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11.5.25

Carly’s Cut, Vol. 3

11.4.25

That’s a Wrap!

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11.3.25

What I Read in October 2025

11.1.25

Weekend Reading, 11.1.25

10.31.25

Suede Staples

10.30.25

The Up Next Edit, Vol. 1

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The Intruder

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How to Get Unstuck

Surprisingly simple (and practical) advice for getting unstuck when you find yourself with writer's block or in a creative rut

10.29.25

Media Diet, October 2025

We started this last month and it was a hit! I watch so much film and television that I thought it would be fun to start a monthly column to talk about it! I’d love for you to leave your recommendations (and what you’re excited about watching), as I love hearing your recs! I decided to abandon Black Rabbit. I wanted to love it! I love dark! I love Jude Law and Jason Bateman. But I found myself dreading watching it, which tells me it’s time to DNF. Luckily, this was a really good month of television. There was lots of other good stuff to watch.

10.28.25

Under $200 Finds

Great style does not have to mean spending tons of money, which is why it’s so important to me to highlight shopping finds in a range of price points. One thing you may not know is that I have a “great style under $200” section on my ShopMy page that I update multiple times a week, if not every day! It’s packed with fantastic finds at accessible prices. Right now, a few personal highlights are . . .

10.27.25

Apple Cider Aperol Spritz Recipe: Sip Into Fall

I shared a boozy apple cider recipe early ten (!!) years ago, but that one was made with bourbon (or whiskey). Very tasty, but also very strong. What if you want something a little lower ABV? That’s where this spritz comes in. I know you might wonder, does apple cider go with Aperol? Trust me! It works. The combination is suprisingly great. You have the citrusy bitterness of Aperol and sweet, spicy fresh cider. A bright and bubbly start with a warm apple-cinnamon finish. Perfect for fall sipping. This is my ideal transitional cocktail: refreshing enough for early fall, but with delicious fall flavors.

10.25.25

Weekend Reading, 10.25.25

Murder books to read, an honest review of the Lyma laser, best-seller predictions from the fashion world, a Brussels Sprouts pasta that looks absolutely insane, the rise of scream clubs, “book compatibility” as the new love language, and so much more!

10.22.25

What’s On My Wish List Right Now

This month’s wish list is dark and moody, and I could not love that more. It’s finally cooling down (just enough) in Charleston to wear fall clothes and I’m just so excited to wear deeper hues, leathers and suedes, animal print, chocolate brown, with pops of chartreuse. That is all reflected here. Some of these things, I admittedly have. I ordered this lace-trimmed top and matching satin mini the second they hit Moda. I purchased these satin mules for a special event. I will warn you, they are incredibly beautiful in person, but not at all comfortable.