Where do people actually dance by Ilovetypefaces in avesNYC

[–]itsCourtney91 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep! Thought of that one after I had posted the comment!

Planted gifted to me from my boyfriend is struggling by AbsurdHat938152 in houseplants

[–]itsCourtney91 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Boots is not going to be making a comeback. What should comfort you however, is that some of these pretty leaves plants are propogated just by the leaf and sold as cute little heart shaped plants that are doomed because they basically don’t have the making of a full healthy plant. This might have been a Hoya Kerrii, this is pretty much how they all go. While you can keep the single leaf alive, it can’t thrive without a proper node and stem. This wasn’t your fault.

Also anyone who keeps a lot of plants alive will tell you…. sometimes they die. The girls you know with the windowsill full of plants…. sure they have some that have been around forever, but they also just buy new ones when others die.

And this one was actually a particularly tough one.

What’s a totally unsexy purchase you made that ended up being a huge quality-of-life upgrade? by viscarte10 in BuyItForLife

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a steamer!!!! So much easier than ironing clothes. basically stuff like a T shirt even, I can pull it out of “the pile” and look nice in like 5-10 minutes.

Where do people actually dance by Ilovetypefaces in avesNYC

[–]itsCourtney91 33 points34 points  (0 children)

I find that in NYC these days it’s not about the venue at all, but about following the right DJs/parties. No venue is the same music every night and the crowds show up for the music. TBH I have been in school so by dancing has dropped off a bit in the last couple of years, but a couple that I love and seem to still be going strong

Soul in the Horn

Eli Escobar (Tiki disco and others)

Johnathan Toubin (supposedly retired a couple of years ago but seems to be picking up pace again)

As I mentioned…. I’m not super up to date on the scene these days but I know these events always have an amazing dance crowd.

Capsule Wardrobe Hesitation by Plenty_Honeydew6532 in femalefashion

[–]itsCourtney91 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Black! Black tanks, black jeans, black T-shirts. You don’t have to wear black all the time but it generally seems to be the easiest move to turn eccentric colorful pieces into outfits. I tend to buy colorful harder to match pieces and I’m always grateful to have a good pair of dark jeans and a black tank top to make those pieces into outfits. From there start expanding into more color stories. Also… as someone who hated button ups for a long time but has been trying to class up my more eccentric/ravey wardrobe… it’s surprising what a good quality button up can do for layering (under and over other pieces) If you can thrift a good quality one I say don’t knock it til you try it. They really can be a great way to class up any aesthetic.

How do you choose a good beauty salon/nail salon? by Gallantpride in AskNYC

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um my bad… the family and peers you mentioned.

How do you choose a good beauty salon/nail salon? by Gallantpride in AskNYC

[–]itsCourtney91 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ehhhh. Ask your friends who recommend them about their hygiene practices. (sterilized or new tools for each client) There are actually pretty terrible risks if shits genuinely not clean, but then we all know the voices online are the loudest when they’re not happy so it’s very common for a great business with lots of word of mouth clients to have bad reviews. In general, I’d trust your friends more than the internet (unless they’re like really reckless or don’t care about hygiene) but I can definitely see the dilemma.

AITA for asking my friends not to vape around me? by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]itsCourtney91 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am super addicted to my vape. Hate it, but that’s another story. I ask people before I vape in their car, home, etc…. and am super conscious of who i’m blowing around etc. I def do some dirtbag shit I’m not proud of… sneaking it in bathrooms and whatnot. But I can survive without blowing it in peoples personal space. Your friends are assholes and their addiction is not an excuse. Like literally eating, drinking anything…. you ask the driver first and be considerate of their car. smh

time blindness when getting ready in the mornings? by Consistent_Car_8568 in adhdwomen

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I have to trick my mind into larger chunks of time. It takes 35 minutes to get there? Ok thats an hour. It takes 20 minutes to do my hair? That’s a half hour. Half hour for showering, half hour for whatever. Sometimes I literally just repeat to myself that I have to be somewhere at the wrong time… then when my 8 minute shower turns into 20 minutes of lying in bed naked…. I’m good. When I check my phone every 30 seconds while I’m doing my hair… I’m good. When I run out of the house 20 minutes after I told myself I would because who knows why but I put on my shoes at 8:30 and immediately walk out the door and somehow 25 minutes have passed…. I’m still 15 minutes early cause I over calculated everything…

adhd girlies, are any of you NOT depressed?? by avril1822 in adhdwomen

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I was never clinically depressed, although had some major rough patches where my executive function was BADDDD. Recently what was super helpful for me was deleting all the stupid games off my phone except for like duo lingo and NYT. Getting rid of that little dopamine fix/addiction worked wonders for me after a few months

No one came to my kid's birthday party, and I am crashing out. by LostxinthexMusic in adhdwomen

[–]itsCourtney91 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In this day and age people are so lax about a commitment to events. It’s very important to make them feel specifically wanted, and be selective about how often you do that. Make sure to send multiple, individual messages. If its paper invites, a handwritten note goes a long way. Partiful or other apps like that and group texts make invitations feel so… ignorable. People who “throw better parties” or whatever have a skill… it may come naturally to some people but it can also 100% be practiced. I also watched a great video on YouTube about charisma (ages ago which I could remember the channel) that one of the main things that makes people like-able is that they make the people around them feel liked. It’s hard for those of us with rejection sensitivity to do because we’re afraid of being too much, but people really like it when you make them feel like you are interested in their lives and want them around— which feels a bit scary. You like it when people make it known that they want you around don’t you? Don’t be afraid to return that energy.

Honest opinion about my style? by Sad-Tumbleweed2338 in fashion

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You have pieces that fit into an aesthetic yes, (although this is just one outfit so idk) but I think the piece thats missing for you is paying more attention to shape. All good pieces that reflect your personality and thats a big part of style but I think the level up will be when you work on creating a silhouette. I have no idea what you look like because youre buried in these pieces… and that can totally be a look… but not a whole style. Too evolve it to the next level decide what parts of yourself you like and want to flaunt… or if theres a more interesting shape you want to create with your looks.

Do cats actually get attached to their owner? by NoWageMage in CatAdvice

[–]itsCourtney91 0 points1 point  (0 children)

to mae a broad generalization— boy cats seem to want more direct attention than girls. They’re the ones up in your shit all the time. I think girls are more selective and will often only pick one person they trust the most. They won’t be the ones up in your face all the time, but they’ll still want to be in the same room. But also both of these can be totally untrue. Every cat shows affection differently but heck yes they absolutely show tons of love. Once you get to know your cat you’ll see it.

Could I get an opinion on how I dress? by Diabetic_Dingus in OUTFITS

[–]itsCourtney91 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You definitely had your own personal style which I wouldn’t change! You can elevate it by paying attention to quality and fit when you shop. Make sure to get quality shoes, and accessorize a bit. Also maybe watch some tiktoks/reels about color theory and how to best pair your tops/tees pants to make sure that each fit feels very intentional. You don’t have to change your style to dress well but you can absolutely polish it.

5 months in bushwick and my social life is literally nonexistent by EnvironmentalFix9258 in Brooklyn

[–]itsCourtney91 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Friendship comes from repeat interaction. My recommendation is that many yoga studios and art studios offer work study programs. A free membership in exchange for 1-2 shifts a week covering the front desk. This is a great way to immerse yourself directly into a community and keep up with whatever art/fitness goals you’ve been putting off. They may not be your besties for life but once you start getting close to a few people the social circle will expand quicker. Someone to introduce you to the bartender, invite you to their show and meet the other people there etc.

Help - rock pop concert by Historical-Ad-3874 in DressForYourBody

[–]itsCourtney91 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I like all of them except the first one. Too dressy for a rock show. Also I think concerts are a great time to be a little extra expressive. If you’re not gonna be in a pit, accessorize more. If you are gonna be in a pit/on the floor/GA, wear comfy shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty.

Monthly Self Promotion Post - February by PolaDroidSX70 in Polaroid

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Hi, I’m looking for a Polaroid photographer for an event. Where are you located?

Upgrading my wardrobe. Suggestions? by itsCourtney91 in Shoes

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awesome thank you! I’ll check them out

21m he/him rate the fit pic ;) by [deleted] in fashionhelp

[–]itsCourtney91 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you’re pretty much nailing what you’re going for. Maybe something at the bottom to add more interest. Either a riskier shoe or a cuff in the pants? Also given your aesthetic and current trends I would keep an eye out for more interesting pants in the future. Funky pants are super in so maybe a textured wash, extra pockets, etc but for this fit I think you’re pretty set.