First of all, let’s talk about how difficult it is to take a decent photo after 4 p.m. during daylight savings time! (Major frustration.) I started blogging late last winter, so I guess this is my first time really running into the “not enough light” problem. My apologies in advance, as I’ve realized that quality is certainly going to suffer this season, haha. Also, what’s up with all the trash in the background and surrounding my feet in a bunch of these photos?! Definitely didn’t notice that at the time. Oh, New York.
Dress: Darling (c/o) Coming soon! Also loving this Darling dress! / Bag: Kate Spade (Sold out), similar here (On sale!) and here (Both by Kate Spade) / Pumps: Adrienne Vittadini (My go-to pumps for the season!) / Blazer: Forever21, but lusting over this black blazer* (and this one in navy*) / Necklace: J.Crew Factory (Old), similar here (Take 15 percent off with code “VETSDAY”) / Bracelets: Kate Spade (Sold out), but loving this black bracelet; Fornash; and J.Crew (Sold out), available here / Watch: Kate Spade, also available in pink. Bracelet version: gold, silver, white, orange, black, and rose gold / Lipstick: Clinique / Earrings: J.Crew*, less expensive version here / Sunnies: Kate Spade (Sold out), available via eBay
*Take 25 percent off your purchase of $100 or more with code “GOSHOP”
Anyway, I’m sick. Again. For the ninth time this year. Grrr! But the good news is that I nipped it in the bud early this time. I marched right over to the doctor’s office this morning, got the antibiotics, and–I swear to goodness–was feeling 50 percent better within five or six hours. Ahhh, the magic of a Z-Pack. (For those of you who missed my August posts, I suffer from chronic sinus infections, and complain about it on Kelly in the City pretty often, haha. ;) My sincerest apologies to my readers.) Hopefully, once the allergy shots start to take effect, I’ll no longer have to rely on antibiotics, and be cured of this annoying illness. And you’ll no longer have to listen to me complain. (Fingers crossed!)
After today, I realize that I am not the kind of girl who would be able to work from home. I constantly fantasize about it (you know, at 5:30 a.m.), but I think it takes a special sort of someone to be able to do it, and do it well.
For those of you who do work from home, you’re amazing. How do you do it?! Do you get distracted easily? Is it lonely? Do you get stir-crazy? Do you miss face-to-face interactions? Do you struggle to eat well? Do you struggle to get out of bed at a normal hour? Do you not shower until right before your significant other comes home? Do you–Okay. Stopping. I have so many questions. Someone answer them, please. ;)
But back to today (because I’m clearly in the mood to chat). Around 6 p.m.–when the antibiotics had started to kick in–I was losing my mind. So I got my behind out of bed and over to the tiny Upright Citizens Brigade theatre in Cheslea to meet up with Mitch and a few friends. I was a little woozy, but I’m so glad I went. Great company, a great show, and a great way to relax while also getting out of the apartment for an hour or so. And guess what?! Aidy Bryant performed! (She’s my favorite comedian on SNL of all time. The girl cracks me up.)
On our walk home, Mitch and I ran into the “Stand up for Heroes” concert’s red carpet, and saw some stars. (So fun!) Also, alert the presses: I excitedly waved at Jim Gaffigan, and he excitedly waved back. It seemed that he was kind of making fun of my demeanor, but I was totally okay with that.
Over and out, fashionistas! This little sicky needs her sleep, as she can go back to work tomorrow! Woo! ;)
Word up to the photographer, and love of my life:
trash has been floating around like crazy here in ny hasn’t it? LOVE the pop of pink and that amazing watch! feel better soon
xoxo hobovogue ღ
YES! It’s everywhere!! So hard to avoid in photos. Come on, New York. If Chicago can be clean, we can too, right?! :) Thanks, girl!
Ugh I hate daylight savings! But you still look fab. Love the dress and the pink bag!
Ashley | History in High Heels
RIGHT?! I’m dying here. I miss the daylight. Thank you, Ashley!
Chic look as always :) Love the arm candy!
xo,
ChaCha
http://www.chachathefashiongenius.com/
Thank you so much, Charnele! :) Hope you had a great weekend! xoxo
Love the lace detail on your blouse!
The Style Scribe
Thanks so much, Merritt!
I’ve definitely given up on pictures after work.
Hahaha. Yeah. I’m about to.
I feel your struggle with daylight savings… so hard to get a good picture! Love your dress.
Xo
Sloane
http://sailingtheseaofstyle.blogspot.com
It’s funny–it should be really easy for me, considering I work with my husband! *AND* we get out of work at 3:10. But it’s still such a struggle!! Haha. Thanks, Sloane! :)
Hope you feel better Kelly! Feels like everyone is sick, including myself…been a week! I don’t know how people work at home either, I’m already distracted at work, so I’ll most likely get double the amount of distraction at home. But I’m willing to give it a try to see how the working-at-home works. Might be different!
-Linh N.
Linnnerzism
Thank you, Linh! Linh, I had NO IDEA you have a blog of your own! I’m so excited! WOO!
Hope you had a wonderful weekend, girl!
Actually I’ve had the blog for a while but lost the feeling to write but when I started reading again, especially yours, it inspired me to blog again…definitely want to be part of this community haha =]
You look super lovely in this outfit! That dress is so, so beautiful and romantic! :)
I definitely adore the arm candy you are wearing- those are stunning bracelets! :)
http://www.callmemaddie.com
Thank you so much, Maddie! :) Hope you had a wonderful weekend!
I too love the idea of working from home! However, when I do, I get dressed too late in the day, and end up taking too long of a lunch. That pushes my work load later into the evening then normal. So until I am more disciplined I will trek into the office with my fellow cube mates :)
PS LOVE the new haircut and right on trend with all the other celebs new shorter looks!
Molly
mollybeatson.com
Hi Molly! :) Haha–Yes. It seems like it would be amazing; I just think I would fail miserably at it.
Thanks so much, girl! :) xoxo
Beautiful look as always, I always appreciate your signature pop of pink in each outfit. But yes, I totally agree it is getting dark out so early now!
-Alex
http://www.monstermisa.blogspot.com/
Thank you, Alex!! Haha–Can’t help myself with the pops of pink. I just own way too much pink. ;) Hehe. Hope your weekend was fabulous!!
Great outfit! I’ve worked from home while between jobs, and I found it hard to get motivated. I think I actually get more done at home (laundry, cleaning) when I’m working an office job and am forced to get it done! I really missed getting dressed for real (not workout clothes), also!
I’m suffering from a sinus infection currently as well. I’m also one of those who gets hit by several a year. Lovely. Hope you’re feeling better!!
Katy @ Classic Katy
Thank you, Katy! YES–That’s how I feel! When I know I have limited time to get chores done, I’m way more productive, you know? And yes… Why would you get dressed for real if no one is going to see you? (But I still want to try working from home. :)
UGH–I am so sorry about your sinus infection. Did you get meds?! I got a Z-Pack, and it cleared everything right up this time. Hope you’re okay!!! xoxo!
First of all, I love this dress. It is gorgeous. And I love the bag. Second, the time change makes it so hard to take outfit pictures! It gets dark SO early. I haven’t figured out how I am going to deal with it… Hope you get to feeling better soon!
Nikki
thefashionablewife.com
Thank you so much, Nikki! I am such a fan of the Darling clothing line. So romantic. :)
UGH–Me either!! Mitch was saying I should put all the clothes I wear throughout the week in a pile, and then shoot all the outfits over the weekend. BUT THAT IS SO MUCH WORK, haha. Not happening. We’ll see how winter goes, but I have a feeling it’s going to be difficult! ;)
xoxo!!
Obsessed with your dress and the perfect pink pop!
http://www.asequinloveaffair.com
Thank you, Shira!!! I miss you, girl!
Aww, sorry to hear you are sick, but at least it’s nearly the weekend, and hopefully you can get lots of rest and feel better soon!
this dress is really pretty, and once again all your bracelets have me swooning.
Thank you, Lyddie! YES! It actually ended up fine… So happy!! I got the meds, and they kicked in really quickly. :)
Hope you had a great weekend!! xoxo