Kelly in the City

January 10, 2016

40 Percent off J.Crew

[dropcap]W[/dropcap]ell, it’s currently eight degrees in Chicago, haha. Mitch and I had the best weekend with friends–celebratory engagement dinner with our neighbors on Friday; game night with friends on Saturday–because it was just too cold to do anything but hang in our warm apartments! Today, we’re are going to venture outside to run errands (we’ll see how that goes), but so far, I’ve just been doing a lot of cuddling with Noodle on the couch, and sale surfing on Mitch’s iPad. ;)

Right now, my eyes are on J.Crew’s current sale. (Do we agree that J.Crew has been making a killer comeback as of late?) Through tomorrow, can take 40 percent off Wear-Now Styles and 40 to 50 percent off sale styles with code “MUSTSHOP.” Like I said, it’s FREEZING in Chicago, and all I can think about is new cozy sweaters and pompom hats. Wish my credit card luck! :)

Other notable sales today include: LOFT (Up to 75 percent off), J.Crew Factory (50 percent off sale with code “SALETIME”), L.L.Bean (Up to 50 percent off sale and free shipping), Tuckernuck (End of the Season Sale is ON!), Tory Burch (Up to 75 percent off sale), Vineyard Vines (40 percent off sale with code “WOAS2015”), Madewell (20 percent off sale with code “META20”), Club Monaco (Up to 60 percent off sale styles with code “JANUARY”), and Nordstrom (New markdowns). Enjoy!

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January 8, 2016

January Browsing

Cut-Out Dress

[dropcap]H[/dropcap]appy Friday, everyone! I’m taking it easy today, and sharing some products that have recently caught my eye. ;) Of course, none of them will be making their way into my home anytime soon, with the exception of maybe the mirror, because #OMG perfect… but hey–browsing never hurt anyone, right?!

SO happy we’re almost to the weekend. We’re celebrating our neighbors’ recent engagement tonight (so lucky to live on such a friendly block!), going out to dinner with friends on Saturday night (it’s been too long!), and considering painting the basement on Sunday. (Whoa! Things are starting to happen!)

Do you guys have anything special planned for the weekend? :)

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January 7, 2016

Winter Wellness Tips

Puffer Vest / Similar Sweater

[dropcap]D[/dropcap]ecember had me tricked into thinking that Chicago was going to skip winter this year. Like, I really thought we were in the clear or something. Seventy-degree, no-jacket days were totally normal, and the occasional snowstorm–which seemed to melt within a matter of hours–was just “cute.” Now, though, we’re somehow in the thick of it, and it’s been so cold that I often don’t even want to leave the house.

But not leaving the house is no bueno! While it’s easy to become a hermit during the winter and hide away in leggings, oversized sweaters and down comforters, it’s important to take care of yourself. So today, I’m sharing my top five “Winter Wellness” tips.

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January 7, 2016

Productivity Outfits: They’re Real

Banana Republic Blazer, Jeans and Pumps c/o / Old top, similar here / Kendra Scott Necklace c/o

[dropcap]A[/dropcap]s I promised myself in yesterday’s post, I’ve been working on my 2016 Goals. And while they haven’t been “finalized” yet, I’ve pretty happy with the tentative list. A goal that’s definitely on there?

GET DRESSED IN THE MORNING.

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January 6, 2016

2015: The Good, The Bad & What I Learned

(Original post here.)

[dropcap]2[/dropcap]015 was a year for the books. In some ways, it was a bit of a trying 12 months. There were personal struggles I kept off the blog (which I actually plan on sharing sometime this year); there was the world’s most stressful process of buying a home (quite the hyperbole, but it was rough!); there were feelings of panic, devastation and displacement that came along with a destructive flood; there was the slow process of rebuilding, which is still going on; and there was misjudgment of how much work I could handle without going bonkers.

At the same time, though, so many absolutely wonderful things occurred. :)

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Kelly in the City

January 5, 2016

Self-Realization: My Life Will Never Be Characterized by Order and Structure

White House Black Market Fur Vest c/o / Stuart Weitzman Boots c/o (Also available here and here in different colors. Sizing help: I’ve read some reviews that have recommmended going down a half size, but the boots run TTS in my opinion. I normally wear a size 7.5 in boots, and took a size 7.5 in these, too.) / Hudson Jeans / LOFT Sweater (Want this sweater in every color, haha. SO soft and cozy! Sizing: I’d go one size up for a cozier look.) / Kendra Scott Necklace c/o

[dropcap]H[/dropcap]oly goodness, guys. I’m struggling to get back into the swing of things. Somehow, that pesky sinus infection is STILL here–looks like I’m headed back to the doctor–and the house is a complete disaster from construction that occurred while we were away. (A huge thank you to my neighbor Juli for letting in the contractors every day!) I’m drowning in correspondence from ovr the holidays, and the assignments are piling up. I’m not sure how it’s possible feel overwhelmed one week into the new year, but I’m somehow managed to do it. ;)

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January 4, 2016

It’s Sale Day!

[dropcap]O[/dropcap]h. Em. Gee. The Lilly Pulitzer After Party Sale is HERE! I ended up scoring this top for $44. (Not bad!) My other faves are below. I’d LOVE to hear about your experience and/or what you nabbed! :)

ALSO: If you’re in Struggle City with the sale, check out Amazon’s flash sale on Lilly today. Tons of great deals!

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January 2, 2016

Tips for Shopping the 2016 Lilly Pulitzer After Party Sale

[dropcap]S[/dropcap]omething tells me most people are already feeling a case of the Mondays coming on. After all, isn’t the Monday after New Year’s Day the hardest Monday of the year? Well, here’s a little something to cheer you up: The Lilly Pulitzer After Party Sale is starting at 8 a.m. ET on Monday, January 4th! It’ll also end on Monday, January 4th (at 11:59 ET), so you don’t want to miss it. ;)

The After Party Sale, which typically occurs once in January and again in August, is notoriously one of the best sales of the year. And shipping is free!

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January 1, 2016

Happy 2016 + And Scaling Back

Adrianna Papell Sequin Mesh Blouson Dress c/o (Also available here; gown version here) / Unisa Bow Pumps (But I LOVE these! And they’re on sale!) / Moon and Lola Earrings c/o — Take 20 percent off your order with code “NYE20.”

[dropcap]H[/dropcap]appy 2016, all! :) I decided to significantly scale back the blogging during the actual holidays this year, and I’m so glad I did. I’ve been sporadically posting here and there… but those deadlines that I typically hold myself to completely flew out the window the moment I stepped into our little Prius and embarked on the first leg of the trip.

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December 30, 2015

One Last Christmas Post

Vineyard Vines Scalloped Skirt (Also available here, and dress version here) and Striped Shirt c/o / Hunter Boots c/o (Guide to Buying Hunter Boots here. And LOVE these boot socks! These are a great alternative, too.) / Kate Spade Bag (Old, but love this similar one!) and Pearl Necklace (Old, but LOVE this new version and this one, too!) / Amelia Rose Bracelet c/o

The time between Christmas and New Year’s is totally fair game for holiday attire, right? Because I’m not quite ready to give it all up, yet. I mean, this scalloped skirt?! I’m nothing short of devastated that I’ll soon be putting it away for the season, haha. Beyond cute! (Also: can’t get enough of the dress version.)

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