A little bit of Winter outfit inspo ((even though A little bit of Winter outfit inspo ((even though I’m currently on a plane to somewhere warmer 🤪))

Any guesses where I’m headed?
Here’s a few hints…
🤍 I’ve never been there before
💜 The pilot just said the flight is 5 hours and 32 minutes
💛 The weather this weekend is 60ish and sunny 

Winter Weather Inspiration / Winter Outfits / Cold Weather Outfit Inspo / New York Winter Looks / Winter Coats / 10 Winter Outfits to Copy
with @skincarebymonika in Bronxville, NY 🤍 One with @skincarebymonika in Bronxville, NY 🤍

One of my most asked questions I get about skincare treatments is “How do you know what to book?” with Monika you don’t have to worry about booking the “wrong facial” you can book a treatment by time & she will take care of the rest when she accesses your skin!

Monika customized a 60 minute @biologique_recherche_usa treatment for me that gently exfoliated, plumped fine lines, brightened and smoothed my skin texture 😍 the perfect way to start the New Year!

Have you gotten your New Year, New You facial yet?

#westchesteraftermidnite
I was going to post this on December 31st as Cheer I was going to post this on December 31st as Cheers to the New Year post…

Then I was going to post this on January 1st as a Happy New Year post…

Then I was going to post this on January 7th as a Cheers to making it through the first week of 2023 post…

And now I’m posting it on January 15 🥂🤪
Come along as I brighten up my look for the Holida Come along as I brighten up my look for the Holidays in @newrodowntown ✨

First I stopped by @hairhouse_newro for a festive pedicure and the PERFECT Holiday blowout! I love how owner Dana gave the big bouncy hair of my ((sugarplum)) dreams and exactly what I asked for!

Then I headed down to @nicksnewhairdesign to get tinsel added to my hair…yes TINSEL! The hottest 2022 Holiday trend can be added to your hair and I can’t tell you how obsessed I am with how it turned out! Since I walked out of the salon I’ve had people stop me on the streets asking me about it!

These are just 2 of the many New Rochelle Downtown Merchants that can help you get Holiday ready this season! Head over to @newrodowntown on Instagram to find out more!

AD #westchesteraftermidnite #holidaysaftermidnite 

@ideallynewrochelle @newrochelleny @n.r.p.l @newroparks @newrochamber @360huguenot @thestandardnr @shearwoodstation @skylineatnewrochelle @printhouseapts @themillennianr @stellanewrochelle @thehuguenotnrny @moderanewrochelle @clintonparkny @3thirty3luxapt @25mapleny @one_rxr @westchestermagazine @lohud
Cheers to everyone who finished their Christmas sh Cheers to everyone who finished their Christmas shopping with 3 days to spare!

I would’ve finished weeks ago BUT @pura sucks and the package I ordered on Black Friday decided not to come and the only update they can give me is that “they’re fulfilling order as quick as possible”…K 🙃

#homeaftermidnite #holidaysaftermidnite #ltkholiday #ltkhome #ltkstyletip #ltkcurves #mynuuly #westelm #pearshaped #pearshapedbody #pearshape #livingroom #ltkhome #livingroomdecor #livingroomdesign #livingroomideas #livingroomgoals #christmastreedecorating
Did you get your Christmas mani yet?

If not you’re in luck because I’ve got 4 holiday perfect designs to take your appointment! And if none of these are catching your eye I have 50+ more Christmas nail art designs on the blog 🎄

🎄💅🏻 by the one and only @kelly.yan.nails 

Christmas nails / holiday nails / glitter nails / Christmas nail art / glitter French manicure / sweater nails / gold star nails
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It’s not drinking alone if you have multiple per It’s not drinking alone if you have multiple personalities 🤪

PS the fit of these @gap jeans is leaps and bounds above the A&F ones on my stories…now if they’d only make a flare that I like 👌🏻 Shop them by clicking on the link in my bio!

#holidaysaftermidnite #homeaftermidnite #ltkholiday #ltkhome #ltkstyletip #ltkcurves #gapjeans #mynuuly #framebridge #gallerywall #gallerywalldecor #kitchenremodel #kitchendecor #kitchencabinets #kitchenisland #pearshaped #pearshapedbody #pearshape
The overwhelming need to wear all the fun things i The overwhelming need to wear all the fun things in my closet over the next 2 weeks to make up for all the boring outfits I wore this year is strong 🤪
Someone want to explain to me how it’s December Someone want to explain to me how it’s December 16th and I haven’t shot or posted one Christmas photo…

Here’s to hoping I’m not alone🥂🎄

📸 @t.a.d.photo 

#holidaysaftermidnite #ltkholiday #ltkseasonal #wintercoat #wintercoats #plaidcoat #shacket #shacketstyle #shackets #winteroutfit #winteroutfits #winterootd #pompomhat #pompomhats #holidayoutfit #holidayoutfits #christmasoutfit #christmasoutfits #christmasspirit #winterclothes #christmasseason #christmasfashion #blanknyc #bronxville #bronxvilleny #winterboots #coffeerun #weekendcoffee #weekendcasual
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Fashion, Summer, Westchester · August 14, 2018

Five Reasons to be a Tourist in Your Own City

Five Reasons to be a Tourist in Your Own City Lyndhurst Castle Mansion Tarrytown Westchester New York NY Rose Garden

It’s easy to be a tourist in a foreign place, but did you ever consider being a tourist in your own city? I’ve lived in Westchester County my entire life (minus my 4 years of college), but there is SO much of it I’ve never explored. Like most people anytime I have a few days off I jump at the chance to book a trip somewhere, but starting today I’m going to actually try and explore more of my surrounding areas and you should be a tourist in your own city too!

Lisa and I have been actively trying to visit more beautiful places in Westchester County to take photos for my blog and I’m SO grateful that she’s pushed me to do it. Like I mentioned before I’ve lived in the same 20 miles radius for my whole life and while I’ve known all of these historic and amazing places were just around the corner I’m a creature of habit and tend to always do the same instead of stepping out of my comfort zone.

So I thought it would be fun to put together a list of five reasons to be a tourist in your own city, not only because I wanted to encourage my readers to do it, but because I’m excited to continue exploring.

Five Reasons to be a Tourist in Your Own City Lyndhurst Castle Mansion Tarrytown Westchester New York NY Rose Garden

five reasons to be a tourist in your own city

1. It’s inexpensive and doesn’t take a lot of time or effort. No tickets, no passports, no packing, no hassle! You’ll truly get to enjoy your day because there’s no “traveling” or major planning involved. You can literally wake up on a Saturday or Sunday morning and decide to be a tourist and when you’re over it, home is just a few minutes away!

Five Reasons to be a Tourist in Your Own City Lyndhurst Castle Mansion Tarrytown Westchester New York NY Rose Garden

2. You’ll appreciate home so much more and look at it with a new perspective. How do you truly know who your are without knowing where you’re from? When you live just outside of a major city it’s easy to forget about all the hidden gems in your smaller hometown. I always like to remind myself that there’s a reason why I choose to live in Westchester and not NYC so why not embrace it more!

Five Reasons to be a Tourist in Your Own City Lyndhurst Castle Mansion Tarrytown Westchester New York NY Rose Garden

3. It’ll force you to venture outside your normal routine. Stepping outside my comfort zone is something extremely hard for me to do, but sometimes you have to force yourself and wake up at sunrise on a Saturday, walk half a mile on a bike path and stumble into the rose garden at Lyndhurst Mansion to take amazing photos.

Five Reasons to be a Tourist in Your Own City Lyndhurst Castle Mansion Tarrytown Westchester New York NY Rose Garden

4. When you have visitors you’ll know exactly what to do with them so they get your full hometown experience. For years I was bringing out of town friends to the same couple places in Westchester or taking them to the city when they came to visit, but since I started to venture out in my city I’ve made a list of the best things to do (and obviously places to eat). Now I just need more visitors!

Five Reasons to be a Tourist in Your Own City Lyndhurst Castle Mansion Tarrytown Westchester New York NY Rose Garden

5. It helps rediscover childhood memories. Lisa and I explored Untermyer Gardens last year and being there brought back so many memories of when my grandma used to take me there as a child. It looked a lot different then and they’ve restored it so beautifully. I’m so glad I got to see it and I know she would’ve loved to see it now too.

Five Reasons to be a Tourist in Your Own City Lyndhurst Castle Mansion Tarrytown Westchester New York NY Rose Garden

I’ve been trying to incorporate more Westchester related content (I even added a tab to my main menu on the top of my blog) and definitely plan on sharing my favorite places to explore in the county, but in the meantime if you have any questions or are looking for recommendations please email me! And if you have a suggestion I’m ALL ears and always looking for new places to visit in my own backyard!

Five Reasons to be a Tourist in Your Own City Lyndhurst Castle Mansion Tarrytown Westchester New York NY Rose Garden

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A little bit of Winter outfit inspo ((even though A little bit of Winter outfit inspo ((even though I’m currently on a plane to somewhere warmer 🤪))

Any guesses where I’m headed?
Here’s a few hints…
🤍 I’ve never been there before
💜 The pilot just said the flight is 5 hours and 32 minutes
💛 The weather this weekend is 60ish and sunny 

Winter Weather Inspiration / Winter Outfits / Cold Weather Outfit Inspo / New York Winter Looks / Winter Coats / 10 Winter Outfits to Copy
with @skincarebymonika in Bronxville, NY 🤍 One with @skincarebymonika in Bronxville, NY 🤍

One of my most asked questions I get about skincare treatments is “How do you know what to book?” with Monika you don’t have to worry about booking the “wrong facial” you can book a treatment by time & she will take care of the rest when she accesses your skin!

Monika customized a 60 minute @biologique_recherche_usa treatment for me that gently exfoliated, plumped fine lines, brightened and smoothed my skin texture 😍 the perfect way to start the New Year!

Have you gotten your New Year, New You facial yet?

#westchesteraftermidnite
I was going to post this on December 31st as Cheer I was going to post this on December 31st as Cheers to the New Year post…

Then I was going to post this on January 1st as a Happy New Year post…

Then I was going to post this on January 7th as a Cheers to making it through the first week of 2023 post…

And now I’m posting it on January 15 🥂🤪
Come along as I brighten up my look for the Holida Come along as I brighten up my look for the Holidays in @newrodowntown ✨

First I stopped by @hairhouse_newro for a festive pedicure and the PERFECT Holiday blowout! I love how owner Dana gave the big bouncy hair of my ((sugarplum)) dreams and exactly what I asked for!

Then I headed down to @nicksnewhairdesign to get tinsel added to my hair…yes TINSEL! The hottest 2022 Holiday trend can be added to your hair and I can’t tell you how obsessed I am with how it turned out! Since I walked out of the salon I’ve had people stop me on the streets asking me about it!

These are just 2 of the many New Rochelle Downtown Merchants that can help you get Holiday ready this season! Head over to @newrodowntown on Instagram to find out more!

AD #westchesteraftermidnite #holidaysaftermidnite 

@ideallynewrochelle @newrochelleny @n.r.p.l @newroparks @newrochamber @360huguenot @thestandardnr @shearwoodstation @skylineatnewrochelle @printhouseapts @themillennianr @stellanewrochelle @thehuguenotnrny @moderanewrochelle @clintonparkny @3thirty3luxapt @25mapleny @one_rxr @westchestermagazine @lohud
Cheers to everyone who finished their Christmas sh Cheers to everyone who finished their Christmas shopping with 3 days to spare!

I would’ve finished weeks ago BUT @pura sucks and the package I ordered on Black Friday decided not to come and the only update they can give me is that “they’re fulfilling order as quick as possible”…K 🙃

#homeaftermidnite #holidaysaftermidnite #ltkholiday #ltkhome #ltkstyletip #ltkcurves #mynuuly #westelm #pearshaped #pearshapedbody #pearshape #livingroom #ltkhome #livingroomdecor #livingroomdesign #livingroomideas #livingroomgoals #christmastreedecorating
Did you get your Christmas mani yet?

If not you’re in luck because I’ve got 4 holiday perfect designs to take your appointment! And if none of these are catching your eye I have 50+ more Christmas nail art designs on the blog 🎄

🎄💅🏻 by the one and only @kelly.yan.nails 

Christmas nails / holiday nails / glitter nails / Christmas nail art / glitter French manicure / sweater nails / gold star nails
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It’s not drinking alone if you have multiple per It’s not drinking alone if you have multiple personalities 🤪

PS the fit of these @gap jeans is leaps and bounds above the A&F ones on my stories…now if they’d only make a flare that I like 👌🏻 Shop them by clicking on the link in my bio!

#holidaysaftermidnite #homeaftermidnite #ltkholiday #ltkhome #ltkstyletip #ltkcurves #gapjeans #mynuuly #framebridge #gallerywall #gallerywalldecor #kitchenremodel #kitchendecor #kitchencabinets #kitchenisland #pearshaped #pearshapedbody #pearshape
The overwhelming need to wear all the fun things i The overwhelming need to wear all the fun things in my closet over the next 2 weeks to make up for all the boring outfits I wore this year is strong 🤪
Someone want to explain to me how it’s December Someone want to explain to me how it’s December 16th and I haven’t shot or posted one Christmas photo…

Here’s to hoping I’m not alone🥂🎄

📸 @t.a.d.photo 

#holidaysaftermidnite #ltkholiday #ltkseasonal #wintercoat #wintercoats #plaidcoat #shacket #shacketstyle #shackets #winteroutfit #winteroutfits #winterootd #pompomhat #pompomhats #holidayoutfit #holidayoutfits #christmasoutfit #christmasoutfits #christmasspirit #winterclothes #christmasseason #christmasfashion #blanknyc #bronxville #bronxvilleny #winterboots #coffeerun #weekendcoffee #weekendcasual
Where there’s smoke 🔥 Still obsessed with th Where there’s smoke 🔥

Still obsessed with these marble and foil Fall nails by @kelly.yan.nails 

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