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The Big J.Crew Sale

Striped Jeans (SO SOFT! They run a little big, but I took my normal size.) / Cashmere Sweater / Laney Pumps — Take 40 percent off your order during J.Crew’s Spring Sale with code “SPRING”

I’m just going to go with a really easy blog post today if you don’t mind. But more important things, as I now tend to say often, are over on my Instagram account. ♥️ (Please, if you’re a medical professional, send your masked selfie and your story to Kelly@kellyinthecity.com.)

J.Crew is currently having its huge Spring Sale, during which you can take 40 percent off your order with code “SPRING.” As you guys probably know, I’m pretty obsessed with J.Crew 😉, so it was nice to mindlessly scroll through everything and pick things out for you, haha. Another mindless activity I’ve been enjoying is building Duplo lego castles. And cleaning out closets. That’s nice, too. 🙈

I should also mention that I waited by the window until the sidewalk was clear today to run out and snap this photo; we didn’t get my eyes open but YOU KNOW. I’m callin’ it a huge success. ;)

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What’s Been Helping You?

What's Been Helping You

We’re all wearing Coast Rain Jackets: Here’s mine in the short cut and mid-length cut, and here is newer version of the girls’ coat. This one is on sale at Nordstrom, too, and part of the spring sale. I’m also wearing my vívomove Luxe hybrid smartwatch from Garmin, a company that’s providing critical flight information to pilots flying twin-turboprop small planes transporting essential supplies during the pandemic. Wreath is from Target and topiaries can be found here. 

Oh hey, Friends. The stars aligned and so did nap times (for the first time 😉) and here I am, staring at this blank page in a quiet room–something I haven’t done in a while. So I’m just going to start typing.

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Quarantine Bread-Baking

Mitch here!

Apparently I’m not the only one stress-baking these days. Article in a nutshell: Flour and yeast are very much in demand right now, but there’s no shortage. Baking is therapeutic, and can be an extremely helpful way to manage anxiety. It’s also an activity that brings families together.

Anyway, this past week, I spent quite a bit of time baking away my feelings. And hey! It improved my outlook. Because I’m really into gadgets, I bought a bread machine. (Love it.) But keep in mind that you certainly don’t need a bread machine to bake bread! (Though if pressing buttons brings you joy, I highly recommend.)

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How and Where to Donate COVID-19 Medical Supplies

University of Chicago Medicine

I’m truly amazed by the generosity being shown by so many right now. It seems like nearly everyone wants to know where they can donate supplies, money, food, blood, time and other products–and I think this speaks volumes about humanity. It’s exceptionally easy to become overwhelmed by the constant stream of bad news, but there is so much goodness in the world, as evidenced by the number of people looking for ways to help.

GO, WORLD, GO.

It goes without saying that the most heroic action you can take is staying home and practicing social distancing to prevent the spread of the virus. But today, let’s talk about how and where to donate medical supplies:

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A Little Mental Health Break

Today, I found out that Garmin is providing critical flight information to pilots flying twin-turboprop small planes transporting essential supplies during the pandemic, and as an Air Force kid, that warmed my heart. ♥️ I know that things are rough right now, but I’ve been continually impressed by the relief efforts of the companies I’ve worked with over the years. Their willingness to rework their businesses and step up to help–often at a significant loss–has served as a reminder of how much good is in the world, even in times of darkness.

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Recent Finds + More Important Things, 3/27

Lilly Pulitzer Sales

Surprise Lilly Pulitzer Sale: Today Only. Use code “LILLYFAM” to take 30 percent off. Lilly has closed its stores but is still paying its employees, and this sale helps with that.

WELP, we made it to another Friday. I’m definitely struggling with taking care of the girls, cleaning up all the messes, and getting any sort of work done… but I’m so grateful that we’re able to stay home right now and be together. While Mitch and I try to figure out a good system and curb our anxiety surrounding the current state of the world, I’d say that my most valuable content is going up on Instagram because I can quickly post from my phone while juggling family life in quarantine.

In short, I’m trying to share photos and stories from medical professionals on the front lines to humanize the pandemic and, in turn, hopefully encourage people to stay home and practice social distancing so that our emergency rooms and ICUs don’t collapse. If we can prevent the country’s healthcare system from collapsing, fewer Americans will die. So please, if you’re a medical professional on the front lines right now, send your masked selfie along with your story and general location to Kelly@kellyinthecity.com with subject life “SELFIE.” I would love to share your story.

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Motivating + Easy Work-from-Home Outfits

Joules Breton Striped Top / White Skinny Jeans (They’re actually from Spanx! SO flattering.) / Rothy’s Washable Loafers

Believe me: I only recently decided to ditch the yoga pants and stop wallowing 24/7. But I think we all know how how much power there is in getting dressed every morning, and therefore I’m here today to share a bunch of easy outfits that you can put together in a snap. I can almost guarantee that your motivation, productivity and overall outlook will improve if you at least put jeans on! :)

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Sarah Flint Shoes for Italy

The Rosie / The Natalie / The Perfect Emma

*Use code “SF-KELLY50” to take $50 off your order

Today, I’m excited to introduce you to Sarah Flint: a women-owned shoe company that I’ve loved for a while now, and one that’s trying to help those affected in some of the hardest-hit areas of the pandemic.

Designed by Sarah herself, her gorgeous shoes are made in Italy, and her team puts tremendous care into sourcing and partnering with the most knowledgeable artisans in the industry. As we all know, Italy is currently groaning under the coronavirus, as writer Jason Horowitz recently put it.. and its citizens are living in a nightmare. Today, to help with relief efforts, 25 percent off all Sarah Flint proceeds are going to Clinico Beato Matteo and Ospedale Civile di Vigevano—two hospitals in Italy located on the front lines, where many of the company’s timeless shoes are produced.

So if you’ve had your eye on a pair of SF shoes, now is a great time to purchase. ♥️ You can also use code “SF-KELLY50” to take $50 off your order.

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10 Ways We Maintain Our Marriage

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Swing Top (Take 25 percent off with code. I also have my eye on this striped top, this dress version, and this one, too!) / Bow Hat

Hi, Friends.

How’s everyone doing? I know I keep asking that but I think it needs to be asked. These are incredibly tough times and now more than ever it’s important to lean on each other when we need it.

I stumbled across this old post today, and it was really helpful for me so I thought I’d share it again. If you’re currently hunkered down with someone, you’re lucky. But that doesn’t mean that it isn’t tough. Spending 24 hours per day with anyone can present challenges, especially when you’re quarantined together during a scary, stressful and uncertain time.

I’d love to write a post soon with readers’ insight regarding how they’ve been maintaining their relationships with the people they’re quarantined with, and/or how they’ve been maintaining their relationships with the friends and family members that they can no longer physically see. So please either comment below with what’s been helping, or email me at Kelly@kellyinthecity.com with “RELATIONSHIPS” in the subject line.

Thank you so much, and in the meantime, perhaps you can draw something helpful from this pre-pandemic post. (I realized that no, we can no longer galavant around the city or go on traditional date nights at restaurants or whatever, but there’s still a lot we can do! It’s all about getting creative.) ♥️

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