I’m a huge fan of Sole Society (remember this post?) and love the selection of shoes and accessories. I had the hardest time choosing pieces for the post because everything was making me excited for summer outfits and travel.
These flats have the tiniest hint of a wedge, but it was the braided detail on the front of the shoe that really sold me! A super feminine detail on a casual “throw on and go” sandal.
And this weekender? I’ve been eyeing it forever. I was excited to see it in person and wasn’t disappointed. (Did I mention that the “leather” is vegan?!) Yep. Ready for summer roadtrips.
I’ve also partnered with Sole Society and Teen Vogue to share an incredibly exciting opportunity. One girl will have the chance to visit Sole Society in LA for an entire week for a “Style-Packed Week at Sole Society.” It’s kind of challenging to get experience when you don’t have experience… especially in the fashion industry. Which is why winning this contest would really be a game changer for any resume, not to mention a great opportunity to network and have fun!
The winner of the “Style-Packed Week” will get to travel to Sole Society’s headquarters in LA for an all-expense paid trip with a guest. While there the winner assist on a photo shoot, sit in with buyers for product development, and participate in trend meetings… And get a VIP experience at Teen Vogue’s Back-to-School Saturdays fashion show.
I can’t think of a better way to get your foot in the door (no pun intended) in the fashion industry!
The shoes are adorable! But to be honest, I don't think the pattern or color of the shorts are good. It outlines things it shouldn't and red over certain areas…just no.
This and yap 🤍 Don’t forget to create holiday magic for yourself too! I can’t tell you how nice it was to do some gingerbread decorating without having to follow a three year old’s vision (or fight the sugar battle)! It’s fun to do it with kids, too, but sometimes you just need coffee, baked goods, and little bit of kid-free catch up time with your mom friends! Thank you for hosting @blueskyehouse!!
I wrote down a list of things I wanted to do for fun in 2024. I crossed off exactly zero of them (having a baby will do that to ya) and my only hope of accomplishing one would be to host a cookie exchange! I wanted to SO bad but I was also feeling exhausted after a long year (losing a dog, having a baby, running a business, etc.) and I didn’t know if I had hosting a party in me. I sent out the invitations and told myself I’d figure it out. There was no going back! It was SO FUN though and I will be doing this again. I feel like so much of the holidays as a mom is spent making the magic for kids. It’s Santa meet and greets, Christmas shopping, holiday pageants…. And then seeing Santa again (and again and again). THIS party was for us! 🥂
🎧 Five 5-Star Audiobooks I Listened to This Year ✨
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This year, I listened to some incredible audiobooks, but these five stood out as absolute favorites:
📚 A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith: A beautifully written coming-of-age classic. I didn’t want it to end and could absolutely see myself re-listening in a few years.
📚 None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell: A psychological thriller with unreliable narrators that kept me guessing the whole way through.
📚 Such a Bad Influence by Olivia Muenter: Part mystery, part family drama—flawed characters, a gripping storyline, and a chef’s kiss ending.
📚 All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker: A masterpiece of storytelling that starts as a serial killer mystery and evolves into something much bigger.
📚 Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors: A stunning exploration of sisterhood, grief, and imperfect people. The ending left me in tears (happy ones!).
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Holding on for dear life this December ❤️ I have had SO MANY conversations this week with my friends near and far and we are *all* struggling. I have to say, just knowing it’s not just me feeling the pressure of “end of year-holiday magic- cold/flu/stomach bug season-darkest days of the year,” has made it a little easier to handle. Don’t forget to take care of yourself, too 😮💨 (Telling myself this because I could use the reminder too!)
Wow this seems like a great opportunity!
~Sophia
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Love the weekender!
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Gorgeous pictures Carly! You always have the best style! Love those shorts 🙂
The shoes are adorable! But to be honest, I don't think the pattern or color of the shorts are good. It outlines things it shouldn't and red over certain areas…just no.
I love your shoes and beautiful photos!
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