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?

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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 🙃

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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!

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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 

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Fashion · March 16, 2022

How to Wear Puff Sleeves

Let’s talk about puff sleeves…

How to Wear Puff Sleeves | Puff Sleeve Top Outfit | Sheer Purple Puff Sleeve Top and Jeans

I feel like this is one of those trends that you either LOVE or HATE. Personally, I love them. I love the subtle nod to the 80s (the best decade in my opinion) and the drama they add to an outfit. I also love that while puff sleeves are statement-making and dramatic. They also are extremely feminine and draw attention to your face and your smile when you wear them.

I think a lot of hesitation around this trend is that most people don’t know how to wear puff sleeves so I’m here to break it all down to make you more comfortable with this statement sleeve trend.

How to Wear Puff Sleeves | Puff Sleeve Top Outfit | Sheer Purple Puff Sleeve Top and Jeans
How to Wear Puff Sleeves | Puff Sleeve Top Outfit | Sheer Purple Puff Sleeve Top and Jeans

How to Wear Puff Sleeves

Pay Attention to Proportions

I think one of the most important styling tips to keep in mind when creating an outfit around a puff sleeve top is to pay attention to the proportions of the rest of your outfit. If you’re adding drama on top, then keep it simply on the bottom.

There are a few ways that you can easily do this. If you’re wearing voluminous sleeves then keep what you’re wearing on the bottom slimmer such as a straight leg pant or pencil skirt. Alternatively, if you’re wearing more subtle puff sleeves you can create a balance with a wider bottom pant like a flare.

It’s all about not overwhelming your particular body and playing with proportions and balance that works best for you!

Accentuate Your Waist

I think a lot of people are afraid to wear puff sleeves, particularly puff sleeve dresses, because their minds immediately go to the prairie dress look. And while I’m a fan of the oversized, shapeless dress look, it’s definitely not everyone’s cup of tea and it can be quite overwhelming.

The easiest way to avoid this is to always accentuate your waist! If you’re wearing a puff sleeve top make sure to tuck it into your bottoms to draw attention to the smallest part of your body. If you’re wearing a puff sleeve dress (especially maxi dresses) then use a belt to accentuate your waist and to create an hourglass figure.

How to Wear Puff Sleeves | Hot Pink Puff Sleeve Babydoll Mini Dress
How to Wear Puff Sleeves | White Puff Sleeve Babydoll Mini Dress
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Don’t Be Afraid to Show Some Skin

Puff sleeves tend to have a LOT of material. So don’t be afraid to skimp on the material somewhere else and show some skin. Whether that means you pair a top with balloon sleeves with a mini skirt to show off your legs, or maybe it’s a puff sleeve dress with a low cut, sweetheart neckline. Don’t be afraid to show a little skin to balance the extra material on your shoulders.

Puff Sleeve Outfit Ideas
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Puff Sleeve Crop Top Outfit
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Puff Sleeve Outfit Ideas

Puff sleeve top/straight leg jeans/platform sandals

Blogger, Salty Lashes, is the casual puff sleeve outfit QUEEN and one of her favorite ways to style puff sleeve and bishop sleeve tops is by pairing them with straight leg jeans & platform sandals! I don’t know about you, but I’ll definitely be recreating these 2 looks this coming Spring!

Printed Puff Sleeve Top Outfit with Straight Leg Jeans and Platform Sandals
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Printed Puff Sleeve Top Outfit with Straight Leg Jeans and Platform Sandals
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Puff Sleeve Printed Dress & Wedges

Blogger, Krystin Lee, has ultra-feminine style and her collection of puff sleeve dresses is enviable to say the least! I love that while her dresses are loud she styles them perfectly with simple accessories and always accentuates her waist!

Blue Floral Puff Sleeve Dress Outfit
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Bright Coral Puff Sleeve Maxi Dress Outfit
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Neutral Puff Sleeve Sweater & skinny pants

Blogger, Amy Jackson from Fashion Jackson, wears neutrals like no other, but her neutrals are anything but boring. I love how she paired these 2 neutral puff sleeve sweaters with slim-fitting pants so that your eye immediately goes to the voluminous sleeves and shoulders. Keeping your outfit neutral or monochromatic makes trying a new trend like puff sleeves a little less intimidating.

Fashion Jackson Wearing Tan Puff Sleeve Sweater Burgundy Leather Pants
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Fashion Jackson Wearing Black Puff Sleeve Sweater Black Skinny Jeans Black Pumps all-black party outfits for women
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Puff Sleeve top & Midi Skirt

Bloggers, Navy Grace & Skirt the Rules, paired their puff sleeve blouses with flowy midi skirts for the perfect Spring look! I love that both of them kept their tops solid and neutral while going for a print like floral or polka dot on their skirts!

Puff Sleeve Sweater and Midi Skirt Outfit
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White Puff Sleeve Top Blue Pleated Midi Skirt
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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
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