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Tips for Layering Your Clothes – Layering Always Ups Your Style Game

Tips for Layering Your Clothes – Layering Always Ups Your Style Game

This topic first crossed my desktop over seven years ago. Now more than ever, layering is the string that ties your outfit together. A collar pop or a crew neck peeking through is all you need for some cool-girl layering in the colder months. And in opposition, a simple toss of a sweater over your t-shirt when temps begin to rise. I’ve included a few of my favorite tips for effortless layering along with the basics I grab for an eased layered look. Tips for Layering Your Clothes Start with the basics. Having T-shirts, long-sleeved shirts, and button-downs are the…

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How To Wear Mesh, Embellished, Metallic, Sheer Tops and Outfits

How To Wear Mesh, Embellished, Metallic, Sheer Tops and Outfits

When it comes to eveningwear the keywords I look for are mesh, embellished, metallic, and sheer. In simplifying my closet I’ve honed in on versatility. So when it comes to holiday wear, it has to be something I’d grab on NYE and for a night out. While sourcing these pieces I always ask myself, could I wear this with jeans or flats? While the answer will not always be yes, for a majority of the items it should be. Am I always going to grab a crystal embellished headband to wear with jeans and a tee? No, but I do…

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The Tie-Dye Edit Plus Recent Finds and Pinterest Favorites!

The Tie-Dye Edit Plus Recent Finds and Pinterest Favorites!

I file my (limited) tie-dye pieces in my closet under classics. They’re my go to for a warm day in the summer and a pick-me-up in a gloomy April storm. There was a long period where I gravitated toward statement pieces and for the handful I still love, I’m happy I did. This Polo button-down (circa 2019) is one of my all-time favorites. It’s one of those things I don’t think I’ll ever part with. If you’re new here, I consistently share capsule wardrobe guides, so you may be wondering where tie-dye fits in. One of my favorite brands to…

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Summer Capsule Wardrobe – 11 Items 36 Outfit Ideas for Summer

Summer Capsule Wardrobe – 11 Items 36 Outfit Ideas for Summer

After a year cooped up inside, getting ready can feel like a defeating process. Ripping clothing out of your closet only to recycle the same few lack-luster pieces. With the rest of your wardrobe left collecting dust. I mean, getting ready to do anything should be fun and exciting, right? Yet, there’s that same boring outfit again. The cure? Creating a capsule wardrobe. In this Summer capsule wardrobe guide you’ll find all the basics you’ll need to create over 36 outfits for Summer. Making getting ready a seamless and potentially exciting process if curated properly. First, I highly recommend updating…

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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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Girls Trip Apple Picking and Pumpkin Picking Outside of NYC

Girls Trip Apple Picking and Pumpkin Picking Outside of NYC

It’s a bittersweet moment when Fall finally rolls around here in New York. It’s always hard for me to give up the warm air of Summer. But if anything could make me excited, it’s apple pie, apple cider donuts, pumpkin carving, and Halloween!

Over the weekend I took a trip up to Fishkill Farms (Hopewell Junction NY, Dutchess County) and on Sunday I went to Barton Orchards (Poughquag NY, Dutchess County). My heart was filled with great friends and Fall fun all weekend long!

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