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The Best Trench Coat I’ve Ever Owned

Mark & Graham x Caitlin Wilson Tote (Love the crossbody, too!) / Favorite Trench Coat (SO warm because it has a quilted liner. Adore the double-breasted version as well.) / Blush Loafers (Back in stock here! Also available here.) / Jeans / Striped Top (How cute are the bows?! And just ordered this classic striped shirt.)

Today’s “Recent Finds” post will be published either tomorrow or Sunday, as I might have another blog post going up today! In the mood to shop? Here’s last week’s shopping post, and here are ALL of ’em. ;) Be sure to check back later this afternoon for another post!

Guys, I’m failing at the whole “fashion” part of this blog. (How often I’ve worn the blush loafers–available here, here and here–on the site over the last week is evidence enough, am I right?) While I’ve had all my spring outfits ready for nearly a month now, there’s just no way I’m standing outside in 20- and 30-degree weather at my age. 😂 But that’s okay! I honestly fall back on fashion posts more often than not because they’re relatively quick and mindless for my tired mom self. And the cold is forcing me to get creative with the blog, and it’s also encouraging me to put a little more thought and planning into it. This weekend, I have a post going live on how I styled my bookshelves, for example. Which is something I’ve always wanted to do. So that’s a silver lining right there!

Regardless, I’ve been meaning to write a post on this trench coat (which also comes in a double-breasted version) for the longest time.

Pretend Spring

Koolabura Eyelet Sneakers c/o (Fit TTS; so comfy!) / Pink Trench Coat (Runs a bit small. I’m wearing an XS and I wish I’d gone with the Small. Also love this lined one, the lined double-breasted version, and this one. and you can find similar pink trench coats here, here and here.) / Striped Sweater (Similar here, and this is my favorite long-sleeved striped tee.) / Gingham Tote / Newer Liberty London Scarf / Jeans / Emma’s Top & Jeans

Something cool Mitch and I just started doing:

Playing Hooky

This post is sponsored by BROOKSIDE Chocolate, but all opinions are my own. As always, thank you so much for supporting the partnerships that keep Kelly in the City up and running!

Blush Loafers (Back in stock here! Also available here.) / Floral Tote (Here’s the crossbody version.) / Trench Coat (Double-breasted version here.) / Striped Button-Neck Sweatshirt / Jeans

Playing hooky: the concept has always been appealing, but doing it? Definitely not a Kelly Larkin move. I still kind of shudder thinking about that one time in high school when I ditched first period to get bagels with a friend, blaming my lateness on traffic. 😂

Life Lately, 4/15

Sweater Blazer (Also here. Runs very big. Size down!) / Navy Striped Cashmere Sweater (But also love this striped unisex sweater and this striped number, too.) / Mark and Graham Initial Necklace c/o (The perfect Mother’s Day present.)

I’m really trying to get back into the Life Lately series, as I love showing you the “regular” or behind-the-scenes side of our lives–the stuff that makes up our day-to-day, but doesn’t necessitate a full blog post. :) Here’s last week’s, in case you missed it. (It’s long. Don’t say I didn’t warn you, haha!)

Recent Finds, 4/14

Everlane Silk Shirt c/o / Blush Loafers (Use code “EVENT18.” Also available here!) / Hudson Jeans (And this pair, which I ADORE, is on sale!) / Sweater Blazer (Also here) / Gingham Tote c/o

Happy Saturday!

A few things:

  • Today is the last day of the big Shopbop sale, so be sure to take advantage. See all my picks here, and remember: Use code “EVENT18” to take up to 25 percent off and get free shipping. LAST DAY!
  • Barrington Gifts recently sent me this adorable gingham tote, and I’m so in love. Reminds me of a Louis Vuitton Neverfull, but it’s so much more affordable and it’s GINGHAM. ;)
  • Best pumps ever. My cousin was actually in charge of bringing them back to Bloomingdales! I have them in so many different colors, and they’re the ONLY pumps I wear while walking around the city because they feel like flats. Run totally TTS. Scoop ’em up while they’re still in stock!
  • Stop everything and buy this silk shirt. I typically steer clear of silk because I get too chilly in it, but this one weirdly enough keeps me warm! It’s a great layering piece, and it’s insanely soft.

On to this week’s online shopping list…

Recent Finds, 4/14

Emma’s Outfits, 4/13

Men’s J.Crew Hat / Ralph Lauren Gingham Jacket (Old, but I’m obsessed with this new Patagonia one!) / Sperry Sneakers / Ralph Lauren Leggings / Boden Top

Today was rainy here in LP! This was taken on a Noodle walk. Emma demanded to wear Mitch’s winter hat, which I have to admit looked pretty cute.

New series, new series!

Swimming with Pigs in the Bahamas

My Gingham Bikini Top and Bottom / Mackenzie’s Seersucker Bikini Top and Bottom / Carly’s Striped Bikini Top and Bottom / My Hat (Old, but love the newer striped and seersucker versions.) / Mackenzie’s Hat / Carly’s Hat / Not pictured, but my Seersucker Cover Up, Mackenzie’s Pink Cover Up, and Carly’s Gingham Cover Up / Beach Tote all c/o Vineyard Vines

The title of this post is a bit misleading. I should say that Mackenzie, Carly, Sean and I walked through the water with the pigs.

On Saying Yes

Mackenzie’s Dress / Carly’s Dress / My Pants, Tee and Denim Jacket / The Girls’ Wedges / My Sandals / Similar Sunglasses / Newer VV Clutch

Sometimes I feel like my life is a constant battle between saying “yes” too often and “no” too little, and saying “no” too often and “yes” too little.

I just re-read that, and it’s definitely a confusing sentence, haha. But what I’m trying to convey here is that if I say “yes” too much, I end up having mini breakdowns because the rest of my life falls apart while I’m off having fun for too long. On the flip side, I get downright sad when I opt out on the reg because I miss out on extraordinary life experiences.