Tarot Readings

With many of us wondering about our futures, a virtual tarot card reading might be a fun way to gain insight on any lingering question you and your friends may have on love, career, or family. These two tarot reading websites are completely free and share the significance of each card you pull. Hop on a Zoom call and share your screen with your girlfriends. Then take turns reading your possible futures out loud. Feel free to do this on your own as well!

Do tarot card reading virtually in the links below:

Make Dinner Together

Have you ever sent your friend a link to a recipe telling them to try it? Do you feel like it's more fun to cook for two? Well if you answered yes to any of those questions, making dinner together via FaceTime or Zoom with your girlfriend is the perfect way to celebrate Galentine's Day! Take a look on Pinterest and find a recipe that both of you want to try. Grab all the groceries you need and set a time to start making dinner together. While you're chopping up onions and sauteing the ingredients, you can have a good conversation with your friend. Once the meal is prepped, light some candles and maybe even grab a glass of wine then have dinner together.

Take a Mood-Boosting 305 Virtual Workout Class

Ready to lift your mood up and while burning calories?! Well, you have got to try out a fun 305 Fitness workout class! You don’t need any equipment at all-just bring the good vibes and a friend! You will have the chance to dance it out while working on that booty. I’ve been a huge fan of 305 Fitness for over three years now and I leave every class feeling more confident than when I started the class!

They are hosting classes virtually and you can book them below:

FaceTime Photoshoot

So let’s be honest, it's hard to get comfortable in front of the camera. Sometimes having a cheerleader is the best way to get the money shot. So why not get on FaceTime with your best girlfriend and have a fun photoshoot? You two can both help find inspiration for each other through Pinterest, put on some makeup, do your hair, and even put on a fun outfit. Take turns being the photographer while giving your best friend some direction. Every time you see a good shot of her, make sure to screenshot. Once you have the shots done, text them over to each other and use some of the following editing apps that I love. Have a fun photoshoot!

Lightleap | Snapseed | Color story | Photofox

Watch your favorite High School Chick Flicks

I don't know about you but the chick flicks back when I was in high school were so much better than they are today! I'm talking ‘Mean Girls’, ‘13 Going on 30’, and ‘How to Lose A Guy in 10 Days’. Now I'm a 90s baby so your chick flick favorites may be different than mine but watching them with your best girlfriend is a fun way to celebrate Galentine's Day. Take some time to make a list of Rom-Coms that you both really loved during high school and have a retro night. Grab some popcorn, your favorite snacks, and cozy up on the couch. Get ready to flashback to high school!

The past year, I have slowly started dating again. It is scary to put yourself out there to possibly get hurt again. Being vulnerable is not easy, but without risking your vulnerability, you may never find love.

“Love is taking the first step, even when you don’t see the whole staircase.”

— Modern Love , Amazon Series

In today’s society, especially here in New York City, dating is another beast! One would assume, that since there are so many people living here that it would be easy to find love. Well, wrong!! SO wrong! There are millions of people in New York, making the options endless. It’s kind of like going grocery shopping while you're hungry...you want it all and nothing satisfies the craving. People are always on the search with the thought that there is something better, which sometimes makes you miss out on something good.

But that downside also has a positive side to it. With there being so many options, you don’t need to know exactly what you want yet. That’s what dating is for. By dating and meeting new people, you can slowly begin to find characteristics or values that align with yours. Another bonus is that you get to try a ton of new restaurants, coffee shops, bars, and experiences. Some of my favorite places in New York have been found from going on dates.

Date Night Outfit Black Slip Dress Leather Jacket Black Pumps

I worked with Grace Lee from A Good First Date to help me get back out there. Grace has ten years of dating experience and is using her knowledge as a professional matchmaker. She helped me refine my online dating profiles, focus on what my true needs were, and how to weed through options.

A Good First...Swipe

So what makes a good swipe? For many of us, our natural first impression is based on looks. Yes, this is an important factor but if you are looking for a meaningful connection you might want to look for a little more. Think of three things that are important to you. They could be any of the following examples (doesn’t matter what it is) and try not to deviate from them when swiping.

Height, age, education, job, religion, smoking, drinking, or drug use, looking for a relationship

The list goes on and on. Go through a full profile and find something that you have in common to discuss over messages. If you can’t find one, it’s probably not going to work out so don’t waste your time. If you are looking for something meaningful, good looks aren’t going to be enough.

Date Night Outfit Black Slip Dress Leather Jacket

A Good First...Conversation

You’ve matched! Now what? Having a solid conversation before meeting up is key! There has to be enough interest on both sides to want to actually meet up. Grace’s advice during messaging was what I found most helpful.

A great way to message is be answering a question, then giving a little bit of information, with a followup question.

For an example (words that are underlined can be replaced with your own): “My weekend was great. I went apple picking at a place upstate. I picked a lot of Fuji apples, my favorite. Have you ever gone apple picking?”

My pet peeve with online conversations are when a person doesn’t follow up with a question. It gives off the impression that the interest isn’t there.

Do not spend weeks going back an forth chatting over messages. Ask questions that will help you give you a sense for who he/ she is as a person so you can lead to meeting up.

Ladies, remember it is okay to be the first one to ask a guy out! We don’t have time to wait and if he doesn’t seem too interested in actually meeting up, it may be time to unmatch.

A Good First...Outfit

Going on a first date can be nerve wrecking and so can planning on what to wear! This is one area I know quite a bit about and I have lots of tips for you.

Date night outfit formulas and where to wear them. My number one rule for a date night outfit is pick out your favorite asset (whether it’s your eyes, waist, butt, collarbone, or hair), then pick something that will flatter your favorite feature. .

Option 1: Ideal for dinner, theater, something a bit more fancy and upscale.

Your favorite cocktail dress with a leather jacket.

Option 2: Ideal for a drinks, movies, an event

Your favorite pair of jeans, a blouse, pumps or slight heel.

Option 3: Ideal for coffee or something casual

Sweater over a skirt or dress, sneakers or boots, bomber jacket.

Shop the black slip dress I am wearing HERE

A Good first…..Date

You’re now at the stage where you are about to go on a date. Congrats! I know it probably was exhausting getting here. There are three things I want you to remember when going on a first date. These are VERY important!

3. Be yourself! You want this person to get to know you because you are FABULOUS and anyone should be lucky to get to know you. Don’t ever talk yourself down or let anyone think you were not good enough if the date doesn’t go well.

2. Remember that the other person is just as vulnerable as you are. So be kind and treat them how you want to be treated. Never ghost, no matter how many times you may have been ghosted.

1.This one is important and is the key to being able to truly “date”. Have FUN!!! It’s not a race, not a binding contract, or an interview. It should be light and fun without pressure. If you have fun on the first date, a second one is probably right around the corner.

Thank you for reading!!

XOXO,

Krity

Photography by Ashley Gallerani

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