Author: Carly-Rae

Morgan Taylor Clueless Nail Polish collection I saw at Sally’s, and I couldn’t refuse getting some of the colors. I love the movie Clueless—the colors, the fashion, and now the nail polish. There are twelve colors in the collection. Each one is unique, and I had a hard time deciding which to buy. I decided on: Totally Betty, Highly Selective, Oops, my Bad, and Driving in Platforms, although I may go back and get more! What is my favorite part about this nail polish? I absolutely love how pigmented the nail polish is when you put it on your nails.…

Lavender Eyelet Jumpsuit with Pockets Lavender Eyelet Jumpsuit with Pockets is my new favorite look to wear for summertime. I don’t own a lot of lavender, but when I saw this jumpsuit at my local Francesca’s, I had to try it on. I admit I don’t own a lot of jumpsuits, so I was a little hesitant. But I’m so glad I took a chance and tried this on! How does it fit? The fit is great! It is true to size and has adjustable straps. I love how the pants aren’t too short or too long. They are just…

Breaking Time by Sasha Alsberg is due to release on June 14, 2022. Inkyard Press sent me an uncorrected proof, and I cannot wait to dive in. What is Breaking Time about? This book centers around Klara. She comes across a mysterious guy, Callum, who appears out of nowhere on the road. Klara soon discovers that she isn’t going crazy. Callum actually did appear out of thin air, arriving from an entirely different time to protect her. Klara is thrown for a loop when she discovers she is a Pillar of Time who must stop a goddess from wielding her…

Tropical Midi Dress for Summertime is my new favorite dress! I was looking to transition my wardrobe into summertime when I came across this dress at my local Francesca’s. As soon as I saw it on the hanger, I grabbed it and tried it on. What sold me was the bright red and the unique floral design. It was exactly what I imagined for my summertime wardrobe. Seriously, if this dress doesn’t scream summer, I don’t know what does! How does it fit? For me, I think the dress fits true to size. It does fit snug around the hips,…

One Night on the Island by Josie Silver Book Dress unveiling! How beautiful is this book dress by the amazing Jacqueline Firkins? I absolutely adore this book dress, and I’m so excited to share why! What is so unique about this book dress? The unique part about this book dress is the design! This entire book dress is unique, from the neckline to the bows to the skirted bottom. I love how well the design and colors match the cover. When Jacqueline and I first started chatting about turning this cover into a book dress, I wasn’t sure how she…

Blue Floral Mermaid Hem Maxi is such a fun summer dress. The print is one of my favorites. I love the unique floral design mixed in with the bold colors. As soon as I saw this dress on Shein, I ordered it. The ruffle sleeves, the unique mermaid hem, and the length sold me. So how is the fit? The fit of this Blue Floral Mermaid Hem Maxi is great. It fits true to size. The back is elastic, so it offers stretch around the chest, and the length is great! I am short (5’2), so I loved how this…

June’s Book Club Pick—Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez is the book everyone voted to read. I have never read anything by Abby Jimenez, and I cannot wait to dive into her latest book. I’ve seen Part of Your World on bookstagram this past month, and it has been on my TBR to read! This book centers around Alexis Montogmery, who is an ER doctor at her family’s hospital. She meets Daniel in a small town after her car breaks down, and one thing leads to another, thrusting these two closer than they ever thought possible. But Alexis is…

R. Eric Thomas Exclusive Interview is here. I’m so excited to welcome Eric to Chit Chat. For those that don’t know, he just released his debut novel Kings of B’more. I discovered his book thanks to Random House sending me an exclusive book box! The colors and the vibrant twists grabbed my attention, and I jumped into reading his book. It’s fabulous! The Ferris Bueller’s Day Off inspiration really jumps out of the pages. But before I get ahead of myself, let’s get Eric to jump in and answer some questions for us! Tell us about Kings of B’more. Kings…

The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren centers around Olive and Ethan who go on their siblings honeymoon after they come down with severe food poisoning. What is The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren about? This book centers around Olive Torres, who deems herself permanently unlucky in everything she does, unlike her twin sister Ami. Ami uses her luck and plans an elaborate wedding to her fiancé Dane, hardly having to pay anything because she wins contest after contest. On the day of the wedding, though, Ami’s luck runs out, and everyone gets severe food poisoning from the seafood buffet. Everyone except Olive…

Run, Rose, Run by James Patterson Review is here. I did a buddy read with this book in my book club on Instagram and I was so excited because this book is co-written with Dolly Parton! Admittedly, at first, I was hesitant. I wasn’t sure what to expect and if it would be Patterson’s strongest book. But I was definitely surprised in a good way. What is Run, Rose, Run about? This book centers around AnnieLee Keyes. She is running away from her old life and heads to Nashville, Tennessee to pursue her dreams of being a country music singer.…

Tessa Bailey Summer Romcom Reads I recommend are—It Happened One Summer and Hook, Line, and Sinker. Basically, I discovered these books on bookstagram. All my bookish besties started posting It Happened One Summer on their feeds, and I got curious. I was like, okay, I love the title, and I love the cover—I need to read this book. It Happened One Summer is about Piper and Brendan. Piper is basically a socialite in Los Angeles who gets sent back to her sleepy hometown after getting into trouble. There she meets Brendan, a captain who is definitely not her type. He’s…

Striped Pocket Summer Sundress is one of my new favorite dresses! I got it from Francesca’s on sale for $39, regular $59. I grabbed it as soon as I saw it. I love the print! The blue stripes scream summertime, and I love the flare skirt. As soon as I tried it on, I discovered it had pockets too! How amazing is that? Now, if you’re like me, you love a dress with pockets. They are actually deep enough to put stuff in them too. What about the sizing? Okay, I will say this dress fits SUPER small. I got…