Kelly in the City

February 4, 2017

Week in Review

Cozy Twist Top (The softest! I have it in gray, too. Other recent purchases include this ruffled hem sweater, this wrap sweater, this ruffled navy top and this fancier navy ruffled top. All about the cozy these days!) / J.Crew Blazer (On sale! Also love the topcoat version — Keep checking the site; it comes back in stock often!) / Longchamp Bag (How cute is the backpack? My mom has it and loves it!) / Dolce Vita Boots c/o (LOVE them. And they’re on sale! Bloomies carries them as well. Such a great alternative to the Stuart Weitzmans, which also come in navy, as I’m not nervous to wear them. They also come in a heeled version.) / Rag & Bone Jeans

Do I look cold in these photos? Because I’m freezing. I thought it would be a good idea to take my coat off for a ~~hot~~ second the other day on our way to dinner with Lauren and her boyfriend Adam, but it turned out to be a terrible idea. We’re goin’ on day like bajillion of 15-degree weather, though, and I just wanted some pretty blog photos! Instead, I got these. ;)

Anyway, if you read this post, you know I’ve been really making an effort to see friends more often. I–understandably, right?–hit the breaks on socializing when Emma was born, but now that she’s six months old, I’m putting in all the effort, haha. Maybe too much effort? Guys, I’m such an all-or-nothing kind of girl, and it’s always the death of me! I’m planning on recovering next week, but here’s what I was up to this past week:

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February 3, 2017

Emma Celebrates Six Months!

Finger painting! Scroll down to see the mess that ensues.

Emma turns six months today. I know this is so clichéd to say, but I’m not sure where the time went. It seems like just yesterday she was being placed into my arms for the first time, and now we suddenly have this little girl who has her own personality and is changing and developing so, so quickly. Likewise, I can’t get over how madly in love we are with her. Honestly, my first thought every morning when I wake up is, “I can’t believe she’s ours.” Goodness; I wish so badly that you guys could meet her. I need to make a video soon. But enough mushiness…

So… at six months, who is Emma Catherine Larkin? (More commonly referred to as “Boo Bear” and “Emmalou.”)

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February 1, 2017

The Three Best (& Worst) Dates I’ve Been On

Ruffled Navy Top (So soft and cozy! I’ve been wearing it non-stop. Other recent purchases include this cozy twist top, this ruffled hem sweater, this wrap sweater, and this navy ruffle top.) / J.Crew Coat (Also love this one, this one and this one.) / Madewell Tote (And love this more affordable version.) / Stuart Weitzman Boots (In navy here. Love this more affordable pair, too. That pair also available here, here, here and here.) / Rag & Bone Jeans (So worth it. I had to have them hemmed, but they’re the most amazing white jeans I’ve ever owned. They’re soft and stretchy yet don’t lose their shape!) / J.Crew Headband

A few things:

I can’t get enough of this navy ruffled navy top! I picked it up a couple of weeks ago while shopping downtown with Mitch and Emma–they’re the best–and I’ve been wearing it non-stop. It’s been so cold in Chicago that just the thought of a polyester or silk shirt makes me shiver, but this top is crazy soft and cozy, and almost feels like a sweater or sweatshirt. (It’s brushed on the inside, making it super warm.) And it’s totally acceptable to wear for a night out! Such a find. :)

Since the days are getting longer, Mitch and I are back to shooting after he gets home from work. Of course, this means lots of dark photos, as the sun has almost always set by the time we get around to snapping pics. But it’s definitely nice to feature some looks that I wear during the week instead of just those that I wear on the weekends. I actually wore this outfit to dinner last night with Shaheen, Jess and Blair at Publican Anker, or “Pelican Anchor,” as I like to call it. ;) We’ve been trying to make girls’ nights a monthly thing, and I can’t tell you how much I look forward to them. So grateful for my Chicago Ladies! Also, please note the hot pink coat. Still goin’ strong with my Valentine’s Day theme! Two whole outfits. Killin’ it, Kelly…

In keeping with that whole Valentine’s Day theme, I thought I’d take a moment to relive some of the best–and worst–dates I’ve been on. But let’s start with the worst so we end on a positive note. ;)

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January 31, 2017

Recent Finds, Valentine’s Day Edition

Crazy that February 14th is just around the corner. If you read this post from last year (PS: I was super pregnant but hadn’t yet announced and so taking photos was really difficult), you know that Mitch and I don’t really “do it up” for Valentine’s Day. But I do appreciate that there’s a fun little holiday smack in the middle of winter, as it detracts from the gloom a bit. (AH! The gloom! It was sunny for a couple of hours yesterday, though…) So today’s “Recent Finds” post is Valentine’s Day-themed.

Also: Mitch thinks I need to rebrand this little series as “Fresh Finds.” Fiiiiine, Mitch. Next time. ;) But without further ado…

I cannot get enough of these!

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January 30, 2017

Goings On

Red Coat (Sizing: It runs small. I’m wearing one size down, and I’d still say that it’s snug in the shoulders, so definitely size up. I also love this similar red coat, which is on sale!) / Wrap Sweater (This is actually the one I’m wearing, but I just tried on this one and they’re nearly identical! Other recent purchases: this navy SUPER SOFT ruffled top, this striped bell-sleeve top, this gray ruffled sweater, and this super soft gray twist sweater top.) / Over-the-Knee Boots c/o (These are the Stuart Weitzmans that I have in navy.) / Kendra Scott Necklace c/o / Burberry Scarf (Also love this one and this one for Valentine’s Day!) / Rag & Bone Jeans / White Tank / Louis Vuitton Tote

Heyyyyy, guys! Hope everyone had a great weekend. In case you missed it, I published this post about making friends in your 30s on Friday, and on Saturday, I shared some of my favorite photos EVER of Little Miss Emma Larkin. Yesterday, Mitch wrote the most hilarious Valentine’s Day gift guide. Honestly, I sometimes wonder whether he should just take over the blog completely. I personally much prefer his posts to mine. Ha! ;)

Anyway, here’s what’s going on:

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January 29, 2017

Mitch’s Verifiably Valuable Valentine’s Day Gift Volume

Mitch Here!

Guys, Valentine’s Day is in two weeks. I’m full of vim and vigor, so I very vociferously vetted these vexing Valentine’s gifts just in time for your man’s holiday.

Do it now and get it over with.

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January 28, 2017

Mommy & Me

Rag & Bone Jeans (SO soft, and they don’t lose their shape!) / Kendra Scott Necklace c/o / Stuart Weitzman Boots c/o (In navy here. These–also available here and here–are my favorite over-the-knee boots that don’t cost an arm and a leg!) / Similar Gap Top (Love the whole softspun line.) / Emma’s Jumper

Happy Saturday, everyone! Our little family is having a finger-painting session today (should be hilarious; stay tuned for photos) and then we’re having friends over for dinner tonight. Mitch will be back tomorrow with a hilarious Valentine’s Day gift guide for guys (this was last year’s), but in the meantime, I thought I’d share some sweet photos of my little girl that were snapped earlier this week. :)

Feeling blessed.

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January 27, 2017

Making New Friends in Your 30s

Outfit details at the end of the post.

Did you catch yesterday’s post? It went up super late, but it’s one of Mitch’s best!

I really liked my 20s. Of course, looking back now and saying that I “really liked” that time isn’t difficult. Being removed from it, it’s now easy to focus on those amazing late nights with friends; having so few responsibilities; the highs that came along with the realization that I was, in fact, an adult and somehow making it on my own; and the butterflies I felt when I fell in love with my now husband. It’s easy to push aside the heartbreak, the financial instability, the worry, the uncertainty, and all the other struggles. When I’m honest with myself, my 20s were fun, but they were tough, too.

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January 26, 2017

One Way to Make Life With Baby Easier

Cruz Stroller (Also here) / MESA (Also here) / Parent Organizer (Also here) / Toddler Car Seat Rain Shield — all c/o UPPAbaby

Mitch here!

I’m writing this post on my phone while laying on the floor in Emma’s nursery. Raffi is on the Sonos. The floor is strewn with discarded Sesame Street stuffed animals, and the toy of choice (for the moment) is this thing. Sorry in advance for the typos and grammatical errors. Writing for my wife can be intimidating. She loves grammar.

Wife here, jumping in. This is simply not true. If it were, you’d see far fewer mistakes on this site every day. ;)

As you may have gathered from Kelly’s posts lately, things are a little hectic around here. The reason I’m laying on the floor in the middle of the day is because I’m currently on Paternity Leave, or at least I was when I was writing this. Paternity Leave started as holiday travel and morphed into a monthlong crash course in all-day childcare. I’ve learned quickly that I can no longer write a blog post–or do anything, really–in the same amount of time that I used to.

CRAP! (Literally.)

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January 25, 2017