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5 Preppy Fall Staples

preppy fall staples

Waterproof Riding Boots (I have this pair in black leather and they’re amazing, too.) / The Best Leggings (Also love the ponte pant version!) / Cashmere Blend Camel Cardigan (This long cardigan is a great deal, and you can’t go wrong with this one or this one–both from Madewell.) / Striped Turtleneck (Love this crewneck striped long-sleeved tee, too.) / Faux Leather Tote / Burberry Umbrella (Love this one and this one from Barbour as well!)

I’m not feeling 100 percent, and I certainly don’t look 100 percent 😂 …but I think I’ve officially turned a corner! We’re headed down to my in-laws’ lake house today since we weren’t able to make it over Labor Day, and I’m beyond excited to get some fresh air and feel like myself again. It’s been a while. ;)

Anyway, I thought I’d share some of my fall staples today, as the weather’s suddenly grown cooler. Fifty degrees and rainy yesterday!

Shopbop Sale: What to Buy

Shopbop Sale - Kelly in the City

Loafers on sale! (Use code “STOCKUP18.”)

This post took me forever, haha. Before we get to it, though, here’s yesterday’s post! It went up really late, but it’s about our generation’s struggle to live minimalistic lifestyles yet preserve and remember, too. Where do you fall? Under one of the extremes or somewhere in the middle? And would you save your kids’ artwork in a storage tub in the basement… or throw it out? Weigh in here!

Anyway.

Shopbop sales are amazing, as you can score in-season products that normally don’t get discounted for some incredible prices. But most of the site is eligible for the promotional–use code “STOCKUP18” to take 20 percent off orders under $500 and 25 percent off $500+ orders now through the 29th–which can make shopping a little overwhelming.

But today, I’m sharing my faves via three easy-to-shop spreads. :) Hope it’s helpful! And remember: everything is Prime-eligible, meaning that it’ll ship for free and arrive on your doorstep within two days!

Shopbop Sale

Do You Save Sentimental Stuff?

sentimental stuff

My parents have three huge storage tubs in their suburban basement: one for each kid, all filled to the brim with artwork we created throughout childhood. When I was in middle and high school, I used to go through my tub from time to time, fondly remembering the good old days. Days when macaroni pieces glued to construction paper were true masterpieces; days when animals created from handprints made it to the fridge–the highest form of praise; days when I couldn’t wait to get off the bus and show Mom my latest work.

Dog Day with the Sox

Dog Day with the Sox by Kelly Larkin | Kelly in the City

After I had Emma, I decided to pull the breaks on blogging events in an effort to maintain a better work/life/family balance.

Turning them down is always a little hard. They’re typically amazing opportunities that I don’t deserve, and I so wish that I could do it all and actually go. After all, they’re how I met my very best friends here, and we had so much fun at ’em back in the day. I’m grateful; my first years in Chicago would have been really tough without these events.

All the Dachshund Clothing

Dachshund Clothing

One of the cutest parts about having this blog is that readers are always sending me dachshund-related products. ☺️ And while I probably don’t need to buy a single additional Noodle-inspired thing for the next couple of decades, I love it all. So I thought I’d round up some favorites for you today!

Life is Messy; Wear the Good Stuff

Cartier Eau de Parfum Carat - Kelly in the City

Cartier Carat Perfume / Barbour Jacket (Here’s the polar-quilted version. Love the green one, too!) / Burberry Scarf (The snood is less expensive, and the kids’ scarf works for women and is half the price!) / Similar Cashmere Sweater / Favorite Weekend Jeans / Barbour for Men

I’m a firm believer in the idea that we shouldn’t get into the habit of saving things for special occasions.

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#MeetMyCrew

#meetmycrew

Leopard Loafers / Pink Loafers (Love these new convertible pink velvet loafers, too.) / Yellow Roll-Neck Sweater (In polka dot here; in stripe here. Love the ruffle neck sweater, too.) / Silk Shirt / Gray Blazer / Leopard Hat coming soon; J.Crew’s current leopard line here. / Leather Bag / Camel Wool Coat / Raw Hem Jeans / Distressed Jeans / Newer Black Jeans / Velvet Tank all c/o

Last week, I did a sponsored Instagram project last week for J.Crew with my girlfriends Jess and Blair, and we had the best time. We were helping to promote the company’s #meetmycrew campaign, and we basically needed to capture a fun girls’ day in Chicago through video and photos. Some of the content would end up on J.Crew’s Instagram account and the company’s Instagram Stories, and some of it would appear on our own. (In case you missed it, you can see my videos in my #meetmycrew highlight here!)