Kelly in the City

March 13, 2016

A Weekend In

Dudley Stephens Turtleneck Top c/o (Use code “KELLYINTHECITY20” to take 20 percent off your purchase!) / J.Crew Jeans / Lisi Lerch Necklace c/o (Famous earrings here!) / Daniel Wellington Watch c/o (Use code “KELLYINTHECITY” to take 15 percent off your DW order! You can also find the watch here, and more at Nordstrom.) / Similar Sunglasses / Sole Society Pumps c/o / Henri Bendel Satchel c/o (Same bag in light pink here, and LOVE this white one!) / Moon and Lola Earrings c/o / Amelia Rose Bracelet c/o

Style blogging during Chicago winters is difficult. We were lucky this year, and had quite the mild one, but still: throwing off your coat in freezing temperatures is NO FUN. In fact, I typically sing “I can’t feel my face when I’m with you” by The Weekend when I’m shooting with Jess because… most of the time, I really can’t feel my face. Brrr! (And yes, I realize the song is actually about drugs, haha. And yes, I realize that I seem crazy for throwing off my coat in the first place, but just read this post. Obviously, ignore the Uggs.)

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March 11, 2016

Master Bedroom Progress

How great does Noodle look sitting atop of our new floors from BuildDirect’s Home Marketplace?!

No big deal, but ALL MY DREAMS ARE COMING TRUE RIGHT NOW.

Okay. Maybe not all my dreams. ;) But one big dream is totally happening: the floors in our master bedroom are currently being installed!

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March 10, 2016

On Homesickness

Newport Collection c/o Vacay (When you purchase an entire Vacay collection or any five pieces from the company, you’ll receive 20 percent off and a free beach bag. You can also use the promo code “KELLY10%” to take an additional 10 percent off a purchase of a full collection or five-piece purchase. Free beach bag still included! Code is valid today through March 25th.) / Jack Rogers / Tory Burch Earrings (Also love these!) / Similar Bracelet / J.Crew Jeans

When I first moved to Chicago, I thought my heart was going to burst from sadness and homesickness and loneliness. Everything was foreign. If you read my blog back then, you probably noticed that I tried to keep an upbeat attitude, but I didn’t always succeed. The bottom line was that I wanted to go home.

A year and a half later, I’m SO happy here… which, I know: I talk about often. (Just trying to focus on gratitude this year!) I still get homesick, though. Actually, I’m not sure if it’s homesickness. I think it’s more like “peoplesickness.”

A few weeks ago, I started missing my parents like crazy. I always miss ’em, and talk to them on the phone nearly every day as a result. But this was different. I had to go home.

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March 9, 2016

Celebrating

Adrianna Papell Dress c/o — Also available via the AP website (Runs true-to-size.) / Kate Spade Bag (Old, but love this one in “Rose” and this gold one from Lilly! / Sole Society Pumps c/o / Similar J.Crew Pearl Bracelet / Amelia Rose Bracelet c/o

Have you shopped J.Crew’s new arrivals yet? All the pom-poms, scallops and stripes… I’m dying!

I flew back to the city yesterday, and got the same amazing feeling I always get when I step off the plane in Florida. Seventies, my friends! Seventies! In Chicago. Mitch picked me up at Midway (after he accidentally drove to O’Hare first… poor guy), and we went out to a nice dinner to celebrate. :)

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March 8, 2016

Down the Shore

Newport Collection c/o Vacay (When you purchase an entire Vacay collection or any five pieces from the company, you’ll receive 20 percent off and a free beach bag. You can also use the promo code “KELLY10%” to take an additional 10 percent off a purchase of a full collection or five-piece purchase. Free beach bag still included!) / Jack Rogers / Tory Burch Earrings (Also love these!) / Similar Bracelet

I can’t even tell you how over-the-moon excited I am to be in Ocean City. My parents and I have been spending a ton of quality time together, which has been so nice. We’ve been getting the house ready for the upcoming season, going out to eat, and taking some wonderful walks on the beach. (Scroll to the bottom of this post to see a pic of Dixie, my neighbors’ adorable golden retriever that we ran into when these photos were snapped!) Our time outside has been magical, too. It’s been a while since I got a good dose of Vitamin D, (or Vitamin Sea, for that matter!), but temps have been in the 60s down here, allowing me to shed some layers and dig my toes into the sand. Truly, this is my favorite place in the world, and I’m never happier or more relaxed than when I’m here. Especially when it’s warm.

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March 7, 2016

Five Pieces, 12 to 15 Outfits

Newport Collection c/o Vacay (When you purchase an entire Vacay collection or any five pieces from the company, you’ll receive 20 percent off and a free beach bag. You can also use the promo code “KELLY10%” to take an additional 10 percent off a purchase of a full collection or five-piece purchase. Free beach bag still included!) / Jack Rogers / Tory Burch Earrings (Also love these!) / Similar Bracelet

Truly one of the most ingenious style ideas I’ve ever heard of: five pieces that can be mixed around to create 12 to 15 adorable outfits, all perfect for your next vacation.

When I first heard about Vacay, I thought there was no way this was possible. But my friends, it’s possible. And it has the ability to completely change the way we travel.

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March 4, 2016

Last Day: Shopbop Sale

Original post here / Similar jumpsuit

Today is the last day of the Shopbop Spring Sale, during which you can take up to 25 percent off products that don’t normally go on sale. (Just discovered that CHANEL is included. Like, what?! A girl can dream…)

Use code “BIGEVENT16” to take 15 percent off $250+ orders, 20 percent off $500+ orders, and 25 percent off $1,000+ orders, today until 11:59 PT. Shipping and returns are free, and all orders are eligible for Amazon Prime!

Some brands to check out: Hunter Boots, Club Monaco, Madewell, Tory Burch, Chanel, Paige, Hudson, Cupcakes and Cashmere, Dolce Vita, J.O.A., Joie, Jonathan Adler, Kate Spade, Stuart Weitzman, Sperry, Sorel, Scotch & Soda, Rag & Bone, Rag & Bone Jean and Penfield. See all brands here.

Also, this raincoat? The cutest! A good yellow raincoat is so hard to find. ;) Other faves below!

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March 4, 2016

Palmer Square, Princeton

Lou & Grey Sweatshirt c/o — Sold out, but nearly identical here! (25 percent $100+ orders and free shipping) / Converse Sneakers c/o / Louis Vuitton Tote (Buy here or here) / J.Crew Jeans / 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! / Tory Burch Earrings (Also love these, part of Shopbop’s Spring Sale!) / Similar Bracelet / Similar Sunglasses

The Shopbop Spring Sale is on!

Use code “BIGEVENT16” for major savings and free shipping, and see my favorites here!

Posing–or trying not to pose–is one of the hardest parts of blogging for me. Many of my friends are absolutely amazing at it. They’re naturals, and look totally chic and normal in every single photo they take. Me, though? It’s such the struggle, and it usually takes a ton of snaps in order to get a handful of usable ones. (Like I’ve said before, I seriously look like a velociraptor in most “walking pics.”) I love setting up the shots and editing and everything else that comes along with the photography part of blogging, but being the subject is so difficult for me.

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March 3, 2016

Red Gingham Coat (+I’m Off!)

20 percent off and free shipping with code “GETSHOPPING”: J.Crew Gingham Trench (Sizing tip: Go up a size or two! It’s particularly tight in the shoulders), White Skinny Jeans and Chambray Shirt / MZ Wallace Tote (Size Medium, but also comes in a size Large) / Lands End Booties c/o (Also love these!) / Moon and Lola Earrings c/o / Similar Bracelet / Similar Sunglasses / Logan Richard black watch plaid dog collar (Use code “KELLY” to take 15 percent off your order.) / Daniel Wellington Watch c/o — Take 15 percent off your next order with code “KELLYINTHECITY.” You can also find the watch here, and more Daniel Wellington at Nordstrom.)

I somehow neglected to mention that I was flying home this week! I just arrived in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, and I’m so happy about it. (Though these photos were taken in Chicago last weekend.)

As you may have noticed, I typically drive to and from the East Coast. (We have a Prius, so driving is far cheaper than flying, and I don’t like to be tied down by flights as such a big portion of my income comes from last-minute freelance work.) But the past couple of drives were nothing short of disastrous: flat tire in Indiana; sinus infection on the 2,375-mile Christmas excursion to Pennsylvania, Long Island, New York City, Vermont and Central Illinois. So because we had a bunch of Southwest points saved up, I decided to “take it easy” and fly.

The Shopbop Spring Sale is on! Use code “BIGEVENT16” for major savings and free shipping, and see my favorites here!

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March 2, 2016

Just Trying to Keep it Together

J.Crew Blazer (Best blazer I’ve ever owned! Can’t recommend it more. Also love the white linen and seersucker versions.) and Striped Top / GiGi New York Tote and Vaseline Lip Tin Holder c/o / Paige Jeans (SO soft and comfy! Tip: go down one full size, and then dry ’em on high. I did this today, and they fit perfectly now!) / Sole Society Pumps c/o / Daniel Wellington Watch c/o — You can also find the watch here, and more at Nordstrom.) / Moon and Lola Earrings c/o / Similar Bracelet / Similar Sunglasses

Guys, I’ve been one big mess of a human being over the last couple of weeks. I’m constantly losing things, misplacing important documents and forgetting deadlines. Something I’ve found that helps, though? Cases.

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