We all know providing your skin with the TLC it deserves is definitely a commitment — but one well worth it, if you ask us. Of course, one of the pesky signs of aging that many of us — myself included —  are trying to dodge are fine lines and wrinkles. Now, let’s be clear: aging is normal and natural, and there’s nothing wrong with having wrinkles, period. with that being said, if you can soften the look of aging by using one of the best wrinkle serums on the market, why not?

Whether you’ve developed them from the natural aging process, stress, or dehydration, at the end of the day, most of us would rather ~not~ have wrinkles, and hey, that’s okay too. Many anti-aging formulas that combat wrinkles contain a blend of powerful anti-aging actives,  hyaluronic acid, vitamin C, protein peptides, and more, which all work overtime to improve the skin’s overall appearance — not just fine lines.

Whether your concern is combatting fine lines, dark spots, dryness, or redness, these powerful anti-aging serums are here to help you look your best — regardless of your budget.

There are both high-end and affordable anti-wrinkle serums on the market today that deliver high-quality results and healthy, glowing skin. From Eve Lom, L’OCCITANE, and more, scroll through below to check out some of our favorite anti-wrinkle serums to help you achieve the skin of your dreams. 

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Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Serum

There’s a reason why this cult-favorite serum has been a best-seller for years. Not only is it under $20 a pop, but it’s also powered by a sustained-release form of retinol, which delivers anti-aging benefits throughout the day. Plus, this week, Walgreens is offering 20 percent off regular-priced items sitewide when you use the code SCHOOL20 + at checkout for same-day delivery or pickup.

Courtesy of Eve Lom.

Eve Lom Age Defying Smoothing Treatment

This fragrance-free smoothing treatment works to reduce the appearance of wrinkles using hexapeptides to promote radiance and achieve a youthful look. Its vitamin E-infused formula protects skin from damaging UV rays while Tocotrienol preserves collagen for plump and supple skin. Apply this serum to the face and neck each night to achieve optimal results.

Courtesy of L’Occitane.

Immortelle Overnight Reset Oil-in-Serum

The key to this serum’s anti-aging properties is Immortelle essential oil. Derived from Corsica, the essential oil in this serum creates the appearance of youthful skin and promotes elasticity. When it comes to taking care of your complexion, apply this serum to your face and leave it on overnight to rejuvenate skin from yesterday’s stressors. 

Courtesy of Bio Effect.

Bio Effect EGF Serum

EGF (epidermal growth factor) is an effective active ingredient when it comes to hydration, elastin and the function of collagen. Formulated with Barley EGF, this concetrated serum decreases the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles for improved skin appearance while locking-in moisture for plump and hydrated skin. 

Buy: Bio Effect EGF Serum $150

Courtesy of Murad.

Murad Resurgence Retinol Youth Serum

Keep the undereye area looking youthful and smooth with this paraben-free serum by Murad. This retinol-infused serum helps correct pigmentation on the skin around and on the eyelids for a firmer and wrinkle-free look. Ideal for normal, dry, oily and combination skin, apply a thin layer to your face and gently rub around the eyes for optimal results. 

Dorit Kemsley’s Black Side Striped Velour Tracksuit at Crystal’s House

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Just like Dorit Kemsley did with Garcelle on last night’s episode of RHOBH, we’re going to be completely open and honest with you about how we really feel about her black side striped velour tracksuit in this scene at Crystal’s house: we love it. And that’s all we’re going to say, because for your sake we’re really trying to keep our word count here as low as possible. 

Fashionably,

Faryn

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Kyle Richards’ Black Leather Ankle Boots at Erika’s House

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Kyle Richards’ looks rockin’ in her black leather ankle boots at Erika’s house. Kyle seems to love the Amina Muaddi brand because she has a few items from it (see here & here). Which means we totally love it too. And if you love the style, but not so much the $1000 price (same) we have amazing Style Stealers below.

Sincerely Stylish,

Jess

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No matter where you are in the divorce process, anxiety is unavoidable. You know the feeling all too well. Stress and fear of the unknown. The loss of control of the life we thought we knew.

It’s normal to panic, but that doesn’t mean you have to go through your days worried that you’re doing something wrong in your divorce, or that you’re going to screw something up.

Divorce Anxiety? You Deserve Better!

Here’s the thing that cripples us during divorce. When we’re going through a new and unfamiliar experience, we think that for some reason we won’t be good at it and that we’ll completely fail at it.

The same irrational thinking is applicable to the divorce process. Most of the time, we’re panicking because we have no idea what the heck is going to happen from one day to the next.

“Will I have enough money to retire?”

“Oh god. What if this divorce drags out? Am I going to be broke?”

“I haven’t worked outside the home for years. Where on earth will I even start?”

“Am I ever going to get over this anger I have?”

“Will I ever find love again?”

We don’t know the answers to these questions or the myriad others invading our thoughts at all hours of the day, and those unanswered questions make us anxious.

Anxiety preys on our insecurities, and for some reason, we have been conditioned to think that the unknown is always something completely horrible – which is more than irrational.

Embrace the Unknown

We fear the unknown, without fully grasping that it may hold a ton of amazing things for us. Our anxiety paralyzes us. It has hijacked our unknown future, and has put dibs on it, saying, “Oh, because you are unsure of what will happen, that means it must automatically be something horrible.”

And you know what, Anxiety? That’s just BS. Just because we don’t have a crystal ball to see into the future doesn’t mean we’re going to be held hostage anymore, lying awake at night, worried sick about what the future has in store for us.

We’re going to do thing differently. You already have all the tools you need to kick your anxiety to the curb. And with the exercise below, you’ll learn how to do just that.

Kick Anxiety to the Curb Exercise

This exercise is really easy and a lot of fun. Chances are, you have been through other stressful situations in your life. And I know for a fact that you were able to get through those situations, plan them out, and navigate with grace.

You can do the same thing with your divorce anxiety in a few easy steps.

4 Ways to Deal with Divorce Anxiety

Here are 4 steps you can take to deal with divorce anxiety.

Step 1: Consider Past Stressful Situations

Take a few minutes and think about some of the past stressful situations in your life. What is common about them? Why did they stress you out?

Step 2: Journal About Them

Write down how you dealt with those situations. What did you do, exactly? What fears did you have that you were able to work through? What steps did you take?

For example: I was laid off unexpectedly last year. I totally didn’t see it coming, and I wasn’t prepared to look for another job. After initially freaking out, I knew that I had to get busy and that I didn’t have time to sit and be upset.

I updated my resume and subscribed to job alerts on several job sites. I started attending as many career fairs as I could find. I started reaching out to former colleagues to see if they knew of any openings.

I also applied for unemployment compensation and re-tooled my budget because I knew things would be tight until I found new work.

Step 3: Consider Your Divorce Anxiety

After you are finished examining a few past stressful events in your life, list the things in your divorce that are causing you anxiety. Be honest and thorough. You’ll find that getting it all off your chest will make you feel better.

Step 4: Recognize Past Strategies You Can Use Now

Finally, consider how you can apply some of the things that you did in other stressful situations of your life to your current divorce anxiety. The connections are there, and they are strong.

Example: I am anxious about the divorce because I don’t know what to do. But I remember feeling that way when I was laid off.

Plan for resolution: Much like when I was laid off, the only way to change the way I feel now is to take action. I feel anxious because I am unsure, but I won’t feel unsure if I start to plan. My plan is to research and list everything I can do during the divorce, and then take action.

If I am worried about money, I will look at my budget, and if necessary, I will research possible income sources or speak with a financial advisor. If I need help trying to figure this all out, I will reach out for further guidance.

Repeat this step with all the things that are giving you anxiety and stress, and you’ll start to realize that there is so much you can control. This is your life. You own it. And the anxiety that holds you hostage is something you can kick to the curb.

What do you worry about when it comes to divorce at 50, 60, and beyond? What positive steps have you taken to overcome divorce anxiety? Please share what has worked for you.

You can’t think of France without thinking of food, and you can’t think of French food without thinking of French cheese. What can one say about a country that has up to 400 or more different cheeses? Some French cheese experts even claim the country has up to a thousand different varieties of cheeses.

Charles De Gaulle often said, “How can you govern a country which has 246 varieties of cheeses?” Regardless of the number of different French cheeses, how did all this cheese stuff start?

Cheese Origin

The exact origin of French cheese remains to be discovered. Some believe the first cheese was made purely by the mistake of a French herdsman. The popular legend tells us this herdsman accidentally left his cows’ milk out in the sun and it curdled. Deciding to taste it anyway he approved and simply added salt to his newfound discovery.

Most likely, the first French cheeses were made in monasteries by the monks. The word “cheese” comes from the Greek strainer that was used to strain the curds called “formos.” In the 13th century this strainer became known as “formage.” We know this word today as the French word for cheese.

Why France?

Many believe that the French terrior (the complete natural environment in which a product is produced) provides the perfect setting for cheese production. But the role of the terrior is not the only thing that contributes to the many different flavors of the cheeses.

The different climates (mountain to ocean) and the neighboring border countries (Italy, Belgium, Switzerland and Spain) all influence the flavors of the different cheeses.

What Does the AOC Have to Do with Cheese?

Today French cheeses are made by two primary sources – “fermers” (farmers) and “industriel” (industrial) methods. As suspected, farmers produce their cheeses on their farms in the old school methods with limited batches whereas industrial cheeses are produced in large quantities in factories.

The French government has developed a system for labeling their cheese origins called, “Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée” or AOC. The AOC stands for controlled designation of the origin of the cheeses.

The classification system is done in order to protect the traditional methods of cheese production and to protect the ingredients and historical origin of the product. Always try to purchase cheeses from farmers for pure flavors and look for the AOC labels.

What, Cheese Is Not an Appetizer?

Unlike our country (sorry Wisconsin and Vermont) with limited cheese making history, French cheeses have actually earned their own special course time at a dinner party.

Cheeses in France will always be served after the main course and not as an appetizer.

Cheese is usually served before dessert or often as the dessert. With such an array of French chesses to select from, how does one choose which cheese to serve? A classic cheese service board is: a hard cheese (Cheddar or Gouda), a soft cheese (Brie) and a goat cheese (Chevre) or sheep cheese (Manchego).

Who Cut the Cheese (The Wrong Way)?

The service of cheese is serious business in France, and there are several steps to proper cheese etiquette. By following these simple seven rules you can’t go wrong:

#1: Serve your cheeses after the main course and not the Anglo-Saxon way as an appetizer.

#2: All traditional cheese boards should have a minimum of three different cheeses, soft, hard and goat or sheep.

#3: As the hostess, pass the cheese board from the oldest female guest to the youngest female guest (as I said, cheese in France is serious business). Then pass the board to the oldest male guest who in turn passes the board to the youngest male guest. The hostess or host is always last to receive their share of cheese.

#4: Pass the cheese board only ONCE, never a second time. Make sure you get your share the first time around.

#5: Cut the cheeses according to their shapes and always share a piece of the rind with your guests. Here’s a quick reference on proper cutting:

• Small cheese – cut in half, thirds or quarters.
• Round cheeses – cut like a piece of pie in slender triangles.
• Long triangles like Brie – cut diagonally.
• Square – cut in triangles.
• Firm cheeses – cut slices crosswise after laying flat.
• Blue cheeses – cut in triangles.

#6: Remember to eat your cheese with a simple green salad and a baguette, if possible.

#7: If in doubt on how to cut your cheese, watch your host or hostess. Usually, they will guide you.

I find it distressing when I hear of people traveling to France and choosing to stay on their diet and avoid cheese. They for sure are missing one of life’s true pleasures. As quoted by Lisa Samson, “I just don’t see the point of not eating cheese, I mean, if God didn’t want us to eat cheese, would he have let man invent it?”

I totally agree.

Do you have a favorite cheese variety? Is it French in origin? Where do you buy your cheese? Do you prefer farmer’s cheese or factory made? Do you have a story related to French cheese? We’d love to read it!