Lilly Pulitzer Pants (these are my new obsession, and lots of prints are currently part of the After Party Sale!), Off-the-Shoulder Top (Part of the sale in white and pink!) and Baby Shift (Shop the little girls’ sale section here. Last day!) / Jack Rogers Sandals c/o (Exact style here, here, here and here.) / Vineyard Vines Clutch c/o (Super similar here, on sale!)
Update:
The top that I’m wearing in this post was just added to the sale (in white and pink)! :) My pants are also included (in different prints).
New Styles Added!
How did everyone make out at the Lilly Pulitzer After Party Sale?! I know that shoppers were a bit frustrated with the tech troubles yesterday, but it seems like everyone was eventually able to get onto the site and shop… which was the end goal, right?! :) And I love that there’s still a ton of amazing merchandise available. Two other sites that are also offering big savings on Lilly right now are Zappos and its little sister, 6pm.com. I was really impressed with their competitive pricing as well as their selection!
In case you’re wondering, I picked up this silk top, these pants (THE BEST — wearing them in today’s post), this no-iron Elsa, and this lace top for my upcoming trips to Charleston (late February) and L.A. (April). I almost bought this navy blue dress, but I find myself wearing dresses less and less as a new mom, so decided against it in the end. Did you guys score anything you’re excited about?! At various points today, I’ll be checking in and updating this post with any important information about the last day of the sale. You can also follow along on my Facebook page!
But back to real life, bullet point-style. :)
- I’m SO excited about the weekend. Because of the sale craziness, I feel like I’ve been somewhat absent from the blog this past week, and I can’t wait to sit down and write some more personal posts. I owe you a “recovery” post regarding Emma’s delivery, for example, but I have to say: I’m struggling. How does one write that without getting too graphic?! Workin’ on it. Might just have to publish it with a disclaimer at the top.
- It also goes without saying that I’m itching to spend some quality time with Mitch and Emma! Tonight, we’re having a fun little get-together with Emily and Doug, who recently announced their second pregnancy. I love seeing Gracie and Emma together, and seeing Mitch and Doug together is almost as cute, haha. I’ve never seen two men bond like those two have! Seriously: at parties, they just wander off, Scotch in hands, and sit in a corner together and talk. It’s the sweetest… in a very manly way. ;) Have I ever mentioned that Doug and Emily are the first friends we made in Chicago? We’ll always be crazy thankful for how welcoming and kind they were. And we’re truly grateful that they’ve become some of our best friends in this Chicago!
- These photos were taken in the Lincoln Park Conservatory, which is where Mitch and I go when the weather gets intense in Chicago. If you live in the city, I can’t recommend it enough. It’s hot and humid but good hot and humid, and I feel like I’m on vacation when I’m there. The Garfield Conservatory is amazing as well! (Also: Emma is such a big smiler, but I think she was in total shock while we were there, on account of the sudden change in temperature. How cute is she looking up at the palms in awe?! Need to take this girl on an ACTUAL vacation soon. L.A., here we come!)
- Jess is headed to Mexico today! Follow along with her via social media this weekend, and be sure to check her site next week for some AMAZING content. I love all the outfits she has planned!
- DID YOU SEE THIS?! I’m ridiculous and apparently don’t know how to upload a video to Instagram, thus rendering the square completely blank in my feed, haha. But aweeeee. I’m so in love! Definitely framing it!
- Emma is becoming a little kid. She’s so into toys right now! My in-laws got her the most wonderful activity center for Christmas, and she’s been bouncing around in the thing all week. She’s also really into her kiddy “iPod”–which just lights up and plays a couple of sounds–and anything that hangs down from her activity mat. She’s also rolling like a champ! (Though only from front to back right now.) Favorite thing to do? Take a bath. You should see her splash around; so adorable!
- Mitch recently bought a sous vide (Is that how you say it? Is it a noun?!), and it’s the coolest thing ever. I’m the furthest thing from a chef, but this is basically how it works: you fill a pot with water, put the sous vide in there, and put your uncooked, vacuum-sealed food in. It comes out perfectly cooked. Some of the best at-home steaks we’ve ever had! (You can read more about how it works here.)
- For Christmas, my parents gave me this giant faux fur blanket for our bed. I’m using it RIGHT NOW for the first time, and I’m already insanely impressed with the warmth. Eight-degree Chicago days, you’ve got nothin’ on me! (Thank you, Parents! Love you!)
- Mitch and I saw “The Girl on the Train” last night, and I was traumatized by it. I totally meant to read the book before seeing it, but you know: time. I wish I had… or at least read the synopsis beforehand. Anyone else unable to watch movies unless they’re feel-good, happy films? I’m a nutcase, but everything just affects me SO much! Did I ever tell you about that time I saw “P.S. I Love You” in college and had to skip a class because I couldn’t stop crying? Or the time I saw “About Time” and… let’s just leave it at that. YIKES. ;)
- Did you see that Shaheen announced her pregnancy on her blog yesterday?! Shaheen, I am so, so happy for you and love you to pieces! I can’t wait to see you and Trevor as parents; you’re going to be absolutely amazing. Wishing you all the happiness in the world! (Girls’ night SOON, kay?!)
Hope everyone has a wonderful Friday! Be sure to check back in a little bit. :)
Such cute photos! I survived the Lilly sale! There are still some great finds on there. Loving the faux fur blanket your parents got you, looks so comfortable! Have a great weekend!
xo elle // https://splashofpreppy.com
Yay! I agree — so much still on there. :) Great to hear you survived, and hope you have an amazing weekend, Elle!
Kelly, you look SO GORGEOUS in these pictures!! Love following your little family! =) Happy Friday.
Awww THANK YOU! You are the sweetest, Girl! Have a great weekend!
I’m no chef either, so I recently bought my husband a sous vide for Christmas and it’s the BEST! Anything you can set and forget is great in my book! And I am so with you on letting movies and t.v. shows affect me too much! I think I’m the only one who isn’t watching This Is Us, but I just can’t do it. My husband is constantly reminding me that it.is.not.real.
AHHHH! Hahaha — Wait, I’m so glad you said this because I was TOTALLY going to start watching that show. I know nothing about it… it’s upsetting? If it’s upsetting, it’s a definite skip for Kelly Larkin, haha. (PS – Mitch always says the whole “IT’S NOT REAL” thing, too. But in my mind it’s SO REAL.) ;)
I only watched 2 episodes, but I bawled through them! It just seemed overly emotional to me (which for me is a no-go!) I was basically a basket case for weeks while I binged on Parenthood, and it seemed very similar to that!
Every single person I know who watches it loves it though, so you may too! :)
Ahhhhh — I’m such a crier. Hahaha. I’ve only gotten through the first season of Parenthood and cried so much during that, too. Looks like we’re very similar, Brianna! Haha!
Love the pants!
Liv
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Thanks, Liv!! xx
Although I was dissapointed that I didn’t score any toddler dresses :(, I was excited about my purchases :) love Lilly’s maxi so comfortable and flattering! https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/4e359821f00cc5bca88e98d2fe4d8489461b7601f4c273b7e026c0780750f1cc.jpg https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/b4271202c22a7e775249bb47b287dea1b2b3f7959bd28383c403640ace31832a.jpg https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/683ac7a3c63f056267b996bfab5c5d91dc48afc4f86b69fc91caa5fd32ca917c.jpg
Isn’t the Sloane AMAZING?! I swear it’s the most flattering dress I own. Wore it throughout my entire pregnancy!
haha, we just watched “About Time” recently and LOVED it! I was even going to write about it today but failed on the posting job. Also, we have several faux fur throws from Restoration Hardware, and I live under them in winter! :)
xoxo,
Catherine
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WHAT?! I could not HANDLE “About Time.” The part with the Dad. I bawled and bawled and bawled and then called my dad and he was basically like, “Kelly, you.are.a.lunatic.” Hahaha!! Great movie–Mitch actually loved it–but I shall never watch it again. Too funny! ;) And yes… those faux fur blankets=heaven!
Oh I definitely bawled! But we were like, WE SHOULD SEIZE EVERY DAY lol. I can’t do anything scary, creepy, violent, or overly suspenseful, so my choices for movies and TV are very limited, lol.
I can’t even get over Emma in these photos!!! Also, you look beautiful and so warm unlike the outdoors today :( Thank you for all the sweet thoughts – we love you guys so much!
So fun you’ve got a little tropical escape in your city! And that fur blanket looks so good.
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Emma looks like your dad. She is just the prettiest baby. Love these pictures especially your palazzo pants!
Emma looks adorbs! Glad you got some great items in the Lilly sale. Love that pink nail color, do you remember the brand/shade? Enjoy the weekend. You know teachers love a snow day and we are supposed to get 10 inches here over the weekend. Fingers crossed for a long weekend!
We had SO much fun last night! Thanks for being so amazing. xoxo
Isn’t That Charming.
LOVE this outfit! I have this top in white and seriously love it for spring and summer!
xoxo,
Katie
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