Practical

Those who want to become married and have children are not wrong in wishing to do so; however, please do not tell me I am wrong for not wanting that life. Becoming a wife and mother has never been a goal of mine nor did I think it would complete me as a woman. 
My mother, aunts, cousins and grandmothers are the greatest inspirations in my life. The selflessly provided for thier children. I can't begin to tell you how much I admire them. 
With that, over the past few weeks I have had the opportunity to do a lot of soul searching. My life isn't what most think it should be. I am a 28-year-old woman. I am not married. I do not have children. Because of those things I do not have, I have been able to do so much more in my life.
I have a Master's Degree. I have traveled the world. I can go anywhere at the drop of a hat. I can have a car that can't fit a carseat. I can move. I can sleep in. I can wear white whenever I please. I don't have to find a babysitter. I can be the greatest aunt on the planet. I can have my weekends. I can save money. I can have only bottled water and mustard in my refrigerator. I can have cake for breakfast. I don't have to worry about if my husband will agree. I can be me.

I do not have to live a practical life. 

I refuse to live a life society deems appropriate.

 I refuse to conform to what people think

 I should be as a 28-years-old woman. 

I am Carly Jones 

and no one can tell 

me who I can be 

except me. 

Cheers,

C

 Every so often I like to change things up a bit! I felt a little edgy this day.
Top: Pazza Bella
Skirt: wait for it... Dollar General!

Word.

 And then I went super prep!
Top: Lilly Pulitzer
Seersucker Shorts: Crimuex
Wedges: Sperry Topsiders

Summer Time.

First day of Summer and I spent it like any lady should at the ballpark!
Hat: Marley Lilly
Top: Lilly Pulitzer (National Wear Your Lilly Day)
Margarita in hand.

Got to cheer on this little lady in her t-ball game!

Love this Kimono from Franchesca's! Sunglasses are from Target. Necklace is from Marely Lilly.

Be as happy as a bird with a french fry.

I am obviously invested in my name. This gold plated necklace has my Twitter handle @carlydjones on it.

Meet Anderson Cooper!
He is my not practical purchase. I have been in the market for a new vehical and couldn't find anything that fit my personality. Then this guy came into my life! Thanks to Sharry Mouss @cool_sharry for naming him.
He is certainly a silver fox!

It is strawberry pie season! My bestie Jonea came out to help mom and I bake 10 of these. She walked away with one for her family and we got fresh veggies out of the deal.
Fair Trade.

The Fourth of July is one of my favorite times of the year. I get to see some of my favorite people, blowing things up, cookouts, Red Oak, swimming, firework shows, baseball, and the list goes on and on.

















Today, June 30, 2014
Dress: Lilly Pulitzer
Sandals: Madden Girl
Necklace: My Great-Grandmother
Earrings: Marley Lilly