Forget Ear Muffs: Bucket Hats Are the Accessory You Need This WinterOctober 31, 2022 at 08:45PMWe’ll admit - bucket hats are a seriously great style to wear during the summer months. Not only can the relaxed accessory help protect you from harsh sun exposure, but it also works to elevate any outfit with a breezier flair. Despite its reputation for being a notable summertime staple, you can’t minimize the value of having a great bucket hat on hand during the winter months, too.Unlike ear muffs or even a basic baseball cap, bucket hats provide full-coverage protection on your head, allowing you to keep your scalp and ears warm even while navigating the brisker winter temperatures, and all without messing up your hair in the process (unlike a constricting beanie). Regardless of your style preferences, there are also so many different bucket hats to…

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24 Ideas For Building a Halloween Costume Around Your Black DressOctober 31, 2022 at 06:50PMYour little black dress is the easiest answer to a costume on All Hallow’s Eve, especially since you’ve probably worn it before and already feel comfortable in it. And while a breezy white dress connotes summertime, LBDs help us usher in fall, so there’s no better reason to construct your entire Halloween costume around a black dress.All of the costume ideas ahead start with a black dress, even if they do require some extra layering, involved face makeup, a wig, or additional accessories. Though some beg for a specific style (think a crisp white collar à la Beth Harmon in “The Queen’s Gambit” or a full, flutter-sleeved design to achieve a bat), plenty of these creatures and characters can be pulled off with the simplest of sheaths, whether yours…

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Kylie Jenner’s Thong Bodysuit and Sheer Dress Are Racking Up the Instagram LikesOctober 31, 2022 at 06:35PMIt’s no secret that one of Kylie Jenner’s favorite holidays is Halloween. She’s dressed as everything from Christina Aguilera to Ariel from “The Little Mermaid”; Bride of Chucky to a version of her younger self. In fact, she even started this year’s All Hallow’s Eve a little early by dressing as Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West with friend Hailey Bieber at the beginning of the month. But this year, she’s dropping not one, but four new costumes for the dress-up season - and Halloween isn’t even over.On both Instagram and TikTok, Jenner first shared an all-white look with the caption “modern bride of frankenstein.” She showed off a plunging, sheer, white Marilyn Monroe-inspired mini dress with a coordinated corset on top, nailing the costume while…

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Halloweekend recapHalloweekend recapOctober 31, 2022 at 10:14AMHi friends! And Happy Halloween to those of you who are celebrating today! TBH, I feel like Halloween has come and gone already, and feeling like I really need to rally tonight lol. Between the Trunk or Treat, class parties, friend parties, we celebrated. The kids have tons of candy and fun memories. We good. But we’re still going to bring it strong tonight. 😉 High fives to all of my mama friends out there pushing through; we’re almost there!It was a super fun weekend. To kick things off, we celebrated P’s birthday with her friends from school + her cousins! The kids had a half day on Friday, so it was the perfect afternoon for a party at Wild Katz. I love parties like this because the kids can run around, the parents can chill, we…

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Butternut Squash RisottoButternut Squash RisottoOctober 31, 2022 at 09:00AMButternut Squash RisottoThis butternut squash risotto is the perfect dish for any fall meal! You’ll absolutely love the rich, savory flavors of this dish. Delicious Butternut Squash Risotto Dinner is served! Butternut squash risotto is on the menu tonight, and it’s so creamy and delicious. Risotto may seem like an intimidating meal to make, but it’s rather simple. After…Browse READ: Butternut Squash RisottoContinue Reading…Author Emily Richter | citywomen.coSelected by CWC

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Fit Foodie Cooking Club: November 2022Fit Foodie Cooking Club: November 2022October 31, 2022 at 09:00AMFit Foodie Cooking Club: November 2022Welcome to November 2022’s Fit Foodie Cooking Club — Butternut Squash Risotto! What is Fit Foodie Cooking Club? The Fit Foodie Cooking Club is a monthly cooking challenge to get you in the kitchen cooking from scratch! We thought there was no better way to bring our virtual community together than to all make the same…Browse READ: Fit Foodie Cooking Club: November 2022Continue Reading…Author Emily Richter | citywomen.coSelected by CWC

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TikTok Convinced Me to Buy This $25 Cable-Knit Sweater and I Have Zero RegretsOctober 30, 2022 at 06:10PMI don’t know about you, but there are some comfortable wardrobe staples that I reach for more frequently than others - and they run the gamut in terms of the state they’re in. For example: on the one hand, there’s a pair of oversize, paint-stained sweatpants I’ve had in my possession since 2013 and newer, cuter silhouettes like the A New Day Crewneck Pullover Sweater ($25). I first came across it on TikTok. Countless shoppers on my feed had unveiled hauls from the retailer featuring the cozy silhouette (like this one), and you can bet that I was one of the many who were influenced to buy it. Ahead, I dive into my honest reviews on it to determine whether or not you should add it…

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Your Ultimate Guide to the Best Black DressesOctober 30, 2022 at 12:55PMIf there’s one item every person needs in her closet, it’s an LBD. They’re easy to wear and universally flattering - a combination we’re not inclined to pass up. But, while you can pair a black dress with anything and everything, you want a style that’s bold enough to stand alone. We did a little digging and rounded up our favorite finds to shop right now. With LBDs like these to choose from, you’ll go back to black, no coaxing necessary. These 14 black dresses belong in your closet ASAP.Whether you’re looking for an elevated cocktail dress, a maxi dress you can easily style up or down, or a full on gown you could wear to a black tie wedding, these are the 14 dresses worth adding to your closet. We’re crushing…

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Instant Pot Whole ChickenInstant Pot Whole ChickenOctober 30, 2022 at 09:00AMInstant Pot Whole ChickenLooking to make a juicy Instant Pot Whole Chicken? We’ll teach you how to add flavor and moisture to your whole chicken made in the Instant Pot! Juicy Whole Chicken in Instant Pot What I love about the Instant Pot is that you can pretty much cook up any cut of meat in the fraction…Browse READ: Instant Pot Whole ChickenContinue Reading…Author Lee Funke | citywomen.coSelected by CWC

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Vanessa Hudgens’s Dramatic Gown Has a Chest Cutout and a Thigh-High SlitOctober 29, 2022 at 07:45PMVanessa Hudgens has a red carpet repertoire like no other. Whether she’s twirling on the Met Gala red carpet in a sheer Moschino gown or posing in a breezy Vera Wang dress at the MTV Movie and TV Awards, she always knows how to deliver a glamorous fashion moment. So, it’s not surprising that she took the opportunity to turn her Halloween costume into an elegant outfit fit for a gala.The 33-year-old actress made an appearance at the annual Thriller Halloween party, hosted by Prince Michael Jackson, dressed to the nines. She wore a high-neck gown covered completely in black and silver feathers. The breathtaking design features a chest cutout that stretches to her navel, and a slit that reaches to her thigh. She finished the show-stopping look…

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