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A round up of the bestsellers for the entire 2023 year, excluding Amazon, which I’ll share separately. I found this list deeply compelling — I need to finally give that CE Ferulic acid a try! I love Vitamin C products but had heard it smells strange (plus, $$$). Still, so interesting that so many of you love it! I own 75% of the rest of the items on the list and adore them, too. The bra is a no-brainer — you need it in your rotation — BUT bear in mind that many Magpies have written to say that the one from Target’s diffusion line with the same brand is basically identical and less than 1/2 the price. If you’re on the less-endowed side of the spectrum, I know you will love these bralettes as much as I do. Obsessed. Butter soft and delightful.
01. J. CREW GISELLE CARDIGAN // 02. J. CREW METALLIC CARDIGAN // 03. TRUE & CO BRA // 04. BLONDO WATERPROOF TALL BOOTS // 05. SKINCEUTICALS C E FERULIC // 06. STEVE MADDEN DAD SANDALS // 07. TUCKER DINING CHAIR // 08. BOLL & BRANCH WAFFLE BED BLANKET // 09. CITIZENS CHARLOTTE CROPS (GREAT EVERYDAY WASH) // 10. GAP KICK FITS // 11. SLIP SILK HAIR TIES // 12. MADEWELL GRETA FLAT // 13. QUINCE STRIPED SWEATER* // 14. TARGET HIGH-RISE JEANS // 15. TUCKERNUCK PINK FEATHER DRESS // 16. HANNI SPLASH SALVE // 17. SEA ARLITA TOP // 18. JULIA AMORY COATUE CAFTAN
*Reminds me SO much of my La Ligne!
In terms of popular posts this year, the essays with the most reads were:
01. A CLARIFYING EXERCISE FOR THE NEW YEAR (HOW A PROPOS?!)
02. LIFE REARRANGES ITSELF (AN ESSAY ON HOW LIFE COMPENSATES FOR OUR LOSSES)
03. THIS MAGPIE EDIT (SO RANDOM – BUT IT WAS THIS POINT THIS SUMMER THAT THE EDIT STARTED TRANSITIONING INTO MY WEEKLY DIARIES, WHICH HAVE BECOME SUCH A LOVELY RELEASE AND CONNECTION POINT)
In terms of the most-commented-upon…
01. This essay on my daughter’s forbearance in facing an eye condition that has required ongoing treatment since she was around a year old.
02. This mid-summer Magpie Edit, full of snapshots of summer I treasure.
03. Our community’s favorite, and most-reached for, sayings, excerpts, lines.
04. My solicitation for your travel tips, which eventually led to this post (a crowd-sourced guide to good travel days!)
Finally, closing out this little year-in-review / “Magpie wrapped” session with all of my coupon codes in one place for your shopping convenience:
20% off at La Ligne with code MAGPIE20
15% off Hanni with code JEN15
15% off Petite Plume with code JEN15
27% off Beautified You with code JEN27
15% off Roz with code MAGPIE15
10% off Linnea with code MAGPIE10
15% off Appointed with code MAGPIEBYJENSHOOP
15% off Dear Annabelle with code JEN15
20% off at ALIGNE with code JEN-20
P.S. Get to know your fellow Magpies by sharing your answers to these icebreakers!
P.P.S. My best Amazon discoveries this year.
P.P.P.S. Barnacles and joy.
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I am a longtime Vitamin C devotee but only recently decided to pony up the $$ for the C E Ferulic on the advice of my dermatologist that it truly is the best and I can say that she was right! The glow is unmatched, and my sister/harshest critic commented unprompted that my skin has never looked better. The scent is definitely giving lunch meat (someone on TikTok called it “hot dog water” and now I can’t unhear it!) but it only lasts for a few minutes.
!! OK, I need to try this in 2024. Thank you, Gina!
I have been taking mental notes all week of the “MVPs of 2023!” I need to write them down to remember. A few of note:
– Dyson Airwrap. Completely changed my hair game. I feel so much more polished when I have my hair done, and this has made it doable and enjoyable.
– Bioessence Vit C serum! On your rec!
– Libby app for free e-books and audiobooks from the library. SUCH a game changer once you get into the rhythm of placing holds, etc.
– Caro Chambers What to Cook When You Don’t Feel Like Cooking Substack subscription. This has changed my family dinner game. Such approachable and delicious recipes that my kids (mostly) eat.
– Owala water bottle. Love.
…that was fun! Thank you for your writing, it’s a joy to read every morning with my coffee.
Merry merry Christmas!
Ooo love these SO much and especially glad you’re liking the vitamin c on my rec!!
Thanks for sharing. I need an Owala!
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co-sign the air wrap and all-library-everything. i *never* would have bought myself the air wrap/thought it would work on my fine, pin-straight hair (never holds a hot roller curl or curling iron curl for more than 10 mins) but something about this system gives me the bounciest curls for days. i use the smaller barrel for more classic curls, larger one for a bouncy blow-out vibe, round brush for polished hair with slightly flippy ends. my husband surprised me with it (still baffled he knew what it was?) for a birthday several years ago and it’s hands down my favorite self-care / luxurious-getting-ready tool!
Love this, and such a thoughtful gift from your husband!!! I’m so tempted…
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I really love your shopping links and own several pieces on your recommendation, but I return to this site everyday for the writing. The writing is my favorite thing. You capture the mundane and the magic better than most and it is such a privilege to have your words rolling around in my head all day. Thanks for sharing with me and with all of us.
I could not have articulated these sentiments better. This corner of the internet is pure gold and Jen, you have such a gift. Thanks for sharing
Gosh – thank you so much, Jane! I’m so touched and so happy you’re a part of this corner! Happy holidays!!
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