Thanks to The Advent of Magnetic Falsies, You Can Finally Apply Faux Lashes Without Fuss

Posted by Admin01 | Jul 12, 2020 | Hair care |

If you’ve always coveted lush, voluminous lashes that rival lash extensions, but aren’t exactly naturally endowed in that arena, you’ve probably tried traditional adhesive faux lashes at some point or another. I’m always in awe of the gifted makeup girls who’ve mastered the delicate art/science of getting them on evenly (and without poking out an eye in the process) and keeping them on all night. Then there’s removal process — the last time I wore faux lashes the glue nearly ripped off all of my own underneath as I tried to “gently” remove them without soap and water (let’s be honest; we’ve all done this).

While my lashes relatively long naturally, I do enjoy the glamourous look of over-the-top lashes — especially for events and photoshoots. Unfortunately, I’ve haven’t had much luck with falsies, so when I found out that magnetic fake eyelashes were in existence, I was instantly intrigued. So how do they work? Will they stay on? First things first, they adhere to your own lashes (with the help of a coat or two of mascara applied first) because they’re designed with six to eight ultra-tiny magnets embedded along with the band to ensure they lay down properly and won’t lift in the middle.

While the application process admittedly takes some practice — and will probably test your patience the first time — one you get the hang of it, it’s pretty foolproof. To apply you simply align the top strip to the edges of your own lashline, and once the top and bottom strips are evenly you snap them together. Aside from being easier to apply and not having to deal with a sticky glue situation, but they’re also reusable, so you get more bang for your buck. Convinced yet? If so, see below for some of the best magnetic falsies to give a try.

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How to Cope with Sleepless Nights and Mid-Afternoon Slumps After 60

Posted by Admin01 | Jul 12, 2020 | Hair care |

As I move through my 60s – somewhat bemused by my imminent ageing – I notice that my sleep patterns are changing.

Are Your Sleep Patterns Changing with Age?

Gone are the days when I needed an alarm clock to wake me up for work at 7 am and then struggled not to fall back into a deep sleep. Or those far away times when I could surface on a weekend, glance at the clock and just turn over and doze for hours.

Then came the years of raising babies and children when uninterrupted sleep became something I craved for. Many years on and I find my nights are disturbed not by crying offspring. Instead, they are punctuated by trips to the bathroom or needing a drink of water (probably not helping the bathroom jaunts).

Or I could need painkillers for something or other, or just to lie there for hours worrying about ridiculous things that will probably never happen.

Most nights I see every hour come and go, and I yearn to sleep soundly until at least 6 am. I have no problem falling asleep – it is all the waking up that is wearing me out.

To get up and make tea, wander the house, disturb the dogs (and husband), read my Kindle or listen to music, or to just try and lie still and fall back to sleep – that is the quandary I, and so many of us, face in the dark hours.

Speaking to friends, I find I am not alone, and I am considering setting up a Facebook Page called ‘The 4am Club.’ Maybe there already is one?

All of us wide awake 60-somethings could connect and swap stories and maybe help each other to fall back to sleep. If I wasn’t so tired I would get onto it straight away.

How Do You Cope with Sleepless Nights?

On the back of all this nocturnal activity is the desperate need to nap in the afternoon. Given any sort of opportunity, I will fall asleep – if I am in a chair, maybe I will snatch just 5 or 10 minutes, but if I indulge myself and lie on my bed, I can wave goodbye to a good half an hour.

Not a problem if I am home, but when I venture out to an afternoon meeting or activity then falling asleep during a talk or performance is embarrassing. Car, bus and train journeys are an open invitation to shut my eyes for a while, unless of course I am the driver, in which case an open window does the trick and keeps me awake.

Despite a riveting talk at my local WI recently, I fought against my eyelids drooping and began to realise why sleep deprivation, as a form of torture, is so successful. It’s almost painful trying to stay awake.

Do You Struggle with Mid-Afternoon Slumps in Energy?

For me sleeping pills are not an option as I am terrified of addiction. Herbal varieties don’t do anything for me. I have tried acupuncture, I regularly practice yoga and I exercise every day so I guess I need to just go with it.

I did read an interesting article recently that explained how our sleep patterns have changed over the years – apparently, many moons ago, it was accepted to wake up during the night after a first ‘deep sleep.’

Then you would have a period of wakefulness when people got up and busied themselves with household chores before going back to bed for a few more hours of shut eye.

This was known as ‘segmented sleep,’ and there are many articles on the web that you can read to find out more. The BBC explains it in “The Myth of the Eight-Hour Sleep.”

I don’t think going back in time would work for me, and I am sure my husband wouldn’t appreciate me hoovering at 2 am. So, I shall have to accept the changes and be thankful that I have the time for the odd cat nap.

How do you cope with sleepless nights? Do you ever take mid-afternoon naps? Have you found that your sleeping habits have changed as you have got older? Please share your experiences below!

Natural-Looking Self Tanner Mousses to Fake a Post-Vacation Glow

Posted by Admin01 | Jul 12, 2020 | Hair care |

If you’re an avid fan of DIY, at-home self-tanning (and if so, good for you because we all know how bad excess and unprotected sun exposure can be for our skin), you probably already all about fake tanner’s skin-enhancing “off-label uses” too, whether it be concealing bruises and scars or even creating a super subtle contour that won’t wash off with one or two nightly cleanses. Sadly, stumbling upon a natural self-tanner that won’t leave your skin looking like a certain president or character from “Willy Wonka” isn’t exactly an easy feat. Not only is a tangerine-tinged tone a potential risk when it comes to UV-free bronzing, but you also have streaking, stained hands, ankles and feet, and the lingering B.O.-like odor to worry about as well.

These concerns are especially prevalent if you have a fair or light skin tone—instead of the gilded, post-beach-day glow we’re all after, it’s easy to wind up with an unsightly orange hue that looks as though you’ve returned from a botched science experiment rather than a tropical vacation. And, regardless of your skin tone—whether it be light or deep, the chances that you may make a fatal mistake during the application process is sort of likely. Mousse formulas, however, tend to be relatively foolproof and are definitely one of the more beginner-friendly self-tanners to experiment with. We’ve rounded up some of the best self-tanner mousses that are formulated with natural and shade adjusting pigments to prevent this all too common beauty disaster from forcing you to call in sick for work or canceling on your Hinge date out of sheer embarrassment.

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Braunwyn Windham-Burke’s Yellow Chain Print Dress

Posted by Admin01 | Jul 12, 2020 | Hair care |

Braunwyn Windham-Burke’s Yellow Chain Print Dress on Instastories

Real Housewives of Orange County 2020 Instagram Fashion

Braunwyn Windham-Burke’s yellow chain print dress is off the chain. Sorry if that was a bit tacky, but I had to because I mean it is. What’s nice about this dress is with the chain print it can double as an accessory in itself! Don’t have any cute necklaces to match? Great this one comes with a built in one in it’s print. Just one reason we need this off the chain dress on a hanger in the closet.

Sincerely Stylish,

Jess

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Photo: @braunwynwindhamburke

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Kameron Westcott’s Garage Sale Outfit

Posted by Admin01 | Jul 12, 2020 | Hair care |

Kameron Westcott’s Garage Sale Outfit on Instagram

Real Housewives of Dallas Instagram Fashion 2020

Between the pink biker shorts, clear belt bag, pink mirrored aviators, pink knotted headband and sparkly running shoes, Kameron Westcott’s outfit that she wore to her garage sale (hey, there’s something we never thought we’d say) was super cute. And considering we’ll be seeing it pop up next season on The Real Housewives of Dallas since there were camera crews in tow, we figured we’d give you a head start in shopping it just like we’re really hoping Kam will let us do with next year’s sale.

Fashionably,