Kelly in the City

February 22, 2015

Warm it Up

Bella Dahl Top (c/o — You can also buy Bella Dahl via Tuckernuck, Anthropologie, Bloomingdales and ShopBop) / Hayden Harnett Tote (c/o — It’s reversible! You can find my other Hayden Harnett tote here!) / J.Crew Jeans and Pearl Earrings / C.Wonder Pumps (I know. Devastation. RIP C.Wonder. I’m obsessed with this similar pair, though.) / Miriam Merenfeld Necklace (c/o) / Max and Chloe Bracelet (c/o) / Kate Spade Sunnies (Old, newer styles here) / Clinique Lipstick (“Chubby Peony”)

GUYS. Do you notice how there isn’t any snow on the sidewalks in these photos? And how I’m not wearing snow boots?! That’s because it was warm yesterday! Well, I mean, it was in the 30s. But throwing off my jacket for a quick couple of minutes wasn’t painful. And I was able to roam around my neighborhood, meet up with a couple of girlfriends without taking an Uber, run errands, take Noodle on a longish walk, and go out in heels. Hallelujah!

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February 21, 2015

Picking Out An Engagement Ring with Vashi

One: Round Cut // Two: Round Cut, Side Stones // Three: Round Cut, Three Stones // Four: Blue Sapphire

Recently, I’ve been getting quite a few questions from readers–and/or their significant others–about engagement rings. Which is adorable, and so flattering. (Thank you!) Every time I get an email, I’m filled with excitement and happiness and love for people I don’t know, haha, and it brings me back to that evening on the beach when Mitch knelt down on one knee. :) Sigh. (You can read about his proposal on our wedding site, if you can manage to find the story! Spoiler: it was perfect.)

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February 20, 2015

365 Days: The Video

One of the many reasons I love my husband is because he’s so darn creative. The guy is always up to something, whether he’s inventing products, starting businesses, setting up websites, learning how to code, polishing his graphic design skills, or preserving our memories in original ways. I love it. These projects not only bring us closer, but also enrich our lives.

Take his most recent project, which he just completed. He took one second of video every day for an entire year, and strung it all together using the “One Second Every Day” app, available via iTunes for $2.99. It’s ridiculously cool!

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February 19, 2015

Think Warm Thoughts

Sheinside Sweater (c/o) / Seychelles Booties (c/o) / Kate Spade Bag (Old, similar here), Bow Ring (Adjustable version here) and Sunnies (Old, but love this style!) / BlankNYC Cords (Similar here) / Joyiia Elephant Bracelet (c/o) / Daniel Wellington Watch (c/o) / J.Crew Pearl Earrings

Three things today:

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February 18, 2015

Chicago Blues

Lands’ End Sweater (c/o, J.Crew’s version here and here, and how cute is the dress version?!) / J.Crew Skirt (Factory version here, and love this newer, similar skirt–and this one, too!), Camp Socks (L.L. Bean also carries them!) and Necklace (Old, but this is my current obsession! And this is pretty cute, too.) / L.L. Bean Boots (Order them, even though they’re backordered! You won’t be sorry. Need a pair now? Try Sperry’s version! Tuckernuck has them in navy, too.) / Piperlime Faux Fur Infinity Scarf (Sold out, but so many options here!) / Hayden Harnett Tote (c/o) / HUE Knit Sweater Tights / Daniel Wellington Watch (c/o) / Kate Spade Sunnies (Old, but love these!) / Pearl Earrings (Love these, too!)

Don’t worry. I don’t actually have the “Chicago Blues,” nor is it even a real thing. (Though it is a bar on the North Side.) It just seemed like a good post title. ;)

However… YIKES. This has been a rough week for us weather-wise, and temperatures (with wind chill) are projected to dip down to -30 on Thursday. Ugh. At least I’ll likely have Mitch home with me tomorrow! But yeah. So not leaving my apartment until things warm up.

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February 17, 2015

Two Years

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Kelly in the City is two. In some ways, it’s hard to believe that so much time has passed. Was it really two years ago that I told Mitch I wanted to start a blog? I remember it so clearly.

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February 16, 2015

Hayden Harnett

LuLu’s Sweater (c/o) / Hayden Harnett Tote (c/o) / J.Crew Linen Shirt / BlankNYC Jeans / Sole Society Pumps / Michael Kors Watch (And I love this style! Other colors here) / Kate Spade Sunnies / Tory Burch Earrings / Joyiia Elephant Bracelet (c/o)

Disclaimer: I wear a pair of massive snow boots everywhere I go these days, and change into my pumps once I get to my destination. So don’t worry. :) I promise I’m not walking around in these beauties on the reg! I’ve also worn this pair of white jeans three times this past week, but whatevs.

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February 15, 2015

Snowed In

Bella Dahl Top (c/o — Also available at Tuckernuck. You can shop Bella Dahl at Bloomingdales and ShopBop, too!) / Daniel Wellington Watch (c/o) / BlankNYC Jeans /Hazel & Marie Pearl Bracelet (Similar here) / J.Crew Pearl Earrings / Kate Spade Bow Ring (On sale for $19, and free shipping!) /Chinese Laundry Booties / Miriam Merenfeld Necklace (c/o)

Goodness. It’s snowing again.

To tell you the truth, the winter is really only now starting to get to me. Up until this point, I’ve braved the cold and snow, and I’ve made sure to get out of my apartment every day, whether I’m shooting with blogger girlfriends, walking Noodle, attending meetings, grabbing dinner with Mitch, or working at coffee shops. But this week, Chicago is in for some really rough weather, and temperatures are projected to plummet into the red.

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February 14, 2015

Love

Mitch and I are all about the traditions. And one of our favorites is making our yearly photo albums. They’re probably our most prized possessions, as they help us remember and appreciate the amazing times we’ve had together. There have been so many!

Now, I realize that many of these pictures aren’t blog-worthy. But real life isn’t about looking good in photographs. It’s about happiness and moments and love. So let’s travel back in time, and revisit some really wonderful moments from the early years.

Happy Valentine’s Day, Mitch. I love traveling through life together!

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February 13, 2015

Think Pink.

Sheinside Anchor Sweater (c/o) / Henri Bendel Tote (c/o) / Lilly Pulitzer Blazer (Old, similar here) / BlankNYC Jeans (On crazy sale! Also available here. I wear one size larger than I do in the J.Crew Toothpick.) / Chinese Laundry Booties / Daniel Wellington Watch (c/o) / Hazel & Marie Pearl Bracelet (c/o, Similar here) / J.Crew Pearl Earrings / Kate Spade Sunnies (Old, similar here)

Happy Almost Valentine’s Day! Mitch and I have a wonderfully low-key weekend ahead of us, and I can’t wait. Tonight, we’re celebrating the birthday of a close friend with several other couples (yay!), and after that, we might attend a turtle race. (Yes. You read that correctly.) Tomorrow, we’re getting all dressed up and going to Shaw’s. Crab legs are my favorite food in the whole world, so I’m pretty excited. (Sigh… I miss you, Jersey Shore!) We also just found out that Mitch has off on Monday (woo!), so we might hit up the Art Institute at some point, too. Do you guys have anything fun planned?!

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