Kelly in the City

February 20, 2016

Chicago Defrost

MZ Wallace Tote (Size Medium, but also comes in a size Large) / Startas Navy Striped Sailor Sneakers c/o / Paige Jeans / Ralph Lauren Oxford / J.Crew Coat (Factory version here) and Bracelet / Kate Spade Sunglasses (Old, but I LOVE these!) and Necklace (Old, but this similar one is really cute! This one is a dream and this one is super affordable!) / Clinique Chubby Stick

Oops. On Wednesday, Lauren and I headed downtown to Blair’s for a mid-week brunch/work session, and I accidentally brought along a wide-angle lens instead of my 50mm. So please excuse the rather bizarre photos today. ;) There’s definitely a fisheye effect goin’ on here… but kind of different and interesting, no?!

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February 19, 2016

Elephants on Rush

J.Crew Pink Coat (And oh my goodness. This hot pink spring coat? And this blush blazer?) / Sole Society Pumps c/o (Also love this option) / Paige Jeans / Louis Vuitton Neverfull in a size “MM” (Also available here) / Lilly Pulitzer Top (Mine is sold out, but here’s the current Elsa collection!) / Kate Spade Sunglasses (Old, but I LOVE these!)

I love how I spoke about not wanting to “be preppy” anymore in my 2016 goals post, yet here I am wearing a navy elephant-print top, hot pink coat and navy bow pumps. Okay, Kelly. Probably should’ve worded that a little differently. I still love classic styles. I just want to start incorporating other, less omg-crazy-preppy styles into my blog posts, too. ;)

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February 18, 2016

What’s in my Tote

MZ Wallace Tote (Size Medium, but also comes in a size Large) / Vineyard Vines Puffer Coat

Last year, before I splurged on an investment bag (a Louis Vuitton Neverfull in a size “MM”, also available here), I made a deal with myself that I’d sell a bunch of my old bags to cover the cost. And while that process took forever on account of the fact that I still owned bags from college, it was also completely worth it. Because I did this, I didn’t exactly have to shell out the big bucks for my dream bag… and life has proven to be a lot simpler with fewer possessions. Having a go-to, goes-with-anything tote also makes for easier mornings!

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February 17, 2016

How I Edit Photos in Lightroom

Original post here

One of my absolute favorite hobbies is editing photos. I know: it doesn’t sound thrilling, but I can’t even tell you how much I enjoy it. :) Hand me a glass of Chardonnay, my headphones, and an SD card full of unedited photos, and I’m one very happy girl! So today, I thought I’d share my Lightroom editing process with you.

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February 16, 2016

Will I Ever Feel “Grown-Up”?

Hanging this gold floor mirror from Wayfair was one of our weekend projects. Paint color is “Gray Owl” by Benjamin Moore, diluted by 50 percent. Also: I’ve tried everything to get that rug to stay down, including putting something heavy on it for a couple of weeks. Any suggestions?!

Mitch and I may have just had our most productive weekend of all time, even with the breaks we took to play in the snow and celebrate Valentine’s Day. It’s funny–we stopped ourselves in the middle of projects on several occasions to reflect on how much has changed in only a few short years. No longer is every single weekend spent bar-hopping around the city. I mean, sure: some are, haha. But now, just as many weekends are spent doing stuff like painting wainscoting, anchoring things into walls, hanging shelves, caulking bathrooms and replacing broken toilet paper holders. And you know what? We don’t mind the change.

Though I’ll admit that over the last few days, we had more than one conversation like this:

“Hey. Pass that drill bit.”

“Sure. And let’s make sure to level it one more time.”

“Good idea. OH MY GOD; WHO ARE WE?”

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February 15, 2016

My Favorite Part of Blogging

Noodle’s wearing: Logan Richard Collar (Also seen here, during her day at the beach!) — Use code “KELLY” to take 15 percent off your order!

I’m wearing:

Hunter Boots (Non-Glossy Version here! And be sure to read my Guide to Buying Hunter Boots!) / J.Crew Puffer Vest (Factory version here, and love this one and this one, too!), Jeans, Hat and Striped Shirt (Big J.Crew sale today! Grab my red gingham-lined trench for a big discount!) / Daniel Wellington Watch c/o (On MAJOR sale! Skinny version here.) / Lands’ End Scarf c/o (On sale!)

And don’t forget to shop the Presidents’ Day Sales!

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February 15, 2016

Presidents’ Day Sales

J.Crew: $25 off your purchase of $125+, $75 off your purchase of $250+ or $175 off your purchase of $500+. Use code “GETSHOPPING.”

J.Crew Factory: 40 percent off plus free shipping with code “SHOPTODAY.”

Nordstrom: Winter Clearance Event! Take up to 40 percent off.

L.L.Bean: Save 10 percent on your order with code “LIBERTY.”

Club Monaco: Take 30 percent off sale and clearance with code “LONGWEEKEND.”

Madewell: 30 percent off sale styles and free shipping with code “XOXOMW.”

ASOS: 20 percent off with code “LINCOLN.”

Anthropologie: 40 percent off sale styles with code “EXTRA40.”

LOFT: 50 percent off sale styles, 60 percent off sweaters, and 40 percent off “wear-now” styles.

Tuckernuck: Up to 40 percent off.

Tory Burch: Extra 30 percent off sale with code “EXTRA30.”

Banana Republic: 40 percent off with code “BRFIT.”

Ann Taylor: 50 percent off sale styles and 30 percent off new styles.

Kate Spade: Extra 25 percent off sale items and free shipping with code “SPOTON.”

Gap: 40 percent off your purchase with code “LONGWKND.”

Brooks Brothers: 50 to 60 percent off. Black Fleece is my fave!

Ralph Lauren: Use code “FEB16” to take up to 35 percent off your order.

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February 14, 2016

Galentine’s Day with Kendra Scott

A couple of weeks ago, I got together with Blair, Shaheen and Jess to celebrate Galentine’s Day (a little early, haha) and Kendra Scott’s new spring line. We had an amazing time (lots of laughs!), and I learned a lot about cooking from my girlfriends. ;) Just look at Shaheen’s adorable cherry heart pies!

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February 13, 2016

Nordstrom Winter Clearance Shoe Sale

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

I don’t know about you guys, but I am not leaving the house today. (With the exception of tonight, since Mitch and I are going out to dinner.) Uber, Mitch? Please?!

We’re spending the day getting some house chores done–hanging frames (!) and painting–and, I’ll admit, doing some online shopping. ;) From now through February 21, Nordstrom is having a HUGE shoe sale, and shipping and returns are free. (There are also clothing and bag/accessory sales going on, too.)

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February 12, 2016

Five Ways to Improve Time Management and Productivity

One of my big goals for 2016 is being better about time management. While I always get my to-do lists done, I’m definitely a procrastinator, and have a lot of late nights as a result. (Truth? Most of my blog content is written after midnight.) I need to kick the habit, and I’ve been pretty happy with my slow progress toward doing so over the last month and a half. I won’t say I’m exactly where I want to be, as I’ve certainly had a few super late nights here and there. But I’m improving.

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