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Carly’s Cut, Vol. 13
I was a woman about town in August! And by about town, I mean anywhere but Charleston. Grace and I have joked that we’ve barely seen each other this summer. Between her writing retreat, getaways to New York and LA, and family vacation, we’ve been living on opposite schedules. August kicked off a slew of travels for me, which is something I love to do in theory but inevitably find myself stressed by in practice. I booked back-to-back trips to New York, Mallorca, and Seattle, and while I’m incredibly grateful for the flexibility to see the world, I’m already thinking longingly about fall in Charleston and the comfort of settling back into a steady routine.
Everything I Read in August 2026
It was another twelve-book month, wow! I read some weird (but good) little books this month, namely Kitten and Girl’s Girl.
Weekend Reading 8.29.26
Topping the list is Bon Appetit’s list of best new restaurants and Vanity Fair’s fall movie guide. The trailer for the new season of The Gilded Age, how good taste is getting weirder (yay), the best places to go this Fall, how to spend a bookish afternoon in Brooklyn. A romcom I’m excited for, how to make a crybaby cocktail, does dressing your age still matter? Plus: how to have a Nancy Meyers fall weekend, shopping finds, home tours, and more.
My August Wish List
I love making and sharing these monthly wish lists. It’s almost as satisfying as shopping. All month long, I pin my favorite things to a hidden pinboard, and then at the end of the month, I share my faves. This month’s wish list is heavy on Dries. Dries van Noten is easily my favorite designer (the prints and use of color are unparalleled!), and everything I’ve seen from Fall is absolutely amazing. This dress? This coat? Both are to die for. Color is also a prominent theme this month (and always). Especially this happy rainbow beaded necklace and this paper-thin cashmere long sleeve. Also: coolest ballet flats ever? I am still deciding what colorway to get. I think the white!
The Wednesday Ten, No. 20
Every Wednesday, I’ll bring you a list of ten things that I think you should know about. I’m excited for this. I often stumble across something interesting and will share it to Instagram, but it has no real place to live. Maybe it’s a new launch, a really great podcast episode . . . maybe it’s an independent designer, an artist, or a must-have shopping find. It will be a different mix every week. You can read last week’s installment here.
Under $200 Edit
We are back with our biweekly edit of under-$200 favorites. This week’s installment has some real bangers (this chartreuse dress, this suede hobo, these Alaia-esque fishnet flats); I hope you enjoy! I am a broken record about this, but if you are new here, I have a “great style under $200” section on my ShopMy page that I update multiple times a week, if not every day! Both Carly and I spend quite a bit of time tracking down pieces at this price point that feel well-made, special, and fun. I aim to share a roundup like this every two weeks (the last installment is right here) as there are so many great items out there that won’t break the bank. Right now, a few personal favorites are:
