Kelly in the City, Author at Kelly in the City

July 26, 2022 •

Pink Scalloped Kids’ Pool

Scalloped MinniDip Pool / Swimsuits

We obviously had a rough Jersey Shore trip, but these photos were taken on my favorite night. No one was sick 😆, Emma and Lucy were overjoyed with the “pink mermaid pool,” and the sun was just starting to sink into the bay. My dad sat on the steps laughing as the girls put on little performances and danced to Taylor Swift on this little waterproof speaker, and passersby stopped to watch, too.

Ocean City, New Jersey

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Baby, Home, Little Home in the City, Ocean City, New Jersey, Summer

July 26, 2022

Amazon Beauty Essentials, 7/26

Drunk Elephant B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum / Tatcha Rice Wash Cleanser / Tatcha The Dewy Skin Cream / LANEIGE Lip Sleeping Mask / Youth To The People AHA Exfoliation Toner / Tata Harper Clarifying Cleanser / Kate Somerville EradiKate Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment / Youth To The People Superfood Air-Whip Moisturizer / bareMinerals Tinted Hydrating Gel Cream with SPF 30 / Isle of Paradise Self Tanning Drops / Supergoop! PLAY SPF 50 Sunscreen / ILIA Color Haze Multi-Matte Pigment / ILIA Liquid Light Serum Highlighter / Supergoop! 100% Translucent Setting Powder with SPF 35 / Farmacy Natural Makeup Remover Green Clean Makeup Meltaway Cleansing Balm

Here are some of my favorite Amazon beauty essentials, as well as a few others I want to try:

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July 25, 2022 •

Lincoln Park, Chicago

10 Things, 7/25

Hi! I took last week off due to our (somewhat disastrous 😆) trip to Ocean City, so it’s been a while. Here’s what’s been going on with our family:

Lincoln Park, Chicago

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July 23, 2022

How to Style a Midi Skirt Three Ways

A midi skirt is such a versatile piece to have in your closet for summer. It’s easy to style and can transition from a cute and casual weekend outfit to a polished look for the office to a simple summer vacation outfit. This gorgeous black midi skirt is under $100 and also comes in white. Here are my three favorite ways to style a midi skirt.

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Kelly in the City, Outfits, Style, Summer

July 21, 2022

J.Crew New Arrivals

Beige Cashmere Pocket Cardigan Sweater / White Bouclé V-neck Cardigan Sweater / Cream Collared Summer Sweater / Navy Striped Crewneck Sweater / Linen Puff Sleeve Dress / Tan Ribbed Tank Top / Gold Hoop Earrings / Oversized Sunglasses / Black Linen A-Line Dress / White Poplin Dress / Short Trench Coat / Green Lightweight Utility Jacket / Dark Green Suede Ballet Mules / Leather Basket Bag / Slim Boyfriend Jeans

J.Crew put out a bunch of wonderful new arrivals for the end of summer and a few great transitional pieces as we head into fall. Don’t get me wrong, I am not ready for summer to end, but I couldn’t refrain from sharing things like my favorite lightweight utility jacket that’s on sale right now for under $100. Snag one before the price goes back up; you’ll get so much wear out of it in only a few months! From dresses to sweaters and everything in between, these are my favorites.

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July 19, 2022

Summer Fashion Amazon Finds

White Half-Zip Sweatshirt / Long Sleeve Black Ruffle Top / Cream Chunky Button Front Cardigan / Tan Dropped Shoulder T-Shirt / Straw Tote Bag / White Slide Sandals / White Short Sleeve Belted Shirt Dress / Black Puff Sleeve Dress / Tie Shoulder Tiered Midi Dress / Black Tiered Maxi Dress / Blue and White Striped Shirtdress / White Maxi T-Shirt Dress / Blue Smocked Midi Dress

Here are my favorite summer fashion Amazon finds. From easy summer dresses to a cute straw tote that’s perfect for the beach.

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Kelly in the City, Style, Summer

July 16, 2022

3 Summer Vacation Outfit Ideas

While we’re currently on our summer vacation in Ocean City I thought it would be fitting to share three summer vacation outfit ideas. From a poolside outfit to a cute and casual striped summer sweater to a simple summer dress.

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Outfits, Style, Summer

July 14, 2022 •

Lincoln Park, Chicago

Staying Cool + Back to School

Denim Jumpers / T-Shirts / Rainbow Sneakers / Striped Dresses / Maxi Dresses / Bag / STEAM Activity Set / City Escapes Book

Back to School! It’s just around the corner for us, as wild at that is. When I was growing up, school started after Labor Day—but here, depending on the school, start dates can be as early as mid-August. The nice thing is that both Emma and Lucy are already excited about going back. They miss their friends, their teachers, and the fun activities they get to do together.

Cute story: On the first day of summer break, Emma told me that she had the “best dream”: that it was August, and she was going back to school. 😭

Lincoln Park, Chicago

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July 14, 2022

Summer Activewear Favorites

Grey Racerback Tank Top / Black Short Sleeve Cotton T-Shirt / Striped Short Sleeve Activewear Top / Light Pink Short Sleeve Activewear Top / Black and White Stripe Short Sleeve Shirt / White Short Sleeve T-Shirt / Green Zip-Up Hoodie / Light Pink Cloud Longline Bra / Pink Zip Top Bag / White High-Rise Tennis Skirt / Navy Mid-Rise Lined Shorts / Black High-Rise Biker Shorts / Grey Cloud Sports Bra / White Longline Bra

Here are a few of my summer activewear favorites. From the best activewear t-shirt I’ve owned to the softest and most comfortable sports bra to my favorite shorts.

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July 12, 2022

Amazon Prime Day Fashion Favorites

Light Blue Ruffle Smocked Top / White Chunky Button Front Cardigan / Blue and White Striped Button-Down Shirt / White T-Shirt / Tan Blazer / Ray-Ban Sunglasses / Vineyard Vines White Jean Skirt / Slide Sandals / Black Tiered V-Neck Dress / Black Tiered Maxi Dress / Blue and White Stripe Square-Neck Midi Dress / Navy Midi Dress / Navy Short Sleeve T-Shirt Dress / Beige Knit Cardigan / Trench Coat

It’s Amazon Prime Day! If it’s your first year shopping Prime Day, it’s a two-day annual sale held exclusively for Prime members. (If you’re not a member, don’t worry, you still have time to sign up today and take advantage of these amazing savings.) Prime day will run from July 12th – 13th, and this year there are even more deals from top brands than last year’s Prime Day. I’ve rounded up my top Amazon Prime Day Fashion Favorites on sale, from blouses to blazers and summer dresses to coats.

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