Month: July 2021

Jackie Goldschneider’s Pink Tank Dress

Jackie Goldschneider’s Pink Tank Dress on Instagram

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Pretty in pink! 💕 Although Jackie Goldschneider may have commented on this pic from Melissa Gorga’s pink party that she looks “8 months pregnant” due to some unfortunate shadows, we think she looks amazing. And that the only thing she is about to give birth to is a whole new look idea for us to steal this summer with her hot pink tank dress.  

 

Fashionably,

Faryn

 

Dolores Catania’s Pink Floral Cutout Dress

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Photo: @MelissaGorga

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How To Score ZitSticka, Dr. Barbara Sturm & More For Half Off

We love subscription (or one-off) beauty boxes because you get to try best-selling products at a major discount. Sometimes they’re even full sizes. There are ones from Ipsy, Birchbox and Allure, each with different types of products at various price points. The Violet Grey Best Of Summer Violet Box is all about luxury. Are you surprised? The retailer stocks some of the best skincare, makeup, haircare and nail products on the market. Many can cost a pretty penny, which is why its limited-edition box is so clutch.

This specific Violet Grey box is all about getting your best summer hair and skin ever. You get a whopping $817 worth of products for just $408 and includes both best sellers and buzzy new products. That’s a 50 percent discount. They’re not messing around. Now’s your moment to try the products you’ve had your eye on for months. It also makes a great gift.

Our mission at STYLECASTER is to bring style to the people, and we only feature products we think you’ll love as much as we do. Please note that if you purchase something by clicking on a link within this story, we may receive a small commission of the sale and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.

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Violet Grey.

Let’s get to the products because that’s what you came for, right? If you can’t get enough skincare, this box is for you. There are the Hailey Bieber-fave Dr. Barbara Sturm Glow Drops to hydrate and refine pores, Mutha’s No. 1 Serum to even skin tone and protect skin against UVA/UVB damage and  MZ Skin Smooth & Smooth Collagen Activating Eye Complex for a moisturized and bright eye area. You’ll nab a stellar sunscreen, too, with RéVive Soleil Superiéur Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Sunscreen PA++++, which also contains free-radical-fighting antioxidants.

If you’re showing more skin right now during the summer, you’ll love U Beauty’s The Sculpt Arm Compound, which works to de-puff the area and stimulate collagen production. For those annoying pop-up pimples, there’s also ZitSticka’s Goo Getter clarifying dots included with niacinamide, salicylic acid, vitamin C and tea tree oil. For hair that’s been in salt and chlorinated water, Philip Kingsley’s Elasticizer Deep Conditioning Treatment adds shine and hydration to strands while you sleep.

There’s some summer-ready makeup, too. The Kjaer Weis Cream Blush Compact and Refill is a certified organic formula that adds a rosy glow to the skin, while Chantecaille’s Liquid Lumiére is the rose-tinted highlighter you’ll keep using way after summer.

The limited-edition Violet Grey Best Of Summer Violet Box is out now so grab it before it’s gone for good.

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How To Score ZitSticka, Dr. Barbara Sturm & More For Half Off

We love subscription (or one-off) beauty boxes because you get to try best-selling products at a major discount. Sometimes they’re even full sizes. There are ones from Ipsy, Birchbox and Allure, each with different types of products at various price points. The Violet Grey Best Of Summer Violet Box is all about luxury. Are you surprised? The retailer stocks some of the best skincare, makeup, haircare and nail products on the market. Many can cost a pretty penny, which is why its limited-edition box is so clutch.

This specific Violet Grey box is all about getting your best summer hair and skin ever. You get a whopping $817 worth of products for just $408 and includes both best sellers and buzzy new products. That’s a 50 percent discount. They’re not messing around. Now’s your moment to try the products you’ve had your eye on for months. It also makes a great gift.

Our mission at STYLECASTER is to bring style to the people, and we only feature products we think you’ll love as much as we do. Please note that if you purchase something by clicking on a link within this story, we may receive a small commission of the sale and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.

summer violet box

Violet Grey.

Let’s get to the products because that’s what you came for, right? If you can’t get enough skincare, this box is for you. There are the Hailey Bieber-fave Dr. Barbara Sturm Glow Drops to hydrate and refine pores, Mutha’s No. 1 Serum to even skin tone and protect skin against UVA/UVB damage and  MZ Skin Smooth & Smooth Collagen Activating Eye Complex for a moisturized and bright eye area. You’ll nab a stellar sunscreen, too, with RéVive Soleil Superiéur Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Sunscreen PA++++, which also contains free-radical-fighting antioxidants.

If you’re showing more skin right now during the summer, you’ll love U Beauty’s The Sculpt Arm Compound, which works to de-puff the area and stimulate collagen production. For those annoying pop-up pimples, there’s also ZitSticka’s Goo Getter clarifying dots included with niacinamide, salicylic acid, vitamin C and tea tree oil. For hair that’s been in salt and chlorinated water, Philip Kingsley’s Elasticizer Deep Conditioning Treatment adds shine and hydration to strands while you sleep.

There’s some summer-ready makeup, too. The Kjaer Weis Cream Blush Compact and Refill is a certified organic formula that adds a rosy glow to the skin, while Chantecaille’s Liquid Lumiére is the rose-tinted highlighter you’ll keep using way after summer.

The limited-edition Violet Grey Best Of Summer Violet Box is out now so grab it before it’s gone for good.

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A Jewel of Royal Proportions – Exploring Litomerice in the Czech Republic

Litomerice in the Czech Republic

Have you visited the North Bohemia region of the Czech Republic?

About North Bohemia

Just a short 1-hour drive from the Czech Republic capital, Prague, the region of North Bohemia offers a lot for the visitor. From scenic landscapes, the River Elbe, picturesque historical towns, unique rock structures, chateaux, wineries, craft beer and local gastronomic delights.

The North Bohemia region is usually left off the well-travelled tourist paths in the Czech Republic. But a town well worth a visit in the region is the pretty royal town of Litomerice.

Litomerice is one of the oldest towns in the Czech Republic, dating back to the 10th century. The town was granted ‘royal status’ by King Premysi Otakar II in 1262.

Where Is Litomerice?

Litomerice is only 64 km from Prague and is located on the junction of the two rivers – the Elbe and Ohre.

How to Get There

Bus services to Litomerice leave from Nadrazi Holesovice station in Prague and the trip takes approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Where to Stay in Litomerice

Two of the most popular hotels are the Grand Hotel Salva and the Hotel Roosevelt. Both are well recommended and provide the required comforts.

Where to Eat in Litomerice

A popular restaurant which is located in the centre of Litomerice in Peace Square is Restaurant Capra.

To Travel Too tip: Leave some room for a dessert!

What to See and Do in Litomerice

Peace Square (Mirove Namesti) is the place to begin your exploration of Litomerice. The square is home to some of the best-preserved medieval buildings in the whole of the Czech Republic. Some of these buildings are the longest inhabited homes throughout the Czech Republic.

St. Stephen’s Cathedral

Some of the must-sees are:

  • Town Hall – the oldest Renaissance building in town.
  • The Tower (Chalice) – we recommend that you climb the 99 steps to the top for outstanding 360-degree views.
  • The 1731 Jesuit Church which is now Bohemian Gallery of Fine Arts.
  • The 16th century Renaissance Black Eagle House built in 1564 with its unique façade.
  • The Bishops Residence with its large library on the ground floor that dates back to the 18th century.
  • St. Stephen’s Cathedral built in the 14th century in Gothic style.
  • Litomerice Castle – a Gothic castle that dates back to the 13th century.
  • The Gothic Twin House – oldest standing burgess house.

Architectural styles in Litomerice include Gothic, Baroque and Renaissance. Of the 256 buildings, 104 are classified as national monuments.

Visit a Local Winery

Litomerice, and the North Bohemian region in general, is famous for its wines. Although it is the smallest wine region in the Czech Republic, it is one of the oldest, with vines having been planted in the 14th century by Emperor Charles IV.

A great day out can be had at the Johann W Winery at Trebivlice, just 22 km from Litomerice. White and red wines are produced from their 35-hectare vineyard. Accommodation is available on-site.

We recommend spending at least a couple of nights visiting the historical town of Litomerice as a side-trip from Prague.

What is your experience of the Czech Republic? Which off-the-beaten-path places have you visited? Have you been to North Bohemia and Litomerice? What can you share about your time in this wonderful European country? Please use the comment box below!

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Retirement or Life Purpose: What Makes You Tick After 60?

purpose and retirement

“I’m winding down and she’s winding up.” A comment hubby tells people all the time. Yes, he is looking to finish up his law caseload and does not take on new clients; I am excitedly growing my clientele. Every time a potential new client contacts me, I am thrilled.

We are at totally different phases of life although we are exactly the same chronological age. He talks retirement and the free time for the green courses; I talk advancement and growth of what I consider to be my life work.

Feeling Fulfilled

I am finally doing what I’ve wanted to do my whole life: have a therapy practice supporting and serving people who are experiencing grief (of all kinds). It is powerful and intimate work to journey with others as they cope and grow to rebuild their lives beyond their losses.

This is most meaningful, and I feel alive and fulfilled being engaged in it. I am blessed to have this opportunity now and I am going with it full force.

There are places in the world, such as Okinawa, that don’t even have a word for retirement. Their word is ikigai (‘icky guy’) meaning your purpose, what drives you, what you wake up to.

So whether you keep to the word and life concept of retirement or not, what is your ikigai? What moves and fulfills you? What is your focus? Are you aligned with a purpose as you are gifted time here?

The No-Retirement Zone

Most of us tend to make that demarcation between our work life and our ‘regular’ life, and that is where the retirement idea comes in, as in two separate entities. For some, like actors and entertainers, their work is their life; therefore there is no retirement.

Dancing in our seats, watching oldies and goodies rock stars performing into their 80s, dancing across the stage, is a no-retirement zone of sheer satisfaction and joy. There is no distinction between their work and life.

I recently heard psychologist Dr. Edith Eger, age 93, author of The Choice, say there is no such thing as retirement for her as this is her life – connecting and serving others in enhancing their lives. Same with existential psychiatrist Dr. Irwin Yalom, age 90.

Advancing myself by taking wonderful courses and reading and learning from the masters fills me to no end. It opens me up to more and more wanting of knowledge and skill sets.

Purpose Drives Us Onward

We don’t need work per se but we do need purpose and meaning in our lives so we don’t languish and fall prey to depression, which can happen when we go from years of routine and productivity to unstructured time and an open calendar.

No, retirement is not in my vocabulary or life now. I’m on a high, engaged in my work. And of course, as we know, when you love what you do, it’s not considered work. Holding the light of hope through my clients’ darkness, until they can begin to see once again the beauty in their lives, is sacred work and in total alignment with my purpose; and as Dr. Viktor Frankl said, it is “what life expects of me.”

Where are you on the retirement line? What fills you? What makes you feel engaged and alive? Can you describe what the work/life concept looks like for you? How do you want to shape it as you age? Please share your retirement journey story with the community!

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