Kelly in the City

May 22, 2018 •

Toddler in a Trench Coat

Trench Coat (Also love this one and this one! Looking for an adult version? This one is my fave b/c it has a removable quilted liner and is so warm!) / Lacoste Dress / Tassel Loafers (Also love these, which are SO affordable! Favorite adult versions here, here, here, here and here.) / Mommy’s Navy Pumps (My most-worn pumps, by far. Super comfy. The nude version is on sale, too!)

Have you heard?! The Nordstrom Half-Yearly sale starts today!

I’ll have another post (with my faves) going live in a little while, but I thought these photos–which I came across the other day while cleaning off my memory card–would be perfect to share in the meantime. I mean, I had to share them. 😂

Downtown Chicago

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May 22, 2018 •

Charleston, South Carolina

The Magical T-Shirt

Tiered Seersucker Skirt (Keeps selling out, but this skirt, this skirt, and this skirt are very similar. See other faves below. I’m also OBSESSED with this gingham skirt which I also own. Size down, though!) / “Perfect Tee” (Went up one size. Also available here.) / Sandals (Considering getting these! Thoughts?) / GiGi New York Crossbody c/o

I had a rather silly epiphany this year.

Charleston, South Carolina

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May 21, 2018 •

Charleston, South Carolina

Striped Ruffle Dress

Striped Dress (Consider going up a size if you prefer a little extra room in the shoulders! Here’s the chambray version.) / Navy Crossbody c/o / Navy Pumps

Quick post, but I had to highlight this striped ruffle dress–which also comes in a chambray version–today!

Charleston, South Carolina

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May 20, 2018 •

Charleston, South Carolina

Bow Back Dress Giveaway

Meg and Marie “Kelly” Dress (Use code “KELLYINTHECITY” for free shipping, and simply comment on this blog post to enter to win the dress!) / Everlane Sandals c/o (The Steve Madden pair is great, too.) / Longchamp Backpack (Also love the leather version. Swoon!)

Mitch and I recently explored Old Village: a historic, stunningly beautiful, and quaint neighborhood in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. We grabbed coffees at Rudi’s Old Village Wine Shop (which also serves great coffee 😂), and then just just walked up and down the streets for a couple of hours taking in the warmth and admiring the scenery. So many white picket fences and perfectly manicured gardens overflowing with flowers. (I sprinkled a few iPhone photos into this post so you can get an idea of what it’s like!) Certainly worth a visit if you’re ever in the Charleston area since it’s a quick 10-minute drive from the city. :)

But let’s talk about the dress I’m wearing in these photos, because I’m giving one away today!

Charleston, South Carolina

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May 19, 2018 •

Lincoln Park, Chicago

Our Kitchen Renovation, Two Months Later

Mitch here!

In the weeks after the conclusion of our final home renovation, a quiet calm descended on the house. A routine emerged that didn’t involve bumping into contractors, tripping over extension cords or choking down sawdust. We now enjoy collaborative recipes, joint snacking sessions, and big family meals at night. Okay, we also sit and stare at the kitchen a lot. Are we worthy of this thing?!

Lincoln Park, Chicago

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May 17, 2018 •

Lincoln Park, Chicago

Recent Finds, 5/17

Navy Ric Rac Dress: Finally! Another navy ric rac dress that’s fully in stock!

I wasn’t able to get last week’s Recent Finds post up on account of our trip, so I’m putting up this week’s shopping goodness a day early. :)

Before I get to it, though, I’m changing things up with the “Recent Finds” column. In every post, I’m now going to share the most popular products featured on Kelly in the City that week along with some commentary on ’em. I’m not the best with technology, but I recently learned how easy it is to track this, and I thought it would be fun to share with you guys. If anything, it’s pretty interesting!

So here we go:

Lincoln Park, Chicago

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May 16, 2018 •

Charleston, South Carolina

Gingham Tote

Draper James Dress (More sizes here. Also love this Draper James chambray dress as well as this one and this one! The ruffled skirt is pretty cute, too!) / Barrington Gifts Gingham Tote c/o (SO many awesome spring/summer patterns available. / Lisi Lerch Earrings (Also love these white statement earrings because they’re SO lightweight! This pair is adorable, too.) / Gingham Bow Sandals c/o / Similar Sunglasses

Before we get to today’s post, a few random thoughts:

Charleston, South Carolina

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May 15, 2018 •

Charleston, South Carolina

Stress-Free Travel Wardrobe

Whole outfit from Trunk Club!

Besides flying with a toddler, my #1 travel stressor is packing. It’s SO hard. No matter how much planning I put into it, I end up either over-packing or under-packing… and I never seem to bring along the right outfits for the weather.

My thought process is often as follows:

Charleston, South Carolina

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May 14, 2018 •

Charleston, South Carolina

Isle of Palms

Regatta Skirt (And love this equestrian-print dress from J.McLaughlin!) / Everlane Sandals c/o / Longchamp Backpack (Also love the leather version. Swoon!) / Perfect Fit Tee (Also here.)

Hey, guys!

I took the weekend off for Mother’s Day, and it was absolutely lovely. (Did you see Mitch’s surprise post? I was so touched. ❤) We spent Saturday with my in-laws down at their lake house, and then Sunday back here in Lincoln Park. Yesterday was chilly and rainy, but we got out to get bagels (my favorite!), play at the park, and take a long walk around the neighborhood. We also took a big family nap, which is something we hadn’t done since Emma’s first month with us! The windows were open and everyone–Noodle included!–was under oversized blankets on the couches. It was perfect. :)

Anyway, these photos were taken last week, when Mitch and I were in Charleston.

Charleston, South Carolina

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May 13, 2018 •

Lincoln Park, Chicago

Happy Mother’s Day!

Striped Maxi Dress (Similar here and here) / Denim Jacket (Also here.) / Tuckernuck Tote (On sale!) and Earrings (In white and gold, too!) c/o / Everlane Sandals c/o / Emma’s Anchor Tee, Star Coat and Sperrys

Mitch here!

I hope you’re in the mood for a sappy Ode to Kelly post because today is Mother’s Day and I plan on writing one! I’m happy to report that Kelly is sleeping in, breakfast is in the oven, and there is nothing on the agenda. This woman deserves a day off and I happen to have one in store.

Lincoln Park, Chicago

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