Vineyard Vines Shirt / Bonobos Chinos / Sperry Topsiders / Emma’s Dress / Emma’s Jack Rogers
Mitch here!
If you’ve been paying attention to this blog lately, you may have noticed something a tad ironic. Why the heck am I, Mitch Larkin–one of the least fashionable people in town–becoming a regular contributor to a fashion blog?
Kiltie Sandals / Hat c/o
Short and sweet post today. Here are this week’s Recent Finds.
Hello, Friends! I’m comin’ at you from the Lake Michigan beaches in Indiana today, and I couldn’t be happier. The weather is perfect, and Kira, Tom, Mitch, Emma and I are having a BIG meal tonight. We actually had it catered by Out of the Box Catering because we didn’t want to worry about grocery shopping and cooking, and we’re super excited about trying everything! There’s just so much to think about when traveling with a baby, and it’s really nice to not have to worry about grocery shopping and cooking once we finally get to our destination. We just unload the car, pour ourselves a little wine, and breathe in that wonderfully beachy air. :)
Here are my mini updates:
Striped Dress from Shopbop or Zappos (Also love this one, this one, this one and this one.) / Sneakers (Here in pure white and here in chambray. These are faves, too.) / Tote / Replacement Sunglasses!
Being a mom is awesome in summer. There’s just so much to do! Emma’s at a weird age–she’s not yet crawling but she’s super inquisitive, and we can really only be inside for a couple of hours before she loses interest in all my activities. Summer, though, opens all doors, literally and figuratively. ;) We’ve done a ton of exploring, visited all the playgrounds, made a bunch of miniature new friends, grabbed lunch with old friends, had family picnics in the park at dusk, and taste-tested inedible things. We hate wood chips. We LOVE sand.
I’m really happy. I know I’ve mentioned this before on the blog, but I’m a Seasonal Affective Disorder sufferer. I’ve actually had a really great year with it, but it’s always a thing, and I’m happiest when the days are longer and the sun shines bright. My next Personal Essay is actually about my struggle with SAD, as I’m currently in a good place with it and feel confident talking about it. (Hoping to get that up next week. I’ve been chipping away at it for a while, and I think it’s just time to hit “publish.”)
J.McLaughlin Satchel (Here’s the crossbody version, and I ADORE this bamboo clutch! And how about this bag? So original, right?!) and Maxi Dress (Also love this one and this one) c/o / Jack Rogers Monogrammed Sandals c/o / Emma’s Lilly Shift
The last couple of days have been absolutely magical here in Chicago. It’s been HOT. Like, upper 80s kind of hot. Emma and I have been living in dresses, walking Mitch to the subway every morning, spending long afternoons at the park, seeing friends, and hittin’ up the town together. I somehow forgot how amazing summer in Chicago is! (Seriously: Best city in the country to visit during the summer?!)
I wore this little number from J.McLaughlin yesterday for lunch at de cero in the West Loop to celebrate Blair’s 30th. (Happy birthday, Blair!)
FYI: There are two posts up on the blog today. Because I didn’t get around to publishing ’em on Sunday, here are this week’s Recent Finds. :)
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Emily and I are back with our weekly motherhood series! Today, though, we’re diving into a topic that we think a lot of our readers can relate to: lessons learned from our own mothers. (Read Emily’s post here, btw!)
Of course, it goes without saying that mothers aren’t the only women who can play instrumental roles in the upbringing of a child. Whether it was your mom, grandmother, aunt, sister, friend (or a combo!) who raised you, we’re paying homage to these fabulous ladies today.
When Emily and I first came up with this post idea, I actually called my mother to discuss, and we had so much fun coming up with about half of the below list. The rest of it consists of my own takeaways; stuff my mother may not have explicitly told me, but instead imparted along the way.
Wearing: Vineyard Vines Shep Shirt and Yoga Pants (On sale!) c/o / Vineyard Vines Hat (And this chambray one is on sale!) / Navy New Balances (Old, but LOVE the newer version!
Because I didn’t get a chance to publish my “Recent Finds” post over the weekend, I thought I’d put it up today. If you’re wondering where you can find all my shopping lists, here they are!
A few quick notes:
Eyelet Collar Top / Quilted Tote (It’s back in blue! Also comes in a larger version and there’s a backpack, too!) / Navy Espadrilles / New White Jeans! (These are my go-to white jeans, but goodness. I adore my new pair! Crazy soft and don’t require hemming. Just make sure to size down one size.) / Replacement Sunglasses Exist (Finally!) / Monica Vinader Bracelet c/o
If you click on the “Explore” tab on the menu of kellyinthecity.com, you’re sent to some really old, cringe-worthy posts. I obviously love having this little running record of my life, especially now that I have a daughter. But yikes. It’s kind of like looking back on your Facebook photos from college. I voluntarily chose to wear that?! ;)
J.Crew Gingham Maxi Dress (Also love this seersucker maxi skirt, and this chambray maxi skirt.) / Vineyard Vines Hat c/o (Out of stock, but love this one in navy, this one in white, and this one in black. They’re packable! Swear by ’em.) / Sam Edelman Sandals (And now they’re available in jute (#omg) and in a scalloped version! Btw: pink version is on sale today!) / Everlane Navy Leather Clutch c/o
I have a lot of wedding-related events this summer, from bachelorettes, showers and rehearsals to ceremonies, receptions and brunches. And I’m SO excited for everything. Through and through, I’m a Wedding Girl. I love it all, and I’m that girl who can’t stop crying as the bride walks down the aisle. It’s been a while since I had a summer jam-packed with weddings, though, and my old go-to dresses are a little out of style.
Wearing: Skinny Jeans (Also available here) / T-Shirt (Also available here) / Hat c/o (Back in stock! Also in white and black)
Hi Friends. :) Took the majority of the weekend off for Mother’s Day. (Happy Mother’s Day to all my Mom Readers, btw!) But thought I’d hop on this afternoon with a quick little update.
