This week was really awesome. For about a hundred different reasons, but mostly that every day had just the right amount of work and play. I think it’s just that I love summer and we’ve had some perfect summer days and summer storms at night. Started the week bright and early with a 7:15 am Monday meeting and I crammed in as much as possible– work and play wise. A fun trip to the movies on Tuesday, all the walks in Central Park, meetings and coffees and dinners. Love.
I’m looking forward to a low-key weekend. I intend on soaking up every ounce of summer sunshine possible because August is looming around the corner. #summerforever
Here’s what’s on my radar this week:
ONE // Kerasilk Treatment
Teen Vogue just posted this amazing article reviewing a new Keratin treatment called Kerasilk. It is supposedly non-toxic and it’s customizable. You can keep your curls. Without the frizz! The one thing that has always caused me to not do any kind of semi-permanent/permanent hair straightening technique is that I always thought I’d want my hair to be curly. I love the idea and I’m very, very tempted to try. Plus, how amazing does Leslie’s hair look?!
Can you believe that Bindi is 16? She’s turned into such a wonderful young woman, and you know it’s only the very beginning of her career. She was only eight when her dad passed away, but she’s already continuing to create a lasting legacy in his memory. Pretty incredible.
Is it an “On My Radar” post without at least one reference to Harry Potter? Whoops! Sorry, I’m not sorry; I’m just a tiny bit obsessed. Obviously I took this quiz… and got Molly Weasley??? I guess it could be worse, but I was totes rooting for a Hermione draw 😉 Let me know which character you get!
I know, I know. It’s still summer. But sheesh, if the J. Crew new arrivals aren’t the cutest things ever. I already pre-ordered these shoes and can’t wait to do some actual fall shopping soon.
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I just took the Harry Potter quiz and I also got Molly Weasley! A little more fitting for me since my name is "Mollie", but I thought a had a sense of adventure?! I guess not!
I got Luna Lovegood…my favorite 🙂 am I flattering myself too much if I say it fits?
I can't believe it's almost August already. Please for the love of God don't post fall clothes until then, okay Carly? Let's pretend it's still "the middle of summer" for as long as we can!
don't blame me but my eyes only spotted the "sexiest husband is alive" *sobs* anyway, I got Molly too, is it because I chose "red" color as my favorite color? And I just realized it related to Weasly's red head haha. have a good day, Carly! stay awesome (:
Aww the long-lost mother photos make me so homesick! I think you've inspired a phone call to the parents tonight! As for the Harry Potter quiz, I got Dolores Umbridge… Definitely not! I think it may have been the pink?
I'll be honest, I am on my way out as one of your readers. Things like yogurt, napping and monograms just don't gel with my life as a 25 year old attorney. That being said, it was very refreshing to see you start off a post by stating your week was awesome, as opposed to soooo stressful or one of "those" weeks.
. . . I'm Professor Umbridge. I think it's because we share a love of the colour pink. And I love the new J. Crew arrivals. The green quilted jacket? Yes please!
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.
Bindi Irwin is 16! Unbelievable
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I just took the Harry Potter quiz and I also got Molly Weasley! A little more fitting for me since my name is "Mollie", but I thought a had a sense of adventure?! I guess not!
I took the quiz and I got Hermione. Love her so much!
xoxo
Gaby
I got Luna Lovegood…my favorite 🙂 am I flattering myself too much if I say it fits?
I can't believe it's almost August already. Please for the love of God don't post fall clothes until then, okay Carly? Let's pretend it's still "the middle of summer" for as long as we can!
Love, Gigi
Dolce and Gabriella
don't blame me but my eyes only spotted the "sexiest husband is alive" *sobs*
anyway, I got Molly too, is it because I chose "red" color as my favorite color? And I just realized it related to Weasly's red head haha. have a good day, Carly! stay awesome (:
JANE FROM THE BLOG
I got Lavender brown so don't feel too bad! 😉 I absolutely loved the mother pictures-
Pick Your Beau
Aww the long-lost mother photos make me so homesick! I think you've inspired a phone call to the parents tonight!
As for the Harry Potter quiz, I got Dolores Umbridge… Definitely not! I think it may have been the pink?
Foreverrebecca
I got Molly too!
I'll be honest, I am on my way out as one of your readers. Things like yogurt, napping and monograms just don't gel with my life as a 25 year old attorney. That being said, it was very refreshing to see you start off a post by stating your week was awesome, as opposed to soooo stressful or one of "those" weeks.
I can't believe Bindi is 16 either! Loved the HP quiz by the way… I got Dolores haha. That sound terrible, but the description kind of makes sense!
Hunter
Prep on a Budget
Wow Bindi looks so grown up! What a classy, inspiring young woman 🙂
Maria
From Metro Cards to Meal Plans: a College Lifestyle Blog
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thanks for sharing the Harry Potter quiz, so fun!
I love those J.Crew shoes!
~Sophia
http://plaidismyfavouritecolour.blogspot.com/
I also got Molly!
I got Hermione on the quiz! Thanks for sharing.
Alyssa | Keep It Simple
. . . I'm Professor Umbridge. I think it's because we share a love of the colour pink. And I love the new J. Crew arrivals. The green quilted jacket? Yes please!
-Katherine
http://thegreenbows.blogspot.ca
I love the photo one! Great finds!
Lauren,
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I got Luna. While I think I'm more of a Penelope Clearwater, I'm definitely happy for a Ravenclaw! I love my house. 🙂
The pictures of moms are so beautiful, thanks for sharing those!
And, finally, I'm always ready for fall shopping. The new arrivals are killing me (in the best possible way).