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The Magpie Diary: July 25, 2026.

By: Jen Shoop

A short message from from Norway — other-worldly in its deep-breath beauty. I feel suspended, out of touch with the season, the time of day, the rhythms of my normal life. Here, it is cold and rainy, with an early autumn feeling in the air. The midnight sky is a faded periwinkle; it never gets dark. A beneficence of travel, these disconnects that invite you to glance back at your own life and see its parochialities. Almost like looking back at earth from a space shuttle, everything small and green.

norway lake
norway family trip

More to come from our leg in London (leg one of two — we spend another three nights there on our return from Norway), which was nothing short of fabulous. Highlights: staying at The Goring hotel, the Tower of London (kids loved!!!), and a memorable dinner at Quality Chophouse (the quality of the food was next level). Stay tuned!

Shopping Break.

+From Norway, ordered the new gingham track pants Donni just launched! Use code MALLORY10 for 10% off.

+I snoozed and lost. I had this ice blue cotton cardigan in my cart (also just-launched) and it already sold out in my size. If you love it, snag it!

+Chic additions to the Nordstrom sale: these COS pants (cool update for your work uniform) and this crisp navy top.

+While in Trondheim, Norway I spotted the CHICEST Norwegian wearing a boxy navy blazer, classic Levis in a mid-rise, mid-wash, a Bottega Arco tote, and lug sole boat shoes! These looked exactly like what she was wearing, and they are 40% off. Going to order and recreate her look…

+Not on sale, but adore these slip-on boat shoe mules.

+Obsessed with these striped pants. While you’re there, extra 30% off sale, including this chic weekend sweater, these striped pants, this maxi.

+Travel MVPs from this trip: these face wipes (I love the way these feel — they cleanse, tone, hydrate, have a slight astringency!), this lip barrier repair treatment for dry plane conditions, and this SOS spray for refreshing on the plane. And at destination: this dual voltage hair tool! Not quite a Dyson but worked really well in a pinch.

+Reminder that THE best travel pants are 20% off today only. I have worn them on every leg of travel this trip! Insanely comfortable, easy, non-wrinkle, pull-on, etc!

+What I want to be wearing with my travel pants right now!

+Cute trio of minis of my favorite lip product.

+My new running shoes.

+Chicest quilted Asha jacket — this brand’s pieces go so quickly when they launch but I absolutely love this as a transition statement piece heading into fall. Try ASHA10 for a discount.

+Hill’s beloved Nike Jordans are on rare sale in a great blue colorway. I ordered for him!

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