CARLY ON MY RADAR 11.8.24

Woof. It’s been… a week? Words fail me right now. This is me trying to show up to work. My social feeds, in person conversations, group chats, and internal thoughts are pretty consumed right now with the election news. So I’m showing up here, today, trying to keep things light. That’s not to say things are light– they aren’t– but maybe you need something light and casual in at least one space, as do I.

A poem about November in an issue of Martha Stewart Living

Here’s what has been on my radar this week:

ONE // Black Evening Dress

Finding evening appropriate gowns for weddings that don’t completely break the bank is getting harder and harder. I’m always on the hunt for great wedding guest dresses because it’s probably one of the most frequently asked questions I get from readers. The search is hard (especially when taking into account different dress codes. This black dress is simple enough to work for different levels of dress codes and can be accessorized uniquely as well. Plus, the bows.

TWO // Little Free Library Halloween Costume

Well the countdown to Halloween 2025 is on and if you’re already thinking about your costume, haha, I have a great one for you. A Little Free Library!! Omg my Little Free Library sparks so much joy and I think this is an absolutely brilliant costume.

THREE // Metallic Mary-Janes

I’m on such a Mary-Jane kick lately. I just can’t seem to get enough of the silhouette. And what’s better than a flat? A heel. And a comfortable heel at that. And in metallic?! So chic. This would make the perfect shoe for a holiday party if you want something you can wear all night without giving up style.

FOUR // Yo-Yo Ma

This video of Yo-Yo Ma playing his cello brought me to tears. It was originally posted a month ago, but showed up on my explore page this week at just the right time. It truly moved me. I’ve had his music going non-stop on Spotify ever since. (And found out he’s playing in NYC next month… trying to see if I can get there… I think my soul needs it.)