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10 Easy Inexpensive Ways To Pay It Forward

10 Easy Inexpensive Ways To Pay It Forward

Photo by Pannell Photography If you’re here from my friend Jackie’s website (aka @jackiegiardina), livingaftermidnight.com, welcome! You can learn more about me here, and ten things I bet you didn’t know about me here. Returning friends, hello to you too! Back in October, Jackie and I collaborated with Bedford Village Flower Shop to support them on Petal it Forward day. A national initiative of the Society of American Florists, on Petal it Forward day florists give out flowers to the community. Two bouquets per person to be exact, one for that person, one for that person to pass on. This…

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Why I Started A YouTube Channel + GIVEAWAY!

Why I Started A YouTube Channel + GIVEAWAY!

I’m so excited to announce the launch of my brand new YouTube channel! A few months ago I would have never wanted to do this. To add something else onto my plate of never-ending to-dos. But within the last month or so I just became so ready. I wanted to try something new, learn something new. Connecting with my community has also become so important to me, and I think, this will be a great way for us to connect! There are so many reasons why I started a YouTube Channel but today I’m going to share the main three.…

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How I Prep for NYFW + How To Attend As A Blogger

How I Prep for NYFW + How To Attend As A Blogger

Yes, you read that right. New York Fashion Week is right around the corner, officially beginning Friday, September 6th. Which means prep for NYFW starts now (actually, officially last week for me, by the time you see this post). The two most important things to me are: number one being able to attend the shows I want to cover and number two having outfits I’m both proud of and comfortable in. Check out my past New York Fashion Week coverage.  Today I’m going to share a general overview of how I prep for NYFW and how to attend as a…

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A Summer Soirée With My Favorite Connecticut Bloggers

A Summer Soirée With My Favorite Connecticut Bloggers

photos: Julia Dags There is something so magical about a rainy Summer day. I love the way the water makes everything glisten. It gives off a feeling that the world has been cleansed, and the smell is so refreshing to me. But now listen, if you’re hosting a mostly outdoor event in the Summer and there’s forecast for rain it’s stress city for you. Helen Phillips (@styleinherited) and Faith Perry (@thebicoastalbrunette) handled this semi-rainy day with confidence. You would have never known the event was meant to be exclusively outside. A Summer Soirée With My Favorite Connecticut Bloggers It’s no…

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Where To Get The Best Frozen Rosé In NYC

Where To Get The Best Frozen Rosé In NYC

(The Skylark, New York City) With an entire month and a half of Summer left, you still have ample time to get yourself some crisp frosé here in NYC. I’ve seen it all when it comes for Frozen Rosé aka Frosé. From adding all kinds of berries, simple syrups, marshmallows on top (yes you read that right) and I’ve even made my own frozé ice pops. So what does it take to make it best? First off, the rosé itself has to be good. If your base sucks, your frosé has no hope. I like a lighter rosé and nothing…

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Two Summer Mocktails That Will Leave You Feeling Refreshed

Two Summer Mocktails That Will Leave You Feeling Refreshed

While I enjoy a good cocktail as much as the next person, mocktails can serve a purpose for me too. (AND NO, I’m not pregnant) If I’m only going to have one drink, or if it’s early in the day I’d rather have something sans alcohol. Day drinking leaves me worthless after about 3:00 p.m. and I personally find that I wake up the next morning after a cocktail with dinner at only 90% of my best self. And I’m just trying to be my best self as often as possible. Do you feel me? Well, if you do then…

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