Ramona Singer’s White Crystal Button Sweater on Instagram

Real Housewives of New York Instagram Fashion 2021

Needless to say I was very disappointed when I had trouble tracking down Ramona Singer’s white crystal button sweater on Instagram considering it’s just so freakin’ cozy-looking and cute. However lucky enough Ramona herself ended up letting her fans know in the comments where it was from, just going to prove that despite what her cast mates may think she sometimes really can be a true gem. 

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Faryn

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Photo & Info: @RamonaSinger

Originally posted at: Ramona Singer’s White Crystal Button Sweater

When I first started public speaking, part of my training was the constant reminder that you only have 30 seconds to make a positive impression and grab the audience’s attention. That training was about 30 years ago, and the timeframe to make a first impression has gotten significantly shorter.

I recently read that an interviewer typically knows within 10 seconds whether you will move forward in the job interview process. But wait, that window gets even smaller!

Your first impression when meeting someone in any setting for the first time is now made in about 3 seconds. You read that right, 3 SECONDS. Talk about pressure! How do you put your best foot forward in 3 seconds!?! I will answer that question shortly.

It’s Like Toothpaste

Before talking about how, let’s remember why first impressions are so important. It’s because you can’t take a first impression back. Unfortunately, there are no do-overs.

It’s like the analogy of squeezing a tube of toothpaste. Once the toothpaste is out, you can’t get it back in. There is no opportunity for a second impression. You are either reinforcing or repairing your first impression the next time you meet.

Tips from an Image Consultant

So, how do we create our best first impression? It has to do with highlighting the strengths of your natural appearance and being aware of your body language.

I recently interviewed image, color, and wardrobe consultant Clarisse Ringwald, from Clarisse Color Creations , for one of my podcasts about this exact question.

“The direct relationship of colors and fabrics with your skin tone and eye color creates a first impression,” Clarisse told me. She went on to share tips covering various aspects of styling, body shape, and face analysis, and even the impact of your hair color. Awareness of your personal colors can really impact how well you show up in life!

Confidence Is Key

What I have found most helpful about this focus on first impressions for women is that it is a natural confidence booster across various aspects of life. We feel better and more comfortable in our skin when we know ourselves better and show up at our best. Then the more confident we are, the better we are at making non-emotional decisions in our lives.

Being able to make non-emotional decisions significantly impacts the way we think of and spend money. From my financial industry perspective, think of all the money you can save by not emotionally buying the wrong colors of clothes, make-up, accessories, and so much more!

After my personal color analysis experience with Clarisse, I take my purse-sized color palette with me to save money online and in stores.

Actions Speak Louder Than Words

Let’s not forget about the body language aspect of first impressions and how important it is. Posture, eye contact, and handshake (pre-Covid days, anyway) all contribute to a first impression.

Slouching is a double-negative – for you physically and for the person you are meeting. Smiling and looking directly into the other person’s eyes relays that you are friendly and confident. Of course, don’t forget a strong handshake. Weak or limp hands don’t lend well to first impressions at all.

Put Your Best Foot Forward

I know these are small changes, but they can make a bigger and lasting positive impression. Now let’s talk strategy.

I learned from another podcast guest, Dr. Karen Jacobson, that there are three steps required in a strategy to move forward with any change. The first step is to accept awareness of the facts. You don’t have to like the facts, just be aware of them. Now you are aware of the importance and aspects of first impressions, for example.

The second step is to adapt by making a conscious choice to change. Dr. Jacobson reminds us that the brain needs to be fully engaged for this phase, therefore breathing is key to calm the mind (exactly the topic of my last blog). Are you ready to adapt by breathing deeply to maximize your first impression?

The final step to move forward is to advance by having a written plan. This is the month of New Year’s resolutions, and we have all heard that writing down our goals makes them much more likely to happen. Although this is true, New Year’s resolutions have a poor success rate. So, I have a suggestion.

One Step at a Time

The truth is, we remember things better when we write them down. Have you ever written a grocery list and then lost the slip of paper? You likely remembered most of it anyway because you wrote it down, right?

There is something about physically writing things down that makes the information stick in our brain better. But instead of having the goal or result be the focus of what you write down, focus on one small step at a time.

We are more likely to be successful at completing one small task than a larger series of tasks. For example, if you determine that your best first impression requires a change in your wardrobe, maybe the first step you write down is to purge your closet of items you no longer wear, haven’t worn in 3 years, or no longer bring you joy (taking a page from Marie Kondo’s book) to first reduce the number of wardrobe choices.

Then you donate those items so they are no longer in your closet. Maybe the next step you write down is to do the same thing with your drawers and perhaps the step after that is to have a color analysis done.

I learned that our skin tone, for example, can sallow as we age. This then changes the colors that we should be wearing so even if you’ve had a color analysis in the past, you may need new colors as you get older. Who knew!?

Let’s Start the Year Off Right!

The research on achieving goals reinforces the fact that we are more successful when we can break things down into small steps (i.e., can be done in 5 minutes or no more than 30 minutes).

So, to continue that theme, my 2021 focus will be on providing tools and checklists for you to boost your financial confidence. Cheers to you and putting your best foot forward in the new year!

Do you have a good or bad first impression story to share? How did it make you feel? Any tips you can share with our community? Let’s start a discussion.

Emily Simpson’s Denim Jumpsuit on WWHL / Instagram

WWHL / Real Housewives of Orange County Instagram Fashion 2021

Not only did Emily Simpson’s denim jumpsuit lewk on Watch What Happens Live last week apparently get a shoutout from the one and only Khloe Kardashian, but it also of course gets one from us. So without further ado, scroll on down below to scoop up the hot piece before it falls succumb to the Kardashian Emily Simpson curse and is officially gone in no time.

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Faryn

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Photo #2: @RHOC_EmilySimpson

Originally posted at: Emily Simpson’s Denim Jumpsuit

Leah McSweeney’s Eyeshadow Palette and False Lashes on Instagram

Real Housewives of New York Instagram Beauty 2021

Neon nights fights! Needless to say seeing this pic of Leah McSweeney filming a confessional for the new season of RHONY is getting us totally hyped for the new season. And while we may not know what profanity was coming out of her mouth here, thanks to her makeup artist @ColbyMakeup we do know the deets of this cool as f*ck eye lewk that we’re totally going Gaga for. 

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Faryn

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Photo, Info & Makeup: @ColbyMakeup

Top By @AnnakikiOfficial (Styling: @AleHerself, Info: @LeahMob)

Hoops By @NicoleRoseJewelery (Info: @LeahMob)

Originally posted at: Leah McSweeney’s Eyeshadow Palette and False Lashes

It’s not everyday that a beauty product goes viral and it’s actually affordable. But a drugstore find that performs as well as its luxury alternatives? Count me in. When I saw everyone on my TikTok For Your Page trying the Maybelline Sky High Mascara, I knew I had to do a review. Even better, folks of all ages have been testing and loving the new formula for ultra-long and clump-free lashes.

Since it’s likely salons in your area are closed until Covid-19 numbers decrease and you won’t be getting lash extensions or a lash lift anytime soon, a new lengthening mascara just might be the ticket. Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara is currently sold out in a few places, including Ulta. It’s also a best-seller on Amazon with almost a five-star rating. Many are saying it’s similar to the fan-favorite Benefit BADgal BANG! Volumizing Mascara and the Hourglass Unlocked Instant Extensions Mascara, both of which are almost $30.

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I think most of what these three mascaras have in common is the flexible mascara wand that reaches every little lash. Maybelline’s mascara comes in both washable and waterproof formulas and is infused with bamboo extract and fibers for long, full lashes that aren’t weighed down.

My own lashes are dark but not especially long.

Elizabeth Denton.

I added a few layers and my lashes got super long quickly without any clumps. I usually like bigger wands so I was pleasantly surprised at how well this bendy one really coated every lash.

Elizabeth Denton.

The outcome is more lengthening than thickening, which works really well for me. The biggest test though was seeing how well the formula held up throughout the day. My main complaint with drugstore mascara is how they tend to flake and fade and I have to reapply. But not this one. It held up even when I forgot I was wearing makeup and rubbed my eyes.

Source: Instagram

Maybelline’s Sky High Mascara is absolutely worth checking out, especially at less than $10. Grab it now at Amazon while you can before it sells out again.