Kelly in the City

July 24, 2016

Pregnancy Survival Skin Products

Clearly the only thing on my mind these days is my due date–which, I realize, is kind of meaningless. I mean, according to Parents.com, only five percent of women actually deliver on their EDDs. Still, July 28th is only a few days away, and that’s pretty crazy. So before I “go,” I thought I’d get the last of my pregnancy posts up for you!

Today’s? Some of my favorite skincare products that have helped me through. (Along with some sneak peek photos of our completed master bathroom renovation! Full post coming soon.)

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July 23, 2016

The Waiting

Culture Phit Dress (Non-maternity, but great for bumps!) / MZ Wallace Tote / Jack Rogers Sandals (Also available here. Mine are in “Platinum.” These, though, are my beach pair! Anyone else have a 10-year-old pair they reserve for the beach?!) / Moon and Lola Dachshund Bracelet c/o / Similar Sunglasses

With the heat wave and crazy humidity, pretty much the only place I can hang out is on the lakefront or by the harbors these days. Which should explain the abundance of by-the-water photos lately. At 39 weeks and two days, I’m going a little stir-crazy when stuck indoors!

But seriously: Baby Larkin, it’s time to vacate. Your eviction notice is pending!

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July 22, 2016

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale: Open to the Public

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

The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is finally open to the public! Which is perfect, considering my 39-week preggo self is stuck inside today due to the excessive heat warning in Chicago. ;) Poor Mitch. Prices go back up on August 8th, and products tend to go very quickly… so if you see something you love, be sure to snag it. Shipping and returns are free, after all!

Anyway, I know it’s super hard to think about fall when the weather is scorching, but the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is the second best sale of the year, right behind the Lilly Pulitzer After Party Sale. (Which should begin sometime in mid-August.) What do you have your eye on? I’m in love with these navy pumps, this leather Longchamp tote, this Kendra Scott bangle, this Mario Badescu gift set, these Stuart Weitzman lace-up flats and these boots, these socks, this tunic, this All Saints tote, this Pendleton rain coat and these Cole Haan tortoise wedges. Swoon.

Kelly’s Current Faves

Shoes

Clothing

Bags & Accessories

Beauty

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July 21, 2016

The Most Flattering Maxi

Culture Phit Maxi / Jack Rogers Sandals (Also available here. Mine are in “Platinum.” These, though, are my beach pair! Anyone else have a 10-year-old pair they reserve for the beach?!) / Moon and Lola Dachshund Bracelet c/o / Vineyard Vines Clutch c/o (Old, but Tuckernuck has the CUTEST clutches right now.) / Similar Sunglasses

Last night was so much fun. Mitch and I celebrated our anniversary by going to Oyster Bah, a newish restaurant in our neighborhood that we’d been “saving” for a special occasion. Since we couldn’t be in Ocean City to celebrate, we decided Oyster Bah–and all its East Coast seaside decor–was the perfect alternative. Of course, when we arrived home, I promptly passed out on the couch. And if we’re being real, here, I’m still on the couch, in last night’s dress, eating M&Ms. (See my other Lilly Pulitzer maternity picks here!) So that’s why this post is up so late. ;)

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July 19, 2016

The Best Night

Lilly Pulitzer Essie Top (Also available in pink as well as this dress version and this dress version) / Timex Watch c/o / J.Crew Factory Linen Pants (Also available in solid.) / Sole Society Pumps c/o (Also available here.) / GiGi New York Clutch c/o / Kate Spade Pearl Bracelet (Necklace version here) / Helen Ficalora Necklace c/o (Kate Spade version here; love this “state” version, too!) / Similar Sunglasses

These photos were taken right before Jess and the rest of my amazing Chicago girlfriends surprised me with the most thoughtful baby shower ever! I can’t believe I didn’t pick up on any of the clues: Mitch insisting I bring along my camera to see Jess and Neal’s new place for the first time, Jess being a stickler about making a reservation and getting to dinner on time (we’re both always late, haha), how the boys completely ditched us right before, the laughing waitress when we first arrived, and seeing Shaheen through the window of the restaurant. (Really, Kelly? You don’t put two and two together THEN?! So oblivious.) But I can’t tell you how much the night meant to me. Truly, it was one of the most memorable nights of my life, and I’m even getting a little teary-eyed right now as I type!

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July 18, 2016

A Dose of Reality

Navy Barbour Beadnell Jacket c/o (SO many great Barbour jackets on sale at Nordstrom right now, including my favorite of all time. See below!) / Longchamp Tote (#NSale Longchamp sale find here; Mom’s favorite backpack here.) / Hunter Boots c/o (Also available at Nordstrom. #NSale find here! Gloss version; Short version.) / Paige Jeans (Maternity version here) / J.Crew Striped Top / Helen Ficalora Necklace c/o (Kate Spade version here; love this “state” version, too!) / Daniel Wellington Watch c/o / Similar Sunglasses

Barbour on Sale at Nordstrom:

Barbour on Sale at Tuckernuck:

Summer in Chicago has been pretty hot this year. But over the last few weeks, we have had a few cool and rainy days, which (in my about-to-pop state) have been quite nice. Please excuse the frizzy hair, though. It’s something I’ll never have a handle on during rainy and humid spells! ;)

I think we hear “Barbour” and immediately think spring and fall. But I get a lot of use out of my gear during the summer, too. (Early morning walks on the lake; evenings on the beach.) Which brings me to some awesome news: there are SO many great Barbour jackets on sale right now at Nordstrom! (See above.) Some are part of the Early Access Anniversary Sale, but others are just simply crazy discounted. Woo!

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July 17, 2016

Life, Lately: Early July 2016

One of my absolute favorite houses in Lincoln Park went on sale. Isn’t it gorgeous?! Part of the reason I love it so much is because our house has the same brick, and I especially enjoy how these owners painted their trim white and went with a black door. Major inspiration. And how about their outside space?! Sigh… If only we had a spare $2.8 mil. ;) Just kidding. I love our house and I’m so grateful!

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July 15, 2016

One Year of Homeownership

Original post here

Today marks one year since we closed on our house! In many ways, it’s been a tough first year of homeownership, but in so many others, it’s been absolutely wonderful. After struggling so long to find livable places in New York and moving nearly every year, our home–while, yes, in a different city–has given us a sense of stability and permanency. And I’m still in complete and utter shock that we have our dream house, as small as it might be. Even with the flood and construction and sleeping on trundle beds surrounded by boxes for nine or 10 months, it’s truly been the answer to our prayers.

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July 14, 2016

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale: Early Access

Early Access to Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale has started! If you’re a card member, that means you can shop before the crowds, from now until July 21st. (On July 22nd, the sale will be opened to the public.) Products tend to sell out quickly, so shop now and often. And as always, shipping and returns are free. (Oh, that wonderful Nordstrom customer service!)

Because I’m suffering from pregnancy insomnia, I went through the “sneak peek” selection and rounded up my faves. Yep: it’s currently 3:30 a.m. in Chicago. ;) What do you have your eye on?!