Crystal Kung Minkoff’s Brown Polka Dot Top

Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Fashion

In this exclusive clip on BravoTV.com not only does new RHOBH housewife / in-house bartender to the ladies Crystal Kung Minkoff show us how to make her signature margarita, but she also shows us this brown polka dot puff sleeve top. And tbh, we’re having a hard time deciding which looks more delicious…

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Faryn

P.S. Don’t forget, RHOBH Season 11 premieres next Wednesday May 19 8/7C on Bravo. Click here to watch the first few minutes of the premiere now!

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Paige DeSorbo’s White Wrap Top on Amazon Live

Summer House Fashion

In case you missed it, Paige DeSorbo recently hosted a segment on Amazon Live featuring her apartment organizational tips (click here to watch, she features some great stuff!). And not only that, but she also showed us this right-on-trend for summer, super affordable white wrap top (which can be worn many different ways) for you to hang up in your newly organized closet asap.

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Faryn

Seen on her in blue (she said she also owns it in black!):

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Lisa Barlow’s Black Leather Wrap Jacket on Instagram

Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Instagram Fashion 2021

Salt Lake style! Lisa Barlow recently took to Instagram to show off an amazing spring lewk featuring a super chic black leather wrap jacket and neon green sandals. Which we’ve of course included all the info on down below for those of you asking “Can I touch?!”

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Faryn

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This may seem an unusual article to write for women who are over 60, but, like me, there are still many women having to deal with some of the less pleasant effects of menopause. So, if you are one of those women and are still sweating, this little article on the four best fabrics to wear may help.

Cotton Is a Great Material if You Are in the Land of Hot Flashes

Cotton absorbs moisture and sweat, and it also conducts heat from your body. It will keep you cool when you’re in a heated environment. Bed immediately springs to mind!

When you shop for bed linen or sleepwear, look for cotton products made from long fibres – prima cotton for clothing and egyptian cotton for bedding. Why long fibres? Because the material is softer and smoother than the cotton used in t-shirts.

Caring for Cotton

It may go against the grain, but whenever possible, tumble-dry cotton instead of air-drying. Air-drying can make the fabric feel ‘crunchy’, which defeats the purpose of long-fibre cotton!

Bamboo

Soft, natural and non-irritating, bamboo is a sustainable resource which I especially like. Google bamboo clothing for suppliers of the many products available, ranging from face cloths to dresses.

This is a fabric that lives with you – it’s not cheap but is worth every cent. It wears well and always looks good.

Caring for Bamboo

Bamboo is very soft and to further soften the fabric, wash and tumble-dry before your first wear. Avoid dry cleaning as it may stiffen the fabric and the chemicals may irritate sensitive skin.

Lyocell

Often called Tencel or rayon, lyocell is a fabric made from wood cellulose, usually from the fast-growing eucalyptus.

People with sensitive skin prefer to wear lyocell clothing and sleepwear and use lyocell bedding. Lyocell is soft against the skin, stays cool (great temperature control), keeps sweat away from the skin and is wrinkle resistant.

Caring for Lyocell

Lyocell is drip-dry and will shrink about 3% with the first washing. It resists shrinking from then on. Machine wash on a gentle cycle and leave to drip-dry – it is preferable to machine drying.

Silk

Another natural fibre you can wear without worry is silk. But beware of cheap Chinese silk which can cause more problems than it solves.

On the up side, silk is light, smooth, soft and versatile. Made from natural protein fibres that come from the cocoons of silkworms, the fibres are extremely thin, so they won’t irritate your skin.

Caring for Silk

It’s always better to hand wash silk in cold water. Use a small amount of liquid detergent and agitate slightly. Please don’t rub or scrub! Machine wash only on a gentle cycle if the care label advises this is acceptable.

Why Choose Natural Fiber Clothing?

What do these fabrics have in common? They are all natural fibers that come from nature. Why is it important to wear natural fabrics? More than simply keeping you cool during hot flashes, there are other reasons to wear natural fibers.

Many of us are turning to organic vegetables and fruit, choosing cosmetics with less chemicals and are living more natural lifestyles.

The textile industry is one of the most polluting industries in the world at the moment. Synthetic fabrics require more pollutants to produce than natural fiber fabrics. These fabrics are made from chemically-derived fibers joined together in a process called polymerization.

Some of the most common synthetic fabrics include nylon, polyester and spandex. Natural fabrics are cotton, wool, bamboo, cashmere, linen silk and others.

Many apparel companies have turned to more eco-friendly production processes and therefore have adopted natural fabrics into their design process.

Be Kind to Your Body and to the Planet

Natural fabrics simply feel better on the skin, breathe better, are better for your health and are likely to last longer than synthetic fabrics.

Did you ever think about where your clothes go when you discard them? Clothing made from synthetic fabrics will take a long time to break down and will add pollutants to the earth. Natural fibers are a more sustainable choice and leave less toxic waste in the environment.

Look at the labels when shopping for clothing and try to choose natural fibers. You will look good on the outside and feel good on the inside knowing you are doing your part to protect our beautiful planet.

What fabrics do you feel most comfortable wearing in your 60s? Have you ever worn an item of clothing made from bamboo? What do you suggest for sensitive skin? What clothing for hot flashes would you recommend?

If you’re in your seventh decade of life or beyond, no doubt you have experienced some plot twists. Whether illness, divorce, death or an otherwise unexpected curve ball that life threw at you. In my conversations with hundreds of people who have lost a spouse, I’ve identified some common themes.

This isn’t the life I had planned.

It never should have happened like this.

The toughest times were supposed to be behind me.

Even if you’re not widowed, perhaps you can relate.

These comments represent a lack of acceptance, which is perfectly understandable. Refusing to accept a new and unwanted reality is our right. It happens quite naturally.

Lack of Acceptance Can Mean Exhaustion

To refuse to accept what has happened is to argue with reality; rail against it day after day; and attempt to renegotiate it somehow. It is a constant looping of thoughts; a refusal to let it go.

To argue with reality is an expenditure of energy and brainpower. It is incredibly exhausting.

I also want you to consider that it is a choice, because it is all in our thinking. Thoughts are simply sentences in our minds. Thoughts are nothing more than what the brain is offering us. The good news is that all thoughts are 100% optional and we can direct our brains to think thoughts on purpose.

This is important because thoughts create feelings. Any thought that falls into the refusal-to-accept category feels pretty terrible. It creates extra suffering.

Acceptance Is Optional

Let’s consider another option, if for no other reason than to feel less exhausted.

To accept is to say that it just is. Factually speaking, it did happen in exactly that way. It does not mean that we like it. It does not mean that we wouldn’t change it if we had the chance. It does not mean that we condone it.

Acceptance is saying that it did happen, which helps us to free up brain space and energy that was otherwise directed to arguing with what is.

For example:

Some days are the one-step-forward, two-steps-back shuffle of life.

Okay, I’m crying already by 7 a.m. This is what we’ve got today.

Oh, this is the part when I’m running late, and the car won’t start.

Adults behave exactly how they behave, and I have no control over anyone but myself.

Accepting Our Lack of Control

Acceptance is to release the reins of attempted control. Because we don’t have control over our circumstances anyway, which include the past, the actions of other people and the events of our lives.

We do, however, have complete control over our thoughts, which create our feelings, which fuel actions which ultimately create results in our lives, for better or worse.

By trying on a mindset of acceptance, even just for today, how much more energy can be directed toward healing and becoming the next version of yourself?

What about the future? Try on thoughts that the future can be incredibly good, not in spite of an unwanted plot twist, but because of it. Anything is possible. These are forms of acceptance, too.

How have you found acceptance in an unwanted situation? What have you found difficult to accept? What have been the benefits of acceptance in your life? Please share with the community.