How do you feel about maxi dresses? Do you have a favorite?
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Carly A. Riordan
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📌 Save this post! Can’t get over the MAGIC that is @backtonature.nj’s Christmas Market during the holidays! 🎄🌟🎅🏻🧣The decor this year is on a new level. If you need to get into the holiday spirit (or pick up speciality gifts or more decorations for your home), 100% recommend making the drive! It’s worth it ❄️

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

I'll admit I don't think LP looks good on me, but you look so cute! 🙂
AJ | TheAJMinute
This pattern is adorable!!! I just bought my first maxi dress from J Crew, black, and have yet to wear it but am really looking forward to it!!
http://www.taylormcunningham.com
this looks great on you, the cut is perfect!! 🙂
This is an absolutely stunning dress! And it fits you perfectly. Definitely inspiring me to get my own Lilly maxi!
— Alex at Cashmere Kangaroo
Very cute maxi. I was rocking a maxi today too. So glad the sun is coming out.
xox
Angelina
http://www.cablecarchic.com
That print is fantastic! Navy and white is one of my favorite color combinations for summer and the added interest of the umbrella design is gorgeous. I am definitely a maxi dress fan, my current favorite is a plain navy with some draping details at the waist.
I love how that dress looks on you!
Lauren,
http://www.atouchofsoutherngrace.com/
you look AMAZING
X
https://anoddgirl.blogspot.com.au
I must admit I hate the look of maxi dresses probably 99% of the time, but this dress on you looks so chic and it flatters you so well!
daniellecaliforniaa.blogspot.com
I love this maxi! I haven't found "the one" yet, but this could be it!
Bedknobs & Baubles
I love Maxi dresses! They are so comfortable and effortless! This print from Lilly is fantastic!
XO
http://www.livebowfully.com
Love this maxi! It fits perfectly on you!
xo, jen
http://www.comfortably-chic.com
This is so cute! I'm in a major maxi struggle too!
xo Kylie
http://www.dressinsparkles.com
I am so in the same boat on the maxi dress hunt! I just found a black and white stripe tank dress at J.Crew and I think it might be love. I love the print on that Lilly though- I've been loving their romper in that print!
You always look amazing in your pictures, but you look 100% like a model in these photos! That dress was totally made for you.
Great outfit! x
Heather | Of Beauty & Nothingness
I love that dress! it looks gorgeous on you!
daughterofasonofasailor.com
I love that dress…what a great print! You look beautiful!
xo, Taylor
What a cute dress! The navy is perfect on you!
Hunter
Prep on a Budget
I am loving all of the maxis from Lilly this season! This one looks stunning on you Carly- navy is a great color on you 🙂
Meggie
meggiejuly.blogspot.com
I love maxi dresses and yours is too cute!
-Meg
http://www.smalltownsisters.blogspot.com
This neckline is unbelievably flattering on you! And the hat and accessories look so airy and not fussy at all. This is definitely top 10 favourite outfits I've ever seen on you, I hope you pick more like this for the summer!
I really love this dress on you! I don't think you've ever posted a picture of yourself in a maxi dress before but it looks great!
Really loving how this maxi dress looks on you; the umbrella print is too cute! Too bad about the price and how the brand isn't available in Australia nooo!
I need to keep adding to my maxi collection! It's the best way to look nice, but still be so comfortable.