Welcome to our new nest, Magpies.
TheFashionMagpie has enjoyed a glow up, and has also formally adopted its longtime nickname: Magpie.
I have wanted to rename my blog for years now, as its focus has expanded so significantly, and meaningfully, over the past many years of conversation with you. I began this blog as “TheFashionMagpie” – someone seeking hidden fashion gems – but for some time now, have been writing about a far wider range of topics, including motherhood, literature, loss, and self-care. There are so many beautiful exchanges about the real stuff of life happening in the comments section on a daily basis. At this point, “TheFashionMagpie” feels like a misnomer. We are much heartier than our name suggests. This is a community that goes to the hard places – death, grief, mom guilt – but also confesses an obsession with fashion. A woman can be all of those things and is often all of those things at once. Magpie therefore remains our perfect mascot: we are women searching for hidden treasure, whether those gems are of the sartorial or self-knowledge variety.
A woman contains multitudes. Of course, as a Magpie reader, you know this.
You can still expect to find the same rhythm and spread of reading: two posts a day, toggling between the freighted and the frivolous. But I hope you enjoy the new and improved reading and browsing experience!
Onward!
P.S. Motherhood is a surfeit.
P.P.S. When are you at your most creative?
P.P.P.S. If you’re looking for your daily dose of shopping inspiration, look no further than my new shop. I am especially excited about these Halloween plates – the inspiration behind any festive decor I will have at home this year; this fabulous fall dress; and this $28 blouse, which reminds me of the style that just sold out as a part of Hill House’s earlier-this-week launch, to be layered beneath the latest crop of nap dresses!
Such a beautiful face-lift for my favorite site! Can’t wait to dive into your recent posts and follow along 🙂
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Gosh, thank you so much! Totally lifted by these words of encouragement for our new digs 🙂
Congratulations, Jen — love the “glow-up”!
I am excited to continue following along. What a lovely space you’ve created — thank you for your thoughtful writing!
Thank you so much, Mia! And thank you and my other Magpies for co-creating this space with me!
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MULTITUDES! I’m so proud of you and this redesign — I think it hews more closely to the thoughtfulness and talent of the pieces you’ve shared with us. I also feel seen when I see another person equally enjoying a deep novel discussion, or observing intricacies of their surroundings, without hiding her deep appreciation for a well-designed wardrobe.
Thank you, and congrats! 🙂
This is a tremendous compliment. Thank you.
Onward, friend!
I love it, Jen! Cheers to this next chapter!
Thank you, friend! xx
Love the new look and being part of this community you’ve created!
Thank you so much!! So happy we’ve found each other!
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I like the new look. I’ve wondered how you came to choose magpie as a name. They are known for searching for treasures. The first time I went to Australia it was swooping season so I just needed to learn to watch out.
Yes, exactly! Thank you, Michelle!
Love this new sleeker look!
Thanks, Christine! Still working through some minor issues but so excited!
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Congratulations! Looks so chic. Excited for you!
Thanks, Kate! xx