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July 23, 2017 •

The Softest Bow Neck Top

Bow Neck Top (On sale! Similar here, also on sale.) / Hooded Cardigan (On sale! Similar here, also on sale.) / AG Legging Raw Hem Ankle Skinny Jeans (On major sale, and still available! I also recently purchased this pair from Hudson, and they’re just as amazing… just a different look. Read my full review on the AG Legging Jeans here.) / Tory Burch Pumps (On sale! They run TTS. Also, a newer version of my Tory Burch boots and my Tory Burch flats are included in the sale!) / Kendra Scott Bracelet c/o (Similar Kendra Scott bracelet on sale here.) / Lisi Lerch Earrings c/o (Similar earrings on sale here.) / Clare V. Clutch (Gingham version on sale here!)

I’m unreasonably proud of myself when my weekend posts are completed and all scheduled to go by Friday. I guess because it rarely happens. ;) But… huzzah! #momfeat

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July 22, 2017 •

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Soft Ruffle Jacket (+Random Thoughts)

Soft Ruffle Jacket (On sale and still available! Also love this one in navy, also on sale.) / AG Legging Jeans (On sale! Read my full review here. Also love this sale pair of Rag & Bone skinny ankle jeans.) / Clare V. Clutch (On sale! FINALLY! In leopard here — and a very similar one for so much less here. ) / Sam Edelman Sandals (On sale!)

Morning, guys!

A few things today, bullet point-style:

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July 21, 2017 •

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What to Buy: Nordstrom Public Access Begins (+ $200 Giveaway)

Free People Electric City Pullover Sweater (Size small) / Hudson Jeans (Size 25)

Today’s the day! The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is finally open to the public. Mitch and I spent a lot of time this week shooting and reviewing “our” (haha) favorites from the sale to share with you… and we hope this “guide” is helpful! If anything, it should give you a good laugh. Mitch has included his commentary below each product review, and it’s pretty funny.

ALSO: We’re giving away a $200 Nordstrom gift card! To enter, all you need to do is comment in the comment section at the end of this blog post. And here’s the fun part: you can say anything. Doesn’t even have to be about the sale! Sure: you could tell us what your favorite product is. Or you could tell us a joke, ask a question, share a fun fact, tell us where you’re from, create some poetry, post a pretty photo… just do you! ;) Honestly, we’re simply hoping for some interesting, funny and/or random stuff, haha. Let’s have fun with this!

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July 20, 2017 •

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My Breastfeeding Story

ThirdLove Maternity Bra / AG Legging Jeans on sale / Hooded Sweater on sale / Scalloped Cami / Emma’s Dress (Similar here) / Emma’s Pajamas

Over my (almost) year of motherhood, I’ve learned that breastfeeding is quite the controversial topic. So today, I’m teaming up with ThirdLove–which just came out with a new line of maternity bras–to talk openly and honestly about my experience with nursing my baby. My hope is that I’m able to start a meaningful conversation while driving home the idea that every mother, baby and family is different. Mom-shaming is real, and it’s never been more important to support each other! We’re all doing our best and care deeply about our children’s wellbeing, after all. :)

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July 20, 2017 •

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Eating with Emma

This post was sponsored by Gerber, but all opinions are our own. And as always, thank you so much for supporting the partnerships that keep Kelly in the City up and running! Also, just in case, we should mention that Emma was highly supervised while these photos were being taken.

Mitch here!

I’m still astonished that I was allowed to walk out of the hospital with a baby 11 months ago. It honestly feels like we just brought her home! And somehow, she’s now almost a year old, and there’s a little girl living in my house.

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July 19, 2017 •

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The (Sale) Jeans You Need

AG Legging Raw Hem Ankle Skinny Jeans (On major sale, and still available! I also recently purchased this pair from Hudson, and they’re just as amazing… just a different look.) / Side-Tie Cashmere Sweater (On sale! Also love this similar one.) / Tory Burch Pumps (On sale! They run TTS. Also, a newer version of my Tory Burch boots and my Tory Burch flats are included in the sale!) / Madewell Tote (On sale! This is the one without the stripe, and here’s a more affordable version.) / Kendra Scott Bracelet c/o (Similar Kendra Scott bracelet on sale here.) / Lisi Lerch Earrings c/o (Similar earrings on sale here.)

This month has been a whirlwind, and it feels like we’ve been running at full speed. From Lake Bloomington and Michigan City to Denver, we’ve had an absolute blast. But now that I’m home, I’ll admit that it’s really nice to sleep in my own bed, catch up on laundry, and not have to worry about my travel-sized toiletries running out. I’m actually headed to Milwaukee this weekend for Jess’ bachelorette and then to Memphis early next week for a blog-related event (so excited!), but then the Larkins are staying put until mid-August. I’m looking forward to a slower pace and enjoying Chicago in the summer. :)

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July 18, 2017

Dressing Room Stories, Part II: Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2017

Pebbled Leather Tote

Tory Burch Tote (On sale! Smaller version here, satchel version here, hobo version here.) / Off-the-Shoulder Top (On sale, too!) / Similar Tory Burch Sandals (Part of the sale!) / Hudson White Skinny Jeans (Not currently on sale, but this is the pair of jeans I ended up buying from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, and I’m OBSESSED! They fit TTS.) / Lisi Lerch Earrings c/o (I also love this similar pair from BaubleBar!)

We’re safely back in Chicago! Denver was amazing, and I’m definitely sad that the trip is over. Mitch and I spent some real quality (alone) time together, and Dan and Laura’s celebration was nothing short of magical. But coming home to the sweetest baby in the world? I have no words. :) I think I hugged her for nearly five hours straight, right up until bedtime.

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July 17, 2017 •

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Embroidered Dress & Sneaks

Embroidered Dress (On sale!) / Sneakers (Also love this pair, which is part of the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale!) / Transport Tote (This one is part of the Nordstrom Sale!) / Earrings (And obsessed with this pair, this pair and this pair from BaubleBar.) / Replacement Sunglasses / Emma’s Outfit (On sale!)

We’re headed back to Chicago today, and I can hardly contain my excitement.

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July 15, 2017

Dressing Room Stories, Part I: Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2017

Nordstrom Soft Ruffle Jacket / Bow Top / Hudson White Skinny Jeans (Not currently on sale, but this is the pair of jeans I ended up buying from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, and I’m OBSESSED! They fit TTS.) / KJP Phone Case c/o / Lisi Lerch Earrings c/o (I also love this similar pair from BaubleBar!)

I did a “Dressing Room Stories” post during the last big Nordstrom Sale and had so much fun doing it! So Mitch and I ran over to Nordstrom (which is weirdly super close to where we’re staying?!) in Denver Friday morning to do it again for the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale.

We couldn’t stop laughing. I wish I’d taken a video of Mitch during it; he was hilarious with his commentary and analysis of the products. But seriously: thanks for taking the majority of these pics, Hubby. You have such a wonderful (and funny!) attitude about life, and looking back on this post cracks me up.

Anyway, here’s my big roundup of my favorite preppy picks from the sale in case you missed it. And below you can find about half of what I tried on as well as fit and “review” information! Stay tuned for Part II. ;)

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July 14, 2017

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2017

One / Two / Three / Four
Five / Six / Seven / Eight
Nine / Ten / Eleven / Twelve
Thirteen / Fourteen / Fifteen / Sixteen
Seventeen / Eighteen / Nineteen / Twenty
Twenty-One / Twenty-Two / Twenty-Three / Twenty-Four
Twenty-Five / Twenty-Six / Twenty-Seven / Twenty-Eight
Twenty-Nine / Thirty / Thirty-One / Thirty-Two
Thirty-Three / Thirty-Four / Thirty-Five / Thirty-Six
Thirty-Seven / Thirty-Eight / Thirty-Nine / Forty / Forty-One

Hello from Denver! Yesterday was QUITE the whirlwind, but Emma is safely at my in-laws (thank you, John and Lisa!) and we’re nestled in our Airbnb. (I’ll Insta Story it today at some point. So cute!) Getting ridiculously excited for our friends Dan and Laura, who are tying the knot this weekend.

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