Happy Saturday, all! With any luck, I’m almost home by the time you read this, and wrapping up my 14-hour drive. (Oh, crazy holiday travel plans.)
In the meantime, though, I’ll leave you with a photography shoot I recently did for The EveryGirl. (Eeee! So excited!) How gorgeous is this holiday look? And how great are those pants?
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Here’s the situation: Every year, some time around December 19th or 20th, Mitch and I set out for one of our families’ houses. (It’s a big trip, and one that’s unavoidable, as Mitch is from the Midwest and I’m from the East Coast.) And nearly every year, without fail, one of us falls deathly ill with a terrible cold or the flu. And then the other one gets it. And it kind of ruins the holidays for us. (One year, Mitch got it and passed it to me… and then I passed it to about 35 people. So much throwing up and fainting. It’s incredible that our families still like us!)
Tory Burch Riding Boots and Tote / J.Crew Skirt (Old, same skirt here in solid Kelly green, and similar tartan skirt here) and Bow Shirt (Old, similar here) / Benevolent Jewels Necklace (c/o) / Kate Spade Sunnies (Old, newer styles here) / Daniel Wellington Watch (Take 15 percent off your order with code “KELLYINTHECITY”) / Moon and Lola Earrings (c/o)
Woooo! It’s finally Friday. Today, Mitch and I (and Noodle) are embarking on the first leg of our 14-hour drive back to the East Coast for Christmas, and I’m beyond excited. Of course, I have a ton of stuff to do before picking Mitch up at work–finish a couple of blog-related projects, line up posts, edit photos, pack, fold laundry, do a photo shoot, pick up a few last-minute gifts, and clean–but I can totally do this, right?!
(Oh my goodness.)
Putting together an outfit is always fun, but there’s something extra special about styling party outfits for the holiday season. It’s the perfect time to show of your personal sense of style with all your friends and family. So, show them just how unique your fashion sense is!
With so many festivities going on around the holidays, it’s a good idea to have several outfit ideas in mind, so you’re prepared for every occasion. Heck – some days you might even be hitting two holiday parties, and you might need a quick wardrobe change. It happens!
Sole Society Pumps (c/o — More sizes here) / J.Crew Ruffled Sweatshirt (Old, but try pairing this sweatshirt with this shirt) and Bracelet (Old, similar here) / Blank NYC Sequined Jeans (Inspired by Maya; found on eBay!) / Henri Bendel Tote (c/o) / Random Scarf (I actually bought it at Hallmark… which is a running joke with friends… but here’s a similar one!) / April Marin Bow Gloves (c/o) / Daniel Wellington Watch (c/o — Use code “KELLYINTHECITY” to take 15 percent off your order!) / Moon and Lola Earrings (c/o) / Kate Spade Sunnies (Old, similar here)
This has been a really nice week. Typically, right before the holidays, I run myself absolutely ragged. I say yes to everything and want to do everything. Christmas comes but once a year, you know?
Wild Fox Sunglasses (c/o) / “Vintage” J.Crew Jacket (Similar here) / Lisi Lerch Necklace (c/o) / Coach Bag / Joe Fresh Sweater (Old, similar here) / Sole Society Pumps / Blank NYC Jeans, but Piperlime is my favorite place to find steals on Blank NYC! / Daniel Wellington Watch (c/o — Use code “KELLYINTHECITY” to take 15 percent off your order!) / Moon and Lola Earrings (c/o) / C.Wonder Bracelet (Old, similar here)
Today, I’m teaming up with Shopbop and Social Root to feature a new pair of sunglasses from Wildfox. (And no, I’m not sure I’ve ever switched up my eyewear on the blog, so this is big, haha.) Social Root is this cool new project that helps companies find bloggers who are influential in specific segments like sunglasses, denim and bags. I’m not sure how I was identified as a “digital influencer”–perhaps because I wear the same pair in nearly every post? ;)–but I’m so glad I was found! Because I had a blast with this post. What do you think about my new “Catfarer” shades?! If you haven’t hear of Wildfox yet, it’s an LA-based brand that came about in 2007. You can see the rest of the eyewear here, and how cute is this striped sweatshirt?!
(Bloggers, sign up here!)
But back to life!
Lilly Pulitzer Dress (Old, similar here, here and here) and Belt (Old, similar here and here) / Sail to Sable Coat (c/o — Available in more sizes at Tuckernuck) / Fornash Necklace (c/o) / Monogrammed Bracelet (c/o) / Kate Spade Glitter Bow Pumps (Old, similar here and here), Bow Clutch (Old, newer style here), Ring (Similar here) and Sunnies (Old, newer styles here) / Moon and Lola Earrings (c/o)
I love this dress.
A couple of years ago, my mom and I were shopping at Lilly Pulitzer on the Upper East Side together, looking for outfits for my rehearsal dinner. I was feeling frustrated (and a little upset), as I’d been looking for the perfect dress for months and had come up with zilch. I know; so silly. But my feeling was that I was getting married. It was such a beautiful time in my life, and I wanted to look beautiful, too. How could I not be in love with the dress?
Quilted Koala Tote (c/o) / J.Crew Vest / Blank NYC Jeans, but Piperlime is my favorite place to find steals on Blank NYC! / Daniel Wellington Watch (c/o — Use code “KELLYINTHECITY” to take 15 percent off your order!) / Tory Burch Boots / Lands’ End Sweater (c/o) / Moon and Lola Earrings (c/o)
First of all, a big congratulations goes to Margaret W. for winning the Quilted Koala Giveaway! I mentioned last week that I’ve been carrying my QK tote with me everywhere, and that it’s amazing for lugging around my laptop and bulky camera. Well, this is my everyday December uniform. I need something that’s warm yet comfy, as I spent a lot of time sitting at my desk and in coffee shops–and this little outfit fits the bill!
Today, our friends Dan and Laura–who lived in Chicago for seven years but recently moved to Denver (I know… bad timing, haha)–took us on a “holiday tour” of our neighborhood. (Thanks, guys! #stilltourists)
My favorite street was Burling Street, which is home to some of the most gorgeous townhouses I’ve ever seen. Amazing, right?!
So take a walk with us. :) Happy Saturday!
Sail to Sable Top (c/o) / Cosmopolitan Faux Leather Leggings (c/o) / Ralph Lauren Sequined Pumps (Old, similar here, here, here and here… but obsessing over this pair and this pair!) / April Marin Bow Gloves (c/o) / Kate Spade Clutch (Old, newer style here, similar here, and love this one!) and Sunnies (Old, similar here) / Daniel Wellington Watch (c/o — Use code “KELLYINTHECITY” to take 15 percent off your order!) / Hazel & Marie Pearl Bracelet (c/o) / Moon and Lola Earrings (c/o — Favorite earrings of all time! Incredibly lightweight!)
I’m running out the door to Mitch’s school’s holiday party, so I’ll keep it short today. But how cute is this top from Sail to Sable and these bow gloves from April Marin?! I love them so much that I even took my coat off for a hot 2.5 minutes for photographs. Now that’s love. ;)
(It’s actually not that cold today.)
