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01. The Magpies never lie — this Yves Durif brush is incredible (more of your RWIs here, plus the comments have lots of great additions). I specifically like it for detangling after a shower, for just-after-I-wake-up and want to brush out all the snags, and for mild styling after I use my Dyson AirWrap. I also own a Mason Pearson, which is great for different reasons — it’s good for redistributing oil and, for me at least, creating a bit more volume and body when hair is limp. The Mason Pearson is NOT great when you have already styled your hair with the AirWrap — I find it pulls the curl/bend right out and adds frizz/volume where I don’t want it. Yves Durif is the answer!
02. Santa Maria Novella scented clay pomegranate. While in Florence, we visited the iconic Santa Maria Novella shop and I treated myself to one of their clay pomegranates. These beautiful objets slowly release their classic scent — a sort of twist on a diffuser. I put it in my closet and every time I walk in, I’m delighted. The clay has this soapy-clean-rich scent that I can’t get enough of. Sorry, but I think this is going to be my new go-to housewarming gift / possibly what I get my MIL and mother for Christmas. Such an elegant and interesting surprise, and with a fun backstory given our recent visit to Italy.
03. Goop’s collab with New Balance. I need another sweatshirt like I need a hole in my head but how cute is this pink sweatsuit (top, bottom — or pair with the sweat shorts) and matching beanie?!
04. My favorite loafers, restocked but selling fast. These are so comfortable and the perfect balance of chunky and not chunky. I saw so many women wearing loafers in Italy and specifically pairing them with houndstooth / plaid / tweed blazers and am inspired to model myself on them — would specifically love to add this one to my closet. You can use code MAGPIE15 for 15% off.
05. The color kiwi/chartreuse, which I wrote about earlier this season. I’ve added several pops of it to my wardrobe (this Aligne cardigan was a delight with my Italy wardrobe – looks so interesting and luxe with brown) and a few other recent finds in this colorway: this asymmetrical Banana dress, this blazer (under $130), and this beanie, which I actually ordered myself.
06. Lizzie Fortunato jewelry. I wore this statement necklace several times in Italy; the colors are just spectacular with all the browns I’ve been wearing. Also obsessed with these oversized earrings to zhush up a cocktail dress.
07. The Julia Amory Betty dress in silk dupioni. Wow. What a huge statement! You can use code JEN-15 for 15% off. Such a great, festive dress!
08. This dramatic alpine coat from La Ligne!!!!
09. My cashmere sweatsuit (top, bottoms) from Tuckernuck. Wore on the plane to/from Italy and was in love — two women stopped me in the airport to ask about it! It was so cozy and warm. I layered over this Donni tee, which was ideal — it’s ultra-soft and thin. I generally prefer my tees from SoldOut or Uniqlo when pairing with jeans, etc, because they’re a bit more polished, but these are fantastic for lounge and layering. (Heads up that I did have to have the sweatpants hemmed — they run long. Good for taller Magpies!)
10. My classic Barbour Bedale! This was the heaviest coat I packed for Italy and I was glad to have it on a few of the chillier and rainier days. I wore it onto the plane, too, as an extra layer (and because it was the bulkiest thing I packed). I actually received the most questions from Magpies on Instagram about this coat; you can’t beat a classic. I got mine from Tuckernuck and sized up to a 32 because I wanted a very oversized, boxy, borrowed-from-the-boys look. The 30 would probably still be a tad oversized, but I really like the hang/look of the bigger one.
11. My Ex Nihilo Lust in Paradise perfume. I genuinely missed it while traveling and could not wait to get home to have my everyday scent back in hand. I will not travel without it again!
12. These Italian jam jars at the breakfast spread we enjoyed each morning we stayed in Passalacqua in Lake Como!!!! I wish I’d asked the hotel where they were from. Does anyone know where to find these? I want to keep my jam in them! The closest I could find were these from Skye McAlpine!
13. These inexpensive quarter crew socks — plush and comfortable, plus the perfect gen-z-friendly height. I brought with me in Italy. Also seen below while in flight: these noise-canceling headphones, an ULTIMATE must-have for travel. I could not have flown without them! I love the way they reduce the heavy airplane noises, plus any conversation / footfall around you! Really help with sleeping. They also hold a charge for a long, long time.
14. I’ll try to stop yapping about these now, but these VB Valentinas are my most-worn sneaker…ever? I love love love them. Cozy (shearling-lined), chic, in the best espresso brown color, and they add a tiny bit of height.
What are your current obsessions?
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P.P.S. My Grub Street style food diary.
P.P.P.S. Favorite fall top layers.