citygirlsnyc new york city lifestyle blogger (Page 3)

A few years ago when I was living in Los Angeles, I made a summer bucket list which was filled with 25 things I wanted to do before the season ended. It had activities that could only be done in L.A., that were mixed with typical fun stuff like having a bonfire on the beach and making s’mores. As that September approached I checked off mostly everything on my list, which made for a remarkable three months. This year will be my first full summer on the East Coast in almost 10 years. (In 2020, I spent the end of August here, but so muchRead More →

Every year I look forward to purchasing summer clothing just as much as I anticipate the long hot days and endless summer nights. Going back and forth between my apartment in NYC and my parents’ beach house in Connecticut, I’ve been buying everything from swimsuits and dresses, to jewelry and sandals. Below are 20 items I’ve recently bought to wear in the city and at the ocean.    1. Lost + Wander sundress. An asymmetrical hem, a delicate floral pattern, and a flattering empire waist. What’s not to love about this sundress? 2. Show Me Your Mumu bodysuit. A simple white bodysuit, but the ruffle addsRead More →

As Father’s Day approaches, we’ve come up with a list of 15 gift and subscription boxes you can purchase on Amazon. They range from monthly to quarterly and we’ve also included plenty of one time gift boxes. Each box features unique and sought out products, like how to craft your own gin, or the official DC comic book subscription box. PS: If you’re looking for more gift ideas, we created a similar gift guide for Mother’s Day. Here you can find plenty of unisex gifts like this French Gourmet Food subscription box, or the Friends gift box. 1. Filled with coveted favorites from the editorsRead More →

Mother’s Day is fast approaching and we’ve picked out our top choices for the special women in your life. Our recommendations are a little different from previous years in that everything on our list is a themed subscription box filled with amazing products. Most of these boxes are delivered at a specific time so they may arrive after Mother’s Day. We recommend gifting some flowers, chocolates, and a card while letting her know that she has another gift arriving soon. Eight or sixteen bags of gourmet coffee and chocolate bars that ships from Seattle’s top-rated coffee makers. The box comes with roaster profiles and tastingRead More →