Month: April 2020

Teddi Mellencamp’s Fur Trim Star Sneakers

Season 10 Episode 2 Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Fashion

People always say you should walk a mile in someone else’s shoes and when it comes to Teddi Mellencamp’s fur trim star sneakers I will gladly accept the challenge. I mean they look so comfortable with the fur. Almost like house slippers on steroids, but yet an actual fashionable shoe!

I know these shoes are popular because I’ve seen them on quite a few celebs in all different variations. I can always spot them right away because of the smudged dirt look on the bottom. At first I always thought “Oh those look kinda dirty”, but then learned that they actually come like that and people pay $500+ for that dirt.

I usually try to keep up with the fashion trends for this job, but also for my own wardrobe, so finding out about this one was exciting because almost all of my white sneakers have smudges on the bottom!  Where has this trend been my whole life? Now I know I don’t have to worry anymore and can go all in the dirt  with my sneakers and be stylish, like Teddi.

Sincerely Stylish,

Jess

Click Here To See Her Sold Out Golden Goose Superstar Sabot Sneakers

And Click Here To Shop Other Golden Goose Styles

Originally posted at: Teddi Mellencamp’s Fur Trim Star Sneakers

Garcelle Beauvais’ Black and White Striped Pants

Season 10 Episode 2 Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Fashion

As I’m sure someone would they say, find someone who looks at you the way Garcelle Bauvais looks at Erika Jayne Girardi in this Instagram pic. Better yet, find someone who looks at you the way I look at Garcelle in those black and white striped pants.

I love a good striped wide leg pant. I have about 3 pairs as of right now, but there is ALWAYS room for more. Two of the pairs are a simple black and white, both with different sized stripes. The other pair is multi-colored and whenever I wear them my boyfriend says it reminds him of the circus *insert eye roll emoji*. I usually save that pair for brunch with the girls so I don’t have to hear it from him. I mean it’s safe to say I wear the pants in the relationship and sorry to tell ya Babe, they’re going to be striped. He does like the black and white ones though which is good because they’re my go-to. And it’s a win when my fav piece of clothing is both boyfriend and Housewives approved!

Sincerely Stylish,

Jess

Click Here To See Her Sold Out Alice + Olivia Paulette Striped Wide Leg Pants

Photo Credit: @garcelle

Originally posted at: Garcelle Beauvais’ Black and White Striped Pants

Preparation is a must when you’re using retinol for the first time ever. I’m not one to enter any pursuit lightly, so before selecting a product for my virgin skin, I researched. In other words, I read a lot of articles about the anti-aging, acne-clearing, wrinkle-reducing, and collagen-stimulating rewards of this wonder ingredient. Since I’m a total newbie, I knew I needed to start with a low-percentage formula to ease my skin into the fold. That meant finding the best retinol for sensitive skin.

I’m no stranger to acids or other potentially harsh skincare ingredients—I’ve used glycolic acid as well as other AHAs and BHAs in the past—but I didn’t want to throw my skin to the proverbial wolves. After consulting some of my co-workers for product recommendations and moral support, I bought a bottle of the First Aid Beauty Retinol Serum with a 0.25% concentration of retinol formulated for beginners like myself and those with sensitive skin.

My skin went through a fairly uneventful acclimation phase in the beginning; maybe a few more pimples than normal, but nothing I wasn’t prepared for. About two and a half weeks in, I started to experience the dreaded retinol scaries. The skin near my jaw and around my mouth began peeling and the vitamin C serum I used every morning started to feel more tingly than normal. Then I did something most dermatologists would probably caution against: I added a new product to my skincare routine.

Image courtesy of Ashleigh Morley.

Since retinol can make your skin more photo-sensitive, I’d been religious about applying SPF every day. One fateful day I switched to a face sunscreen that had some extra L-ascorbic acid because the brightening, vitamin C-laden ingredients sounded like a nice way to treat my skin. Unfortunately, this product sent my retinol purge into overdrive. I immediately broke out in a red rash and the parts of my face that were already peeling started stinging and burning too.

Not one to panic too much, I looked for the most gentle and soothing skincare products I could find. In another probably-not-derm-recommended turn, I again changed up my routine—this time switching to super calming products with zero fragrance or other irritants that would make my face angry. Because retinol can also be drying (and my skin was already molting like a snake thanks to the expedited cell turnover), I looked to products that would provide extra moisture and hydration. Now, about a week after my mishap, my skin is much happier and the burning, stinging sensation is firmly behind me.

These are the products nursing my skin through a retinol purge. I love them so much, I don’t think they’ll be leaving my medicine cabinet anytime soon.

First Aid Beauty FAB Skin Lab Retinol Serum

I’ve used First Aid Beauty products for years and love how gentle everything is on my skin. When I saw a steady stream of positive reviews for their retinol serum was (especially for beginners like myself) I added it to my cart away.

Buy: First Aid Beauty FAB Skin Lab Retinol Serum 0.25% $58

Aveeno Ultra-Calming Foaming Cleanser

This gentle cleanser from Aveeno lives up to its name—it truly is ultra-calming. And the fragrance-free formula is exactly what my newly sensitive skin needs after a few weeks of using retinol.

Buy: Aveeno Ultra-Calming Foaming Cleanser $6.24

Mario Badescu Facial Spray With Aloe, Herbs and Rosewater

This is the lone exception to my new fragrance-free skincare rule. I’ve trusted this Mario Badescu facial spray for years (it has a cult following for a reason) and use it to prep my skin so it can better absorb the serums and moisturizers that follow in my routine.

Buy: Mario Badescu Facial Spray $5.95

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Hydrating Serum

I started using this hydrating serum from First Aid Beauty a few months ago and don’t plan on turning back anytime soon. It’s common knowledge that retinol can be drying, so this serum provides a moisturizing boost thanks to its hyaluronic acid-rich formula.

Buy: First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Hydrating Serum $38

Glossier Priming Moisturizer

Glossier’s Priming Moisturizer is another fragrance-free staple in my skincare routine. At its core, this is a no-frills moisturizer that I swear by each and every morning.

Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen

One of the most parroted pieces of advice to retinol newbies is to use a daily sunscreen since retinol can make the skin more photo-sensitive (daily sunscreen is also just good to use in general). This clear gel formula from Supergoop! agrees with my skin, even though the inclusion of Frankincense doesn’t make it completely fragrance-free.

Cerave PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion

My fancier, more expensive night creams are on an indefinite hiatus thanks to this moisturizing night lotion from Cerave—and more than 1,500 five-star reviews on Amazon agree. The brand’s signature mix of ceramides and skin-restoring ingredients go to work at night to help my skin feel revived and fresh by morning.

Buy: Cerave PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion $12.38

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