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I’M CARLY
Hi, I’m Carly! A Michigan native turned Brooklyn creative who’s spent the past decade making NYC home. Welcome to my little slice of the internet, where I share my love of fashion, travel, and all things color!
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14 Classic Fall Staples To Own
I think it’s safe to say Fall is officially here! The change of season is always a good time to take stock of what’s in your closet. I’ve been leaning into creating a more cohesive wardrobe full of versatile pieces, so today is all about the classic fall staples to…
12 Best Halloween Cocktails
In previous years when I had roommates, we threw some pretty epic Halloween celebrations! One of my favorite parts of hosting a Halloween party is mixing up some fun Halloween-themed cocktails. They instantly put you in the mood for a celebration and add can add bit of spookiness to the…
Halloween and Fall Decor Finds
It’s the most wonderful time of the year (and I’m not talking about Christmas!) A week into October and I’m ready to embrace cozy season and infuse a bit of Halloween and fall into my apartment and my new home upstate. I love finding unique, colorful holiday decor to subtly…
Rome, Italy Travel Guide
ROME ITALY TRAVEL GUIDE There is no where quite like Italy. I’ve traveled to Milan, Lake Como, Venice, Taormina, Florence, Capri and Positano, but there is nothing quite as iconic as Rome. Rome has everything you want in a city: amazing shopping, history and of course, incredible pasta. From what…
Amazon Prime Day Favorites
Amazon Prime Day is back with tons of deals to shop today and tomorrow! I personally find Prime Day can be a bit overwhelming, so I’m rounding up some of my favorite items as well as things I have my eye on. I always take this opportunity to stock up…
20 Fall Finds Under $200
Fall is one of my favorite times of year, especially in New York City! With the weather changing, the temperatures dropping, and the leaves just starting to change — there’s no time like the present to start some fall shopping! This year I’m really leaning into a rich fall color…
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