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  • 8.6.26

Carly’s Cut, Vol. 12

I’ve never loved summer quite the way I have this year, and I’ve slowly come to realize that so much of it comes down to perspective. Summer in Charleston can be a very particular kind of unbearable. The air is heavy, the thunderstorms are inconvenient, and the humidity can make even the simplest plans feel like an undertaking. But the days are long, the evenings are forgiving, and there is something wonderfully liberating about a season that encourages you to simply go have fun.

  • 8.5.26

The Wednesday Ten, No. 17

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.

  • 8.4.26

Styling Last Week’s Best-Sellers, Vol. 15

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. Each Monday, I will choose three of the previous week’s favorite styles and show you how to wear them. Today, we are styling this incredible fringe shirt from Farm Rio, this Pucci-coded mini skirt, and this adorable gingham sundress from Tuckernuck.

  • 8.3.26

Everything I Read in July 2026

I have to say, I really loved everything I read this month. I did DNF a few titles, but everything that made this list is worth reading. My mom said that The Calamity Club is her favorite read of 2026 so far. A big statement, but I loved it so much. The characters were incredible; I want more! Other “loves” this month (a love would be equivalent to an A or A+ back when I was grading books) were A Killer Wedding, Love You More, Hollow Bones, and Whistler.

  • 8.1.26

Weekend Reading 8.1.26

How to stop being so defensive in arguments. The changing influencer economy. Three of summer’s best thrillers. A NYT profile on Sophie Lou Jacobsen (huge admirer of her work!). Why yes, red is a neutral. The new trend of vegetable-forward scents. The secret to great style? Looking like you have a life. Gap’s fragrance re-launch. The best art and fashion books of the year. A great list of underrated romantic comedies to add to your list. Plus the usual mix of recipes, shopping finds, and beautiful homes to look at. Enjoy!

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