After several months trodding and tearing up your feet in sandals, I think we can all agree that our feet need a little bit of extra TLC. From running around in gritty sand to 5-mile-long hikes in the wilderness, our feet take a lot of abuse in the summer — more abuse than a single pedicure can fix. And with the end of the summer weeks away, there’s no time to waste in a salon. For that reason, we have some of the best foot masks on deck to make our self-care sesh a lot more convenient, but equally effective. They’re easy to throw in your carry-on, so you can even take them on vacation with you.

Like hand masks, foot mittens aren’t exactly necessary. You can always slather your skin in Vaseline or some other heavy ointment when flaking and ash become an issue. It’s also way more affordable than investing in a special treatment. But that’s just it: they’re not special. And as far as we’re concerned, you deserve special things…like a nourishing foot mask that forces you to put your feet up and stay hydrated from head-to-toe, literally.

There are peels that take days to kick in, but ultimately shed skin beyond belief. You’ll feel like a snake. The foot peels are so effective that you’re going to want to wear socks for a few days—trust us, it’ll mean less mess and be less gross that way. If you want something a little less intense, there’s heavy-duty lotions that work best with overnight use. Ahead are options for both.

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Lavender Foot Mask

Our feet might be one of the most under-appreciated parts of our bodies. Give your feet their own self-care moment with this lavender foot mask set. You leave the mask on for 50-90 minutes and then wait 5-7 for the magic peeling to happen. You’ll be able to slide across the floor Risky Business-style with your newly smooth feet.

Buy: Foot Peel Mask 3 Pack $9.99

Amazon.

TikTok-Famous Foot Peel

This Amazon top-seller has long held cult-favorite status for its ability to literally strip the foot of every and any flake. The magic sauce is a mix of 17 botanicals—all naturally-derived—that work over a period of days to shed the skin.

Buy: Baby Foot – Original Foot Peel Exfoliator $25

Tony Moly.

K-Beauty Pick

Like the Baby Foot Peel, this K-beauty, liquid-based mask uses vegetable ingredients to remove keratin, flakes and dryness after 7 days of use.

Patchology.

Chemical Peel Option

Proof that chemical acids aren’t just for the face, this next-level foot mask includes a mix of AHAs and BHAs that work together to exfoliate both top and deep layers of the skin.

Karuna.

2-in-1 Foot Mask

A face mask and serum, but for your feet. This option also includes an AHA blend for gentle exfoliation—aka getting rid of flakes—and floral extracts for smoothing.

Buy: Karuna Exfoliating+ Foot Mask $38

Courtesy of Sephora.

Budget-Friendly Foot Mask

Affordable and effective? We can’t think of a better combo. The coconut in this footie will soothe dryness and nourish your skin.

LUSH Cosmetics.

Clay Foot Mask

If like us, you’re obsessed with the purifying properties of kaolin clay, this all-natural, part-pumice foot mask is definitely for you. It also contains a gang of other nourishing food-grade ingredients, including papaya, lemon juice and tomato.

Kocostar.

 Botanical-Packed Mask

Besides the super-sized mix of 33 botanical extracts that’ll go to work on your poor, tired feet, the mint scent makes for an ideal pick-me-up too.

Buy: Kocostar Foot Therapy $10

Sol de Janiero.

Coolest Foot Mask

Complete with a smoothing board for minimizing stubborn calluses, this cream is infused with coconut oil, acai and cupuaçu butter, a water-soluble Brazilian super fruit, that makes application non-slippery.

ThisWorks.

Soothing Rescue Balm

In addition to lemon and lavender for light exfoliation and treating irritation, the cotton thistle—another deeply-penetrating moisturizer—also disguises odor.

Buy: thisworks perfect heels rescue balm $26

Sally Hansen.

Super Moisturizing Mask

Want relief for your dry feet? Reach for this single-use mask. Infused with nut butters and Vitamin E, this mask will chase away dry skin.

This story was originally published in 2019.

As much as is talked about Billie Eilish’s body (annoyingly), is also talked about her hair. While people should keep their mouths shut about her curves, Eilish’s hair is actually really interesting. She really shows her creativity through her hair and she never bores us. At the end of the day, she knows her hair is a part of her image and she loves to surprise.

The singer/songwriter had black hair with green roots for a long time — longer than was actually “real.” While going through her journey to blonde hair (which has an orange-y phase), she wore a wig that resembled that exact same color as her previous hair so no one knew the blonde was coming. Fans speculated though since the wig looked a little too perfect and she began wearing a series of hats.

Last March, Eilish shocked the world with not only platinum blonde hair but a bombshell look with new bangs. Her blonde reveal on Instagram broke records to become the fastest — most — liked post. The reveal for her newest look was a little less dramatic. She showed off a much shorter ‘do in her Stories, writing “Like my mama,” and “I love it.”

Source: Instagram

Her new bob is shaggy and cool, a little like the trending “wolf” haircut. You can tell she’s really feeling herself as she went on to post a few photos to the grid.

Source: Instagram

It’s possible Eilish was in the mood to go short. If you have long hair, you know the appeal of a chic bob. It’s also possible she was forced to cut off some inches because the beach from being so blonde was damaging her hair. It’s why you see a lot of blondes get bangs or go short — it’s called a “chemical cut,” AKA the chemicals force you into it.

For whatever reason, she looks great and the shag fits her personality and style perfectly. We hope she keeps it up.

Kyle Richards’ Black Mesh Top Talking to Kathy

Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Season 11 Episode 14 Fashion

Kyle Richards’ black mesh top while talking to Kathy Hilton is super cute. She was talking about her show American Woman saying it was practically a love letter to their mom. Which inspired me to write a little love letter of my own.

Dear Kyle Richards’ Top,

I love you.

Okay that’s it, but it all came straight from the heart. And even though this lovely top is sold out there are still the Style Stealers below that are definitely worth writing a love letter check for.

Sincerely Stylish,

Jess

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Originally posted at: Kyle Richards’ Black Mesh Top

Do you struggle with steps, stairs or kerbs (especially on the way down)? Would you like to feel stronger, steadier and more confident on stairs, particularly when you’re out and about?

If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone.

As a specialist exercise instructor for more than 15 years, I’ve worked with hundreds of people who struggle with stairs, steps and kerbs. I’ve worked with them to help them feel stronger, steadier and more confident.

The more people I have helped to become stronger and more confident on the stairs, the more it bothers me when I hear people talking about difficulties with stairs as if they are inevitable.

Will Everyone Have Trouble with Stairs?

When you hear people talking about getting older, you might assume that it’s an inevitable part of ageing to have trouble with the stairs. You would be forgiven for thinking that, sooner or later, we will all need to move to an apartment or single-storey home. Or that we should start saving now for a chair lift.

Yes, we do naturally lose some muscle mass and strength as we get older. As a result, the stairs might feel a little more challenging. But we can build our muscles, get stronger and improve our balance at any age. And that means ANY AGE – studies have shown significant increases in leg strength for people in their 90s doing a progressive exercise programme.

Of course, some medical conditions will make the stairs too hard or not safe. In these instances, we should undoubtedly ensure we can continue to live safely and independently. That could mean installing a lift or stairlift or moving to more suitable accommodation.

However, most people who end up having difficulty with the stairs do so due to disuse, not disease.

Use It or Lose It

If we don’t challenge our muscles and make them work, they won’t be strong enough to do what we ask of them, like climbing the stairs.

It’s not even our fault. When we first start finding the stairs hard, we think it’s normal. We’ve been told that’s what happens when we get older. So, we accept it.

Whereas we should be taking those initial signs of difficulty as prompts to get to work. To start or continue exercising, push ourselves a bit, and work our muscles more (all without overdoing it, of course).

Why Do Stairs Matter So Much?

Staying safe on the stairs is crucial. Trips and falls anywhere can be horrible, but the consequences of a fall on the stairs can be even more awful.

Even if we never actually fall on the stairs, the fear of doing so can be almost as damaging.

We shouldn’t be fearful of everyday activities like going up and down the stairs. We want to feel confident that we can go out and about, and if we see a flight of stairs, that’s OK.

Being able to take the stairs confidently is also essential for our confidence and our sense of self.

What Is Your Circle, and How to Stop It from Shrinking

My friend Bob often talks about how our circles start to shrink as we get older. The difficulties people have with stairs can be a perfect example of this.

But what are these shrinking circles? Bob is saying that, as activities (like walking longer distances and stair climbing) become more challenging, the number of places we can go and things we can do diminishes.

Annabel used to go and visit her daughter, Sarah, and grandchildren once a month. She doesn’t drive anymore but was happily taking the train. However, when she started finding the stairs harder, she didn’t want to travel by train anymore – the stairs in the station made her feel too anxious, plus there’s that big step on and off the train.

Sarah can drive up to see her, but they can’t go as often as Annabel would like, with three children and all their school, sporting and social events. Because of her difficulties with the stairs, Annabel’s circle has started to shrink, and she is missing out on her grandchildren.

When your circle starts to shrink, you’re no longer able to go to places, take specific methods of transport or see people you used to enjoy seeing.

I don’t want your circle to shrink, and I don’t want you to start missing out because you’re having trouble with the stairs.

How Can We Improve Our Stair Fitness?

We need strong muscles, stable joints and good balance to stay steady and safe on the stairs.

We can achieve all of these with a good exercise programme. A programme that targets all the muscles in the lower body and works to improve our balance.

Our members have access to a series of exercise videos called Strong & Steady on the Stairs in our online exercise studio. I’m going to share one of the exercises from this video series with you here.

Strong and Steady on the Stairs: Quick Win Exercise

This exercise strengthens some of the muscles which are crucial for safe stair climbing. Do it with me now (you don’t need to change your clothes or have any special equipment):

You Can Do This!

Sometimes exercising seems daunting or too challenging. But don’t let fears or overwhelm stop you. You’ve got this!

Performing a mix of strength and balance exercises helps us feel stronger and more confident on all stairs and steps.

You can get stronger and improve your balance in just 10-15 minutes a day. You get the best results when you’re doing exercises that are right for you (not ones designed for a 25-year-old who can do the splits!).

Make sure that any exercise professional you work with is qualified and experienced. A good instructor encourages you to work at the right pace for you. They demonstrate the movements clearly, so you feel confident doing the exercises.

If you want help and support to exercise at home, look at the Vida Wellness Studio. It’s an online exercise studio for people who wish to improve their balance and posture, feel stronger, and move more easily.

How do you feel coming down steps or stairs? Do you feel confident that you can maintain your stair fitness? Are you fearful that you may fall when climbing the stairs? Join the conversation below!

Crystal Kung Minkoff’s Pink Bow Sleeve Dress at the Rinna Beauty Party

Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Season 11 Episode 14 Fashion

Crystal Kung Minkoff showed up to the Rinna Beauty party looking beautiful. She wore the cutest pink bow sleeve dress that perfectly matched the decor perfectly I must add. And I don’t think her bow dress was the only thing she got all tied up in. It looks like she may have to get all tied up in the drama later on too. But hey we’ll be following along right there with her as it all unfolds. Just like a Style Stealer of this dress will once it gets delivered.

Sincerely Stylish,

Jess

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Originally posted at: Crystal Kung Minkoff’s Pink Bow Sleeve Dress