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Julia Norberg's avatar

Oof love these outfits, please keep doing these! You're so damn chic

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Monica Ainley DLV's avatar

Tysm !!

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Melissa Gibbs Fitzpatrick's avatar

I’m a big believer in the fact that you can entertain at your home with catered/takeout food. The big thing, the important thing, is actually inviting people into your home, your personal sanctuary. It’s a real choice to do such a thing, and it is a honor for a guest to be invited into someone’s personal space to be treated to an experience of shared food, drink, and connection. It’s very different from and much more special than inviting people to eat in a restaurant (which is also lovely and special, don’t get me wrong, but not same-same). Don’t be afraid to let Marc get the takeout lasagna one of these days!

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Monica Ainley DLV's avatar

Thank you for this! Especially on behalf of Marc, who is feeling v vindicated.

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Sita's avatar

I love every outfit and your poses. You are a bright spot on this app

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Monica Ainley DLV's avatar

Oh, thank you so much Sita !!

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Laura A's avatar

Great post and great outfits! May I ask, who makes the white tee in the first image - love the high collar and that it would work well under a crew neck - what size are you wearing in the Marie Marot shirt - and are Soeur shoes comfortable for all day walking? Thank you!

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Monica Ainley DLV's avatar

Thanks!! White tee is Soeur from the current collection. Marie Marot size S, the soeur shoes are definitely not sneakers… but not uncomfortable either!

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Laura A's avatar

Thank you! Upcoming travel plans this spring/summer in the city and wondered about what to wear… Love this post along with your earlier City Mouse vs Country Mouse post. Great inspiration for polished professional looks, as well as more casual summer looks in the city, without looking too resort. ❤️

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Mary's avatar
Apr 5Edited

I’m fine with takeout or pre-made food for dinner parties. The hosts are way more relaxed, the food and drink still taste perfect and it’s a lot cheaper. People get too stressed about entertaining and end up never having people over.

Our friends had us over last night for takeout Indian and it was a perfect evening!

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Monica Ainley DLV's avatar

Definitely fall into the stressing about prepping/cooking and therefore not entertaining enough category.

But! Is it really cheaper? … guess it depends where you’re getting the take out.

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Mary's avatar

If you’re the guest, then yes! And saving a tonne on alcohol, too.

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Monica Ainley DLV's avatar

Ohhh I see what you mean.

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Jenny Dewrell's avatar

Devoured the post and your personality! Thank you!!

Can’t help but ask what is your skin wearing? Your face is glowing!

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Monica Ainley DLV's avatar

Thank you! Most days I do a bit of Laura Mercier tinted moisturizer and Violette Fr blush.

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Delphine Del Val's avatar

🙌🏻🙌🏻

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Marie Marot's avatar

You are 💙🩵💙

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Monica Ainley DLV's avatar

I wear your shirt at least once a week and wait anxiously while it’s in the laundry !

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debo's avatar

The poses are epic.

Love the banter & to see the Chanel moccs in the wild.

The VB 👖 no thank you as they’ve appeared on the last 3 SS’s I’ve read.

They’re cute but no TY to the 2 Veronica’s - w no snark intended to you ❤️

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Delphine Del Val's avatar

I thought the first ones looked pretty perfect

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debo's avatar

I’m flooded w antibodies to marketing presently.. undeniably cute 👖 tho

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AL's avatar

I love your silver magazine holder, it's gorgeous. Where is it from?

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Patricia's avatar

Just read this now and it is brilliant. Cheered me up so much! Thank you!

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AVH's avatar

Nailed it, as always 🌪️⛷️

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Alexa S's avatar

Love the little glimpse into your week!

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