UPDATE: GIVEAWAY WINNER: So — I read and re-read each and every one of all of your comments like a million bajillion times and was totally touched and inspired. I have the best readers EVER. Love you all. But the one that literally brought tears to my eyes was Madiha’s! Madiha mentioned that my exercise gear post, “Breaking a Sweat,” inspired her to snap up some new workout gear and get to the gym, and that she’s lost 8 lbs since renewing her workout routine! Ummm, ah-mazing. You should be so proud of yourself! And I’m happy that my blog has inspired positive change like that. Woo! So Madiha will win TWO Magpie musts: my signature Essie red nail polish (Geranium) AND my favorite secret weapon, Cosabella’s Never Say Never Boyshorts in shocking pink. Madiha, email me your address!
UPDATE #2: There are a few items left from my closet that are still available for sale! Jump on in and shop my closet!
Kinda feeling like a neglectful mother right now. March 30th marked TheFashionMagpie’s 1st birthday, and it came and went in silence. Poor bloglet! I had to run a quick mini-post to celebrate the occasion properly, and to let it know how much I love it, and to let you readers know how much I love YOU and your feedback and support. {And had to share this birthday sketch by Inslee Haynes — I “styled” them and she sketched ’em — I was so flattered! Incidentally, Inslee is the sweetest little talent in the D.C. area! Read about her here.}
At the risk of over-stating things (me?! exaggerating?! nah…), this blog has really become “something” for me. It started as a folly — a supremely indulgent way of organizing all of that many things I wanted to buy — and has now come to be a fabulous source of inspiration, a much-needed creative outlet, and a means to meet lots of fashion-engaged folks from all over the place. Love. In honor of its 1 year birthday, I will be drinking a glass of bubbly (I am in.love with 1 + 1 = 3, a fabulously affordable demi-sec Spanish cava, at the moment — $12, Hops and Grapes) and eating a cupcake from Baked & Wired in lieu of a proper dinner. (While watching American Idol and judging its contestants with uncalled-for gravitas.)
A couple of other ways I’ll be celebrating? First, I’ll re-read my first blog post ever {here} and cringe a little bit. Always awkward to revisit your first attempt at something. Second, I’ll glitz it up. I’ll paint a coat of glittery Deborah Lippmann polish — appropriately dubbed “Happy Birthday” — atop my normally sedate nails ($18, Barney’s) — and pair them with my new favorite tootsies, a pair of glittered Kate Spade pumps I scored on sale at Sassanova ($325, Endless), and this ah-mazing statement piece (one for the books — $645, LesPommettes):
The loudness of the above accessories would look KILLAH with a simple white sheath dress. TDF. I’ll mix some glittery, sparkly goodness into my wardrobe for the rest of the week — a pair of glittery druzy studs here (Dara Ettinger, $106, Charm & Chain), a flashy flat there (Jimmy Choo, $345, Net-A-Porter):
Perfect with a spritz of classy Chanel Mademoiselle (which I still get compliments on all.the.time. even though I feel like everyone and their mom wears it — it just smells different on everyone! — $61, Chanel):
An eye-catching glitter clutch never hurt anyone (Anya Hindmarch, $395, Edit NY), especially when finished with the perfect glittery bangle ($58, Isabel Harvey) and — you know I can’t go long without showing some Louboutin love — some heirloomable glass slippers ($3,295, Net-A-Porter):
I mean. There’s just really no reason why anyone should ever own these shoes — but aren’t they drool-worthy?! Ah. I die. And I’d pair all of the above with a floaty white chiffon dress, and keep my shoulders warm with this gorgeous vintage lace scarf/pashmina ($270, LesPommettes).
OK, now I’ve officially entered styling la-la land. No idea where I’d actually wear the above described outfit (although a high school classmate of mine recently emailed me and told me she was attending the royal wedding — blblblblblb?! WHA?! I thought I was being classy when I planned a little viewing pajama party with my girlfriends — but we’ll be watching with crumbly homemade scones, mimosas, and messy bed-head at 5 a.m. in my measly ol’ apartment while she’s hobnobbing with the upper crust of the universe!) Anyway…I digress. This festive necklace might be more my speed ($80, TheOutnet), as I can use it to spruce up a black sheath dress at work:
But why go for silver when you can have gold?! Perhaps the gold variation on the clutch above paired with an oversized cocktail ring ($150, Noir) and some sparkly sandals (Zanotti, $450, Intermix) is in order? (Too early to start show-casing sandles?! Bah humbug. A girl can dream. Watch it snow tomorrow.)
At work, I will have to spruce up the ol work wardrobe with some mah-jor statement jewelry, like this sparkling necklace ($400, FlutterNYC)
Wouldn’t it look killer atop a bright wrap dress and some nude heels?! Love. At any rate, happyhappyhappy birthday to TheFashionMagpie! As a special treat to my lovely readers, I’m announcing a special BIRTHDAY GIVEAWAY! Leave me a comment indicating which post has been your favorite over the past year, and I’ll pick my favorite response on Friday and ship the winner a MAGPIE MUST!
