Kelly in the City

March 22, 2016

Thank You

Adrianna Papell Dress c/o (Also available here) / Henri Bendel Bag c/o / C.Wonder Bracelet (Old, but C.Wonder is back!) / Sole Society Pumps c/o / Old Navy Military Jacket c/o — FYI: mine is last year’s version, but I also love this one, this one, this one and this one… and check out my other favorites below! / Similar Sunglasses

Mitch and I are absolutely floored by the outpouring of love and support surrounding yesterday’s post, and–from the bottom of our hearts–we can’t thank you enough! We read every single message, comment and email, and each one meant the world to us. Again, thank you. I’m so lucky to have such a wonderful family, and I’m also extremely lucky to have such fabulous friends–both those I know in person and those I know online through blogging. Heart bursting.

Ah, hormones. But the love is real, even when I’m not a lunatic!

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March 21, 2016

And then there were three

Video link here. (Select “HD” — it’s a little better!)
Music by CC Entertainment

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March 20, 2016

Barbour Trevose

Barbour Raincoat c/o (Available here, too. In navy here. Love this version and this version, and here’s a cheaper option!) / Bell Collection Top / Hunter Boots c/o — Read my guide to buying Hunters here! / Coach Bag c/o / Paige Jeans (SO obsessed with Skylines!) / Tory Burch Earrings / Vintage Scarf — My mom’s! (LOVE this one, though, and this one, too!) / Similar Bracelet / Similar Sunglasses / Daniel Wellington Watch c/o (Use code “KELLYINTHECITY” to take 15 percent off your next order on the DW site! Watch also available here.)

Happy Spring, my Favorite Ladies! So happy to officially be entering the season today, and so happy that it’s Sunday and Mitch is off. More galavanting around the city! ;)

Thus far, the weekend has been a lot of fun. Maya came over on Friday, and we all had dinner at a nearby Italian restaurant and then had dessert at Knife and Tine. (SO GOOD! The atmosphere is incredible in there, and the desserts are fabulous. You have to go. Dad: Super tall ceilings! Ha.) Yesterday, I helped Jess get ready for an exciting trip she’s taking, and then Mitch and I got all dressed up and attended an Easter-themed afternoon tea at The Waldorf. (With Maya. Duh.)

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March 18, 2016

Pom-Pom T-Shirt

J.Crew Pom-Pom T-Shirt (also love this one!) and White Jeans (On sale!) / Converse Sneakers c/o (Also love the navy and red versions!) / SeaBags Tote (One Kings Lane also carries ’em!) A gift from my mother-in-law a few years ago before the wedding! Thank you, Lisa!) / Tory Burch Earrings / Vintage Scarf — My mom’s! (LOVE this one, though, and this one, too!) / Similar Bracelet / Similar Sunglasses

This past week was a whirlwind, and here I am again, writing this post at midnight, with Noodle snoozing in my lap. ;) Between construction, a day of hooky with Mitch, meetings, speaking on a panel with Rebecca Taylor, and Saint Patrick’s Day celebrations in Bucktown with Shaheen and Trevor, I am spent. :) But spent in a really good way! I’m also feeling incredibly grateful.

And more on the whole thing with Rebecca Taylor soon because I’m still pinching myself. I was so nervous I thought I was going to throw up, haha, but I absolutely LOVED her, and now I’m obsessed with all her clothes. (Did you see this RT dress I featured earlier in the week?! So cute, right?) She’s a fan of Liberty London, too! Also: Hearts and kisses go out to Jess, Shaheen, Trevor and Mitch for coming to support and make me less jittery. Love you guys!

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March 17, 2016

Happy Saint Patrick’s Day

Derek Lam 10 Crosby Shirtdress c/o / Coach Court Bag (Not currently available, but I love these similar bags: one, two and three) / C.Wonder Jacket (Old, but did you see that C.Wonder is BACK?! Also: this is the quilted jacket I’m considering investing in this spring. I’ve been pining over it for years! Thoughts?! Also love this one from Barbour!) / Converse Sneakers c/o (Also love the navy and red versions!) / Daniel Wellington Watch c/o (Use code “KELLYINTHECITY” to take 15 percent off your next order on the DW site! Watch also available here.) / Moon and Lola Earrings c/o / Similar Bracelet

Doesn’t the background totally look like the Cliffs of Moher here?! Kidding, kidding. As much as I wish I were back in Ireland, I’m just here.

…in Chicago.

BUT TODAY IS MY DAY! ;) Today we celebrate pale skin, freckles and names like “Sheehan” and “Larkin.” Yaaaas! (More jokes.)

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March 16, 2016

Tried & True

Keds Sneakers c/o Zappos.com / J.Crew Blazer and Jeans / J.Crew Factory Top (Also love this one!) / MZ Wallace Tote (Also in Large) / C.Wonder Bracelet (Old, but love this one!) / Similar Sunglasses / Moon and Lola Earrings c/o (Love these! Other faves below.) / Clinique Chubby Stick (“Mightiest Maraschino”)

Today, I’m teaming up with my friends at Zappos.com to honor women who are defining new paths for themselves… as well as to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Keds, a brand that supports the many hats these women wear and the people they aspire to become.

Looking at my career path, I’ve had an interesting one. First, reporter. Then editor. Then teacher. Then… I don’t even know what to call this. ;)

Freelancer/blogger/photographer/writer? One thing’s for sure, though: I definitely need shoes that empower me to juggle all the hats I wear on a daily basis. Sure, I’m a big fan of heels, but they’re usually just tucked into my bag for when I need ’em. More often than not, it’s comfortable kicks that truly get me through my busy days.

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March 16, 2016

Design Darling Sale

Design Darling is celebrating its fourth year this week! (Such a huge accomplishment.) Now through Friday, you can take 20 percent off the entire store with code “TURNINGFOUR.”

I. Love. Everything.

Haha… but seriously: can I just have Mackenzie’s eye for design?! (Also, when we decorate our guest room this summer, I’m totally doing it in “DD Style”!)

One // Two // Three // Four // Five
Six // Seven // Eight // Nine // Ten
Eleven // Twelve // Thirteen // Fourteen // Fifteen
Sixteen // Seventeen // Eighteen // Nineteen // Twenty

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March 15, 2016

Brighter Days

The transition from winter to spring has taken its toll on my skin, or it’s made winter’s impact a lot more noticeable, at least. I’ve always thought that going from extremely cold conditions to warmer ones should just automatically improve everything, but for me, it’s a process. Despite the fact that Chicago is currently thawing, my skin is still in recovery-mode.

That said, I’ve seen some HUGE improvements with the products you see in the above photo, so today, I thought I’d share some of my magical skin care and beauty finds for the transition between seasons!

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March 15, 2016

Saint Patrick’s Day Shopping

I’m a HUGE fan of Saint Patrick’s Day, as my family is super Irish and it’s the one day when having freckles and translucent skin is celebrated. ;) I’ll be doing a more thorough post on the 17th, but for now, I thought I’d leave you with my St. Paddy’s shopping picks. Let’s get those outfits planned for Thursday’s festivities, ladies!

One (in “Sage” here) // Two // Three // Four (Also available here)
Five // Six // Seven // Eight // Nine // Ten
Eleven // Twelve // Thirteen // Fourteen
Fifteen // Sixteen // Seventeen // Eighteen

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March 14, 2016

You’re Invited!

Rebecca Taylor Dress c/o (Also available in white. Other favorite dresses from CUSP below!) / C.Wonder Pumps (Old, but oh my goodness… and a bit more affordable here!) / Kendra Scott Necklace and Bracelet c/o / Henri Bendel Satchel c/o / Similar Sunglasses / Moon and Lola Earrings c/o

I’m so excited, guys! This Thursday, March 17th, I’ll be speaking on a panel with Rebecca Taylor at THE CUSP EVENT.

Along with CUSP Fashion Director Caroline McGuire and SoulCyle Instructor Jaclyn Mitgang, we’ll be talking all things spring style, and there will even be a runway show. We’re also going to be offering $25 Neiman Marcus gift cards when you shop the event with your Visa card! The event is taking place at 6 p.m. on the third floor of Neiman Marcus on Michigan Avenue, and I’d LOVE to meet you/see you there. :) Simply RSVP to rsvpmichiganave@neimanmarcus.com if you’d like to attend!

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