We’re talking accessories with the expert from Watson’s. Keep watching for tips and ideas and learn more at watsons.com.

Mark your calendars for our upcoming Vintage Chic Fashion Show on June 21 at 21c Museum Hotel in Cincinnati!

Get ready for bold colors, big fun, and yesteryear’s fashions styled for today. Plus, sipping, shopping, mixing, photobooth, art and more!

This year’s fashion show sponsor is Down to Mars, a super chic vintage fashion boutique that recently opened a storefront in Cincinnati!

Read more about Down to Mars on Cincy Chic and RSVP for the event at www.cincy.live/events/vintage.

Have a stubborn spot that won’t budge even with diet and exercise? We chat with Dr. Gupta at The Dermatology, Laser & Vein Center and get a live look at CoolSculpting – a non-invasive fat reduction treatment with little to no downtime! SO cool! Learn more at www.cincinnatiskinandlaser.com!

Moving anywhere can cause a lot of stress and pose a few challenges. Since New York is a city that is so large and so different, millennials moving to the big city may have a few extra worries, and rightfully so. Here are a few essential things you will need to make your move to the Big Apple a piece of cake. 

1. Packing Cubes 

New York City apartments are comparable to shoeboxes. You might not have a ton of extra space in a budget apartment for storage. In the most fashionable city in the world, clothing is one thing New Yorkers don’t skimp out on. If you are a sharp dresser who doesn’t plan on downsizing your wardrobe, packing cubes are your best friend. Not only do they make moving and traveling a breeze, but you can also easily store clothing without worrying about dirt or damage. 

2. Smaller Furniture 

If you are moving from a house to a tiny New York apartment, be prepared to sell or store most of your furniture. It just isn’t going to fit. Depending on the dimensions of your apartment, some pieces may be too big and look awkward in your apartment. Smaller, “apartment-sized” pieces will likely make living in New York City much more comfortable. It will also make moving much easier. This is definitely a great time to update your taste in home decor and a very bad time to become attached to things. 

3. A Minimalist Mindset 

New York City will require an overall mindset shift, but one aspect of your mind that will need to change is how you view your stuff. As mentioned before, now is not the time to hold onto things. If you try to bring everything that you’ve owned since you were a baby with you to the Big Apple, you should expect to feel very cramped and uncomfortable very quickly. Store it or get rid of it! Think of your move as a fresh start. The less you bring with you, the easier it will be to decorate your new place in a way that matches your brand-new city lifestyle. 

4. A Knowledge of Budgeting 

It can be very easy to spend money in New York City. Vendors, shops, and restaurants at every turn will be vying for your attention and your hard-earned dollars. While it’s okay to splurge a little when you first move to the city, you are going to need to know how to budget effectively so you can afford everything each month. 

5. Loftey

Speaking of budgeting, one of the biggest expenses you have while living in New York City will be your rent. By apartment hunting through Loftey, you will be able to score your ideal pad at a below market rate, all at no additional charge to you and without the hidden fees. Loftey has significant expertise with Chelsea apartments; when starting your search consider narrowing down your options by neighborhood. It’s a valuable tool that will save you money, so you have more to spend on experiencing all that New York City has to offer.

Amy Scalia with Cincy Chic chats with Amy Elberfeld, founder of Styling with Amy and a personal stylist with NYGARD Direct. To learn more about Styling with Amy, contact Elberfeld at 513-260-2696, amy@stylingwithamy.com or you can visit her website at www.stylingwithamy.com.

Happy Beauty Minute Monday from Mitchell’s Salon & Day Spa – Chance to WIN on our Facebook page! Mitchell’s is having a big sale on CHI! Buy a CHI Pro Dryer and receive a CHI Original Flatiron for FREE! That’s a $119.92 savings! Plus, Mitchell’s is having a holiday gift card sale running through December 31! Get a $100 for $80, $75 for $60, and more! Purchase your gift card at http://bit.ly/2Ay5hZh and share this post with your friends for a chance to win a $200 gift certificate!

Have a trendy tot on your holiday shopping list? Here’s a sneak peek from what Jamison & Bexley will have at the Seasonably Chic Showcase downtown THIS SATURDAY Nov. 17 at the Phoenix downtown! Sip on a mimosa as you shop for everyone on your nice list with 40+ local boutiques/vendors – all under one roof! Bring a canned good for the Freestore Foodbank to get in FREE, a swag bag, and complimentary gift wrapping! Also enjoy refreshments and a freeze modeling fashion show! We’ll have on-site childcare where kids can play while you shop, an interactive ornament decorating area and FREE princess visit/photo opps! Plus, more than $3,000 in prizes given throughout the day! Learn more & RSVP at http://2018scs.eventbrite.com! 🎄🛍🥂🎁😍

Amy Scalia with Cincy Chic chats with Amy Elberfeld, founder of Styling with Amy and a personal stylist with NYGARD Direct. To learn more about Styling with Amy, contact Elberfeld at 513-260-2696, amy@stylingwithamy.com or you can visit her website at www.stylingwithamy.com.

JUST ANNOUNCED: Mark your calendars for our annual Red, Pink & Blue event on June 29! This super FAB party and fashion show on the Purple People Bridge will have shopping, drinks, runway shows, a DJ, and AMAZING views of the city – all to benefit heart, breast and diabetes health! $10 per person, ticket includes access into event, runway seat, and swag bag! Learn more & RSVP: www.2018rpb.eventbrite.com.
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Benefits: JDRF, American Heart Association, Pink Ribbon Girls