As always, the outfits will remain simple for me this fall. First up, shirts. Flannels, oxfords, poplin, button ups…or do you call them button downs? I love a shirt layered over a white tee, a tie around the waist or shoulders on a warmer day, tucked in, or more casually left tucked out.

So, today we’re Talking Ten shirts for Fall. Let’s get into it!

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1. Sold Out NYC | The Everything Shirt in Cream Plaid

2. Ozma | Marcie Shirt in Japanese Organic Cotton, Acid Plaid

3. Madewell | The Easy Shirt in Poplin, Yellow Shadow Check

4. Éterne | Ford Top, Cotton Plaid

5. Toteme | Classic Tumbled Shirt, Peanut

6. AYR | The Tate, Nocturne

7. GAP | Seersucker Plaid Oversized Shirt

8. Almina Concept | Oversized Cotton Shirt, Grey Stripe

9. Ralph Lauren | Relaxed Fit Striped Cotton Shirt, Tan Royal Multi

10. By Malene Birger | Derris Flannel Organic Cotton Shirt, Fosil

And that’s Talking Ten shirts for fall. See you on the flip!

With love,

If you were to ask me what my ideal Saturday morning in Marin looks like, my answer would be: a visit to the Marin Country Mart and farmer’s market. Ideal. Throw in a morning matcha too? A pilates class? Twist my arm. Well, good news for me, because my Saturday morning country mart outfits just got a whole lot better. Varley is officially open at the Marin Country Mart! Good news for you, I did some boots on the ground journalism this past Saturday, and you’re getting the inside scoop. Let’s talk about it.

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What I wore

A Saturday morning at the Country Mart calls for elevated comfort, always. Marin is pretty casual, but also has an element of understated luxury to it. There’s a mix of vibes. You can rock an athleisure look post pilates or tennis, or you can show up in heels. No one will think twice, so pick your fighter. Varley does this really well. Their pieces are versatile, while staying elegant and feminine. I knew that I was going to be getting some steps in, so I opted for a light grey set and some sneaks. Let me break it down for you!

A stop into the market

The Marin Country Mart farmer’s market always hits. I’m a bigggg nectarine gal so I stopped by to stock up for the week. Strawberries for Dom too!

The store

I personally find an in-store shopping experience to be really important when getting to know a new brand. Varley’s store feels thoughtful, intimate, and elevated. The beautiful design and warm atmosphere made me feel like I was shopping in my own closet at home.

Let’s play dress up

I styled two looks for you and had a blast. Good vibes included with purchase!

If you’re looking to elevate your wardrobe this Fall with pieces that can take you from active mornings to slightly more dressed-up plans, make sure to check out Varley. Their pieces are comfortable for everyday, but elevated enough that you still feel really put together. If you’re local, make sure to add a stop into Varley onto your list when visiting the Marin Country Mart!

With love,

Last weekend Dom and I were out to dinner in San Francisco with our good friends (hi K&K), and they asked me how I was doing and how the transition to being my own boss has been. I responded immediately with something along the lines of, “I am literally so happy and have never been happier.” After going on with the details of it all they stopped me and said that I should talk more about it online with you. They reminded me that every time I open up, it only brings us all closer and allows you to get to really know me. So, here we are! Thanks K&K for the push.

Now that I’m two months into this new chapter and finally feel like myself again, I can see so clearly just how unhappy I was trying to juggle and make two full-time jobs work. Towards the end, I became incredibly hard on myself. I lost my spark. I was living in a cycle of constantly creating, but never truly having the space within my head to create if that makes sense. That was a terrible place to be and I really feel for anyone going through something similar.

I had one task and one task only for myself this Summer: become CLB again.

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June

Seeking sunshine.

Seeking sunshine both literally and figuratively. I was literally seeking it because it was so god damn foggy in San Francisco ( I spent most of my days in Marin). I was figuratively seeking it as I was trying to find the sunshine within me again. For the first time in what feels like at least 3 years I allowed myself to really slow down in June. That was an uncomfortable thing for me to do, but I kept coming back to a saying that I really love and live by, “move slow to go fast.”

Looking back, I was living in survival mode while working two jobs. There is no doubt that that experience gave me a full life, but keeping up with the demands and pressure kept my stress levels at an all-time high. In June I re-learned that I no longer needed to sprint through the most mundane tasks throughout my day in order to make up for lost time. I needed to practice relaxing in June.

In June I found sunshine. I learned to enjoy the little moments in life again.

To enjoy my morning routine. To enjoy making my bed. To enjoy picking out my outfit for the day. To enjoy making my morning yogurt bowl. To enjoy writing my to-do list. To enjoy lighting a candle. To enjoy the morning light in our apartment. To enjoy the feeling of fresh sheets. In June I embraced my beautiful, wonderful and exceptionally incredible life.

I walked a lot. I talked to my Dad a lot. I saw sunflowers and butterflies and roses and interesting trees and smelt the fresh air. I took deep breaths. I smiled. I laughed. I ate yummy food. I slept. I spent time alone. I listened to music. I went to the Farmer’s market. I slowed down. I slowly started to get my spark back.

July

Joy in motion.

July was really good to me. My cup felt full in July.

I had fun in July. I stayed out late in July. I went to Colorado in July. I got a tan in July. I laughed a lot in July. I went to Tahoe in July. I loved my outfits in July. I danced in July. I spent time with friends in July. I took pictures in July. I felt inspired in July. I drank Arnold Palmers in July. I bought flowers in July. I ate fresh fruit in July. I worked out in July. I pulled inspiration for our wedding in July. I took care of my skin in July. I found myself again in July. I remembered who the F I am!

And now we’ve made it to August. I like August. Let’s be kind in August. Let’s love a little harder in August. Let’s give strangers compliments in August. Let’s take risks in August. Let’s post a lot in August. Let’s not overthink in August. Let’s be divas in August. LET’S FREAKING GO August!

As always, thank you for your support on here and all of my platforms. I love you more than you know. Chat soon!

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I’ve rounded up everything I wore this past Saturday and everything I’d actually wear for another day in wine country this Summer. Reminder: these outfits can easily transfer to other summer activities too (Europe travels, a lunch date, and summer strolls). Let’s get into it and don’t forget to mix in a waterrrrr (:

What I wore

It was a little chillier this day, there was a nice breeze. It doesn’t really start to heat up in the valley until July…I loved this outfit and will definitely be repeating this Summer!

What I’d Wear Next Time

A short list of favorites up North…

• Scribe (have to be a member to taste)

• Quintessa (we got engaged here)!!!!

• Frog’s Leap

• Flowers (Healdsburg)

• Model Bakery

• Auberge Du Soleil (to stay or go for brunch/dinner)

• Indian Springs Calistoga (to stay)

• Caractere (antiques in St Helena)

• Sonoma Country Antiques

• Charter Oak (to eat in St Helena)

• Farmstead at Long Meadow Ranch (to eat in St Helena)

• Napa Valley Olive Oil Co

• Stanly Ranch Auberge

• Bear at Stanly Ranch

• Girl and the Fig (to eat in Sonoma)

• R & D Kitchen

• Rutherford Grill

• Mustard’s

• Gott’s (St Helena location)

• Solage (to stay)

• Bouchon

And that’s everything I wore for a Summer Saturday at Scribe and everything I’d wear for my next trip. Chat sooooon. ILYSM!

With love,

A full collection of everything I am eyeing for the Fourth of July can be found here!

This year, we’ll be spending the holiday poolside with friends, barbecuing and keeping things pretty casual (which is very on-brand for us). I asked the girly swirlies in my Instagram channel (you should join if you aren’t in there yet) what their holiday plans looked like and what price points they were hoping to shop at (the majority are shopping for pieces under $150). I’ve rounded up this guide in hopes to assist you in formulating some ideas for what to wear for the holiday with beach and lakeside adventures in mind. I’ve included mostly pieces that aren’t one-time-wear purchases but rather items you can wear on repeat throughout the rest of the summer season because the best summer outfits deserve more than one wear!

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Packing

My Essentials

Sand on your toes

Oysters and wine in West Marin…might be chilly!

An elevated daytime BBQ poolside

In the evening

Winding down

I hope this guide helps inspire your Fourth of July dressing and makes getting ready for the holiday weekend feel a bit more fun. Also, friendly reminder that while summer can sometimes feel like a highlight reel, there is also so much beauty in slowing down, being present, and embracing a season of rest. My favorite activity is usually doing absolutely nothingggggg. Chat soon! Ilysm.

With love,

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I love what Real Fine is building. Every piece feels thoughtful and personal. They are truly creating jewelry that becomes part of your everyday uniform. Their pieces feel just as right with a white tee and vintage denim (thank goodness) as they do dressed up for a night out. The truth is, I’ve never really been much of a jewelry gal. I’ve always gravitated toward simple, everyday pieces and tend to wear the same things on repeat; my engagement ring (duh), my watch, tennis bracelet, and an earring stack that has stayed the same for the past few years. The Real Fine Studio team can attest to the fact that I had some serious trouble when picking out my heirloom signet. I kept going back and forth, back and forth on whether to go white gold or yellow gold. As you all know, my engagement ring is platinum and I really like to let her shine. I knew that I wanted my heirloom signet to compliment my engagement ring, so I decided on sky in white gold and I couldn’t love her more! I’m such a platinum/white gold gal. Just feels so me. I love how traditional and classic it is. And of course we had to get CLB engraved in the inside too.

What I Wore

I feel like Real Fine truly embodies femininity. There is a softness to everything they create that feels romantic and timeless. My inspiration for my outfit was fairy garden angel because why nottttt. I wanted to feel like a delicate little flower lol. I know that you all are going to want the link to the top that I wore. It’s here, from STAUD, but sadly sold out. Ugh! A few different options can be found here, here, and here.

The Studio

The studio feels like Barbie’s dream house…except make it Real Fine’s dream house! Every corner is thoughtfully designed, with different mixtures of textures, patterns, and pops of color that somehow work together perfectly while still maintaining a sense of calm. It's feminine and soooo playful.

Summer Styling my Heirloom Signet Ring

I’m too excited to style my heirloom signet ring this Summer! I can’t wait to see it next to a really good tan. Here’s an idea I have up my sleeve…hope to bring this one out of the group chat sooooon.

And that’s all from me! Love the Real Fine ladies. Love my heirloom signet! Best time ever and can’t wait until my next visit. Chat soon! ILYSMMMMM

Xo,

You can shop all of my Memorial Day sale selects here.

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Donni - Up to 60% off selects (use code CAITLIN10 at checkout)

My favorite Donni sweatpants to lounge in are on sale. I wear them weekly, they are so great. See image of them on me below. Also love the thermal crop pant in jet, the boxer shorts, and square neck tank top. This sale moves quick, shop it here.

Goop/GWYN

There are some incredible selections on the Goop site right now, including fabulous items from GWYN. Loving this scarf, dress, and cardigan (summer nights). Also calling all brides….! Take a look at these selects below and you can shop the sale here.

The set below would be so perfect for a summer Bachelorette

The Amanda Shirtdress is on sale. A few sizes left. Love how I paired this over denim.

And just maybe the best of them all…my very bridal era coded Odile coat is on sale. A forever piece to add to your closet. Fabulous for non-brides too!

Rothy’s (25% off)

Great for everyday staples. I particularly love the casual clog in Jasmine. Shop the sale here.

LESET (up to 60% off)

Leset is so great. I’d grab this tank and pair it with denim. Easy for summer. Shop the sale here.

J. Crew always hits

I have my eyes on the rugby sweatshirt below. Shop the sale here.

Madewell (extra 30% off with code LONGWEEKEND)

The Madewell sale is so good you guys! Favorites below…shop the sale here.

White & Warren Summer Kickoff Sale (take an extra 20% off new markdowns with code SUMMER20)

This is a great time to grab sweaters that you love. My favorite select from the sale is below. Shop the sale here.

Moda Operandi (up to 75% off)

On the more designer end of course, but this sale is fantastic. I am drooling over everything and my cart is filling up! Shop the sale here.

Shopbop

Their sales are always excellent because you can shop a plethora of different retailers. Shop the sale here and I’d grab the sneaks below.

Toteme

This is a dangerous sale for me. I want actually everything lol. Shop the sale here.

Oak Essentials (20% off sitewide)

If there is one beauty product that you purchase, let it be the OE Dew Body Butter. Heaven. Shop the sale here.

Staud (up to 65% off)

The Staud sale is actually so good I am kind of freaking out and suddenly need everything. Shop the sale here.

Hill House (20% off select styles with code EXTRA20)

I love Hill House for summer staples. Shop the sale here.

Banana Republic (30% off)

Loving this tank and skirt. Shop the sale here.

Parachute (25% off everything)

One item in particular for the home that I would suggest to you here. This quilt is Dom and I’s favvvvv! Shop the sale here.

Posse (end of season sale, up to 70% off)

Posse is sooooo cutie to me. Love their pieces for Summer. Shop the sale here.

And that’s a wrap! I hope this roundup was helpful. Sales can feel soooooo overwhelming. Remember, just because it’s on sale doesn’t mean that you need it. Ask yourself: would this piece fill a gap in my closet or is it just cute?

With love,

There’s something strange about leaving behind a version of yourself that once worked so hard to build the life you’re currently living. My career in real estate taught me so much. It gave me confidence and extreme mental toughness. I will carry the relationships that I gained with me for forever, and a work ethic that fundamentally shaped who I am. Somewhere along the way, another path quietly began unfolding. One that started creatively, almost accidentally, and eventually became impossible for me to ignore. So, five years after first walking into that office as a 21-year-old, desperate to prove herself, I walked out of it as my own boss.

The Hustle

If there’s one word I would use to describe the last five years of my life, it would be hustle. I have truly never worked harder in my life. Most days felt like a sprint, constantly waiting for a moment to finally catch my breath. And honestly, I don’t think I ever really did! But that’s okay. That’s what your early twenties are for. For working your ass off. For learning what drives you. For throwing yourself into different versions of life until you finally start recognizing the one that feels like yours. For building resilience. For gaining confidence. For slowly figuring out what excites you enough to keep going even when you’re exhausted. Some things take years of quiet work before they truly make sense.

I think one of the coolest (yet hardest) things a person can do is to work hard in silence. The truth is, no one cares how hard you are working. And most definitely, no one thinks that you should be treated any differently if you are working harder than the person next to you. That’s just life. I really took that to heart in my early 20s. I just kept my head down and grinded. I never really shared anything about my schedule while balancing both of my jobs. I never shared a day in the life, and I just never talked about it. I don’t think many people fully understood how hard I was pushing myself unless it was Dom, my family, or my best friends. And over time, that became pretty lonely. And to be clear, I’m not saying any of this to prove my work ethic. I’m sharing it because building something from the ground up, especially when you’re building it alone, can feel incredibly isolating.

For the last two years, I worked early mornings, long nights and nearly every single weekend. I knew that if I wanted to keep up with content while balancing a full-time both outside of it, I had to film in the morning before work, answer emails in the evening and batch everything on Saturdays and Sundays. My average bedtime slowly became 1:00 a.m. and I pulled countless all-nighters. I said no to social plans more times than I can count. And somewhere in all of that, I completely let go of the routines and habits that once made me feel like myself. I lost myself a little bit in the hustle and I think that’s when I started realizing something had to change. Not because I was afraid of hard work (I actually think I thrive in it) but because I could finally see, very clearly, the direction my life was trying to pull me toward.

The Lessons

It feels almost impossible to encapsulate the lessons that I learned in the last five years of working in real estate into one Substack post. If there’s one thing I know for certain, it’s that I was incredibly fortunate in who I got to learn from along the way.

I had the privilege of working alongside two exceptionally talented and powerful women in both the San Francisco and Los Angeles luxury real estate markets. These women led with intelligence, composure, ambition, and an unbelievable work ethic. Watching them navigate high-pressure environments with such confidence taught me lessons that extended far beyond real estate itself. Most importantly, they showed me what it looks like to build successful businesses. I will always be deeply grateful for the time, trust, guidance, and opportunities they gave me during such formative years of my life.

Here are ten (there are way more) lessons I learned over the last five years in my career:

1. If your’e the smartest person in the room, you’re in the wrong room.

2. Being on time is late.

3. Always spell someones name correctly in email.

4. You don’t get what you don’t ask for.

5. Failure is better than not trying at all.

6. Do everything with a smile.

7. Move slow to go fast.

8. Behind the scenes effort does not always speak for itself.

9. Always look presentable at work. It shows confidence.

10. Always write a thank you note.

On a larger level, I learned that staying in the wrong career just because it feels like the “right” thing to do can end up hurting you more than it strengthens you. Knowing when to pivot, or when something is no longer serving you, is a skill in itself. The next chapter only begins once you’re willing to close the door on the current one.

Trusting My Gut, Taking the Leap & Up Next

The whole “taking the leap” thing was very hard for me and it’s funny because there are a lot of parallels between real estate and content creation, so I’m surprised that it took me so long to make this decision. I’ve reflected on that quite a bit. Both career paths require consistency over time and both reward those who show up even when things feel uncertain. Because of that, taking the leap started to make more sense to me more than ever. To be honest, I’ve never been more certain about a choice in my life. The gut feeling became so god damn loud that I physically could no longer ignore it. It became so clear to me that this is exactly what I am supposed to be doing. Gut feelings are a strange thing and I’ve come to learn that they really are always right.

So, tomorrow (Monday) is my first day as my own boss, and I have never been more excited to get to work. Honestly, my day tomorrow looks pretty similar to what it looked like before. I have a workout class booked for 7:00 a.m., and then I’ll head home and start my workday at 9:00 a.m. To be working for myself and continuing to build something that I have complete ownership over is a truly surreal feeling. I can’t wait to take you all along for the ride. My mom and I are heading out on a road trip on Wednesday, followed by wedding dress shopping in LA and some time spent working there as well. We have a wedding in Oregon coming up, summer travels, finishing our apartment, wedding planning…!!! It’s going to be so good.

To the person reading this who might be feeling lost, you don’t need to have it all figured out right now. Keep going. Do not give up. Work hard and be kind. Clarity always has a way of showing up once you are ready to listen to it.

I love you all so much and we will talk very soon! LET’S DO THE DAMN THING!

On packing: I always tell myself I’ll plan ahead, and to no surprise, it inevitably turns into a last-minute scramble. One thing that has made a difference: choosing a color palette and sticking to it. This might not resonate with my maximalist fashion friends, but for me, it keeps everything feeling cohesive. For this trip I leaned into neutrals with a subtle pop of color. Color being pink, red, and mustard (kinda random for me). Other ideas would be: sage green, blacks, & creams or tans, yellows, and deep browns.

Nonetheless, I rounded up everything I wore, along with a few pieces I’ve been eyeing, and some alternatives you might love just as much. Oh and the song of the trip….Speed Demonnnnnn!

Travel & Checking In

Here’s what I wore for the travel day. To be honest, I put this outfit on at 4:00 in the morning so comfort was all I thought about. I’d say comfort is typically the side of airport fashion that I am on. The linen pants: a find in Laguna Beach about 5-7 years ago. My favorite linen pant literally ever (sorry no tag). I included a similar pair below that are great. The key to the best white linen pant is no drawstring. Trust.

Sort of pictured: an overflowing carry-on tote filled to the brim with three hat options (naturally) and a few too many beach bags. Details below.

The Hats & Beach Bags that I Packed

Upon Arrival

We stayed at Kona Village, a Rosewood Resort, and it was truly magical from start to finish. The team offered us a fantastic cocktail at check in. I think it was rum, pineapple, coconut juice, and lime. I said well yes of course, but in CLB fashion, hold the alcohol. This was mistake #1 of the trip. I’m allergic to pineapple and forgot. Uh oh….!

Mode of transportation for the weekend was either golf cart or bike. We took the cart ride to our room. Sun was shining!

Getting Settled

We spent the afternoon saying hi to the bride and groom, soaking in the sunshine, and getting our bearings of the resort. Next up…cocktails on the beach with friends who had already arrived. First leg of the marathon! Here’s what I wore.

Unpacked the gals…

If you are into this dress, but looking for another option, try the below:

Thursday - Welcome Party!

In my opinion, the morning hours on vacation are the most euphoric. Specifically 6:00am - 11:00am. In Hawaii, you naturally wake up extra early because of the time change. I was up at 5:00am ready to get the day started. Matcha and morning steps on the schedule.

Beyond Yoga girly on this day!

Don’t you even dare think that this photo below is performative lol. We naturally got active which meant 10k steps before 8:00am, gym before 9:00am, and pickle ball before 10:00am. That’s traveling with boys for ya!

Flow State - sunshine all day to outdoor shower to towel time.

In the Evening

For the welcome party I knew I wanted to subtly nod to vacation wear, something that had a pop of color, but still honored my minimal style. A little chatty walk and talk with Dom on what I wore can be found here.

Friday - Rehearsal Dinner!

I think with every day we slept in an hour later or so. So, let’s call Friday’s wake up time 6:00am. Sun was shining and we were off to enjoy some down time by the pool.

For the pool I had to sport my newest Burberry kini. Love. It. So. Much.

Or could have done this…just simple!

In the evening…beware of snakes!

Saturday - Wedding Day!

Safe to say we were moving a bit slow this AM. One too many mai tais maybe?

I think we hit a wall at this point and napped. Then it was time to get ready for the wedding! I wore a dreamy Dôen gown that I can’t stop thinking about. I felt like a mermaid! I wore my hair up in a ponytail but not in a slick back kind of way more in a messy undone type of way…ya feel me? I loved it!

Sunday - Recovery Day & Lunch

Bike to brunch…Dom said pancakes I said yesssssirrrrrrrr!

Decisions, decisions….

And the final look for lunch!

And that’s everything I wore in Hawaii. Here is a collection of wedding guest dresses that I am eyeing for late Spring, Summer, and Fall. I’ll keep adding to this one. See you on the next one!

With love,

Lately I’ve been leaning into a new mantra: move slow to go fast. I am typically a move-as-quickly-as-possible, never-take-a-breath type of girl, but I’m learning that adaptation is its own form of strength.

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Here’s me practicing what I’m preaching…

I adopted this mantra as a reminder to invest my time (especially my time outside of the office) in intentional, foundation-building practices for my business. The kind that maybe don’t deliver immediate gratification but rather quietly and steadily, grow.

I have a very hard time not trying to do everything at once. I have to imagine that most overachievers do. How could I possibly not strive to be exceptional in every category of life simultaneously? Last year taught me that I simply can’t and the usual result is burnout.

A few recent favorites

I styled the coat on Tik Tok and IG. The full collection of what I am wearing can be found here on my ShopMy.

More Denim! More Life! Suddenly, I need every wash. Fit like my/your favorite pair of vintage Levi’s. Really great.

Life Jeans.

Got more chatty talking favorites on my Tik Tok here.

I should also quickly mention that I’m currently wearing my CurrentBody (code: CAITLINLOIS for 10% off) red light mask while writing this, so forgive any typos. I truly cannot see a thing. Lol.

Nonetheless, let me show you the pieces I’ve been eyeing lately!

Should’ve, Would’ve, Can’t

I’ve added the recent pieces I’m slowly collecting into my ever-growing portal of things I want but can’t justify at the moment here. Does anyone else scroll their ShopMy collections recreationally?

Shop Jamie Haller here and Nili Lotan here.

New Doen is getting me soooo excited for Spring (I love Spring, it might be my fav)

And of course, I’m daydreaming about all the bridal looks to come. We have our engagement party next weekend (I cannot wait to show you what I’ll be wearing). So many of our closest friends are flying in. It feels like the official beginning of the era. Time to get this party startedddd!

I would love to see one of my follow brides in this POSSE top and skirt set while traveling somewhere warm.

This outfit for upcoming bridal appointments is on my mind. More to come!

The collaboration reimagined Birkenstock’s classic silhouettes; lace, satin, and silk fabrications rendered in soft ivory and tonal neutrals, finished with subtle embellishments and textural detailing. It expanded Danielle’s reach beyond the aisle while positioning Birkenstock within one of fashion’s most concentrated, high-visibility categories. I’m all in!

Chat soon. Thank you for tuning in!

With love -

This fall was truly bananas. Between the move, beginning the process of furnishing our space, busy season in both of my jobs, and just life…it was a lot! I would say I rarely admit it but your girl is tired. With all of that, it was really hard to find the time to be on here and that bums me out. It bums me out because I care, I care a whole lot, maybe even a little too much at times. I love being on here, I love to write, always have. I enjoy the way that my voice can bring my imagery to life and I find that I actually say what I want to say on here, without overthinking so much. Also love how I can connect with you all in a longer format, creative, and substantial way, more than other platforms sometimes allow. Ya feel me?

Anyways - let’s catch up a bit! For starters…we’re engaged (but you know that) and we are over the moon. It’s only been two weeks since our engagement weekend, but of course in CLB fashion it somehow feels like I’ve lived a million lives since that special moment. Between holiday parties and events, hosting an event with Dôen, birthday celebrations for close friends and traveling to LA, it’s safe to say I’m ready to relax a bit, enjoy the slow moments with my family and friends, and lean into the very beginning of wedding planning and this special time in Dom and I’s life.

Getting to share this new chapter with you all brings me so much joy and I feel incredibly lucky to have you all here with me. Thank you, truly, for all of the love. We feel it so deeply.

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Our Engagement

November 28th, 2025 - A day that we will remember for the rest of our lives. It was perfect and so us. Surrounded by the beauty of Northern California. Very intimate and private. Tears all over!!!

What I Wore

If you are into the sweater, but not the price, consider this from Buck Mason or this from La Ligne. The denim are fab. I have never put on a pair of jeans that fit so well. Worth every penny IMO.

I love how we have these perfectly imperfect film photos that we will cherish for forever. We spent the remainder of the weekend celebrating with family, the two of us, lots of Facetime calls to our besties, laying by the fire in our room at Auberge du Soleil, spa time, cozy dinners, wine on the terrace, and logging off. Wanted to be as present as possible. Was just perfect in every way shape and form!!!!!

Back to the office

And as you do, back to the office we went and right into the busyness of finishing out the year. I literally cannot believe that Christmas is next week. WTF! For obvious reasons, my head has been a bit in the clouds this December and I sort of opted out of all of my typical holiday tasks…but there is still time! December is one of my favorite months of the year and I’m hoping to go into full CLB elf mode this Saturday. She’s making a list…and checking it twice!

I did find myself on the move quite a bit the last two weeks after typical work hours. From my company holiday party to brand events, my besties birthday dinner, a night out with friends, and some hangovers in between…I’m having a good ass time! It has been so fun to celebrate and relish in the newness of this chapter.

An outfit that I found myself out on the town in and loved:

Signs of Christmas in San Francisco

A very pinch me moment

I hosted an event with Dôen at the Marin Country Mart! Not only did I host an event with one of my favorite brands of all time, but I got to do this in my home, where I grew up, and where I have frequented for years, dreaming up something like this to happen. A very kismet moment for me. I rarely sort of stop and “smell the roses” and this was one of those times that I did. I feel really proud of myself and all of the hard work that I have put in this year. It was so special! Thank you Dôen team for your trust and collaboration throughout this year, I love you all to pieces.

A huge thank you to everyone who visited from near and far. I feel so grateful for the community that I am beginning to build here and I can’t wait for what is to come.

LA for a minute

This trip was planned around a photoshoot for my socials, and the timing couldn’t have been more perfect because I was able to squeeze in a few little moments too! As wonderful as it was, it was also hard leaving Dom after such a special time together, and being back in LA for the first time since moving brought up a wave of emotions that I’m honestly not sure I was fully prepared for.

2025 was one hell of a year. So much growth, change, and clarity. I couldn’t be happier with where I am now!

I attended a Summer Fridays x GAP event, had a really successful shoot (can’t wait to show you), popped into a few stores, and truly just let myself rest a bit. In bed before 9:00pm, hotel robe on (elite), phone on do not disturb.

Looking forward to popping into LA more often in 2026 and experiencing the city in a whole new way!

So, what’s next?

Honestly what isn’t next?! 2026 is about to be a wild year. Wedding planning, a U.S. tour for many of our bestest friends weddings, dialing in our home, and many goals both professional and personal. I got a lot of work to do!

Looking forward to:

• Our couch is arriving today! Going to film this weekend and share with you.

• Next week I’m celebrating with my high school girlfriends! I am the only one who lives in SF, all of them are now on East Coast or in Southern California. Can’t wait to get together.

• Christmas celebrations and a little getaway to Carmel.

• My birthday next month - 27!

• Planning our engagement party for February in San Francisco.

Life feels extra sweet. What a fucking year. Grateful for it all!!

I’ve organized a mix of high-low belts that can be worn into every season, dressed up or down. Personally, I’m usually reaching for a black belt with silver hardware, or something in brown suede. Love a suede.

So, here you go: belts that you should actually give a sh** about.

Happy shopping…or browsing, scrolling, adding to cart…whatever your version of retail therapy looks like.

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The truth is, I had no intention of buying this particular belt this weekend. But I went to get my hair cut, which just so happens to be steps away from the Ralph Lauren store. One thing lead to another…and here we are.

It’s gorgeous. And by the way, it’s pronounced Lauren, not Laur-ehn (not going to lie I’ve absolutely gotten that wrong before).

Everything of the sort

A belt has the power to completely transform an outfit.

To name a few in my collection….

Everyday Style

For the office, street style, and your own pleasure.

And that’s belts that you should actually give a sh** about because good belts deserve compliments.

With love,

CLB

While summer may be just getting started here (fashionably late, as always), my mind is definitely in a fall state when it comes to fashion. I love dressing for fall. With that being said, I’m not reinventing the wheel over here, I’m not purchasing a bunch of new items to have that “capsule fall wardrobe.” I am leaning on the pieces that I wear in every season; vintage Levi’s, white tees, black tees, ballet flats, neutral sweaters, black pants, cool sneakers…you know the drill. I’m gravitating toward a palette of refined neutrals and elevated basics as there’s something quietly luxurious about pieces that do the heavy lifting without shouting for attention. You know what I mean?

So, whether you're here to impulsively add to cart or simply engage in a little aspirational scrolling (my personal sport of choice), I hope this edit inspires your fall wardrobe, or at least gives you a few things to mentally or physically add to cart.

I’m Talking Ten fall musings from My Theresa.

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And that’s Talking Ten. See you soon for the next one..now go get yourself a little pumpkin spiceeeeee.

With love,

CLB

So, what do you do when you love a pair of pants? You buy them again, in green…and yes, I am already eyeing the rock khaki and stone.

Let’s talk about how I styled them last weekend for a day around San Francisco.

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Mirror selfie or you didn’t wear it

For the love of Green

Five alternative options at slightly more digestible price points.

The power of a black top

I feel the most confident when I wear black. Here is a roundup of black tops that may spark your interest. I am particularly a fan of FLORE FLORE, and I added in my most worn styles to this collection.

To call out a few…

Ballerinas

If you are looking for a pair of ballerinas, but are not particularly fond of the price tag attached to the Chanels, I would suggest taking a look at the Demi from Margaux.

For the love of vintage

And lastly, I am setting the record straight here that I will be bringing my fish accessories with me into the Fall season. I have been loving my vintage sterling silver fish bracelet from Lucia Zolea. She is a vision and collects beautiful pieces.

A few I am eyeing below…

Where I went in my green pants

And that’s a story on my favorite pants that I bought in green. See you next time.

With love,

CLB

Hi you! Glad to have you back. I can’t wait to catch up. Right now, I’m sitting on the floor of our living room (eeeek!) watching the sun dip behind the Golden Gate Bridge, counting sailboats as they drift by. One. Two. Three. With each passing moment, I can literally feel my cortisol levels dropping…inhale, exhale. This is home. Our home. It’s always been San Francisco.

In this moment, I’m overwhelmed with gratitude and a deep sense of privilege. Gratitude for the gift of home. For the walls that shelter us. For the sense of safety and stability this space provides. And privilege. Real, humbling privilege to be able to call San Francisco home. To not just visit this city, but to live here. To know it intimately.

Growing up, my mom always called the Bay Area “God’s Country.” I never really understood what she meant until now. Suddenly, it all makes sense. This is God’s Country.

I’ve been realizing how long it’s been since we all connected in a real, honest way. The last time was probably when I told you I was moving. And now here we are…four months later. Safe to say life has been busy. Let’s get to chatting!

The last four

In all honesty, it feels like there isn’t much to report other than the fact that I have been managing three jobs. Real estate, content creation, and apartment hunting. Did I mention life has been busy? Life has also been extremely fulfilling, rewarding, and full of love. I feel a great amount of support around me from family and friends. Again, gratitude and privilege. Life has also been quiet. That good ole suburbia, hometown quiet. The stillness. The simplicity. The routine. The gentle rhythm of settling in. I’ve come to realize that not every chapter has to be wild or dramatic. Some are just slow and grounding. And maybe that’s exactly what this season was meant to be.

I’ve been focusing on slowing down which is something that I find very hard to do. I would give myself an A for effort but probably a B- for execution. Still need some practice. With that being said, I have not felt this much peace in quite some time. My heart feels full and my soul feels rejuvenated. I feel that I am slowly shifting into the best version of myself again. The underlying factor you may ask? My family and my hometown being close by. I’m the happiest here, with them.

The coolest friend group that I will ever have are my parents and Miss Penny Lane. This extra time at home has been quite special. Moments I’ll cherish for forever. Lots of morning chats with mom over tea, snuggles with Penny, TV show marathons with Dad, evening walks all together, and breakfast dates to M&H. We all shared a good cry this past week when we realized that I was moving out and would likely never move back in again (never say never). Good tears, happy tears. I love them all so very much!

Our new home

Okay let’s get to the fun stuff. I am literally SO excited about this new space. It is everything we wanted and more. I honestly can’t believe it. Dom and I keep asking each other if this is even real lol. We are so giddy! A closer look below…

My Guy

If you’re new here, a quick backstory: Dom and I have been together for six years, we met at the University of Colorado Boulder when I was 20 and he was 22. I was a sophomore, he was a senior. From that moment on, we were inseparable...well, minus the three years of long-distance (LOL). Counting our time in LA as a year of long-distance because it truly was. I lived on the East side of LA (Los Feliz) and he lived on the West (Venice). I never want to look at a sleepover bag again.

We’ve truly grown up together. I’ve had the privilege of watching Dominic evolve into the man he is today. Disciplined, driven, and endlessly hardworking. There are so many qualities that I admire about him, and I feel deeply grateful to have him by my side.

I talked more about my solo chapter in my moving Substack (read it here if you're curious), but I’ll say this: living alone before moving in with Dom was something I knew I needed. In many ways, I’d never really known what adult life looked like without him by my side. I wanted to prove to myself that I could stand fully on my own two feet, and I did. That experience is making this next chapter together feel even more exciting as it has been such a long time coming.

What’s next

I realized today that I have moved every single year since my freshman year of college. Safe to say I’m looking forward to getting settled. I am reminding myself that with a move things usually get worse before they get better. We will likely be waking up to a sea of boxes for the days to come and will have quite a few empty spaces for who knows how long (dance party to commence).

I am using a few pieces from my LA CLB Chateau in this new space, but we are almost entirely starting from square one. I plan to be super intentional with each piece that enters into our home. A mix of old and new. Where Parisian interiors meet coastal California. My goal was to just get into the space before making any large purchases. I’m a little scatter brain right now and need to hone in a bit more on my vision. Will keep you posted!

I am so looking forward to creating in this space and getting back to my routine and in my groove. It’s time to grind grind grind! I can’t wait to share the process with you all. I wanted to say a quick thank you to everyone for being in my corner over the past few months. It’s truly meant so much to me. I have received the sweetest, most thoughtful messages throughout our search and just feel so grateful for my community. I truly couldn’t do it without you and I adore you!

It feels like we are just now getting started. A year ago me would be so proud. Let’s do this, the CLB way! It’s San Francisco time!!!!

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With love,

CLB

Maybe you too are here to simply look at pretty items of clothing, or maybe you are here because you are looking to add to your summer wardrobe. I’m typically a mix of both. Where fantasy meets reality. Building a cart is quite fun. It’s like a little game. *Adds to cart, adds to cart, adds to cart…okay fine…I’ll buy it. It’s like building your Barbie dream closet.

So, let me indulge you. Whether its time for breakfast, lunch or dinner, I’m talking ten snacks from My Theresa…hope you’re hungry! Let’s get into it.

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Shop my full collection of My Theresa Snacks here.

As seen on CLB

Stuck in CLB’s cart

And that’s Talking Ten.

With love,

CLB

Let’s take a swim - talking ten fish in the sea (and my cart) below.

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Hooked on…

And that’s Talking Ten.

With love,

CLB

To begin, I’m talking ten items in my closet that I’m loving. 10 CLB Uniform staples. Let’s get into it.

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And that’s Talking Ten.

With love,

CLB

To be honest, this has been the most difficult Substack post for me to write. Maybe it’s the wave of emotions coming over me as I reflect back on my time in LA or the way that I can already taste the feelings of nostalgia. I have so much to say that I don’t even know where to begin. I keep telling myself to just write, so that’s what I’m going to do. From the heart, to my supportive community. There may even be some tears.

Okay Caitlin, inhale and exhale…you got this!

How it started

Let’s go back to July 2023. I packed up my suitcases and moved to LA without even signing a lease believe it or not. My mom and I drove my car down together and Dominic trailed behind us. On July 14th we checked into the Charlie Hotel in West Hollywood where Dom and I stayed for two weeks. We had a quaint little cottage stay with a kitchenette, living room, dining room, office space and bedroom. I remember the overwhelming feelings of excitement and nerves like yesterday. Those night before the first day of school emotions. Who was I going to hang out with? What route would I take to get to the office? What if I failed? Little did I know I was about to embark on the most rewarding yet challenging adventure of my life so far both personally and professionally. Buckle up CLB!

My living situation for the next two months was quite unconventional and I should also note that I did all of this while starting a new job. Stressful to say the least! After two weeks at the Charlie Hotel Dom and I moved our bags into the guest room of one of our best friend’s apartments in Venice. We cozied up on the couch with them and got to make a few dinners together. It was special. Then I went to sleeping on an air mattress in my brother’s apartment in Ocean Park. He was also in the process of a move, so there was no furniture…like at all. Made for some good sibling bonding lol (like when I woke him up at 2:00am to kill a spider in my room). He looooved that one haha. In the midst of my air mattress days I was shlepping a large sleepover bag to Dom’s apartment in Venice (which at the time was a construction site). Unpacking, to packing, to unpacking, to packing. At this point I was shooting myself in the foot just thinking “and you’re sure you want to live alone?” But I was sure. I knew I needed it, and I’m so fucking glad that I did it.

I should also mention that through all of the moving I was still finding the time to film my outfits, delusional and all, acting like I had 1 million followers, propping my phone up in whichever corner that I could air mattress and all. Did. That.

Then came the CLB Chateau

I think this is probably the part where I start to cry? Oh boy. When Dom and I made the decision to move to LA I knew that I wanted to live alone first before moving in together. This was mostly because I wanted to stand on my own two feet for the first time in my life, without the access of help from him, my family, or close friends. So what did I do? I chose to live 45 minutes (on a good day) away from Dom and put us in an LA long distance relationship. That was shitty lol. But like we do, we made it work and our relationship has never been stronger. Six years together, 3 years of long distance, and so much love. We are VERY ready to move in together.

In September 2023 I moved into what we all know and love, the CLB Chateau. It was my first time living alone and it felt so surreal that I got to do it in the city that I always dreamed of living in. In all seriousness, my apartment became my closest friend over the past year and a half. We spent a lot of time together. I learned more about myself than I could have ever imagined and I leaned on myself more than I thought was humanly possible. Like I said, I chose to live about 45 minutes to an hour away from Dom and my friends. This made for a lot of time spent alone in my apartment. Don’t get me wrong I love being alone, but I would be lying if I said I wasn’t lonely. There were hard days. A good reminder that social media is a highlight reel, you don’t see everything!

The CLB Chateau was loyal as hell. She was always there, she listened to me cry, giggle, Facetime Dom and my mom multiple times a day, belt my heart out to Taylor Swift, talk to myself on camera for hours, and listen to my daily doom scroll on Tik Tok all while telling me to keep going. Her beauty is unmatched, revealing special moments and details to me every day, like the way the sun hits perfectly in the living room around 4:00pm and around 8:00am in the kitchen. She welcomed many faces, old and new. Friends from high school, college, my family, Dom, and many many new friends. She hosted events, witnessed me signing with my manager, landing dream partnerships, opening countless boxes of PR and absolutely crushing it in my career in real estate.

The CLB Chateau encouraged me to get outside of my comfort zone and follow my dreams in one of the most cut throat and intimidating cities that there is. She was always forgiving, never held a grudge, and was effortlessly chic. The ultimate cool girl.

Thank you for giving me everything and more. I’ll cherish our time together for the rest of my life. To whomever moves in next, take good care of her for me!

The best of both worlds

I said this one time in my channel on Instagram, but my life in LA felt sort of parallel to Hannah Montana’s. I was an Executive Assistant by day to one of the top luxury real estate agents in the city (my Miley) and I was for the most part (still am lol) an aspiring content creator by morning and night (my Hannah). The truth is, I loved doing both, still do! I got to lean into two career paths that truly inspire me. On one end I leaned into my analytical, curious, and social side. Being out in the world, shadowing and learning from one of the most badass woman that I know. On the other end I got to lean into my creative side, building an online presence and a brand for myself, connecting with like minded women, and talking about fashion, beauty, wellness, and lifestyle. It truly is the best of both worlds.

My days were spent waking up at 6:00am, getting ready and then filming. I knew that I had to post before I headed out the door at 9:00am to make it to the office by 9:30am. So that’s what I did. I would pick out my outfit the night before, strategize on a concept and get to filming when I woke up. Post and then say a prayer. LOL. Then, I headed out the door and typically wouldn’t return until around 7:00pm - 8:00pm. I got right back to work, jumped on my computer or phone and started editing any content and getting posts ready to go live the next day. It was a grind, but the best kind.

When I moved to LA I didn’t have much of a presence on social media at all. I was posting for fun but nothing had ever really taken off. I am so god damn proud of myself for what I was able to accomplish all while killing it as an Executive Assistant.

The grass isn’t always greener..literally

My whole entire life I wanted to live in Southern California. I used to dream of the day that I would get to call LA home and then the day where Dom and I would settle down and buy our first home in Laguna Beach. I think growing up in Northern California I just always thought that Southern California was better. The warm beach days, the access to the industry, the fashion…the lifestyle. To my surprise, I quickly realized how special my home is and it took me leaving to realize that. When Dom and I left San Francisco in July of 2023 we couldn’t wait to get out. We were bored and we were pissed off from the fog lol. I can confidently say that I have never once thought about the fog and I have missed every god damn thing about the city. The walkability, the access to the best food in the country (I’m bias I know), the architecture, the history, the views, the GREEN, the hiking, the day trips, some of my best friends on every corner, and of course my family. I will literally never leave my family again, like ever.

The CLB 10

During my time in LA I frequented most of the same places every weekend, finding spots that made me feel at home in a city that’s so vast. I am already missing these, but I know that I will see them again soon!

Shop RLT - Where the CLB Uniform all started. RLT was actually the first store that I visited when I moved in July, like literally on day one. I didn’t waste any time. If you have been in the store before then you know that it is a vibe. I took a liking to the interiors, the curation of vintage pieces, and of course the wonderful team. A few months later they had launched the RLT Ribbed Baby Tee. I shared it on Tik Tok and the rest followed. Will forever be a fav.

Courage Bagels - Best bagels in LA. I switch between the Run It Thru the Garden and a classic sesame with a whole lot of butter.

All Time - My favorite restaurant in Los Angeles. I’ll miss walking over on summer nights and listening to the groovy playlist. All Time felt like home.

Marvin - A cutie french bistro on Beverly Blvd. Made for a great landing spot to grab a glass of wine with girlfriends.

Silver Springs - Silver Springs became my go-to studio at the beginning of this year. I’m sad that I didn’t get started sooner. I’m a sucker for interiors in a workout studio. Make sure to take Chelle’s classes!

Beverly Hills Juice - Best smoothie in LA. Better than Erewhon hands down. Banana Mana foreverrrrrr.

Dudley Market - Dom and I’s spot when I was a West side gal for the weekend. Perfect date nights. Will miss grabbing a glass of wine and sitting on the sidewalk as we waited hours for a table. Probably discussing our move back to San Francisco.

Gjusta - Another West side favorite. Best golden milk latte in LA. Cutie for a gals lunch. Also loved popping into Gjusta goods next door. Some of my best vintage platter finds are from there.

Erewhon - Can’t forget it. Definitely get the membership if you frequent it a lot. I’ve heard rumors about an Erewhon going into Marin…not sure if I believe it, we shall see.

Goop Kitchen - Somewhere I will genuinely miss a ton. The chicken caesar wrap has my heart lol

So, where do we go from here?

Lucky you, you’re coming with me! The beauty of content creation is that I can do it from anywhere. We are going back to Marin, moving in with my parents and Miss Penny Lane and we are actively looking for another CLB Chateau in the city. Expect to see some new corners for filming, a whole lot of visits to the country mart, walks with Penny Lane, city nights, and everything in between. I can’t wait to show you my version of Marin and San Francisco, the CLB way.

The best part of all of this is that we are going to find the new place together. Most of you probably came along after I had already moved into the CLB Chateau in LA so you weren’t really here for the decorating or process of getting settled. I can’t wait to share it all with you! Manifesting the CLB Chateau with original tile, crown molding, and bay windows.

I will be popping in and out of LA and Marin/SF over the next few months. I am not parting ways with the Chateau until we find a place in the city. This way I will be able to come back and forth to take meetings etc. and have a place to land. Once we find a place in SF we will pack up the Chateau and do the big move together!

I truly am so excited and I feel so ready. Moving in with the love of my life, creating the life of our dreams together and taking my experiences of LA with me. I have grown up more than I could have ever imagined here in LA and I can’t thank my lucky stars enough.

I want to thank you all for being here with me, for your constant support and for encouraging me to keep going. I love you and let’s do the damn thing!!!!

With love,

CLB

More on what I wore below…

CLB’s Vacation Edit

Items that I own and love and continuously pack on every trip, as well as pieces that I am currently eyeing. A mixture of minimalism with a few patterns and pops of color. How can I re-book my stay?

From Room to Sea

Sun kissed and Rosy Cheeks

Six Days in the Abacos and Ethereal Waves

Golf Cart Series

The CLB uniforms that my golf cart saw first.

On Land

I write everything down

A screenshot from my notes app that includes the go-to items that I can never travel without.

Two pics of my mama looking extra cute. Thank you for the best trip and all the giggles. I’m a lucky girl and you are one special Bahama MAMA!

See you all again soon for some Spring magic. Thank you for being here!

With love,

CLB