Magazines. I don’t get around to reading them all the time for a few reasons (namely I’m busy… but also because I don’t have subscriptions at school haha). Soccer Mom keeps STACKS of magazines for me to read while I’m home on breaks. I have a good system when reading magazines… I take exactly 45…
I’m sitting here on my bed trying to think of new blog posts. I schedule mine, of course, so I try to write a week’s worth at one time and have then ready to go each day. Literally, without fail, every single week I panic thinking I’ll never be able to come up with seven…
I’ve recently gotten in a terrible habit. I go to bed…. and wake up at 1 am. Like clockwork. I get “bad tapes” in my head… where I think about things nonstop. My cure? Documentaries. On Netflix instant. I watch one until I feel tired and then go to bed. But honestly, I end up…
Conversations with the other coxswains and I during our training trip primarily consisted of youtube, facebook, and celebrities (and my incessant talk about blogging…). I was having a particularly difficult time picking out my favorite male actor (which ultimately was narrowed down to Patrick Dempsey and Mark Salling). My favorite female actresses was super easy….
South Carolina was lots of fun and we got a lot of work done on the water. But me talking about that is kind of boring…. so here’s a video of how we (the coxswains) dress every morning before practice. [We would like to note that on particularly cold days… like icicles on the riggers…….
Remember when I posted about College Fashionista in October? Well, they asked me to be a style guru for Georgetown University. I am so excited to start! You can read my little bio here. Sporty Sister and I had so much fun taking pictures for the bio. We had a mini photo shoot. I would share…
Prep Talk is launching TONIGHT. Can’t wait until then? Here’s a little sneak peek at what Prep Talk consists of! Quote of the Week- basically a motto to live by throughout the week Take a Bow- highlights a blog that everyone should have in her reader Obsessed- an item that is at the top of…
And, no, I’m not talking about wedding rings. (I’m not going to be a girl who has her wedding ring picked out and wedding planned before she even has her first serious boyfriend…. which, for the record, drives me nuts when people do this.) So, rings made my top ten of 2010 post a few…
A perfectly pink monogrammed pillow Darling dress notepad! (I always always always need notepads!) And a journal to document my many, many crazies. hehe And one of my friends sent me this… Earmuffs, notepads (see what I mean?), and pajama bottoms! <3 It was such a wonderful holiday season!!! I hope everyone’s went well too!…
Lately I’ve been letting my inner child take the lead and it’s been so healing. I signed up for tap dancing (yes, really!!!), started to play more games (like mahjong- in person and virtually too), and I’ve started baking for fun the way I used to with my mom. I used to embroider scraps of fabric while my sister played soccer, now it’s needlepoint during nap time and sewing whenever I feel inspired for a project that energizes me to stay up late into the night.
Adulthood comes with a lot of mental tabs open (anyone else?), but there’s something magical about chasing the things you loved before life got so full of responsibility.
So this is your permission slip: be a little frivolous, a little nostalgic, a little playful. Let that younger version of you come out and dance a bit. She might just know the way. 🙏🏻
GRWM while I chat about aging naturally, embracing low-maintenance skincare, and skipping the needles. Spoiler: the @omniluxled red light mask has been a game-changer for me. And in the spirit of upcoming Mother’s Day and treating ourselves with love... I’m SO excited to be giving away TWO Omnilux Contour Face masks!!! This is hands-down my favorite at-home skincare tool, and I can’t wait to gift one to you or a mom that you love. To enter: Follow @carly and @omniluxled, comment “MOM” below 👇 and I’ll DM you a link with how to enter! (You must submit your email + phone number via the landing page to be eligible to win! Two winners will be chosen on 4/27/25) 💌 BONUS: Everyone who enters will also get early access to Omnilux’s Mother’s Day sale!! Let’s celebrate moms, ourselves, and the beauty of getting older 🫶🏼💗 #ad
Here are some of the outfits I’ve worn recently as a mom of two young boys (Jack is 3.5 and Rory just turned one.) 👩🏻 🧥 👖 🥿 Lately, I’ve been leaning into outfit formulas that just work. I’m in a season of life where I need to be able to chase after my kids at the playground, get on the floor to build Magnatiles, and still feel like myself when I pass a mirror.
Comfort is non-negotiable... but so is feeling put together. I’m prioritizing jeans that actually fit and move with me, sweaters and tops that go with everything, and comfortable shoes so I can keep up with my boys.
For me, right now, it’s not about being trendy. It’s about feeling good, being present, and making life just a little bit easier.
If you’re in that same stage, juggling a million things and still wanting to look cute, this one’s for you. 🙌🏻 Swipe through for some of my go-to, real-life mom outfits that are comfy, practical, and pulled together... because we all deserve that! If you want links to specific things I’m wearing (like the investment coat I’ve worn for over 10 years, the ballet flats I swear by, or the jeans I rotate through the most), comment “WARDROBE STAPLES” below and I’ll send you my current wardrobe staples!
A wild Saturday night as a mom of two young boys with timestamps! I try to maximize the evenings. A little bit productive and a little bit for me! Tonight I folded laundry, cleaned the playroom, showered and blow dried my hair, prepped sourdough bread, needlepointed, and played some mahjong online!
I turned 35 last summer and, honestly, I’ve never felt more confident in my own skin... even without injectables! I love finding products that enhance my natural beauty without covering it up, and the new Just Enough Tinted Moisturizer from @jonesroadbeauty does exactly that. I used the shade “Ivory”! It’s lightweight, easy to apply (no mirror needed!), and gives me that effortless “your skin but better” look– perfect for busy mom life. 🙌🏻 #ad
Our town just got the sweetest, chicest little bakery! Sourdough everything with a side of immaculate vibes 🤍 🥐 ☕️ 🥖✨ Be back soon @thebakernj!
These April showers better result in the best May flowers we’ve ever seen… ☔️ 🌷 ☀️ in the meantime, comment “BUTTER” and l’ll DM you my outfit 🧈
I’ve been playing mahjong every week with some girlfriends and I brought some candy salad treats for everyone to take home. 🀄️ 🍬🩷 I definitely have a “mahj-or sweet tooth” 😉 (I live for a good pun!!!) I found these watercolor illustrations on @etsy by @lilas.hills and I will be personalizing everything with them from here on out!
