I’m so excited to announce that the third issue of Sweet Lemon Magazine is live. It actually went up yesterday morning, but I was swamped with schoolwork and emails that I didn’t get a chance to announce on College Prep. Speaking of which… it’s really quite crazy. I feel like I’m living two separate lives….
Tomorrow’s St. Patrick’s day! Confession: I don’t really get into this particular holiday. But there are so many green things that I’m envying lately. I thought it be a perfectly timed post. Seriously, I would absolutely not complain if one (or some or all) of these magically appeared in my closet tomorrow. Are there special shopping leprechauns out…
A HUGE selection of Stella McCartney is going on TheOutnet.com tomorrow (2.28.12). I was sent some images to review before the big day and I love some of them. I saw lots of feminine and sweet pieces mixed with a bit of edge and high fashion. I love the shape and color of this dress. How…
I didn’t think Marley Lilly could get any better. I mean, the scarves? Perfect. The accessories? PERFECT. But WAIT! Monogrammed straw hats? YES PLEASE. Marley Lilly sent me my very own (it’s the one on the website!) Let me tell you, it is CUTE CUTE CUTE in person!!! Heading to a Derby this spring? This…
J. Crew is so on with their stripes right now. So many super cute options in both clothing and accessories. Stripes are definitely going to be a universal outfit re-energizer for the spring. Viv Evie The shoes are a great way to add something fun to a casual outfit. Either flat (the round or pointed toe)…
So excited to announce another College Prep Sponsor… Emma Graham Designs! I’ve been watching this brand since its beginnings… and I must say, it’s come a long way from the campus trunk show days and I’m SO impressed. The new Spring collection is really cute. These are my two favorite dresses on the website right now….
One of my latest obsessions: Trench Coats Okay, now I’ve always thought that I was not the type of girl who could pull one off. I always see these young professionals rushing around downtown DC with their trench coats on. (Or old men…) The classic coats felt “out of my league” a bit, I guess….
We’re going to start going through and pulling applications for the March/April issue of Sweet Lemon Magazine. (We can’t believe we’re already thinking SPRING! It’s crazy!) If you’ve already put in an application in the past, don’t worry… it’s still on file! If you haven’t, but would like to contribute go HERE to apply 🙂…
Jace from Grungy Gentleman is an interesting guy. We’ve emailed back and forth over the past year or so, and he’s pretty darn talented. He just designed a line for Dickies, and it’s super prep. I’m loving it. Totally wish I had a cute guy to buy everything for. (Aka, if you have a boyfriend……
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.
