
Darby Baham: FALLING FOR THE COMPETITION (with Erika Cartledge)
The Ivy Bookshop at Bird in Hand invites you to come out for a romance meets fashion conversation between author Darby Baham and Maryland-based stylist, Erika Cartledge and find out what style suits your best date night vibes! We’re celebrating the newest book in Darby’s Friendship Chronicles series with an activity to discover new layers of your personal style and an author talk and Q&A.
Bring your galentines or make a new one there we can’t wait to see you!
Darby Baham is an author and storyteller on a mission to make women like herself feel seen and believe that love is possible for them, yes them. The former Times Picayune and Washington Post contributor often uses her doubts, hopes, and fears to connect with her readers and inform the themes in her Harlequin romance series, The Friendship Chronicles. The fifth book in the series, Falling for the Competition, was released in November 2024, continuing her love letter to female friendships and offering an intimate look into the dynamic love lives of Black women.
Erika Cartledge is a personal stylist and entrepreneur with over a decade of experience helping individuals elevate their style and confidence. As the Founder and CEO of The YCS Styling Agency, she is passionate about making personal styling accessible and empowering clients to show up as their best selves with style that fits their life and goals. Based in the DC metro area, she balances her entrepreneurial work with family life while continuing to elevate women, leaders, and organizations through style and strategy.
