Dress, Bag and Boots c/o Zappos
I’m back! :) I took yesterday off to catch up on sleep, nurse that rather persistent and seemingly ever-present sinus infection (I’m thinking it’s almost time to break out the Z-Pack), and do LAUNDRY. Yes, you read that correctly. We have a laundry machine again! Okay, so technically I begged the construction workers to hook it up for a night… but it was magical. We currently have clean socks! Ahhh…
Anyway, please excuse the frizzy hair, but we’ve been having some extremely warm (and wet) days here in Chicago. I think they’ve passed–yesterday was in the 40s–but sigh. It was pretty awesome. While I’m normally not a huge fan of the rain, I quite enjoy it when it accompanies 60- and 70-degree days in December.
I wore this little number last Friday to Kameya, our favorite sushi restaurant in the neighborhood. I’ve been looking for a quilted bag that (admittedly) looks like a Chanel for date nights, and this one is perfect. I love the that it’s compact and painless to carry around with its long strap (that’s easy to shorten in half), and that it’s MUCH more affordable than an actual Chanel. ;)
The boots have been a lifesaver this past week–great for those warm, wet days we’ve been experiencing… and beyond festive. Doesn’t ever girl need a pair of red Hunters?! (Read my guide to buying Hunter boots here.)
And the dress? I don’t normally go for figure-hugging dresses, but I couldn’t resist this one. It’s so warm that I didn’t even need to wear a coat. Now that’s a quality dress!
In other news, we had actual carolers–about 15 of ’em!–visit us last night. It was the best. They were all under the age of 12 it seemed (the cutest) and accompanied by their parents. And they sang us an entire Christmas carol. I am officially obsessed with my neighborhood. ;)
Mitch and I leave for the East Coast on Saturday morning, so it’s time to wrap up all the projects and last-minute holiday tasks. Onward, my friends!
I’ve loved my purple Hunters for years, but you’re reeeeally selling me on the red…..Especially considering how frigging warm Toronto is supposed to be on Christmas, it looks like I’ll need them (13 degrees, ugghhh….that’s like 55 for you guys!) Safe travels out East :)
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This kind of bipolar weather is insane. It’s really hard to put away summer/fall clothes when it’s in the 60s. The bag is really cute, great alternative to the Chanel bags.
You look stunning, Kelly! Loving that quilted bag ;)
xo, Laura
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I am so jealous that you had had actual carolers visit!! I’ve never had that happen but it sounds magical :)
I love the bag, I had a super cheap one like that from Forever21 that I wore to death and have since been wanting to replace. That is SO cute that you got carolers!!
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You look darling! Love your quilted bag, too!
xo, Jennifer
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Such a classic bag and the hunters are great!
I love your purse and the pop of red from your Hunter boots looks great!
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The weather has been so crazy! It’s actually been starting to cool down here over the past couple of days, but I wasn’t complaining!
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Aww you’ve got your Wellingtons on and you look gorgeous, I’ve been wearing my Wellingtons lately they save my Tights getting splashed.
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You look gorgeous Kelly and I am obsessed with that dress. Game night again soon please and tell Mitch we are def playing Clue again :) xox
This outfit is absolutely adorable Kelly! I’m a sucker for wellies no matter the season but THANK YOU for giving me inspiration to wear them with a few holiday dresses too. With as much rain as we’ve had lately I’ve been wanting to live in mine!
Xoxo,
Ashley || Sed Bona
This outfit is absolutely adorable Kelly! I’m a sucker for wellies no matter the season but THANK YOU for giving me inspiration to wear them with a few holiday dresses too. With as much rain as we’ve had lately I’ve been wanting to live in mine!
Xoxo,
Ashley || Sed Bona
I am obsessed with that dress, Kelly! It’s gorgeous on you. I’ve been debating on getting Hunter boots. I really love my Bean Boots and usually just wear them as rain boots, but it would be fun to have a bright pair like you have!
XO, SS || Seersucker Sass
I think you look fab!! Beautiful and fresh color
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