Kelly in the City

January 8, 2018 •

The Importance of Date Night

Tiered Sweater (Also available here and here. Kelly says that the t-shirt version and the light pink version are great, too. Her current sweater obsession: this bow-backed number. She obviously wrote all this, haha.) / Velvet Leggings (The Spanx pair is supposed to be phenomenal, btw, and Kelly loves this super affordable pair and this navy pair.) / Cap Toe Pumps (This pair is very similar. And she adores this pair, this pair and this pair.) / Tortoise Clutch c/o

Mitch here!

It’s hard to believe, but a couple of years ago, Kelly and I were childless adults. We could do whatever we wanted! Rough day at work? Take a nap. Long night out? Sleep in. New Star Wars movie? Go see it together. Just kidding; Kelly would never. She doesn’t care about the Rebellion or the Resistance. Han, Leia, Chewie, BB-8, freakin’ lightsabers, cool Force stuff, those weird bird things? Completely lost on her.

Such a shame.

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January 7, 2018 •

Lincoln Park, Chicago

How to Survive a Chicago Winter

Sorel Boots (Also here and here in more sizes. They run small; go up a half size.) / Wubby Pullover (Similar here and here. Also such a big fan of the Patagonia Pullover and the L.L.Bean Pullover.) / Jeans (Darker wash sold out.) / Barbour Beanie / Canada Goose Jacket / Emma’s Jacket / Emma’s Hat / Emma’s Shoes

I know. The only thing I’ve been talking about lately is the weather, and nearly everyone in this country is experiencing bad weather at the moment. BUT… Mitch snapped a few really adorable photos on our way home from daycare the other day, and I thought I’d write a post about how to survive a Chicago winter to accompany them. ;)

Here are 15 tips:

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January 6, 2018 •

Lincoln Park, Chicago

#30DaysofPlaid: Mitch’s Subjective Review

Vineyard Vines Tartan Breaker Pants c/o / Tuckernuck Royal Stewart Fancy Harbor Pants c/o / Bass Logan Penny Loafer / Vineyard Vines Classic Murray Shirt / J. Crew Alpaca Crewneck Sweater

Mitch here!

It’s over. It’s finished. This last month gave us quite the abundance of festivity: colors, excitement, warmth and fatigue. After a month of all that, I think we can all agree that it’s time to move on! I speak–of course–about Kelly’s #30daysofplaid challenge.

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January 4, 2018 •

Lincoln Park, Chicago

Recent Finds, 1/5

Sweater (It’s available here, too. Also love this one!) / Scarf (Similar here) / Loafers (Solid version here) / Jeans (Also adore this pair.) / Coach Bag (Also love this similar one and this similar one.) / Cable-Knit Blanket

^ My I’m-staying-inside-today-but-still-wearing-a-scarf-because-it’s-THAT-cold-outfit.

HAPPY FRIDAY!

You guys did it. Just by listening to me babble about my post-holiday blues, you helped me get over them. Okay. Maybe I’m not 100-percent over them, but I’m definitely getting happier. Yesterday was a much better day, and I was somewhat motivated to be productive. Getting seven to eight hours of sleep seems to positively impact my outlook, as does eating right and reserving time for relaxation and fun. Like I said before, I think post-holiday hangovers are normal, and it’s important to be kind to myself in early (and perhaps mid and late) January!

A few fun life updates:

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January 4, 2018 •

Lincoln Park, Chicago

Seven Goals for 2018

Free People Park City Pullover Sweater (You can also find it at Macy’s, Free People, Zappos, and YOOX. And love this similar one that Free People just came out with!) / Suede Leggings (Bow version here.) / Sorel Boots (Also here and here in more sizes. They run small; go up a half size.)

And did you see that there were tons of new styles added to the Lilly Pulitzer After Party Sale?! Here are my faves!

I’ve had a bit of a rocky start to 2018. I always envision myself stepping into the new year with a fresh perspective and a zest for life, but after the holidays, I came home to a messy house and subzero temperatures… and I was battling a couple of illnesses and some extreme exhaustion. The opposite of what I was going for, really. 😂 The best I could do was climb under the covers and stay there for a while. But I’ve finally emerged–albeit somewhat frazzled and wearing a LOT of layers–and I’m starting to get excited about 2018.

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January 3, 2018 •

Lincoln Park, Chicago

Live Feed: Lilly Pulitzer After Party Sale

Jane Shift

Day 2 update:

Hi everyone! As tonight is our last chance to shop the Lilly Pulitzer After Party Sale, I thought I’d let you know that even MORE styles have been added. Here are all of them, and my favorites are right below… along with some happy summer memories that never made it to the blog. (Or, at least, I can remember whether they did. 😂)

Happy shopping!

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January 2, 2018 •

Ocean City, New Jersey

Announced: Lilly Pulitzer After Party Sale January 2018

Harper Shift Dress and Baby Shift c/o

Lilly Pulitzer has always, in a way, represented happiness for me. Those iconic prints bring back wonderful summer memories, and they remind me that warmth and sunshine will return–no matter what the current temperature. As it’s -5 in Chicago right now, I’m SO excited that the Lilly Pulitzer After Party Sale is starting tomorrow, Wednesday, January 3, at 8 a.m. ET!

(Btw: Tonight is the last night of the Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale, so take advantage. Here are my picks from the sale! Scroll down to the very bottom of the post.)

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January 2, 2018 •

Lincoln Park, Chicago

Plaid on Sale

Vineyard Vines Pants c/o (On major sale! Use code “WHALE40” to take an additional 40 percent off. My eyes are on the PJs and the cape!) / Kate Spade Pumps (Sold out, but love this pair and this pair of navy block heel pumps.) / Tuckernuck Sweater c/o (Runs a little large, so size down. I’m wearing an XS here. I also adore this similar sweater, and this fair isle number. Oh! And THIS ONE. Going to try to get this one up on the blog soon, but it’s incredible. It’s tiny, though. Be sure to size up! I have a size medium and while it fits, it’s still small. This is another go-to for me.) / J.Crew Topcoat (Also here.) / Lisi Lerch Earrings c/o

Guys, hi! I’m still pretty sick, but I wanted to pop in today because my favorite plaid print of 2017 is on crazy sale with code “WHALE40.” Yes, I realize how dorky that sounds. ;) But when the 2018 holiday season rolls around, you’ll thank me! 😂 The best plaids rarely go on sale before Christmas, after all! (Omg. Sorry. Mitch is writing a piece about his take on #30daysofplaid, btw. 🙈 Stay tuned.) But again: use code “WHALE40” to take 40 percent off Vineyards’ Vines Jolly Plaid collection as well as the entire sale section. My eyes are on the PJs and the cape.

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January 1, 2018 •

Lincoln Park, Chicago

Mitch’s New Year’s Resolutions

Mitch here!

New Year’s Eve always gets me thinking, “Why the hell do I live in Chicago?! It’s so freaking cold outside; I want to curl into a ball!”

Just kidding.

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December 30, 2017 •

New Orleans, Louisiana

Life Lately, 12/30 & 50+ Sale Finds

Plaid Skirt (On sale!) / Black Tissue Turtleneck / Chanel Bagc/o (Read my post on how to score secondhand Chanel for a steal!) / Block Heel Pumps (If they’re sold out, they’re also available at Zappos. And this pair, this pair, and this pair are super close. I also adore this pair of bow pumps and this pair of bow-tie pumps.)

It’s been a while, hasn’t it?! Totally meant to put up a post about this on the 26th, but for a lot of reasons, I decided to unplug for a week while we were at my in-laws’ lake house. All around, good decision. ☺️ I think there’s so much value in pulling back and taking things slowly the week after Christmas, and if I’ve learned anything from running this site over the years, it’s that blogging and travel do not mix. It’s too tough for me, and I always end up sick! Ironically enough, I’ve been simultaneously battling a stomach bug and sinus infection for the last few days (#life 😂), but we arrived in Chicago late last night, and I’m pretty happy about recovering at home. Feels so good to be back, and I missed you guys!

To get back into the swing of things, I’m doing two things tonight:

Bringing back “Life Lately.” I admittedly haven’t been taking a ton of photos. But a slow start is better than no start. ;)
Highlighting 50+ faves from the Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale, which is running through January 2nd. (Scroll to the bottom of this post for my picks.)

So here we go!

New Orleans, Louisiana

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Day 2 update:

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