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Carly A. Riordan
a little bit of life, a little bit of style, and everything in between.
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When a stranger offers to take a photo of you and your boys and it ends up being a framer 🫶🏻🥹 Jack is at the perfect age for fun adventures like a trip to the farm (and not just any ole farm, @oldmcdonaldhasafarm!). 🌽 🐄 🐷 👩🏻🌾 We fed the cows, played with the kittens, said hello to bunnies, watched piggies race, saw one month old calves… so much fun for an almost three year old! (And Rory is more than happy to come along for the ride!)
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Reposting because my brother in law was right, this is the better photo and I want it on my grid!! Can we pretend like it’s the first time you’re seeing it 🙊
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The night this photo was taken was one of the most beautiful evenings– we had dinner with our friends outside at Millie’s. Taking turns bouncing Rory and keeping Jack on track to eat his dinner. I couldn’t tell you a single thing that was discussed between rushed bites and standing up and sitting back down only to stand back up again. (In my memory, I was just completely preoccupied with trying to keep Rory out of the sun.) When the final drop of our margaritas were sipped and the last chip with guacamole was consumed, we all got up to go catch the sunset on the beach– bedtimes be damned! As we were walking, my brother in law carrying Rory and Jack on Mike’s shoulders (I was trailing behind with my phone snapping pictures), a man walked by us and said “it may not seem like it, but these are the best days of your life.” He got choked up telling us about his children; I got choked up thinking about how lucky we are. The air was cool and the sun was painting the sky with cotton candy colors and I said to Mike, “I’m so overwhelmed all the time but it’s the best kind of overwhelm.” I feel like I’m drowning most days– there’s always more to do and less time to do it in– and I’m touched out and overstimulated and my brain is most definitely mush. And they’re still the very best days. 🫶🏻
I’m Carly! I have been creating content online for over fifteen years- I started my blog my freshman year of college and now I’m a 34 year old mom of two little boys.
Right now I am finding the sweet spot of mothering and working. I am creating a magical, simple childhood for my boys while still finding time to do things that fill my own cup like working out, reading, practicing photography, and needlepointing.
I feel best when I put on a cute outfit in the morning and a tiny bit of makeup and have my hair blown out… but I also want to be comfortable and I am embracing my wrinkles and I’m letting my hair go grey.
My dream is to own a bookstore (one day!!), I am a huge homebody (major JOMO), and I’d love for to follow along! 🫶🏻
🎞️ by @georgiemorley
I am so glad you made a video tutorial! I love my drybar curling iron, but don't think I have mastered it quite yet!
Ashley
http://www.historyinhighheels.blogspot.com
Loved the video! 🙂 An idea for a future video: an updated tour of your apartment. 😉
xoxo
Gaby
That's a really neat curling iron! I really liked your video. Is your curling iron a 1.25" or 1"?
Also, an idea for a future video: I would love to know how you pack your weekender bag for a weekend or short trip away. You seem to have it down to a science and I would love to pack as light as you!
Great suggestion Kaitlyn! I ditto that!
I have been on the hunting for a new curling iron! I have naturally curly too and I really like the end result in you video! Your hair looks great!
Lauren,
http://www.atouchofsoutherngrace.com/
Oh I might have to ask for this for my birthday! I have really flat hair and I found that a wand works but I just can't keep my hair on it as well without the clamp! Also, What size is the barrel of the curling iron?
xoxo,
Erin
http://www.sugarsnappearls.com
Very nice results!
I was actually looking for a curling iron and I think im going with this one because of the way it spins!
-Monica
http://www.theregoesmonica.com
Since my hair doesn't hold very well, I use a style spray before hand so that my curls stay in a little longer. This looks like a great curler. Right now I have one I bought from a make up store that I love 🙂
Hunter
http://www.preponabudget.com
My hair does not hold curls at all no matter what I do its always pin straight minutes later. Maybe the Drybar curler would fix that?!
-Alex
http://www.monstermisa.blogspot.com/
Works for me, and I have the straightest of hair! Use this, as it has a high default temperature, and make sure to set it with hairspray. I get all-day hold as long as I use enough. Also, the Drybar one is just like the BioIonic ones with the rotating barrel, except the Drybar one is yellow (and pricier, and without a temperature dial).
You make it look so easy! I am getting really tired of just straightening hair, and I think I am too old now to just have straight long hair every day. I love the look of the curls and a curling iron is on the top of my to buy list!
XO
http://www.livebowfully.com
Great video, you make it look so easy! I couldn't figure out how to use a clamped curling iron for the life of me, so I quickly gave up and went with a curling wand instead. I use the Remington curling wand (1 – 1.5" barrel) and it works wonders.
-Irina
(www.missirina.com)
Love this video. I do have a question – when you "clamp it down", does it leave a clamp mark on the hair? My metal Conair one does that and its really annoying! I have been to a few places like Drybar. Really great!
Lauren
sideofsweetmint.blogspot.com
Not this lady, but I find with the Drybar iron the clamp is much looser than others since it spins with the barrel on top of the hair. I haven't ever gotten a clamp mark from mine, ever.
Such a great video!! Now I want that curling iron!!
-AH
http://www.thenauticalprepster.blogspot.com
such beautiful hair! xx
dreaming is believing
Love the video! I have a question. Do you know anyone who has used this curling iron with success whose hair is naturally incredibly straight? My hair doesn't curl well at all (that's how straight it is) but I love how it looks when it's curled. I'm looking for a curling iron that curls my hair and it then stays curled (that's my problem). Thanks!
That's me! The straightest of hair. I find that in the part where she lets her curls cool, I also add a good all-over spray of a flexible hairspray (either Sebastian Shaper or Bumble and bumble Classic). Then, once the hairspray is set and the curls are cool, you can brush through them.
All-day curls! Seriously! Never could get it otherwise. If they fall out, go heavier on the hairspray, as when you brush them out you'll lose the crunchiness that comes with using a lot of hairspray.
This is fantastic Carly! You make doing a video look so easy! xoxo
Fantastic Carly! You make this look so easy! Uggh I did our first video a few weeks ago and your such a natural!
Quick question, what style did you request when you actually went to drybar? I'd love to know!
After seeing your how-to, I may just have to invest in a Dry Bar curling iron!
Great video! I've been thinking about getting a curling iron and this does seem like it would be good, once you get the hang of it. It's a unique idea for a curling iron. I haven't tried Dry Bar yet either but next time I need to go somewhere special I think I'll give it a try!
This is such a great video! You're so cute. 🙂 This video is easy to follow and I like that you added the bit about letting your curls cool. I don't live near a Dry Bar, but I'd love to try one! Also, my hair has tons of volume and flyaways when I blow-dry it too, so I know how you feel.
Thank you for posting this video! I was hesitant about buying the curling iron at first, now I definitely will 🙂
I LOVE the curling iron! I'm a regular now at drybar and whenever I get my hair curled it always stays for the next couple days (which never happens on my hair)!
xo,
Gracey
{www.stripesandpeonies.blogspot.com}
I love the curling iron!! I am going to need to get me one of those 🙂 Future video idea: a tour of your updated apartment!
Love the new wallpaper also 🙂
http://thatlittlejenesaisquoi.blogspot.com/
That hair style looks amazing! I have really curly hair but it always feels more like knotty frizz than anything. I'm really tempted to give this look a go just to see if I can tame it a little.
You look gorgeous 🙂
Thanks for the video. I should try the look presented in the video. Meanwhile, could you suggest any heat resistant cream before ironing?
bestcurlingironguide.com
Never heard of that one. I have the karmin g3 clipless curling iron and I seriously recommend it to everyone!
I’ve never been to DryBar…my hair slips out of the curling iron so easily. The curls don’t seem to last on my hair either. But they look good for an hour or so 🙂
Omg!!! I just bought this and doing it the way they do it in the official dry bar video was making a mess of my hair! Finally got it to do something the way you do it so I think there’s hope! Thanks!