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Combating The Cold With Faux Fur Coats This Winter

Combating The Cold With Faux Fur Coats This Winter

Living in the Northeast come Winter I am constantly combating the cold, wet, snowy weather. Top it off with a bit of seasonal depression lending my coat-purchasing habits to get a bit out of control. It always seems like I can never have enough coats, especially when it’s so cold out. Fast forward to this past week, I consigned (I used Second Edition!) around fifteen coats, jackets, and/or blazers that needed new homes. My coat closet is still so excessive but it felt good to get some space back. Fingers crossed it will inspire me to get rid of more.…

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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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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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3 Easy Fashionable Ways To Be A More Ethical Consumer

3 Easy Fashionable Ways To Be A More Ethical Consumer

I’ve always believed that trying is better than doing nothing at all. When it comes to fitness, how I eat and how I impact the environment, it’s all the same. I put in an honest effort to do my best. Did you know the fashion industry has been said to be the highest polluting industry? I thought it was about time I’d share 3 easy fashionable ways to be a more ethical consumer. While I’ve never considered myself solely a fashion blogger, the bulk of my content often includes fashion and what I’m wearing. I personally want to make a…

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NYFW Fall 2019 Recap – A Goodbye to SS 2020 and Cellphones

NYFW Fall 2019 Recap – A Goodbye to SS 2020 and Cellphones

From cell phone lock up to only showing current collections, fashion week has finally started to take a turn for the better. This year’s NYFW Fall 2019 recap will include everything I loved to why I agree with fashion week sans cellphones. I’ll also explain why I’m saying goodbye to SS 2020.  A Goodbye to SS 2020 and Cellphones Catching up to the social media, iPhone-as-an-appendage-of-the-body era has been pretty disruptive in all industries across the board. With fast fashion immediately knocking off designs that aren’t set to arrive until six months later, to runway shows where everyone has their…

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