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Weekend Vibes, Edition No. 73: The One on Having a Kiki.

My Latest Snag: The All White Supergas.

Like everyone else on the globe, I died over the Royal Family’s portrait from Louis’ christening — absolute perfection! — and tumbled down a Princess Kate rabbit hole.  I was inspired by the classic but chic look she achieved with a simple pair of white Supergas.  And then I discovered that by joining Zappos’ new rewards program, I would receive a $25 gift card via email and…DONE.  A new pair of ($40!) Supergas were en route to me

You’re Sooooo Popular: The Instagram Filter in a Bottle.

The most popular items on Le Blog this week:

+Apparently this is an Instagram filter in makeup form.

+The antidote to bed head.

+My favorite dress.  (Have worn it about six times since purchase, and ordered it in a second colorway.)

+This dress is here to party.

+This stuff is a workhorse.  It will absolutely without any question remove even your darkest, most water-proof makeup.

+Instant confidence?

+Such a chic Barbour!

+Mr. Magpie’s one true love.

#Turbothot: Let’s Have a Kiki.

A girlfriend of mine recently introduced me to the phrase “let’s have a kiki.”  Even before she fully elaborated on its origin and meaning, I had read between the lines: she wanted to vent/gossip/chit-chat in only the way good girlfriends can, preferably around a bottle of wine and assortment of snacks, usually punctuated by laughter of increasing volume and frequency, and always without inhibition or judgment.  How many times have you called up a girlfriend or sister and started in with: “Oh.my.God.” and then proceeded to unravel and overanalyze a crazy story, often ending up in tears of laughter rather than anger?  Or spun into a gathering of close friends in a fit of frustration or excitement or giddiness that only understanding, we-got-your-back, ride-or-die girlfriends can match and somehow amplify until suddenly you realize you are in the midst of a shrieking mass of femininity and it is kind of the best thing ever?

That’s having a kiki.

And my God, what sweet, joyous catharsis!  The next time you are getting together with your girlfriends or dialing a sister in a fit of rage, be sure to wink inwardly at the glee of having a kiki.

#Shopaholic: The Fall Find.

+Fall is a stone’s throw away.  Do your autumnal wardrobe a favor by snagging this or this, both of which are ridiculously discounted and insanely chic!

+In love with this one-piece!

+This classy, Chanel-esque cardigan/jacket is on sale in select colors.

+I saw a 90 year old woman at my nail salon wearing this cheeky bag and could not believe how adorable she looked wearing it!  Also, I want it.

+Are you reading along for our August book club?

+Lots of Self-Portrait on sale all over the place — love this and ordered this!

+This striped dress would be an instant wardrobe staple.  (And it’s under $40!)

+Finally tackling our unwieldy spice collection — ordering a couple sets of these and these to contain everything.  Side note: these are a brilliant idea for maximizing a small storage space!  More of my favorite small apartment gear here.

+Speaking of storage, how darling are these?!

+This headboard is absolutely perfect for a guest room.

+The skincare regimen that changed my skin.  (And I say this seriously because I just got back from my annual dermatology screen and she said my skin looks great!)

+Such a cute memento for a family gathering or…your next extended kiki.

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