Kelly in the City

July 1, 2016

Guest Room Decor

One // Two // Three (Actually going with the white) // Four // Five
Six // Seven // Eight (We have the quilted version) // Nine // Ten
Eleven // Twelve // Thirteen

Surprise, surprise: The nursery/guest room projects have been delayed a week on account of a shipment delay. (Doors and door frames.) There may have been some tears shed over this, haha, but I’ve fully recovered and I’m focusing on decor to distract myself. ;) The furniture/decor for the nursery has mostly been settled, but the guest room? Woo-ee. Just started thinking about it!

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June 30, 2016

On the Run

Lilly Pulitzer Top (Borrowed from Auntie-M! Newer tops here.) / J.Crew Jeans (Maternity version here) / Mott 50 Cardigan c/o / Club Monaco Pumps c/o / GiGi New York Clutch c/o / Moon and Lola Bangle and Pearl Earrings c/o / Similar Sunglasses

I’ll admit that running the blog has a been a little bit of a challenge this week–which is probably pretty evident to you guys, as I’m just now getting this post up and it’s 1 p.m., haha. But our friends Katie and Darren arrived yesterday, and we had SO much catching up to do! :)

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June 29, 2016

Off to the Ball Game

Burberry Jacket / Vineyard Vines Hat c/o (Also love the solids!) / Coach Bag (No longer available, but love this alternative! And the Navy Turnlock collection? Swoon! Oh, and this black crossbody!) / Paige “Skyline” Jeans / Converse Sneakers c/o / Helen Ficalora Necklace c/o (Also love this one and this one from Kate Spade… a bit more affordable!) / J.Crew T-Shirt / Pearl Earrings

Woo! First ball game of the season for us. Unfortunately, the Cubs aren’t in town for Tara and Mike’s visit, but we did get to see the White Sox play last night. While they didn’t do so well, the whole experience screamed summer, and brought me back to happy times at Yankee Stadium and watching the Trenton Thunder at Arm & Hammer Park. Of course, I couldn’t have a hot dog or a beer, but whatever. Soon enough, right?! ;)

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June 28, 2016

Month Nine

Vineyard Vines Tunic c/o (VV is also carried at Nordstrom!) / Paige Jeans (Crop version here; maternity version here. Zappos also carries a great selection!) / Julie Brown Designs Clutch c/o / Jack Rogers Wedges c/o (On sale here! Also available here.) / J.Crew Bracelet / Similar Sunglasses

How is possible that I’m in my ninth month of pregnancy?! In some ways, it feels like I’ve been preggo forever. Yet in other ways, I can’t believe how quickly the time has flown by. And yet I’m ready. Not in the literal sense of the word, of course. (Still need to pick up some last-minute things, have those pesky doors installed, set up the nursery furniture, and pack my hospital bag. And Baby Larkin is still cookin’!) But I can’t wait to be a mom and actually meet our baby.

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June 27, 2016

Life, Lately: End Of June 2016

Hiiiii, guys! I took the weekend off from blogging for a few reasons, but woo! I’m back.

Reasons:

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June 24, 2016

The Cutest Pumps. Ever.

Vineyard Vines Tunic c/o (I’m wearing a size M and am super preggo, so I’d say size down! Vineyard Vines is also available at Nordstrom.) / Club Monaco Pumps c/o Shopbop (Be sure to check out the sale, which is currently 25 percent off with code “25EXTRA.”) / J.Crew Jeans (Maternity version here) / Henri Bendel Bag c/o (On MAJOR sale!) / Similar Sunglasses / Kendra Scott Bracelet c/o

Happy Friday, All!

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Kelly in the City, Outfits, Sales, Spring, Style, Summer

June 23, 2016

Five Amazing Sales

Original post here

There are some amazing sales going on today, so I thought I’d share my picks from a few of my favorites. ;) Definitely daydreaming about fitting into normal clothing over here, but I’ll just have to live vicariously through you guys! My eyes are on these pumps (which I’m actually featuring next week!), this dress, this bag, this satchel (swoon!), and this robe (for the hospital). Did you swoop up anything good?!

Shopbop: 25 percent off sale styles with code “25EXTRA.” Shipping and returns are free!

Anthropologie: Up to 50 percent off sale prices. Some great finds here! :) Prices as marked.

Kate Spade: Take an extra 30 percent off sale styles with code “SUNSHINE.” Shipping and returns are free!

Madewell: Use code “EXTRA30” to take an extra 30 percent off sale styles. Shipping is free!

Tory Burch: 30 percent off sale styles with code “EXTRA30.” Shipping is free!

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June 23, 2016

Home Renovation Progress

I truly can’t thank you enough for your kind, supportive and understanding messages after yesterday’s panicked post. I was undoubtedly having a rough day, and the hormones were off their rockers. ;) But really: thank you! Things are coming together; I think I was just too overwhelmed to see that. (Also, I wrote that post at night, and I’m definitely one of those people who tends to melt down when tired.)

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June 22, 2016

Boating Chicago

Sail to Sable Maxi Dress c/o (It’s clearly for the Fourth of July, but I couldn’t help but pull it out for Mitch’s end-of-year celebration yesterday!) / MZ Wallace Tote (I have the medium size. It’s also carried at Nordstrom.) / Jack Rogers Sandals (Also available at Zappos) / Similar Sunglasses / Monica Vinader Bracelet c/o / Moon and Lola Earrings c/o

I know. I’m huge. ;) But today marks 35 weeks, which means I only have five weeks left!

Things are starting to get real. While I’m beyond excited, I’d be lying if I said I’m totally calm over here. There’s just so much to do. I realize that this is a very typical feeling to have in the third trimester, and I know that I’m not exactly rational right now. I also understand that “nesting” occurs when you want to control a situation that’s very much out of your control.

But I’m feeling a WEE BIT OVERWHELMED, guys.

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June 21, 2016

DIY Outdoor Bar Cart

(Before photo) ^Can you spot our little helper?

Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Thompson’s WaterSeal, but all opinions are my own. As always, thank you for supporting the partnerships that keep Kelly in the City up and running!

Home renovations are the worst. Since they’re essentially permanent, they can cause great stress–especially for first-time homeowners.

Am I making the right choice? Have I explored all options? Do I even like this?!

I can’t tell you how many freak outs Mitch and I have had over these decisions. But something that’s kept us sane? DIY projects. They’re small when compared to our other projects, they’re not permanently affixed to walls, and we have complete control over them. They have the potential to improve our lives, and they’re also fun. And some fun is just what we need amidst renovations, right?! ;)

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