One ($559.99. Similar here for $269.99: the one we’re considering!) / Two ($779.99) / Three ($379.99) / Four ($525.80) / Five ($499. Similar here with glass for $404.95)
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If you read last week’s post about living room style inspiration, you know that Mitch and I are finally getting around to outfitting and decorating the new house. I’ll admit that it’s been much harder than I thought: I’m not the interior designer I thought I would be, and I’m struggling with dropping the big bucks after a huge chunk of our savings recently went to the down payment. But I’m totally ready to make our home more comfortable and usable, and a better reflection of ourselves.
Jack Rogers Sandals c/o Zappos / Lilly Pulitzer Dress (Sold out, similar here and here) / Julie Brown Designs Cardigan c/o / Longchamp Tote / Jet Set Candy Necklace – Charm #1 and Charm #2 c/o / Moon and Lola Earrings c/o Tuckernuck (Also love these pineapple studs and these pearl studs!) / Kate Spade Sunglasses (Old, similar here and here)
Hands down, this dress is too small for me, haha. I spent the entirety of yesterday tugging and pulling at the thing, trying desperately not to flash the city of Chicago. Which is such a shame, because I love the dress, and it was a score from the recent Lilly Pulitzer After Party Sale. Isn’t it such a bummer when you judge poorly and end up with the wrong size?!
Alas. ;)
Lilly Pulitzer Elsa Top and Jack Rogers Sandals c/o Zappos / Longchamp Tote / Cinco Powell Tassel c/o / Jet Set Candy Necklace – Charm #1 and Charm #2 c/o / Moon and Lola Earrings c/o Tuckernuck (Also love these pineapple studs and these pearl studs!) / Kate Spade Sunglasses (Old, similar here and here) / C.Wonder Bangle (Old, similar here) / Julie Brown Designs Cardigan c/o
Yesterday, Mitch and I–along with several friends–attended the Chicago Food + Wine Festival with Zappos. It was a pretty rainy day (as evidenced by the photos of my hair), but we LOVED it! While tickets are on the pricier side, they’re totally worth it. I mean, once you get in, you’re welcome to all the food and wine you’d like. Heaven, no?! ;) We loved it so much that we’re going back tomorrow, haha. (Fingers crossed for sunshine.) Please come; we’d love to hang!
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My family is obsessed with the Lilly Pulitzer Elsa Top. The iconic silk shirts are incredibly flattering and comfy, and they go with nearly everything. Pair ’em with skirts, jeans, dress pants (you name it) and they instantly class up your look!
J.Crew Factory Top (Old, similar here, here, and here) / Lilly Pulitzer Clutch (Old, but love these preppy clutches: one / two / three) / Brooks Brothers Pumps (Old, similar here, here and here — and swoon!) / Hazel and Marie Pearl Necklace c/o / Madewell Jeans (Old, similar here) / Moon and Lola Earrings c/o Tuckernuck (Also love these pineapple studs and these pearl studs!) / Kate Spade Sunglasses (Old, similar here and here) / Minnie and Emma x Lemon Stripes Phone Case c/o
Last night, Mitch and I went to Wrigley Field to see Billy Joel for the first time. We’ve been fans since we were kids, as both sets of parents were crazy about him. Don’t you just love that? There are so many old bands and songs that totally bring me back. Like “Our House” by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. Or “Danny’s Song” by Logging & Messina. Or “Mexico” by James Taylor. Or… You get the point. ;) Similarly, Billy Joel really reminds me of growing up on Long Island.
Okay. I know that this probably doesn’t necessitate a full post, but I am SO PROUD right now, haha. I’ve been working on designing and implementing a better newsletter for Kelly in the City since April (#truestory), and ladies and gentlemen, I just got it to work.
Granted, I took a few months off here and there because I was getting so frustrated, but today, the stars aligned and miracles took place. A big thank you to Jess for her incredible design skills, Mitch for helping me with the popup, Shawn for explaining CSS & Javascript Toolbox and helping me with the coding, and Blair for her extraordinary advice.
Julie Brown Cardigan and Dress c/o (Dress is old, but love the new line!) / Kendra Scott Necklace c/o / C.Wonder Pumps (Old, similar here) / Earrings c/o Tuckernuck / J.Crew Bracelet (Old, newer version here) / Kate Spade Sunglasses (Old, similar here and here) / Vera Bradley Leather Clutch c/o
I had an amazing summer. I really did. And I have zero regrets about the trips I took and the time I spent away from the computer. But–just as I’d expected I would–I’ve fallen completely behind, and I’m kind of freaking out.
Yesterday, I sat down at my desk at 8 a.m., and didn’t leave it until 1 a.m. this morning. I mean, I took Noodle on a few walks and broke for lunch and dinner, but besides that, I just pumped out as much work (and work-related correspondence) as humanly possible in 17 hours.
Happy National Dog Day, everyone!
Yesterday marks a full year with Noodle. A YEAR? What?! It seems like just yesterday that we were bringing her tiny four-pound self home, trying desperately to train her while maintaining our sanity, dressing her up as a hot dog (#lifelongdream), helping her learn how to survive her first Chicago winter, convincing her that her crate was a safe space, and watching her dip her little paws into water for the first time.
Kendra Scott Necklace c/o / J.Crew Dress (Old, similar here, here and here) and Bracelet / Jack Rogers Sandals / Julie Brown Designs Clutch c/o / Kate Spade Sunglasses (Old, similar here and here) / Earrings c/o Tuckernuck
Last week, I stopped by the new Kendra Scott store at 900 North Michigan Avenue in Chicago with Maya and Mitch (#trooper), and was so impressed. I couldn’t get over how bright and beautiful the space was, and how elegantly the merchandise was displayed there. I also loved catching up with my girl Maddie, Kendra Scott’s Chicago Community Relations and Event Manager. (She’s the cutest!)
