Kelly in the City

November 5, 2023

2023 Gift Guide for Her

Wine Chiller / Stemless Wine Glasses / Cubic Zirconia Tennis Bracelet / Fresh Lip Care Set / Voluspa Candle / Navy Striped Long Sleeve Pajama Set / Robe / Knit Ugg Slippers / Barbour Jacket / T3 Curling Iron / Ballet Flats / Le Lab o Rose Perfume / Aesop Resurrection Hand Soap and Lotion Set / Cuyana Leather Tote Bag / Hatch Alarm Clock

It’s officially that time of the year again! Today, we’re starting with my gift guide for her. I’m determined to get my Christmas shopping out of the way early this year, so hopefully, this guide gives you a little inspiration if you’re trying to do the same.

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Gift Guides, Kelly in the City

October 29, 2023

Thanksgiving Outfit Ideas

It’s hard to believe that Thanksgiving is less than a month away, so I wanted to share three Thanksgiving outfit ideas. Whether you like to dress up or keep things a little more casual, there’s an outfit for every dress code, from a black watch plaid skirt to a gorgeous smocked dress to a classic sweater and jeans combo.

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Fall, Outfits, Style

October 26, 2023

A Family-Friendly Guide to Saugatuck, MI

Visiting Saugatuck, Michigan has been on our travel list for years. And this past weekend, we finally made it there! A short 2.5-hour drive from Chicago, Saugatuck is nestled against a couple of other charming towns on the shores of Lake Michigan. Think “Nantucket meets Stars Hollow.” And while it’s obviously enjoyed by visitors in the summer months, fall is absolutely enchanting there.

Saugatuck and Douglas (its sister town) invited our family—along with the Loftus and Khan-Holland crews—up for a couple of nights, and we can’t thank them enough for having us. (And getting the gang together during the fall! It’s normally such a hectic time for everyone but miraculously, this particular weekend worked for everyone. 🤯👏🏻😆) It definitely goes down as one of the best trips we’ve ever taken!

We were blown away by Saugatuck. The town is as family-friendly as it gets, and I can’t recommend it enough! So here’s a little history about the area along with where to stay, where to eat and drink, and what to do while there:

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Guides and Reviews, Kelly in the City, Travel

October 25, 2023 •

Rosemary Beach, Florida

The Best Barbie Toys from the Movie

In case you didn’t see this video, Emma and I have been working on a little passion project: We’re reenacting the Barbie movie using her toys! 😂 We had the idea in Florida, when we brought the dolls to the beach one day. It started with the Ken “Beach” scene and then we just kept going. We’ve been having a great time with it—so many giggles!—and I’ll be sure to share it with you once it’s done.

For this past trip to Rosemary, I decided to bring about half their Barbies to my parents’ home and keep them there permanently. Mitch and I kept joking that this was our best trip yet because of the dolls… but it’s true. They provided endless hours of happiness and imaginative play, no matter where we were. Be brought them to the beach, on bike rides, to restaurants, on Noodle walks—pretty much everywhere we went, they went. And I swear it made the girls’ bond even stronger! So I’d like to really thank Mattel and Walmart (where all our toys from the movie have come from) for this incredible gift.

Rosemary Beach, Florida

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October 22, 2023

3 J.Crew Fall Outfit Ideas

J.Crew just released their November Collection, and I’m super excited about all of the new cozy sweaters, cardigans, and jackets. J.Crew is my go-to for timeless basics and layering pieces in the fall. Here are three J.Crew Fall Outfit Ideas inspired by pieces from the new collection.

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October 15, 2023

How to Wear Loafers 3 Ways

Loafers are one of my go-to pairs of shoes in the fall. They make any outfit look a little more polished and are a great fall shoe investment as they’re truly timeless. My #1 recommendation would be this pair of loafers. They’re SO similar to the Gucci Brixton Loafers and super comfy. They come in tons of different colors. The leather is soft, and there isn’t any break-in time. They also run true to size. Best of all, they’re a fraction of the price of the Brixtons. Here are three ideas on how to wear loafers this season.

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October 8, 2023

3 Classic Fall Outfit Ideas

I’m all about creating a comfy-cozy capsule wardrobe for fall. Here are three classic fall outfit ideas you can wear this season. From an outfit you can wear to work to casual weekend outfit for running errands to a lovely date night look.

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September 28, 2023

J.Crew October Collection Favorites

J.Crew just released the rest of their 2023 Fall collection, and I am swooning over these pieces. If you missed the first drop last month, here’s a recap of my favorites from that collection. This time around, there are even more wonderful basics, layering pieces, and shoes for fall. I especially love the new knits like this cashmere cardigan and this ribbed turtleneck sweater. Here are my J.Crew October Collection Favorites.

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September 26, 2023

Tuckernuck Fall New Arrivals, 9/26

I’m back with another round of Tuckernuck Fall New Arrivals. I sifted through all of the new pieces and pulled some of my favorite finds to share. From cozy sweaters and classic dresses to boots and bags, here is what I’m eyeing.

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September 24, 2023

3 Simple Fall Outfit Ideas

It’s officially fall and the weather is finally starting to feel like it too. Here are three simple fall outfit ideas you can wear this season. From an easy weekend outfit idea to a workwear outfit that can transition seamlessly to an evening dinner or date night look.

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