What Are Your Signatures?

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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?

+Our grooming routines.

+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.