Kelly in the City

March 18, 2022 •

Recent Finds, 3/18

Ah, Florida hair ;)

Tuckernuck American Flag Sweater (Generous; do not size up!) / J.Crew Skinny Jeans / Veja Sneakers (Also available here and here.)

We had such a lovely week over here transitioning back into a good routine. I adored Florida, but I’m an admitted homebody, lover of hygge, and fan of slowness. 😉 Last night, Mitch and I put the fire on in the basement—because it works now!—and cozied up on the couch to watch a movie. (Though to be honest, I fell asleep after 10 minutes, so he changed it to something else, haha.)

Tonight, we’re having friends over to watch the basketball game, and tomorrow we’re visiting a museum to get the kids out of the house. Sunday, we’re taking the girls swimming and then Emma has a playdate at a friend’s house. OH! And we have a babysitter for Sunday night because we’re going to a show with friends. So it’ll be a jam-packed, not-so-slow weekend… but I’m excited for it all. :)

Anyway, here are this week’s Recent Finds:

Lincoln Park, Chicago

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March 17, 2022

Spring Home Decor

Tall Glass Tumblers / Large Cream Pitcher / Floral and Gingham Oven Mitt and Pot Holder Set / Bunny Cheese Knife Set / Green Easter Egg Candle / Bunny Salad Plate / Round Wood Serving Board / Stoneware Bunny Dip Bowl Platter / Floral Mug / Light Blue Floral Square Throw Pillow / Dark Blue Floral Square Throw Pillow / Navy and Cream Plaid Table Runner / Wood Salt and Pepper Shaker Set / Ceramic Ginger Jar / Glass Jar Candle / Floral Embroidered Bunny Shape Pillow / Medium Scallop Basket

Here are a few of my favorite spring home decor finds to decorate for the season without breaking the bank. From kitchen tableware to throw pillows, there’s something for everyone. And I couldn’t help but include a couple of decor pieces for Easter. I mean, how adorable is this floral bunny accent pillow. Which means the next thing on my agenda is getting started on Easter baskets!

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March 15, 2022 •

Lincoln Park, Chicago

15 Things, 3/15

Best Black Everyday Dress / White Denim Jacket (Also loving this longer one!) / Similar Sandals / Newer Liberty Dresses / Girls’ Denim Jackets / Mitch’s Favorite Hoodie / Liberty Hair Clip Bows

Aaaaand we’re back! I feel all over the place right now, but here are the first things that come to mind this morning:

Lincoln Park, Chicago

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March 15, 2022

Spring Dresses

Embroidered Floral Dress / Blue Stripe Tie Shirt Dress / Navy Floral Dress / Green Shirt Dress / Blue Gingham Maxi Dress / Green & Blue Floral Midi Dress / Red Maxi Dress / Tiered White Shirt Dress / Pink Floral Square Neck Dress / Long Sleeve Stripe Maxi Dress / Smocked Tiered Maxi Dress / Knit White and Black Short Sleeve Dress

After the clocks moved one hour forward this past weekend and the sun started to set after 7 pm, spring has never felt closer. Now all I’m waiting for is the weather in Chicago to warm up a little, and then, I’ll practically be living in spring dresses! There are so many new beautiful dresses this season for every occasion. From casual spring dresses to ones that are a little more formal, here are a few that I have my eye on.

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March 12, 2022

How to Style a Trench Coat 3 Ways

A trench coat is such a versatile piece for the spring. It’s a great lightweight layer that looks wonderful with everything from sweaters to blouses. Easily dress it up or down with your shoes and accessories. I get so much wear out of mine, so I put together a few of my favorite trench coat outfits. Here’s how to style a trench coat three ways.

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March 10, 2022

Saint Patrick’s Day Gifts and Decor

Shamrock Throw Pillow / Shamrock Cozy Socks / Wood Shamrock Decor / Sage Green Mug / Shamrock Cupcake Liners / Shamrock Cookie Cutters / Green Accent Canvas Sneakers / Glass Jar Candle / Kids Fair Isle Sweater / Boxwood Wreath / Green Plaid Wreath Bow / Shamrock Sweater / Shamrock Paper Straws

St. Patrick’s Day is a holiday close to our hearts since Mitch’s family and mine are Irish. Last year, I added a few pieces of decor around the house, it wasn’t a lot, but it put everyone in the spirit and made the holiday a little more memorable. The year before, Noodle joined in on the fun and had the cutest doggie photoshoot – those photos of her still make me laugh. So, in the spirit of Irish pride, here are a few cute gifts and decor for Saint Patrick’s Day.

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Gift Guides, Lifestyle, Spring

March 8, 2022

Shoes for Spring

Navy Suede Sneakers / White and Green Canvas Sneakers / Beige and Pink Colorblock Sneakers / Suede Ballet Mules / Ankle Strap Suede Pumps / Suede Ballet Flats / Blue Ballet Bow Mules / Yellow Chelsea Rain Boots / Leopard Loafers / Mint Veja Sneakers / Leather Sandals / Sporty Leather Strap Sandals

It might have snowed in Chicago yesterday, but we’re just going to move past that because spring is approaching, and I am ready for it, haha. Today, I wanted to share a few pairs of shoes for spring that I’m either eyeing or own and can’t wait to wear when I no longer have to wear snow boots. I’ve included everything from casual sneakers to wear on weekends with jeans to the prettiest ballet flats. There’s even a cute pair of yellow rain boots that just might even make you excited for a rainy day.

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March 6, 2022 •

Lincoln Park, Chicago

15+ Things, 3/6

Josh Young Portrait / Serena & Lily Rug / No-Scratch Leather Chesterfield Sofa / Drapes / Light Fixture / Newer Version of Lucy’s Velvet Dress / Newer Version of Emma’s Sweater / Emma’s Floral Leggings / Studio McGee x Target Pillow

It’s been a while. :) Here’s what I have on my mind today:

Lincoln Park, Chicago

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March 5, 2022

How to Wear a Sweater Over a Dress

I’m all about getting the most amount of wear out of every piece in your closet, and wearing a sweater over a dress is a great fashion hack to make your summer and spring dresses work as a transitional piece on colder spring days. Although, let’s be honest, I’m not ready to let go of my warm and cozy sweaters just yet, haha, so that’s why I love this trick. It can effortlessly transform an outfit and works for pretty much any dress style. Here are three ways to wear a sweater over a dress this spring.

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March 3, 2022

Spring Jackets and Blazers

Light Wash Denim Jacket / White Denim Jacket / Sweater Blazer / Plaid Blazer / Brown Blazer / Trench Coat / Relaxed Lightweight Jacket / Utility Jacket / Corduroy Collared Jacket / Navy Double-Breasted Raincoat

As spring is approaching and the weather starts to warm up, it’s only a matter of weeks before it’ll be time to switch out winter parkas with lightweight jackets and blazers. Of course, Chicago is a bit of a different story, haha, but for those of you who live elsewhere, I wanted to share a few of my favorite spring jackets, blazers, and even cute raincoats.

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