Kelly in the City

May 16, 2016

Surprise Family Baby Shower

I wore a Lilly dress I’d originally packed for Nantucket (Last seen here) and Jack Rogers Wedges (My newest obsession) / Pictured above: my cousins Annie, Olivia, Delaney and Paige, and my sister-in-law, Kim. We missed you, Sammy, Cassidy, Mackenzie and Brenna! <3

Yesterday, my dad took me out to breakfast at Mil-Lee’s in downtown Yardley, and when we returned, my mom, grandmothers, aunts and cousins surprised me with a family baby shower! Half of my family lives on Long Island and the other half lives in New York City, so I was incredibly touched that everyone made the trip to my parents’ house in Bucks County. :) I’m the luckiest girl!

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May 15, 2016

Life, Lately: May 2016

Rebecca’s dress / Jack Rogers Wedges / Fringe Top / J.Crew Jeans (Maternity version here) / Monica Vinader Bracelet c/o / Moon and Lola Earrings c/o / Helen Ficalora Necklace c/o

Guys! I’ve missed you. I’ve kind of been fibbing on the blog over the last week. I’m actually HOME on the East Coast right now. :) I flew back on Friday morning to surprise one of my very best friends, Rebecca, as her bridal shower was yesterday. It was the sweetest. (Love that girl SO much.) And I’m sticking around for 2.5 weeks, since I have a ton going on back home and it didn’t make sense for me to fly back and forth.

Pictured below are the bridesmaids when we kidnapped Rebec from her lacrosse game, and a bunch of my best friends from high school: Rebecca (obviously), Mary, Nora and Kara. I can’t even tell you how great it was to see everyone. Toward the end, I actually teared up because I was so sad to say goodbye. But I’m going to grab dinner with Rebecca and Mary–who still live in the area–this week, so I’m feeling very lucky. :) Rebec, we love you and are beyond happy for you and Brian!

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Chicago, Family, Lately, Lifestyle, Thoughts

May 14, 2016

Saturday, Wait.

Luana Italy Bag c/o (Also available at Saks) / Ann Taylor Singback Pumps c/o (On MAJOR sale! Also love the regular tortoise pumps, which I featured here! Yes. I’m obsessed.) / J.Crew Tortoise Bracelet / Similar Sunglasses / Little White Dress c/o (See fave little white dresses below!)

Happy Saturday, guys! I have to admit: this week nearly killed me, and I’m really excited to actually have some fun. No trips to Home Depot, no meetings with contractors, no running around the city for freelance photography projects, no editorial deadlines, and no overwhelming to-do lists.

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May 13, 2016

Pineapple Tote

Maxi Dress (Adore this one, this one, this one, and this one, too!), Sandals and Pineapple Tote (Also love this one!) c/o Zappos

Pretty sure I need to change the name of this blog from “Kelly in the City” to “Kelly in a Maxi Dress.” ;) But every time the temps rise, I’m so desperate to wear dresses… and right now, maxis are the only thing that I feel good in. Though I spent some time on Pinterest this morning, browsing spring and summer pregnancy outfits. Clearly I need a navy striped dress (and maybe a light vest) that’ll work with the bump. Any suggestions?! (Also, oh my goodness, Kate. Could you be any more perfect?)

Switching topics, thank you so much for your kind words surrounding Wednesday’s post. We actually met with another contractor yesterday, and we kind of have a plan in place. Mitch and I also spent some time this week organizing and sprucing up parts of the house that we have access to, and we feel a LOT better about our living situation. Crazy what pretty flowers in flower boxes can do for one’s outlook! (Mitch agreed to pink this year. Best. Husband. Ever.) And a girls’ night in the West Loop with Jess and Blair? Just what I needed. <3

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May 12, 2016

Spring with Scoop NYC

Something I really miss about New York is the shopping. Chicago is great in that department, but I specifically miss how so many major shopping districts were so close to my apartment. (Until my short stint in Hoboken. Dark days, haha.) One of my favorite places to shop? The Meatpacking District. I loved the architecture, the cobblestone streets, and how many great restaurants were around. Despite all my years spent on the Upper East Side, I’ve always been a Downtown Girl. ;)

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May 11, 2016

Escaping Everyday Worries

Eliza J Maxi Dress c/o Nordstrom / Monica Vinader Bracelet c/o / Jack Rogers Wedges / Similar Sunglasses

Over the last year, I’ve completely fallen in love with Nordstrom’s Eliza J collection. While classic, preppier dresses tend to be on the pricier side, the brand is surprisingly affordable… and the dresses are absolutely adorable! I find myself constantly checking in with Nordstrom to see what’s just in, and I nearly always fall in love with something new. (Above are some of my faves!)

Monday was the perfect excuse to break out my new Eliza J dress, since Mitch had off from work. (His principal gave him the day, as he’d taken his students to D.C. over the weekend and returned really late Sunday night.) We’ve been pretty stressed lately, so I took the day off, too.

The story:

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May 10, 2016

Dresses for Every Occasion

Maxi Dress c/o Nordstrom / Monica Vinader Bracelet c/o / Jack Rogers Wedges / Similar Sunglasses

Shop my favorite maxi dresses:

This past weekend, Mitch took his students to D.C. on a three-day social studies trip (the sweetest, right?) so I flew solo for the first time in a long time. I’ll admit that I wasn’t looking forward to it, as I get tired easily and struggle to keep up (or even keep my eyelids open) at night, when most of my friends get together. But a few of ’em decided to organize a last-minute brunch and hangout session on the beach, and it was perfect. (Totes stayed awake for it.) What could be better than warmth, friends, laughs, sandwiches and virgin mimosas? Regular mimosas, I suppose… but hey: we’re nearing the end here! ;)

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May 9, 2016

Freshening Up

Disclosure: This post was sponsored by European Wax Center® through the company’s partnership with POPSUGAR Select. While I was compensated to write a post about European Wax Center, all opinions are my own.

My skin has been a continuous source of frustration for me throughout my pregnancy. Don’t get me wrong: it’s completely worth it, and I’d put up with skin a zillion times worse for this little baby of ours. But I have to admit: I’ve been a little embarrassed about it and uncomfortable in it over the last seven months. It’s dull and splotchy, and the problem areas just seem to multiply every day. Where’s that “pregnancy glow” everyone talks about?!

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Guides and Reviews, Health, Lifestyle

May 9, 2016

MZ Wallace Metro Tote Giveaway

MZ Wallace Tote c/o (Large version here — How cute is the navy?!) / J.Crew Jeans (Maternity version here), Striped Tee (OMG!) and Chambray Shirt / Kendra Scott Necklace c/o / Similar Loafers (Also love these hot pink Sperrys!) / Similar Sunglasses / Miniature Dachshund ;)

Welcome to what a day in the life of Kelly in the City has become. ;) We’re workin’ with a very limited wardrobe right now, but I have to say: I kind of like it. It’s really simplified my life, as I don’t have a ton of options to choose from in the morning. I think I said this before, but it’s just like having a capsule closet, and it’s amazing!

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May 8, 2016

Happy Mother’s Day

Vera Bradley Quilted Leather Backpack and Cara Convertible Bag c/o / J.Crew Jeans (I’m wearing the maternity version and mom’s wearing the regular version!) / Sole Society Pumps c/o (Also available here) / Talbots Sandals (Last season’s, but newer versions here, here and here) / On Mom: J.Crew Sweater (We also love this one and this one!) and Scarf (Old, but we LOVE this one!) / Similar Sunglasses / C.Wonder Whale Bracelet (Old, but how close is this?! And shop C.Wonder here) and Unknown Bracelet from Nantucket / Kendra Scott Necklace c/o (Also love this one) / Bell Top c/o / Barbour Jacket (Similar Barbour styles here and here)

A few weeks ago in Ocean City, Mom and I had the pleasure of shooting a little Mother’s Day feature for “Inside Stitch,” Vera Bradley’s blog. (Check it out!) As we’re sadly not together today, it was the perfect way to celebrate. :) Right after these photos were taken, we took our adorable new Vera Bradley bags and headed over to The Crab Trap for a night of cocktails and seafood. (Well, juice for me.) Sigh. Take me back to OC!

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