Even before I started Kelly in the City, I spent a lot of time documenting life. Mitch and I made videos nearly every summer, for example, and filmed our trips to preserve our memories.
I loved that. Photos are amazing, but videos really have the power to bring you back. You know?
Julie Brown Designs Dress c/o / Kendra Scott Necklace c/o (Part of the new Mystic Bazaar Collection… Similar here!) / J.Crew Straw Hat (c/o Chandon), Bracelet and Earrings / Kate Spade Sunglasses (Old, but love this pair from Tory Burch–on sale as part of Nordstrom’s Early Access Anniversary Sale!)
My favorite time of day to hit up the beach is around twilight. My Irish skin doesn’t have to worry about burning, and I love watching the dolphins jump through the waves as the sky turns shades of pink, purple and blue. My family makes a circle with beach chairs, and we dig our toes into the cool sand and laugh and have a few. ;) (Chandon, thanks for making this particular night–when Uncle Sully came to visit–extra special!) And now that we have Noodle, we watch her swim through the surf, dig holes and chase seagulls. It’s hilarious.
Lilly Pulitzer Dress (Old, but love these dresses in the same cut!) / Kate Spade Bag (Borrowed from Mom, but check out the current KS handbag collection) / Andre Assous Sandals c/o / See Blair Earrings c/o / J.Crew Bracelet (Old, similar here) / Helen Ficalora Necklace c/o
One of my favorite Jersey Shore family traditions is going to Smitty’s Clam Bar in Somers Point, just over the bridge from OC on the mainland. We’ve been going there since I was a little girl, and I took Mitch there in the very early days of our relationship. (#happymemories) The wait can be a little crazy, but it’s completely worth it. I mean, you can have wine on the docks or boats–or the seating area–during that time. Is that not the absolute best?!
It’s hard to imagine that our Ocean City trip is coming to a close. How is it possible that 10 days went by so quickly?! I guess we were just having an absolutely fabulous time! I mean, look at the above photo. I think this perfectly portrays just how much fun the Sheehan family has in OCNJ. ;)
Lilly Pulitzer Dress (Other ‘Tusk in Sun” print products here) / Mott 50 Cardigan c/o / J.Crew Earrings / Karen Walker Sunglasses c/o Ditto and Endless Eyewear / SeaBags Tote (Old, newer styles here) / Joie Sandals (And love this version!) / Helen Ficalora Necklace c/o
Apparently I have a uniform when I’m down the Shore. ;)
My apologies for repeat looks this week, but Vacation-Mode Kelly has been all about whatever’s easiest and whatever’s comfiest. Which means whatever t-shirt dress she reaches for first!
Early Access for the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale starts today! Which means you can shop the best sale of the year before everyone else, as long as you have a Nordstrom credit card. (Don’t have one? Apply here!)
Because it’s currently pouring in Ocean City, I went through every single sale item, haha, and came up with my favorites!
Some of the best deals, in my opinion, are these Tory Burch riding boots (order a half size up), this Barbour jacket (For reference, I wear a size XS and 0 in J.Crew jackets, and a size U.S. 4 in Barbour jackets), my favorite Tory Burch sunglasses (#omg), this Tory Burch tote, this Madewell Transport Tote look-alike, these pink pumps, this monogrammed necklace, these Sperry duck boots (which sell out so quickly every year!), these faux leather pants (For reference, I wear a size 25 in J.Crew jeans and a size 26 in BlankNYC jeans), and this pink jacket.
Check out my other picks below. :) Happy deal-hunting!
Lilly Pulitzer Dress (Old, but love this similar one!) / Mott 50 Cardigan c/o / Vineyard Vines Clutch c/o (Sold out, similar here) / See Blair Tortoise Clip c/o / Andre Assous Sandals c/o / J.Crew Earrings / Max & Chloe Necklace c/o
Like yesterday, there’s very little to report here on the Jersey Shore front. Except for the fact that there have been two separate shark sightings in the towns surrounding Ocean City. I’m a big fan of “Shark Week,” but first North Carolina and now Jersey? Scary.
Lilly Pulitzer Dress (Old, but I can’t get enough of this similar maxi dress!) / SeaBags Tote (Old, newer styles here) / Karen Walker Sunglasses c/o Ditto and Endless Eyewear / Joie Sandals (And love this version!) / J.Crew Earrings / Max & Chloe Necklace c/o / See Blair Tortoise Clip c/o
I’ve been putting off posting Ocean City photos for the last few days because A) I have splotchy coloring, haha; B) my camera is still out of whack, and will remain out of whack until I return to the Midwest; and C) there’s something wrong with my laptop’s screen resolution, making it pretty tough to edit pics while I’m traveling. But I’ve completely run out of Chicago content, so… here we are. Please bear with me for the next week! ;)
Though who cares, right? Vacations are all about letting loose and casting aside typical concerns, after all!
Photo credit: Harvey Micah (Actually, most of these photos were taken by Micah. He’s an amazing photographer, and you have to follow him on Instagram!)
Guys, I love wine. Like, so, so much, haha. So when The EveryGirl and Kendall-Jackson invited me to an intimate wine pairing dinner with a bunch of my girlfriends on a Chicago rooftop a few weeks ago, I did a little happy dance. ;) The event, which was held to celebrate the launch of K-J’s newly released Vinter’s Reserve Pinot Gris, was beautiful.
I am working with ZzzQuil to share my #TravelTipZzz.
When Mitch and I moved to Chicago last year, we made a pact that we’d spend a whole lot of time back East–in New York and at my parents’ Shore house–during summers. And now that summer is finally upon us, I’m so excited that we’re finally on our first trip!
