My denim jacket has really been great use. I only got it a year ago and I just can’t imagine it not being in my wardrobe’s rotation now. Because I love the jacket so much, I put together a quick video for my IG TV, and thought I’d share it here… along with more outfits from the past to serve as inspiration. It’s just SO versatile that it’s a no-brainer.
Stripes & White Jeans (original post)
Fancy Turned Casual (original post)
Scalloped Cami (original post)
This and yap 🤍 Don’t forget to create holiday magic for yourself too! I can’t tell you how nice it was to do some gingerbread decorating without having to follow a three year old’s vision (or fight the sugar battle)! It’s fun to do it with kids, too, but sometimes you just need coffee, baked goods, and little bit of kid-free catch up time with your mom friends! Thank you for hosting @blueskyehouse!!
I wrote down a list of things I wanted to do for fun in 2024. I crossed off exactly zero of them (having a baby will do that to ya) and my only hope of accomplishing one would be to host a cookie exchange! I wanted to SO bad but I was also feeling exhausted after a long year (losing a dog, having a baby, running a business, etc.) and I didn’t know if I had hosting a party in me. I sent out the invitations and told myself I’d figure it out. There was no going back! It was SO FUN though and I will be doing this again. I feel like so much of the holidays as a mom is spent making the magic for kids. It’s Santa meet and greets, Christmas shopping, holiday pageants…. And then seeing Santa again (and again and again). THIS party was for us! 🥂
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📚 None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell: A psychological thriller with unreliable narrators that kept me guessing the whole way through.
📚 Such a Bad Influence by Olivia Muenter: Part mystery, part family drama—flawed characters, a gripping storyline, and a chef’s kiss ending.
📚 All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker: A masterpiece of storytelling that starts as a serial killer mystery and evolves into something much bigger.
📚 Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors: A stunning exploration of sisterhood, grief, and imperfect people. The ending left me in tears (happy ones!).
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Holding on for dear life this December ❤️ I have had SO MANY conversations this week with my friends near and far and we are *all* struggling. I have to say, just knowing it’s not just me feeling the pressure of “end of year-holiday magic- cold/flu/stomach bug season-darkest days of the year,” has made it a little easier to handle. Don’t forget to take care of yourself, too 😮💨 (Telling myself this because I could use the reminder too!)
If I hadn’t already mailed our Christmas cards*, I would be ordering a reprint because this first photo is IT. ⭐️💂🏻♀️
*Actually only half because for some reason, I didn’t order enough? Our list must have grown over the past year or I just underestimated how many people were on it! I had to order more so the second half will be going out later whoops!!
I love a versatile piece and denim jackets are definitely it! I have one denim jacket and it’s all I need <3 Especially loving your second outfit (stripes + white jeans) 🙂 -Audrey | Brunch at Audrey’s
LOVED, your video so much – such great insp and now I can’t wait to style my denim jacket!! xo
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You really know how to style a denim jacket!
xx from Bavaria/Germany, Rena
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I love your denim jacket Carly! It’s one of my favourites to wear through the Spring!
Happy Wednesday!
Michael
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I’ve seen bloggers do those kinds of videos before, but this one is so good!!! I love that you kept it so classy and got super creative with the editing! Also modeling skills were on point!
I LOVE a denim jacket, especially in the springtime! I have a distressed one that I wear all the time, but I really want to get a plain one!
Kendal / Life With Kendal
Absolutely loved how you styled the denim jacket with so many outfits, it’s so versatile. All these looks are my favorites, no exception! ❤
xoxo,
Jessica | whattostyle.blogspot.com |
Instagram @ what_to_style
So so cute!
I love denim jackets – you can style them with pretty much everything! You look great!
Mariya | http://www.brunetteondemand.com/faux-fur-longline-coat/
These are all beautiful, but I’m obsessed with that gingham dress!
I reallllllly appreciate this post! I am wearing my denim jacket right now, but I am always hesitant to wear it! The video was adorable, but I really loved seeing your roll up the sleeves! It’s funny that you definitely rolled up the sleeves in a lot of the outfits you’ve shared previously, but it wasn’t until I saw you do it that I realized it. I just rolled mine up, and instantly changed the way I felt about my look!