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September 23, 2015

Bow Dresses in NoHo

Draper James Dress and Bag c/o / Kate Spade Earrings and Sunglasses (Old, similar here and here) / J.Crew Bracelet / Helen Ficalora Necklace c/o (Also available at Shopbop)

And just like that, we’re in New York again. ;) Please pardon today’s extremely short post, but it seems that I was enjoying the fare at the Lafayette Grand Café & Bakery so much that I forgot to take more than five photos, haha. But seriously, how adorable is this striped bow dress from Draper James? I mean, stripes, navy and bows. How can the other dresses even compete?

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September 22, 2015

Fall Nights in Lincoln Park

Navy Suede Booties c/o Hush Puppies –The most comfortable booties I own! / LOFT Jeans c/o / J.Crew Factory Plaid Popover (Love this one and this one, too!) / Daniel Wellington Watch c/o / Kate Spade Sunglasses (Old, similar here and here) / Moon and Lola Earrings c/o / Coach Bag (It’s the “Court” bag — available soon!)

Kate Spade Surprise Sale:

Okay. I give up. It’s fall.

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September 21, 2015

Inspired by New York Fashion Week

Joe’s Jeans Pumps c/o DSW / LOFT Top c/o / French Connection Skirt c/o / Emma McKinstry Bracelet c/o / Kate Spade Bag (Old, similar here) and Sunglasses (Old, similar here and here) / Hazel & Marie Necklace c/o / Moon and Lola Earrings

Surprise, surprise: I (yet again) skipped out on Fashion Week. Why is it that something comes up nearly every time?! Fall 2015 didn’t make sense because I’ll be on the East Coast next week to visit my parents, and we’re dealing with some pretty major house problems right now. (As if I haven’t made that clear enough, haha.) But it’s totally fine… because honestly, sometimes Fashion Week is a bit intense. (Many a time have I walked into an event and immediately turned around because I’m nervous and out of my element, feeling short and Chanel-less, and 100-percent sure that I’ll be pegged as a fashion blogger impostor.)

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September 20, 2015

Rain, Rain, Go Away

Hunter Boots (Other styles here. Have you read my “Guide to Buying Hunter Boots” post? / Maison Jules Dress c/o (Sold out, similar here! I also have this striped dress I wore in this post, and this “stamped” dress I wore in this post!) / Tory Burch Tote / Kate Spade Sunglasses (Old, similar here and here) / Benevolent Jewels Necklace c/o / Daniel Wellington Watch c/o / Moon and Lola Earrings c/o Tuckernuck (Also love these and these!)

I’ve been living in my Hunter boots this past week. But as much I love wearing ’em, I’m definitely looking forward to the upcoming–completely dry–week. For obvious reasons, haha. Have you read my “Guide to Buying Hunter Boots” post? Should be helpful if you’re looking to invest in a pair for the fall!

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September 18, 2015

10 Ways to Make Your Next Move Easier (And a $100 Giveaway)

Make Your Next Move Easier - Kelly in the City

Disclosure: Post and giveaway sponsored by XFINITY, but all opinions are my own. Please see below for additional disclosure. As always, thank you for supporting the partnerships that keep Kelly in the City up and running!

I’m sure no one will disagree with me when I say that moving is the absolute pits. It’s incredibly stressful, it completely disrupts your day-to-day life, and it’s super expensive. It’s just the worst.

In the last 10 years, I’ve moved 12 times. TWELVE TIMES. Ugh. It’s been rough. Which is part of the reason I’m so happy to finally be a homeowner (despite the flood, haha). No more moving! Frankly, I want to stay here forever because I never ever want to go through another move. What? Totally a good reason to stay put. ;)

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September 18, 2015

Get Outta Town

Lilly Pulitzer Dress (Old, here are my current Lilly crushes: one – two – three!) / Vineyard Vines Clutch c/o / Jack Rogers / Helen Ficalora Necklace c/o / Kate Spade Sunglasses (Old, similar here and here), Bracelet (Old, similar here) and Earrings

HAPPY FRIDAY, everyone! Mitch, Noodle and I are getting the heck out of the city, and heading to my inlaws’ lake house for the weekend. :) A change of scenery and loving parents always help, right?!

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September 17, 2015

15 Adorably Preppy Accent Chairs from Pier 1

One // Two // Three
Four // Five // Six
Seven // Eight // Nine
Ten // Eleven // Twelve
Thirteen // Fourteen // Fifteen

Okay, guys. I’m SO SORRY about this morning’s post. I wrote it last night when I was clearly feeling really down in the dumps, and now that I’ve had a night’s rest and a good breakfast/lunch, I’m feeling much better. I’ve been like this forever: hysterical at night when I’m overwhelmed or stressed; fine the following morning. (Don’t even get me started about the time I couldn’t find a ruler at 2 a.m. and Mitch had to go buy me another one because I couldn’t stop crying. Granted, I was overwhelmed about the Bronx like WHOA, but still. #crazyperson)

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September 17, 2015

Before Photos (+ It’s Okay to Feel Crappy.)

While I’ve tried to space out the depressing content over the last week, I know that Kelly in the City has become a bit of a downer. I think it’s important to maintain a positive outlook, and I realize I’ve kind of been failing at that lately. But at the same time, I think it’s my responsibility to be real on this little blog, and not paint pictures of a life that isn’t mine.

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September 16, 2015

Why Every Blogger Needs a Prime Lens

Kendra Scott Necklace c/o / J.Crew Dress (Old, similar here, here and here) /Jack Rogers Sandals / Julie Brown Designs Clutch c/o / Kate Spade Sunglasses (Old, similar here and here) / Earrings c/o Tuckernuck

Oops. I stayed up WAY too late working on a project, so let’s keep this morning’s post short and sweet.

Here’s why it’s so important to invest in a prime (fixed focal length) lens for portrait/style blogging photography.

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September 15, 2015

Draper James by Reese Witherspoon

Draper James Dress and Bag c/o / Cole Haan Sandals c/o Nordstrom Rack (So many great options here!) / Kate Spade Sunglasses (Old, similar here and here) and Earrings / J.Crew Bracelet

About a month ago, when I was back in New York visiting friends, I had one of those “pinch me” moments: I received an email from the PR department of Draper James, Reese Witherspoon’s new brand, asking whether I’d be up for a photo shoot while I was in the city.

I’m sorry, WHAT?! Yes, I think I can pencil that in. Omg, Omg, Omg.

Just kidding. I hope I was a bit more eloquent than that, haha.

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