After a really fun rooftop party with our friends from Tuckernuck and then a late night quiet dinner in the West Village, I was totally tuckered out. I woke up this morning at 5:30 when my alarm went off with every single light on in my apartment. And my glasses were still on. I woke up…
I am in la-la-land currently. Somewhere between Cloud Nine and… Cloud Ten? But honestly. I think it’s the perfect blend of removing negativity from my life, seeking out new opportunities (and being excited about it!!!), forming new little relationships, and the perfect weather we’re having in the city. I mean. What could be better? There…
BaubleBar just released a line of sorority bracelets and necklaces. The wrap bracelets are in the sorority colors and then the necklaces have the charms of the sororities. (I think my sister needs the crown and the light blue and grey one… she’s in Zeta at the University of Florida!) Shop some of the collection…
I’m putting this out there because I’ve already been planning on whipping my out in the very near feature… It’s totally the time to get Bean Boots. Seriously, you might find yourself wanting them in a few weeks, so order them now! I remember my dad was telling me that I needed these “duck boots”…
I’m really excited to share with you one of College Prepster’s newest sponsors. I’ve known about Chloe + Isabel for a while (and even worked with one of their merchandisers way back when). It’s been really incredible to see how the company has evolved and grown over the years. One of the cool…
Is there anything better than waking up to a Kate Spade surprise sale?! I know, I couldn’t think of anything either 😉 Some of my favorites from this year. (One piece of advice… if you want something, go for it… because everything sells out so quickly!) Wordsmith Dictionary Clutch Claverly Maryanne Southport Avenue Linda Emma…
I need to know. Do you do gel manicures? Or shellac? Or plain polish? I used to hate wearing nail polish. I couldn’t stand it when it chipped and I always struggled with painting my nails properly anyway. I was either too shaky or too sloppy or too lazy. But then I randomly decided to paint…
Remember when I said that the Merino Pocket Tunic sweater was going to be the it item in my closet this fall? It’s already proven to be true. The weather has certainly shifted. It was downright cold this morning. (A trench coat and a brisk pace were absolutely necessary!) I am reluctantly putting away my shorts and…
One of the questions I get asked the absolute most is how I balance everything. I find this annoying… not in the actual question itself, but more so in the fact that there is always ten (and a half) different opinions on work/life balance. It’s integration! You can have it all! There’s no such thing as…
Nothing says summer to me like finally being able to have dinner outside with our friends. We are gearing up for al fresco dining with @mackenziechilds pieces in their iconic Royal Check– the blue and white pattern couldn’t be more “me” and fits in perfectly with my summertime aesthetic. I especially love that each #mackenziechilds handcrafted piece has a unique signature of its own and no two pieces are identical. Don’t forget to use my exclusive code CARLYROYAL15 to save 15% off for the next 48 hours. Valid once per shopper. #MCPartner #RoyalCheckCollection
Move over coastal grandmother, it’s going to be a red hot summer for me ❤️💃🏻🔥 I am love-love-loving red lately and I am incorporating the hue more and more into my everyday outfits. It’s a little bolder than I typically go for and, even though I’m three months postpartum, I’m feelin’ it! 👉🏻 Leave a comment saying “red” and I’ll send you the links to my outfits featured in the Reel!
My little roar-bear and I made it through the fourth trimester together 🧸 These past twelve weeks have flown by. I can’t wrap my head around the fact that we only just met- I feel like I have known Rory my whole life.
I have been calling myself a Chill Mom™️ since having Jack and now I’m realizing that I’m even chiller with Rory. (Like is birth order really less about sibling order and more about the version of mom you’re born to?) I’ve been just rolling with Rory’s infancy and I’m so much happier. Maybe it’s just that I’m more tired with a toddler too, or know that it’s going to go by so fast, or just have more confidence… probably a combination. I feel less obsessive and less stressed out by the details. I’m “making it” without having to fake it. As an example, today I noticed I hadn’t tracked a single nap- just watching sleepy cues and trying to get to a “good enough” pattern as Rory’s naps consolidate. Is he following a ~perfect~ nap schedule? No. Are we thriving? Frankly, yes!
(If you want to read my original Chill Mom post, comment “chill mom” and l’ll send it to you via DM!)
We came, we saw elephants, we ate ice cream 🐘🦒🦓 @ashleybrooke and I always talk about how we became FAST friends. Somehow we have been right there with each other during some of life’s worst moments… so it’s extra sweet that we now get to celebrate the good ones! Watching our boys play together, a little baby in a stroller, and another baby on the way… it’s everything we dreamed of.
