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How We Travel with Baby

Side-tie Sweater (On sale! I last wore it here in the blush pink, but I love all the solid colors! See other favorite sweaters from the Anniversary Sale below.) / Hudson Jeans (On major sale! Also love this pair and this pair, both part of the sale.) / Everlane Sandals c/o (Back in stock! They run TTS. ALSO: The sale Tory Burch sandals have been fully restocked in the tan color. They’re super comfy as they’re padded! Scoop ’em up before they sell out again.) / L.L. Bean Zip-Top Tote Bag c/o (We have the large size in navy.) / Rolling Suitcase (On sale!) / Toss Designs Weekender c/o

Want to win the $200 Nordstrom e-gift card giveaway? Simply answer Mitch’s question of the day at the bottom of this post!

One of my most-requested blog topics is how we travel with Emma and bring her to restaurants. So today, I’m publishing two posts. Woo! There’s this one, of course, but in a few hours, I’ll publish one by Mitch about road trips, too. So stay tuned!

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The Perfect Transitional Dress, Under $30

Navy Dress (Part of the Anniversary Sale!) / Sam Edelman Sandals (On sale! Additional colors here. Also: the #nsale Tory Burch sandals were recently restocked. If you see ’em in your size, swoop ’em up!) / Coach Bag (Old, similar here. And here’s my current leather crossbody obsession. SO CUTE! And a girl can dream, right?) / Ray-Ban Sunglasses (Thoughts on whether they’re as good as my 2013 Kate Spades?) / ThirdLove Strapless Bra

Enter the $200 Nordstrom e-gift card giveaway today by simply answering Mitch’s question of the day! See below for details.

Chicago streets get destroyed during the winter due to the cold and constant snowplowing. So in the warmer months, the city comes through and digs ’em up and replaces them. Horrible for cars. But pretty great for blog photos, eh?! 😉

I feel like I haven’t really talked to you guys in a long time, on account of our crazy month of travel. I’m working on a Life Lately post for all of July, but it’s taking me a while since so much has occurred! For now, though, I have to tell you about our new “lifestyle.” It’s so great.

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New $200 Nordstrom e-Gift Card Giveaway

Nordstrom e-gift card

Bow Top (Runs big; size down. Also love this one, this one and this one, which are part of the Anniversary Sale.) / Tory Burch Wedges (The pumps are on sale! As are the flats, boots and sandals.) / Hudson Jeans (On major sale; this pair–also on sale–is another fave.) / Similar Straw Tote (On sale! Also love this one and this one.) / Replacement Sunglasses / Lisi Lerch Earrings c/o / ThirdLove Strapless Bra

Hope everyone had the best weekend! I spent zero time behind the computer screen and all the time with my little fam, so it was quite wonderful. (Side note: I’ve always wanted to be able to pull off the word “quite,” but I just think it makes me sound like a wannabe British girl. Which I am, so it’s quite fitting. Ugh. Get me to London ASAP.)

Anywho, Mitch and I had such a fun time with our last Nordstrom e-gift card giveaway that we’ve decided to run another one before the sale ends on Sunday!

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Denver, Colorado

Denver

Seersucker Ball Skirt (Nearly sold out, but I LOVE this striped maxi dress, this seersucker dress, this pink ruffled midi, and this striped bow skirt.) / Huarache Sandals (And have been wearing these bridge sandals from Everlane constantly!) / Scalloped Tank (Love this version by Lilly Pulitzer, too!) / Lisi Lerch Earrings c/o / Dooney & Bourke Bag c/o / ThirdLove Strapless Bra

I didn’t take a ton of photos while I was in Denver, as we we were only there for a couple of days and I was busy enjoying the wedding-related activities! (SO fun.) But I thought I’d share what we did, where we ate and drank, and where we stayed. And then some pretty crazy photos taken with my tiny Sony a6000 and 35mm lens. (Pretty cool what such a small camera can do, right?!)

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Lincoln Park, Chicago

Last Chance to Enter: $200 Nordstrom e-Gift Card

Gibson Cozy Fleece Top (On sale! I have an older version, which is actually still available, but they’re so similar. I really can’t tell you how soft and cozy it is, as the name suggests!) / BEST JEANS (On sale! My go-to white jeans are also on sale.) / Everlane Sandals c/o (They’re backordered, but they ship out on Tuesday. Order now before they sell out again!) / Madewell Tote (This is the one I’m carrying here, but the striped version is so cute and on sale!) / Replacement Sunglasses / Jacket (Mine’s an older version from Nordstrom, but how adorable is the ruffled detail on this sale one?! I also love the quilted one by Ralph Lauren, on sale as well.)

Today’s the day. :) You have until 10 p.m. CT to enter to win the $200 e-gift card to Nordstrom to shop the Anniversary Sale! Why 10 p.m.? Because that’s when I plan on going to sleep tonight. Just another wild and crazy Friday night for the Larkins. ;)

WINNER: Morgan T.!

Fun fact: Another Nordstrom giveaway will be starting soon, so you’ll have a second chance! Check back for details!

In case you’re just tuning in now, entering is super easy! All you have to do is scroll down to the bottom of this post and comment in the comment section. The best part is that you can say ANYTHING. (I mean, within reason. Let’s keep this positive. 😉 Happy birthday, Grammie! Haha–Love you so much!) But really: it doesn’t have to be about the sale. You could talk about the #swimmingscallops (shoutout to Sydney 😂); you could post a fun fact; you could create your own rap song; you could post a PG-rated photo; you could share a funny story; you could share the worst date you’ve ever been on; you could even type “akjsfldbf” and it would count. Just have fun!

Side note: For extra chances, you can also comment on these posts: one / two / three / four / five / six

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Overlooked Nordstrom Sale (& Restocked) Products

Scalloped Sweater — Size up! (It’s back in stock!)

Since tomorrow is the last day of my $200 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale e-gift card giveaway, I thought I’d highlight some overlooked–and recently restocked–products! I think a common misconception is that most of the “good stuff” is gone by now. It’s really just about wading through the sale pages and finding those hidden gems. ;)

If you missed it, I did a massive try-on post here, and I also covered my usual Dressing Room Stories: Part I and Part II. I reviewed my favorite sale jeans, talked about the softest bow neck top, highlighted the famous ruffle jacket, and covered why every girl needs these boots, too!

If you’d like to enter to win the $200 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale e-gift card, all you need to do is comment in the comment section at the bottom of this post. Yes, it’s just that easy! For extra chances, you can also comment on the following blog posts: one / two / three / four / five. The winner will be selected at random (using Mitch’s fancy mathematics) and announced tomorrow night (the 28th). She (or he!) will receive a $200 e-gift card as soon we receive a response. GOOD LUCK!

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Memphis, Tennessee

Hello from Memphis

J.Crew Dress (Sold out, but loving the shorts, which are still available via Nordstrom! And the ruffle top, blazer and smocked top.) / Everlane Sandals c/o / Longchamp Tote (Also love the solid navy leather tote, part of the Anniversary Sale.)

Hello from Memphis!

The internet is out (I swear this happens to me every time I’m traveling, haha), so I’m actually blogging from my phone, haha. But I thought I’d share a few quick snaps from today!

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Lincoln Park, Chicago

Three Ways to Instantly Improve a Guy’s Look

Boss Nordan Blazer / Non-Iron Shirt (On sale!) / Vineyard Vines Belt / Bonobos Chinos / Bass Loafers (On sale here!) / Emma’s Dress

Mitch here!

My buddies think it’s hilarious that I now regularly write for Kelly’s blog. As I type this post, I’m wearing a shirt I stole from my dad’s closet over 20 years ago. This shirt has seen some stuff. It’s barely holding on.

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Pleat Inset French Terry Top

Pleat Inset French Terry Top (On sale! Similar here, also on sale. Oh! And guess what? The pleated top I featured in the spring is back, too!) / AG Legging Jean (I’m also crazy about this sale pair by Hudson. You can read my review here. And this AG pair, this Rag & Bone pair and this BlankNYC pair are other sale favorites!) / Tory Burch Boots (On sale and restocked! Here are the sandals and here are the flats.) / Burberry Jacket (This is the exact one I’m holding.) / Longchamp Tote (The leather version is part of the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale.) / Replacement Sunglasses

The Larkins are off to Memphis today! We’re only going to be there tonight, tomorrow and half of Wednesday, but we need a few restaurant recommendations if you guys have ever been. :) We’re bringing Emma, so we’re looking for some family-friendly spots with outdoor dining. Many thanks in advance!

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