Kelly in the City

March 11, 2019 •

Preppy Leopard Booties

Margaux NY “The Boot” in Leopard c/o (Also comes in brown and black.) / Black Bow Coat (Looking for a classic black wool coat that won’t break the bank? This one is great!) / Turtleneck Cashmere Sweater (Mine is the older version. If you’re pregnant, go up two sizes. Looking for camel? Try this one, this one, this one and this one.) / Mark & Graham Suede Elisabetta Tote (LOVE this tote. I also have the pink version, and I’m swooning over the navy.) / DL 1961 Maternity Jeans (These light wash maternity jeans are better, though, in all honesty! Also on sale! Also, OMG. Gap just came out with white demi-panel maternity jeans. FINALLY!)

I won’t lie: Getting dressed in the morning has started to become challenging, never mind putting together outfits that are “blog-worthy.” 😂

Champaign, Illinois

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March 10, 2019 •

Nashville, Tennessee

Little Pink Coat

Boden Pink Conwy Coat (On sale! Runs large! Go down one size. It also comes in green and navy.) / Eyelet Blouse (Also runs large. Go down one size! I’m wearing a small here, which more than accommodates the bump. Love the black and pink, too.) / Mark & Graham Suede Elisabetta Tote (LOVE this tote. I also have the pink version, and I’m swooning over the navy.) / Everlane Modern Loafer (And a huge fan of the Day Boot—full review here–and the Day Heel–full review here!) / Old Navy Rockstar Jeans (I’m wearing the maternity version. Here are all the Rockstar jeans; so soft and stretchy but don’t bag out!) / Similar Sunglasses Here, Here and Here

We’re back from Nashville! Mitch and I headed down to Music City for a couple of days on a press trip with Lincoln to celebrate the grand opening of Dream Nashville. (Isn’t it beautiful? Lincoln is supplying a fleet of luxury cars for guests to zip around the city in, free of charge!) I’d been only once before, during college for a journalism conference, and had always wanted to go back. And while this visit was a bit of a whirlwind, we had a GREAT time and we both fell in love with the city. We’re definitely returning next year when I’m a little less pregnant! 😉 I feel like it would make for the nicest (long) date weekend since it’s just under a seven-hour drive from Chicago.

Nashville, Tennessee

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March 9, 2019 •

Sea Island, Georgia

Preppy Cashmere Wrap on Sale

Tuckernuck Cashmere Camel Wrap (On sale! I’m also a huge fan of Lilly’s ruffled version.) / Lilly Pulitzer Elsa Top (I also have the navy, which I wear all the time. Isn’t this new hydrangea-looking one the cutest, too?!) / White Maternity Jeans (These are better, though. And these are my favorite non-maternity white jeans that are still available! I would also look into these budget-friendly jeans from BlankNYC that I own and love, and these pull-on jeans from Liverpool.) / DSW Sandals c/o

I wanted to take a moment today to highlight one of my favorite wardrobe staples–Tuckernuck’s cashmere topper/wrap–which is currently on sale. :)

Sea Island, Georgia

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March 8, 2019 •

Lincoln Park, Chicago

Recent Finds, 3/8

Gucci Brixton Loafers: Now available in brown!

I have a bunch of awesome “shopping finds” to share with you today, but I’m most excited about the Gucci Brixton Loafers, which are finally available in brown. I can’t believe they exist; I’ve been looking for them for YEARS, haha. Of course, I can’t bring myself to pull the trigger, since I already have them in black… but they’re fantastic, and if you’ve ever considered taking the plunge, I can’t recommend them more. You can read my full review on them–and why I love them so much–here. (Note: Go down 1/2 size.)

While they’re only available in brown here, you can also find them in “Wheat” at Saks, Neiman Marcus, and Net-a-Porter. And Nordstrom carries them in other colors. (Btw: The Gucci Jordaan Loafers are another option, since they come in brown, too… but they’re not as comfy. They’re good, but the Brixtons are like BUTTER.)

Okay. Onward to the rest of my finds:

Lincoln Park, Chicago

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March 7, 2019 •

Lincoln Park, Chicago

10 Quick MacOS Tricks

Mitch here!

Kelly is a lot of things. She’s beautiful; fashionable; intelligent; loving; funny; nice-smelling; mother to my child(ren). But technically savvy with her Mac she is not. Honestly, Kelly running a website is a more surprising than Noodle cooking a soufflé would be. But here we are.

Even worse is that Kelly, in all her technical prowess, is kind of my boss for half the day. ;) And watching her use a computer gives me a panic attack. To be fair, she gets the job done well, and has been doing so for decades! But in a passive aggressive attempt to steer her in a more efficient direction, I’ve composed this post about 10 of my most-used macOS tricks. (KELLY, PLEASE READ THIS.) And, to be frank, I loved every minute of writing it. Reading about computers on the internet is a favorite hobby of mine, and I spend a lot of time learning how to better use my machine. So thanks for letting me flex my nerdiness here on the blog. With any hope, you pick up a trick or two that will help you maximize your productivity, too!

(Btw: If you have a favorite trick, please feel free to share!)

Lincoln Park, Chicago

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March 6, 2019 •

Lincoln Park, Chicago

Mom Talk: Sleep

Today, I’m linking up with my friends Julia from Lemon Stripes, Danielle from Danielle Moss, Liz from Hello Adams Family, Emily from Isn’t That Charming, Liz from Pure Joy Home, and Eva from Happily Eva After for our monthly series we call “Mom Talk.” ☺️ Last time, we talked about screen time. And this time, we’re obviously talking about sleep. Don’t forget to check their blogs to read about their experiences, strategies and perspectives! I admire these mothers so much.

Sleep. With any hope, we spend somewhere around a third of our lives doing it, but it’s something that can both relieve and cause stress. Research shows that sleep helps repair damaged DNA in neurons, thus restoring the body and mind to get you ready for the following day. But a lack of it is associated with cancer, cognitive decline and even early death. It’s no wonder why we’re all so focused on whether we’re getting enough of it; its effects–immediate and long-term–have a significant impact on our lives.

Lincoln Park, Chicago

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March 5, 2019 •

Lincoln Park, Chicago

How to KonMari Kids’ Rooms

All product links can be found at the very bottom of post!

If I’ve learned anything from our KonMari challenge so far, it’s that we’re people whose home can appear neat and orderly, but just open our drawers and closets and the truth will be revealed. 🙈 And WHOA, was that the case when we got to Emma’s room!

Lincoln Park, Chicago

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March 4, 2019 •

Sea Island, Georgia

Shelling on Sea Island, Georgia

Dudley Stephens Cobble Hill Turtleneck and Kids’ Crewneck Fleece c/o / J Brand Maternity Ankle Jeans (I highly recommend Old Navy’s Rockstar maternity white jeans, though, if “full panel” doesn’t bother you! And my favorite non-maternity white skinny jeans are from Rag & Bone. Looking for a deal? BlankNYC carries fabulous white skinnies for only $88!) / Rothy’s Machine-Washable Sneakers (Here’s my review on the sneakers, my full review on Rothy’s shoes in general, and here’s my review on the Allbirds machine-washable sneakers, which are a bit more sporty. Which do you like better?!) / Vineyard Vines Hat / Newer Version of my Sunglasses / Emma’s Jack Rogers (Also here) and Leggings

These are my favorite photos from our trip to Sea Island, Georgia.

We went on a shelling tour with one of the resort’s guides, Ben, and had an absolute blast. Yes, we were in fleeces and sweaters, but the sun was shining and it felt so surreal to be out on the beach–not shivering. 😉

Sea Island, Georgia

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March 3, 2019 •

Lincoln Park, Chicago

Life Lately, 3/3

Sunday morning heart pancakes.
Heart Molds / Gingham Plates

We’re back in Chicago! Things have been a little crazy here, as we basically landed and went right into a big family wedding weekend. So much fun, though. (Congrats, Gavin and Catie!) And now I’m nestled up in my office, drinking coffee and catching up on things, and also considering a nap… 😉

But here are some recent iPhone pics–some that made it to the ‘Gram and some that didn’t. :)

Lincoln Park, Chicago

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March 1, 2019 •

Sea Island, Georgia

Tips for Flying with a Toddler

One of the questions I’m asked most frequently is how we fly with Emma. First, I should say that we have zero super powers. ;) Emma’s an awesome kid but she’s also a toddler, and she too has her fair share of unavoidable meltdowns—no matter how much we prepare! I do think, however, that the Larkin Family finally has it down (as best we ever could), and today, I’m excited to share what works for us.

Sea Island, Georgia

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These are my favorite photos from our trip to Sea Island, Georgia.

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