LAST WEEK’S WIN: How can I choose?! My cup overflowed last week. Lots of fun with Jack. A new, great schedule for us. Time with friends. Hours and hours outside. The most fun pickleball lesson we’ve had to date. A spontaneous sleepover with our nieces. (I even saw and met some celebrities?!) It was just a…
Here’s my last week’s worth of outfits. I didn’t even realize until I put the outfits together for the post that I essentially wore the same thing twice. Felt different at the time, but obviously not 🤣 LAST WEEK’S WIN: A celebratory one… I finally got my period!!!! Never in a million years did I…
I was thrilled to hear Hill House was bringing back their Emerald Gingham Nap Dress this month. I got one two years ago and somehow managed to snag it before they sold out. It’s hands down my most worn Nap Dress, but I try to avoid wearing it on social media because I get so many questions…
Now that we’re back from Nantucket, I’ve started thinking more about the holidays! I’m looking forward to spending more time with family this year and making up for last year’s unusual holiday season. One of my favorite parts about the holidays is all of the traditions associated. This year feels extra special since it will…
Colorful cap-toe ballet flats are definitely in this year. I have a year-old pair from Kate Spade, but nearly every store seems to have a version on the market right now. Since today is the first day of March (and my half birthday), I thought featuring ballet flats would be perfect. I always feel a…
It’s as cliche as it comes, but I’m just shocked it’s the end of the year. I feel like I was just writing last year’s recap… and here we are again. This has been a big year for a lot of reasons. I feel like I experienced some of the best of the best, mixed…
With a taste of spring and the light at the end of the (winter) tunnel approaching, I’ve been on the hunt for new ballet flats. Actually, I’m on a bit of a spending freeze right now because I’ve been spending my money on cabs recently. (Terrible habit, but it’s been so cold and I don’t…
This is a MAJOR photo overload post. I try to stick to eight (or fewer!) photos per post, but this is going to be a big round up! I went through and grabbed all of my best red, white, and blue outfits fit for the fourth of July! There’s a little bit of everything here, so whether you’re heading to the beach or a backyard barbecue, you’re covered.
I’m going to be on Nantucket (just a little excited!). I’m not 100% committed to it yet, but I’m leaning towards wearing this cute little red romper during the day! And probably something a little warmer if it cools off at night. We’ll see. I do know that I’ll be packing all of my favorite red, white, and blue pieces! And when in doubt, go for stripes.
Sole Society is easily one of my favorite brands for shoes. Typically I find that flats are the hardest to break in and end up hurting the most… except for Sole Society. There must be some kind of magic going on where the manufacture them! (It’s borderline embarrassing how often I wear this pair.) Enter the…
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.
