Tomorrow, Tomorrow, and Tomorrow. I may just reread it again because it was that good!! Appreciate the recommendations and the fabulous chic and sophisticated finds!!
Looking forward to reading what books are published in 2024 that are excellent reads!
Yay! More to come in 2024!!