Kelly in the City

February 11, 2016

The Thing About Love.

Sole Society Pumps c/o (Also available at Nordstrom) / J.Crew Blazer (Old, similar here. And I love the Regent Blazer!), Striped Turtleneck and Toothpick Jeans (Also love this version!) / Lo & Sons Bag (Borrowed from Jess) / Kendra Scott Bracelet c/o / Amelia Rose Bracelet c/o / Kate Spade Sunnies (Old, similar here and here)

I’ve definitely worn my fair share of pink on the blog over the last few weeks in honor of Valentine’s Day, as the time leading up to the holiday is a fun excuse to do so. But I’m taking a little break from my Valentine’s Day blog silliness to actually reflect on my experience with love… and not just mindlessly wear another pink sweater. (Though don’t worry: yet another pink sweater coming to Kelly in the City tomorrow, haha. Rose Quartz, after all, is the Pantone Color of the Year. Or at least one of ’em.)

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February 10, 2016

Guest Bathroom Tour

The other day, Mitch and I were joking that our tiny guest bathroom is literally the only room in the house that we aren’t changing in some way. The master bedroom and bathroom are gut-renovation jobs, and we plan on remodeling the living room fireplace, moving the guest room door so we can turn the office into a third bedroom, refinishing the kitchen cabinetry and replacing the kitchen countertops. Sheesh! But the guest room bathroom? We adore it. (Even though it doesn’t have a window and is therefore pretty challenging to photograph!) So today, I thought I’d highlight something that we don’t want to change. :)

Because let us not forget that one bathroom on the Upper East Side that essentially was the kitchen, too. (Ew.) Or the other one in the East Village that exploded. (As horrible as it sounds.) Or that extra special one in the West Village that was infested with cockroaches. (Don’t worry; got out of that place quickly.)

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February 9, 2016

Downtown Chicago

Sole Society Pumps c/o / J.Crew Cocoon Coat (On sale! Also love this version, and the pink “Lady Day Coat,” which I wore in this recent post. Also: Factory version here, and nearly identical coat from Nordstrom here!) / LOFT Sweater (On sale! I have this one, too, and I LOVE it! I went up a size in both for an oversized look, FYI.) / Henri Bendel Satchel c/o (Same bag in light pink here, and LOVE this white one!) / Hudson Jeans c/o / Margaret Elizabeth Necklace c/o / Tory Burch Logo Studs / Kate Spade Sunglasses (Old, similar here, here and here)

I know, right? Another day, another post of Kelly wearing a Cocoon Coat and an oversized sweater. I did, however, try really hard last week to mix things up during the “heat wave” with this purple coat, this striped bow top, this hot pink coat, this leopard coat and this pink puffer vest. But a girl only has so many truly warm outerwear options for real #Chiberia weather in February.

Sadly, we’re back to freezing temperatures in the city, so I’m in my warmest gear once again. Lots of snow overnight, so it’s actually a Canada Goose and Sorel day for sure! (#Sadness)

In other news:

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February 8, 2016

Weekend Recap

Banana Republic Sweater c/o / J.Crew Toothpick Jeans / Tory Burch Earrings / Louis Vuitton Tote (Buy here, here or here) / Lands’ End Booties (And Sole Society just came out with a navy leather pair — SO cute! Available here, too. So many great additional options as well!) / Crystal Bracelet (Old, similar here) / C.Wonder Tortoise Bracelet (Old, other favorite tortoise bracelet here) / Kate Spade Sunglasses (Old, similar here, here and here)

Yawwwwwn. Anyone else feeling the effects of the weekend this morning?

A little rundown of the last few days:

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February 6, 2016

Friday Date Night

Julie Brown Coat c/o (But this coat in “Neon Flame” is a great alternative! I’m wearing it in this post and this post, too.) / Crystal Bracelet (Old, super similar here) / Tory Burch Logo Studs / Sole Society Pumps c/o / SheInside Sweater c/o / Gap Jeans c/o (I’m wearing the “short” version — No more cuffing! I’m around 5’4–or 5’5 on a good day–for reference.) / Rebecca Minkoff Bag c/o

[dropcap]I[/dropcap] love that Mitch and I reserve most Friday evenings for ourselves. It was pretty chilly last night, so we just walked around the corner to a couple of neighborhood bars and restaurants, but it was seriously one of the best Friday Date Nights we’ve ever had. We caught up with each other about our days as we always do–Mitch had a professional development day at another school, and I was working on a couple of upcoming projects–and we also talked extensively about just how lucky we are.

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February 5, 2016

Chicago Eats: Cindy’s Rooftop

[dropcap]L[/dropcap]ast Saturday, my Chicago girlfriends and I had brunch at Cindy’s, which is located on the rooftop level of the Chicago Athletic Hotel on Michigan Avenue. I’d attended a Veuve Clicquot event there over the summer, and completely fell in love with the space and knew I’d have to come back with Mitch or friends. I mean, just look at this! If I were engaged right now, I would totally want to get married there. (Not that the Chicago Athletic Hotel would be in the cards, haha.)

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February 4, 2016

Mitch’s (Really Funny) Valentine’s Day Gift Guide

One // Two (Also loves this one!) // Three (Also available here) // Four //
Five // Six // Seven // Eight // Nine // Ten
Eleven // Twelve // Thirteen // Fourteen // Fifteen

Sixteen // Seventeen // Eighteen

[dropcap]S[/dropcap]o this is the cutest: Mitch put together a post for Kelly in the City! Above are his best recommendations for what to get your guy for Valentine’s Day if you’re scrambling at the last minute. (Valentine’s Day is 10 days away, so there’s still time to order and get your gift in time. But time’s running out… so do it now!)

A few (adorable) explanations from Mitch about his gift guide:

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February 4, 2016

Striped Bow Top

Cecelia New York Navy Velvet Flats c/o / J.Crew Striped Bow Top / Gap Jeans c/o (I’m wearing the “short” version — No more cuffing! I’m around 5’4–or 5’5 on a good day–for reference.) / Coach Bag / Tuckernuck Bracelet c/o / Tory Burch Earrings / Kate Spade Sunglasses (Old, similar here and here) / Ann Taylor Wrap Coat c/o (Sold out, but Ann Taylor has some seriously great outerwear right now! Love this blush coat, this striped cape and this faux fur coat. And the tortoise slingbacks and the pink suede kitten heels?! Dying.)

[dropcap]W[/dropcap]orking from home is such a weird thing. It really suits me, and I truly hope I’ll always be able to do it. But I will say that the whole “getting dressed at a reasonable hour thing”–or getting dressed at all–is sometimes such the struggle for me. On days when I have meetings and events, or I’ve planned to work at a friend’s or at a coffee shop, I get dressed and that’s that. But days during which I’m simply behind a computer screen are harder.

Much like,

If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?

I often ask myself:

If I get dressed and no one sees me, did the outfit even happen? And was it worth it?

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February 3, 2016

Are We Out of the Woods Yet?

J.Crew Cocoon Coat (Take 25 percent off and get free shipping wide code “STARTSHOPPING.” And yes. I have a coat problem. But, like, I live in Chicaaaaago. Factory version here, and nearly identical coat from Nordstrom here!) / Best Sweater Ever c/o (Extra 40 percent off applied at checkout! I typically wear a size XS/0, but I’m wearing a medium for a looser, cozier fit! Also ADORE this one, and love this one and this one!) / Tory Burch Logo Studs / Gap Jeans c/o / Sperry Boots c/o

[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he answer is no. Though I’m not even sure what this title is referring to, other than my love for Tay Tay, the background in these pics, and perhaps the end of winter? ;)

Anyway. Last year, I wrote a post called “How to Take Fashion Blog Photos in Winter” because I was getting so many questions about how often I’d throw my coat off in negative-degree weather to shoot outfits. WHAT THE HECK WAS I THINKING? While I was undeniably dedicated, I was also undeniably crazy, haha.

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February 2, 2016

How to Look Fashionable in the Cold (+ a Giveaway!)

Zippo Hand Warmer c/o / J.Crew Factory Coat (It’s from college #omg, but shop my favorite wool coats from J.Crew and Factory below! And how cute is this one? Thirty percent off and free shipping with code “LOVETHIS.”) and Hat (Love this one and this one, too!) / Sole Society Pumps c/o (Old, but favorite SS bow pumps here and here!) / J.Crew Necklace (Old but love this one) and Striped Turtleneck / Louis Vuitton Tote (Available pre-owned here and here) / Gap Jeans c/o (I’m wearing the “short” version — No more cuffing! I’m around 5’4–or 5’5 on a good day–for reference.) / Kate Spade Sunglasses (Old, similar here and here) / Tuckernuck Bracelet c/o / Crystal Bracelet (Old, super similar here) / Daniel Wellington Watch c/o

[dropcap]T[/dropcap]ruth: There are many, many winter days when I dress in a giant parka, oversized sweater and winter boots. But there are other days during which said attire isn’t really appropriate–like those that include meetings, events, restaurant visits and/or dinner parties. Of course, everyone gets a pass during snowstorms and horribly freezing cold spells, and I certainly don’t want to imply that my friends, “colleagues” and husband aren’t understanding. (They definitely “get” it, haha. And they’re bundled to the max during those times, too!) But this girl doesn’t want to be dressed for the slopes every single day of the winter. Sometimes she wants to feel feminine and cute. Sometimes she wants to get dressed up.

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