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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 you don’t actually feel cute but then kind of end up feeling cute because you put a bow in your hair, slipped into a dress that fits, and swiped on your favorite red lipstick 💋 @hillhouse @annmashburn 🎥 by @carterfish, maybe I’ll post the video without music so you can hear her hyping me up, because you can’t imagine the crowd the bore witness to the making of this Reel 🫣

And then there were three ❤️❄️🎄🌟⛸️ Needlepoint stockings are a huge undertaking… they take hours (and hours and hours) of stitching. The final results are more than worth the effort though. These will hang on our mantle every Christmas and I can’t think of anything more special than that. I finished Mike’s stocking at the end of the summer after stitching almost every night for seven months. I am taking a little break and then I’ll start on the baby’s stocking for next Christmas!! 🥹
#needlepointstocking #needlepoint #ndplt

FROM THE ARCHIVES ❄️⛸️🌲some of my past favorite winter looks mostly because I miss real pants and being able to button my coats

This tree feels extra special this year. 🎄💫⛸️❤️🕯️ Jack is fully embracing the magic of Christmas (“kiss miss”) and his enthusiasm is downright contagious!
Not one of my best qualities, but I typically feel immense pressure trying to make things feel extra special and perfect and then I get disappointed when the reality doesn’t live up to my (unrealistic) expectations. I wish I could blame social media for this.... but I know the call is coming from inside the house.
This tree seems perfect to me, though, just the way it is. It was a true group effort getting it here. Another one of my not-so-great qualities is that I’m terrible at asking for help when I need it.... this year, I can’t ignore it though. I needed help, and a lot of it. Mike got every holiday storage box up from the basement (no small feat) and hoisted the into the house and got it up in the stand within minutes (then redid it twice to get the angle of the tree just so); my mom and I took multiple trips to the hardware store and drug store for the “right” colored lights (in case you’re wondering, “bright white” is warm yellow and “warm white” is actually bright white... make it make sense); my mom wrapped the tree in lights a second time when we learned the hard way that when the box says you can’t plug in more than five strands together they mean it; and Jack was there to help and hype us all up to say how “boo-full” the tree and lights are– and keeping us in line by scolding and reminding us that we aren’t allowed to touch the ornaments 🤭
I feel a little pang of sadness that we aren’t celebrating a first Christmas with a baby who was supposed to be here, while also struggling through a third trimester (just feeling physically tired and exhausted), while also cherishing our last Christmas as a family of three, while also getting excited knowing our baby will be here before we know it. Sure, it’s a lot of pressure to put on one single tree, yet here I am. ⭐️

Spent the weekend decking the halls 🎄 the garland is up, the tree is up, the wreaths are up! Fueled by three peppermint mochas, one bag of Milanos peppermint slices, one batch of chocolate chip cookies, and one loaf of zucchini bread… my mom and I got it done 🙏🏻

These boots are TOTALLY made for walking! Taking a spin in @stuartweitzman’s iconic 5050 Bold Boot and feeling like an it girl, who happens to value both fashion and comfort! ⭐️ Take advantage of #StuartWeitzman’s Black Friday sale with an extra 25% off full-price and sale styles with code FORYOU25! (Select exclusions apply; through 11/27) This *rarely* happens!! I’ve linked this exact pair of 5050 Bold Boots in the @shop.ltk app! You can shop the boots and a couple of my other sale picks here #liketkit https://liketk.it/4oWbB #fallfashion #swpartner

those earrings are beautiful…I like the kate spade ones 🙂
I am a Chi Omega and the owl earrings are right up my alley. I gasped when I saw them. But these are all sooo cute! Thanks for sharing, Carly!!
These are beyond adorable…thanks for sharing!!
I am a lifelong pearl-or-diamond-stud wearer, but I branch out whenever I remember. I usually just sleep in my pearls/diamonds, lol. My best friend is a Stella & Dot stylist and I've found really cute stuff through S&D.
Love the blog!!
xoxo
Erin @ StrictlyBickley
http://strictlybickley.blogspot.com
I almost bought the crystal light earings from J.Crew the other day! I'm obsessed with earings as well. Right now I am currently wearing diamond studs that I got from my boyfriend for Christmas. I love this post too, and your blog!
i love all the KS earrings and the little fishies too! I might have to branch out and get some earrings that are not pearls.
They are all so cute! I think my three favorites are the yellow Kate Spade, the fishy's and the last one!!
-Frannie
http://www.theblondeprep.blogspot.com
I can't resist yellow! Or Kate Spade for that matter. But if you wanted to add a touch of whimsy to a simple dress or outfit, definitely go with the pineapple or the fish 🙂
The J.Crew Bellflower earrings are my favorite. I'm typically not one to wear earrings that resemble real 'things', if that makes sense. Like, flowers, owls, pineapples, stars, hearts…etc.
I truly love Tiffany&co earrings. Simple & classy. But, I'm also not really a "studs only " kind of gal. I really like danglies too 🙂
Eat Cake
Love love love! I'm wearing a pair that are coral with starfish on them right now! Love cute studs! The pineapple and fish are my favorites!
I will not leave the house without earrings! I'm definitely partial to studs, mainly pearls and diamonds, but I love fun studs too!! These are all super cute:) XO
http://northshoreprep.blogspot.com
I went to a Catholic high school, so I had to wear a uniform. I used to wear a different pair of earrings every day as a way to stand out from other students and to vary a bit from the uniform.
I've since cut down my earring choices to a handful of studs (diamond, cluster diamonds, pearl and sapphire). But I can see how you would need to own every pair in this entry =)
Simply adorable. Etsy has become one of my favorite shopping place for cute earrings. Go and see it for yourself.
Omg so cute! If only I had my ears pierce (I'm too scared!) I would get all these pretty gems!!!
I just got my ears pierced in September. I love finding new preppy earrings!! I love fornash earrings and all the ones posted above 🙂
I'm pretty faithful to my pearls, but I love those pineapple ones!
I adore pretty studs — especially those J. Crew Bellflower ones!
xo Josie
http://www.winksmilestyle.com
Wow, those Juicy earrings are quite cute!