I’m extra excited about today’s 1 Girl, 5 Outfits post because it’s by my new friend Elsa. We met a few months ago after I moved to the suburbs. We reached out to each other via DM (I’m not sure if I did it first or if she did) and then got together for a…
Remember Madeline and Company, the mother/daughter duo behind the cutest backpack design? They just added beautiful skirts and tops, perfect for a prom dress alternative. Madeline couldn’t find a dress that she loved last year so she and her mom set out to create it! They are so unique and there are plenty of combinations…
This is going to be kind of a funny post (at least to me!). I logged into a personal Pinterest account and discovered a private wedding board I made when I was in college/first living in NYC. It’s not that robust, but it was funny to go back through old images during what was PEAK…
Today is my due date! I fully intended to keep my foot on the gas until now, but this year so far has been a lot. Losing Hamilton last week was my breaking point and I just…. couldn’t do it anymore. I’ve really just been trying to take it as easy as I can and…
I’ve been counting down the days to today because we finally get to go to the big 20-week scan for baby! All of my friends who have carried babies says it’s one of their favorite pregnancy milestones. I loved seeing our baby move around at the 12 week scan, so I can only imagine how…
When J. Crew reached out to partner on a post together, I knew I wanted to shoot it down in Florida while I was visiting my family. J. Crew is always the first place I go whether I’m looking for staples and basics or going somewhere special. It’s already hot down at my parents’ house so I…
Leading up to our trip to the Bahamas, Vineyard Vines sent us each a few boxes of clothes. It was a bit like Christmas because I wasn’t exactly sure what would be inside! The three of us (Kelly, Mackenzie, and myself) are all the same size so we knew we could mix, match, and trade if…
Last week, as I was walking to the train station, I spotted the very first buds on the tree branches. It was the most glorious sight. Hopefully, the leaves aren’t too far behind. I’m ready for the greenery, even if it means suffering through a few weeks of allergies!
Anyway, I’m rounding up some of my top picks today. I feel extra inspired to add a few spring-y things to my closet. Not that I need anything, but the online shopping right now is extra tempting.
With spring break season upon us, I wanted to share a mini vacation capsule perfect for a warm weekend getaway! Starting with my travel essentials, I genuinely don’t know what I did before having these packing cubes – they are the BEST! Very convenient for maximizing space in your suitcase while also keeping everything organized. You…
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.
