How fitting… April was all about style. I’ve kind of admitted that I don’t really have great style beyond what I find to be comfortable and whatever. Literally, ballet flats were definitely invented for girls like me. Less than graceful me prefers to not test gravity. I have a ridiculous collection of blue button downs and half of my closet is more suited for the beach than busy Manhattan.
If you follow me on Twitter or keep up with Levo League, than you must know who Kathryn is! Kathryn works at Levo with me and just so happens to sit across from me at work. She’s hilarious and has the absolute best style. Honestly, every morning that she walks into the office, we all take note of what she’s wearing. And by “take note,” I mean it. It’s not uncommon for someone to wear the exact same thing as Kathryn the next day. Yep. Guilty.
While watching an Office Hours, Kathryn was inspired to create her own “sidle hustle.” Kathryn has recently launched her own website (and blog!). I volunteered my closet as a guinea pig for her new project.
It was amazing.
Kathryn and I spent all afternoon going through my closet (oh my was that a task) and then caught up on the stoop of my apartment to debrief.
Some of the outfits that Kathryn put together for me. (A lot of my clothes are older so I tried to find similar options in case you want to replicate!)
J. Crew Striped Dress (similar) // Bass Weejuns (similar)
One of the pieces that we kept going to over and over again was this linen blazer from Theory that I’ve had for years. It’s funny because I rarely wear it, but Kathryn totally made it work with so many different looks.
Oh my gosh you totally have style! But I do have to admit she helped create some totally adorable looks, go Kathryn! xxoo Jordyn http://www.thefairyprincessdiaries.com
Love all the looks. P.S. you rock a denim shirt better than anyone I have ever seen. Have thought that before. I can't quite seem to pull them off the same way. But you look amazing !
I love the looks with the fitted blazers. I definitely prefer them to the looser cardigans because no matter your shape or size you look thinner and always polished!
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.
Oh my gosh you totally have style! But I do have to admit she helped create some totally adorable looks, go Kathryn!
xxoo
Jordyn
http://www.thefairyprincessdiaries.com
Love all the looks. P.S. you rock a denim shirt better than anyone I have ever seen. Have thought that before. I can't quite seem to pull them off the same way. But you look amazing !
your friend did an awesome job! you definitely look prepster fierce! haha, really love the jeans +zara blazer + blouse look. NYC chic 🙂
Love the blazer!!! You are SO cute!
Maggie
MaggieRoyce.com
I absolutely love every outfit Kathryn put together!! It's awesome how you can take some pieces and mix and match them to make such versatile looks!!
i need a kathryn. i love all of these looks and i never would have thought to put some things together.
Love the eastland penny loafers, you look great in them.
I love the looks with the fitted blazers. I definitely prefer them to the looser cardigans because no matter your shape or size you look thinner and always polished!
I have the same blue dress from gap! Comfy as hell, isn't it?