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A few weeks ago, I joked that the Early Morning Tee by AYR is “Magpie Core.” Like, so many of us own and love that shirt that it’s become a kind of visual patois between us. This made me think about other “Magpie signatures” — what might they be? The first few that came to mind: listening to movie scores; the Gap kick flare jeans; Circe and Sally Rooney; strategic thinking about vacations, Disney, skincare, and meal planning; “you’re where you need to be”; great at-home cocktails or mocktails; a curious obsession with pouches; running; upgraded air plane tickets; “just move the dirt”; the Tory Burch Romy bag; carrying a Kindle everywhere. What else?
I had fun, then, thinking about the “signatures” of a few people I love.
My mother: Quelques Fleurs perfume // Hermes scarf // Crispix and skim milk // the newspaper on the dining room table // loopy script // immaculately ironed clothing // notepads // “bacon, extra crisp” // peonies // a fully-charged phone battery // tissues in every pocket // “mmm, buh-bye” at the end of every phone call // kindness personified
My father: Legal pads and accordion folders // Montblanc pen // his “running closet” (a closet with only his running gear in it) // bamboo fly rod // Hechingers (RIP) // squat historical tomes // tall pour of Chardonnay // cold cut sandwiches // WWI poetry // either responds immediately to a text with a thumbs up or three word sentence, or doesn’t respond at all // “atta girl! alright!” // self-deprecating humor
Landon: Hedley and Bennett apron // obscure Japanese knives // Reddit // gray UVA sweatshirt // black Jeep Cherokee // pho 75 // all caps // keys with a sailor’s monkey fist knot // very loud music // very good gin // “why not?” // the number 18 // the best time ever
What might yours be?
Post-Scripts.
+Sometimes, love is a salad.
+What are your non-negotiables?
+On the friendships of girlhood. There’s just nothing like them.
Shopping Break.
+I own many Dorsey pieces, but their Clemence necklace is my long-time favorite – easy to layer but elegant on its own against a bare neckline!
+Tory Burch Romy Tote – perfect work/everyday mom bag. Find more of my spring tote picks here.
+Obsessed with these Rag & Bone widelegs! Probably one of my top two or three most worn pairs of jeans.
+One of my all-time favorite tees from Ayr – a perfect hybrid between a tee and a sweatshirt.
+One piece swimsuit for summer – flattering but cheeky, and come in the best colors.
+This depuffing face mask from Clarins is the GOAT. I didn’t even know my skin was puffy sometimes before I tried this.
+Crisp white bed sheets at a great price. I bought these as back-ups for our higher end sets, but now use them interchangeably. Remarkably good quality relative to cost.
+These pants make lounging feel luxurious. I wore these on an overnight flight to Italy last fall!
+Hotel standard pillows – our favorite inexpensive sleeping pillows. We use throughout our home.
+I swear by this red light therapy mask; reduces wrinkles and promotes collagen production. I’ve noticed a huge difference around my eyes in particular. Use code JEN10.
+An elevated plain white tee is worth the investment, and this is my favorite of all time. I own several white and most of the other colors, too. Use code MAGPIE15 for a discount.
+I love the size and silhouette of this chic bucket bag! Bonus: I’ve never seen anyone else carry it.
+Any and all Chappywrap blankets – my family is obsessed. We have one for each of us! The most gorgeous, elevated patterns, and the perfect cuddle/share size. Use code JEN15 for 15% off.
+One of my all-time favorite moisturizers.
+This Lake lounge set is a long-time Magpie reader (and personal) favorite. The softest, swingiest material – it’s what you want to put on when you’re not feeling well, are tired, etc.
+Quince has become one of my most-loved brands – excellent quality for less. I always find myself reaching for this cardigan to throw on over any outfit!
+I use my Ugg platform slippers daily – perfect for school drop-offs or running to the mailbox.
+High-end fit on these kick-flare jeans from Gap.