Weekend Vibes: “Have You Eaten? (I Love You.)”

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My Latest Snags.

I did a big casual attire shop for my daughter this week (all links at the bottom of this post), and added this pair of Nike high-tops as the exclamation point. I can’t wait to give them to her! I also treated myself to a few new goodies from Sezane — this sweater and this sequin blouse (influenced by my Internet friend Chrissy) — and have a couple of items that brands permitted me to select (and gifted me) en route:

+These flats from Margaux, a brand I have been curious about for ages and that came up on my girls’ trip to Atlanta a few weeks ago. I got in the bright red. I love that they have expanded sizing, as I have teeny feet (typically take a 5 but 4.5 is honestly better in flats — that’s what I wear in Chanel!), and was able to order in my pixie foot size.

+This cardigan and this skirt from Goop’s house label. Their pieces are pricey but I find myself reaching for them over and over again — elevated, beautifully-made basics. I’ve ordered several for myself over the years, usually out of their amazing sale section.

This Week’s Bestsellers.

01. ALEX MILL CARDIGAN // 02. MERIT LIPSTICK // 03. SPANX LEATHER EFFECT KICK FLARES // 04. ADIDAS GAZELLES // 05. CELIAB DRESS // 06. HANNI SPLASH SALVE* // 07. SUGAR PAPER X TARGET GIFT WRAP // 08. LULULEMON PUFFER VEST // 09. EIFFEL TOWER ORNAMENT // 10. PICK A PINE BOOK // 11. TARGET PANTS // 12. GIFT WRAP CUTTER // 13. METALLIC TURTLENECK // 14. GISELLE CARDIGAN

*BOGO 50% off through today only!

Weekend Musing: Have You Eaten? (I Love You.)

Earlier this year, I wrote about “love in the big ways and small” and included U.A. Fanthorpe’s beautiful poem, “Atlas,” which movingly illustrates how many ways there are to say “I love you.” As Fanthorpe writes: “There is a kind of love called maintenance / Which stores the WD40 and knows when to use it.” Who else has a loved one like this? Whose way of saying “I love you” is filling the car with gas, or checking the weather to make sure your flight will get in on time? I think I sometimes overlook the heart strings beneath these quiet acts of service.

This week, I came across a parallel set of thoughts on Instagram:

“Have you eaten? (I love you.) Did you get enough sleep last night? (I love you.) How do you feel today? (I love you.) Did you have a nice day? (I love you.). Will you come on a walk with me? (I love you.). Here’s some fruit I cup for you. (I love you.) (I love you.) (I love you.)” — greysfields / tumblr

I immediately sent it to my mother. One of the most beautiful gestures of love she has given me (and there have been so, so many) was texting me every morning after my children were born, for probably weeks on end, asking: “How was last night? How did everyone sleep?” She knew, of course, that none of us were sleeping, and that my bleary dawn-time answer would probably not change, but it was her way of giving me a blank space in which to throw all of my exhaustion, and also to say: “I see you, mama. You’re tired. You will get through this and you are not alone.”

I’ve paid this kindness forward by asking my mom friends in the throes of new motherhood: “How did last night go?” Such a small question, but implies a universe of understanding and compassion. Because in those early days, each night is a hard-earned victory.

Would love to hear about the small acts of service and love in your life these days. (This is one area in which idea theft is encouraged!)

Post-Scripts.

+I’m planning to sign up for some personal training sessions over the next few weeks. I read somewhere that getting started on New Year’s goals in December is one way to prevent the feeling of stagnation that usually comes in January. There’s so much pressure to start something new on Jan 1! So I think I’ll try to schedule my first session next week. I ordered myself a knew workout set to get the ball rolling — this tank and these leggings. The color is so good, and will look ideal with my fav Nikes (I have them in a few colors, including the jungle green that matches the leggings — 25% off right now!).

+Also kind of wanting to order this green vest in the same color family…

+Fun holiday dress at a great price. Comes in a mini size for your little lady!

+Petite Plume is offering us 15% off with code JEN15. My children are obsessed with these “holiday journey” jammies I surprised them with on Thanksgiving. My son has been wearing the top open over a t-shirt, 90s style — all on his own! His own grunge flavor. And my daughter has already told me this is the pair she’s wearing on “wear pajamas to school day,” which is coming up soon! If you have a little lady who loves nightgowns, they make the sweetest prints. Mini has owned several over the years and the great thing is that you can make nightgowns work for several seasons. I think my daughter wore one in a 2Y size between the ages of 18 months and four years — and she’s big!

+These Grovemade headphones stands are gorgeous, but I ended up ordering this $15 one for my Sennheisers. (Those headphones remain one of my favorite things I’ve bought myself in recent memory. So helpful during the work day.)

+I’ve mentioned this a bunch of times, but this is my favorite cleanser at the moment. Creamy with a diffuse amount of microbeads to exfoliate — very few per pump, so you just get a little scrub. I also just ordered the serum to try. You can currently save 20% on the bundle of both together.

+These wooden Lego desk drawers are so cute/clever. Speaking of kids desks: love this one and this one.

+GAH. I can never get enough La Ligne. Currently lusting after this burgundy and blue striped sweater. ($25 off with code MAGPIE25.

+Mr. Magpie and I were just talking about how we spend a fortune on a new wreath each holiday season. I think we might buy this one or this one and reuse year after year!

+This Marea housedress is 50% off. Buy now and your future self will thank you. This is the kind of thing you can live in between the months of April and August.