This post has two of my favorite parts of summer: Lilly shift dresses and Jack Rogers sandals. It’s a tried and true combination. You can’t go wrong! Zappos carries both brands, and you can really create an endless number of options for outfits. One stop shop and really fast, free shipping. (Whenever I am unsure of…
Ah! I had a few rugby dresses back in the day and I’m so happy to see that they’re coming back. I had a Lacoste one that I wore all the time in high school. It’s fun to see trends come back around! This dress is from Nordstrom’s new 1901 line. It’s very J. Crew-esque with…
I’m continuing with the Easter theme on the blog this week and rounding up some of my favorite dresses perfect for the occasion. There’s just something about Easter that calls for floral prints and pastel hues, don’t you think? I came across some adorable pastel dresses while browsing online, which immediately excited me for spring…
We kicked off wedding season in Colorado celebrating Little V! It was absolutely stunning and we had the best time. I picked out a dress that “matched” the scenery and it was fun to see how others did too. The whole event inspired me to round up some summer wedding guest dresses! Summer Wedding Guest…
I’m not a birthday person, but I do love getting older. I think it’s awesome when someone declares an entire month their birthday month and really makes sure that everyone is held to that standard (no but really, I think it’s so fun when people get into birthdays!)… it’s just not me. I like to acknowledge…
Ah! This was such a fun week!! Many trips into the city, dinners every night with friends, and a few fun events. Including… an event for the launch of Lilly Pulitzer’s coffee table book. (It also comes in a few gorgeous special editions.) I love coffee table books, and this one is so incredibly well done. It’s packed…
This year I’m making up for all of the dresses I didn’t get to wear last summer! I don’t know about you, but after spending most of the last year inside or at home, I’ve started to miss getting dressed up. It’s crazy how much of a difference throwing on a simple dress can make…
It’s so hot and muggy outside that all I’ve been wanting to wear lately are breezy midi dresses! I’m always looking for the best midi dresses I can throw on without thinking, especially when it’s incredibly hot outside. I’ve been browsing online and came across a few styles that were too good not to share. White…
This review has been a long time coming. It’s one of the most frequently asked questions I get over the past year…. Is the Hill House Nap Dress worth it? I’m going to do this as a Q&A set up based on a lot of the questions I get: IS THE NAP DRESS WORTH IT?…
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.
