BEST.WEEK.EVER.
a) My baby sister is ENGAGED! EEEE!!! I’m dying with excitement.
b) I finally bucked up (bucked down?) and bought the Alexander Wang bag I’ve been whining about for about a century. It brought a tear of joy to my eye when it arrived. It is beautiful and so grown-up and everything I wanted it to be and more and…it’s mine! {Fist pump.}
c) Mr. Magpie caught me off guard by announcing that he is taking me away to Turnberry Isle for a romantic getaway weekend in just a few short weeks!!! I’m pretty much doing back flips with glee and excitement, but also keenly aware of the fact that I need to do something serious about my winter-induced pallor. My legs are translucent. {He’s also signed us up for a round of golf, which should be laughable on my score.}
d) My other baby sister got earned {she’s so qualified, it’s no joke} a fashion design job for an AMAZING, high-end fashion line. I don’t know if I can mention which it is until she’s actually started, so…let’s just say I look forward to being well-outfitted thanks to her, and the steep discount I hope she’ll pass along my way.
e) It’s almost Easter, which means I can almost eat my favorite sweet indulgent in the universe: Haribo gummies. Yes ma’am. Don’t even think that I won’t be rising with the sun to tear into a bag of gummy bears.
I’m sorry for being a braggart, but I am literally bursting with joy. Life is too good. And here are some things that are making my life even sunnier and brighter:
1. The Perfect Vacation Sandal
I’m sorry to do this, but indulge me: I have freakishly small feet, and I can squeeze into these kids’ sandals ($49, Zara) in a size 5. Are they not the most adorable pair of shoes you ever saw? Imagine it with a hot pink pedi. Score. You can get a similar look in a regular, non-pixie adult size here or here.
2. Bright Tote
I saw this reversible leather tote (white on one side, citrine on the other), and fell head over heels in love. Such a fun color for right.now, and, when you’re sick of it, just turn it inside out for basic white ($399, Scoop):
3. Chunky Necklaces
I saw a very chic lady snag an oversized chain-link necklace at a cute new boutique in North Georgetown last week called Dalton Pratt and have been on the hunt for something comparable since. These colorful statement pieces ($26, BaubleBar) fit the bill nicely.
4. Ikat Maxi
Holy moly — is this skirt ($325, Calypso) a vacation dream or what?! I’ve been a bit tentative with the maxi skirt trend — I snagged one hot pink maxi at a ridiculous deal and it worked really well with a simple white tee and ginormous statement necklace, but…not until I saw this did I consider adding to the collection. Can you imagine how chic you’d be styling it with a simple white tank and an oversized turquoise necklace?!
Perfect for a dinner out with Mr. Magpie while at Turnberry…!
5. Speaking of Ikat…
These funky ikat print pillows from Amber Interiors ($60 each) caught my eye as a funky way to spruce up a couch.
6. Updated Bath Mat
OK, this is sort of minor and specific, but how precious are these reversible chevron bath mats ($38, Garnet Hill)?! Just the thing to “juge” up a boring bathroom…
7. White Out
I have a vision of myself prancing around Turnberry in a white get-up with perfectly bronzed shoulders and beachy hair. Ha. To achieve the look, consider this ridiculously affordable maxi ($19, Target)
Perfect with these studded flats ($295, Net-A-Porter — OR, for something cheaper, check these puppies out):
I’d finish with pops of turquoise in the form of these seahorse earrings ($38, Lilly Pulitzer) and this coral necklace ($32, J. Crew):
I’d perhaps store my shades in this darling pouch ($75, Rebecca Minkoff):
8. Neutrogena Makeup Remover Towelettes
I realize this is neither high-fashion nor particularly interesting, but Neutrogena Makeup Remover towelettes ($7.95, ) make my life. For those evenings where you’re just too tired to wash your face…they do the trick nicely.
Ugh, these lucite frame shades (Acne, $350, Saks) are just too cool for school. They have just the right amount of frame.
10. Fun Cutlery
How amazing is this neon cutlery set ($38, Site NYC)?! LOVE the idea of packing this for a picnic or sprucing up a traditional tabletop with these as accents. Cute.
Have a lovely weekend!