The Stripe
  • 6.5.26

Under $200 Summer Finds

We are back with our biweekly edit of under-$200 favorites. There are so many great pieces in this week’s round-up, especially the accessories. I especially love this fish necklace and this straw tote. 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.

  • 6.4.26

Carly’s Cut, Vol. 10

May—you gave, you took, and then you gave some more. This month left me with new bookmarks in my shopping folder, new perspectives on life and work, and a deeper desire to read more books and sit among strangers in theaters more often. May also marks the time of year in Charleston when life simultaneously speeds up and slows down, forcing you to linger in the density of the heat just a bit longer to soak in those extra minutes of daylight.

  • 6.2.26

Styling Last Week’s Best-Sellers, Vol. 7

Every week on Instagram, I share the previous week’s best-selling products. You can always see those collections, saved here on my ShopMy Page. It’s fun to see what pieces resonate most with you. To build on our weekly best-sellers series) we wanted to introduce a styling element. Every Monday, I will choose three of the previous week’s favorite styles and show you how to wear them. Today, we are styling this happy green taffeta top, these breezy striped pants, and this beautiful sundress from La Ligne.

  • 6.1.26

Everything I Read in May 2026

This was a great month of reading. Several thrillers, a coming-of-age story, and of course, Famesick! This month’s thrillers were of the heavier, more thought-provoking variety. The Take, The Plunge, and The Fine Art of Lying all were books that had me thinking about the plot weeks after finishing. I would really love to hear what you’re reading in the comments! And if you are new here, check out The Library. I have kept this page meticulously updated for the past twelve+ years. It has every book I’ve read, and you can search, filter by genre, and rank from best to worst. 

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