The other day, I shared an Instagram story wearing this cashmere sweater and got a few requests to share more about it. I LOVE cashmere sweaters, especially for this transitional season from summer to fall. Not only are they incredibly soft and luxurious, but they also elevate any outfit! Since cashmere sweaters have been a…
These jeans were an instant hit for me when I bought them last August. So much so that I repurchased them shortly after I had Jack. I’ve never been one for trends, so when it comes to styles of jeans, I’m in the camp of ‘you do you.’ Wear skinny jeans, straight jeans, mom jeans… as…
It was nice to be snow birds for a few days down in Florida! It actually wasn’t all that warm for most of our trip. (Tuesday was pretty chilly and rainy… I regretted not packing any kind of coat!) But then it was at least sunny with leaves on trees and that made it more…
With tomorrow being the start of April, I feel like I can finally, really, start thinking about my spring wardrobe! I love putting together these capsule wardrobes every season as a resource to come back to on days when I’m lacking inspiration or stuck on what to wear. So whether you like to follow a…
The window on tartan is fairly short, and I try to make the most of it since it’s one of my favorite holiday prints. Although I tend to hold off on decorating for the holidays until the end of November, I will wear tartan all month long, ha! Sharing some cute tartan pieces that caught…
We had a pretty cozy week here (and you’ll probably be able to tell from my outfits!). I’m going to have to step it up for next week. I try not to repeat outfits for the week, but you can see that I apparently have a favorite sweater 😉 LAST WEEK’S WIN: Jack and I went…
It was a full happy week, but one with uninspired outfits. Just over here trying to keep it real. 😉 LAST WEEK’S WIN: Elsa had her baby shower on Saturday and it was such a wonderful day! I was thrilled to get to celebrate her and her baby who will be here before we know…
We had a great week. Half down in Florida celebrating Thanksgiving with my family and half back here at home recovering from all the travel. Let me tell you, traveling with a 15 month old is not for the faint of heart 😉 But I’ll give Jack some major credit and say that it went…
The rain finally let up and we had a bunch of fun plans over the past week. It felt like a little taste of summer with all the outings! Getting excited 🤗 LAST WEEK’S WIN: I finished a dress I’ve been working on for weeks. It was a labor of love and I’m thrilled with…
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.
