Major congrats are in order for Miley Cyrus. The performer just became a part of the iconic Gucci gang. In fact, Cyrus’ Gucci photos are going viral today because she looks seriously stunning. She’s the face of Gucci Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Eau de Parfum, a new fragrance by creative director Alessandro Michele. Artist Petra Collins shot the video and photos of Cyrus, which might be why they’re the best we’ve seen of the star. (Collins is seriously talented!)

“Miley Cyrus is an artist with a spirit that is both rock ‘n’ roll and eclectic at the same time. I admire her and I think she will perfectly embody the new Gucci Flora Gorgeous Gardenia fragrance and story,” Michele said in a statement. The triple-threat herself is just as excited about the new gig.

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“@gucci and I have felt like family for a long time in our collaborations which have always revolved around vibrant color, self-expression & unapologetic contradiction,” she wrote on Instagram. “Being tough in a soft environment or still in a chaotic moment. #FloraFantasy is being who you are.”

Flora Gorgeous Gardenia will be available starting July 30 on the brand’s website and from August 1 in selected Gucci stores, retailers and perfumeries worldwide. Cyrus joins A-list talent including Harry Styles, who is a longtime ambassador of the brand and the face of the Gucci Mémoire d’une Odeur campaign.

We’ll update you as soon as we have more details on Cyrus-fronted fragrance. We can’t wait to see the bottle.

Major congrats are in order for Miley Cyrus. The performer just became a part of the iconic Gucci gang. In fact, Cyrus’ Gucci photos are going viral today because she looks seriously stunning. She’s the face of Gucci Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Eau de Parfum, a new fragrance by creative director Alessandro Michele. Artist Petra Collins shot the video and photos of Cyrus, which might be why they’re the best we’ve seen of the star. (Collins is seriously talented!)

“Miley Cyrus is an artist with a spirit that is both rock ‘n’ roll and eclectic at the same time. I admire her and I think she will perfectly embody the new Gucci Flora Gorgeous Gardenia fragrance and story,” Michele said in a statement. The triple-threat herself is just as excited about the new gig.

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.

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“@gucci and I have felt like family for a long time in our collaborations which have always revolved around vibrant color, self-expression & unapologetic contradiction,” she wrote on Instagram. “Being tough in a soft environment or still in a chaotic moment. #FloraFantasy is being who you are.”

Flora Gorgeous Gardenia will be available starting July 30 on the brand’s website and from August 1 in selected Gucci stores, retailers and perfumeries worldwide. Cyrus joins A-list talent including Harry Styles, who is a longtime ambassador of the brand and the face of the Gucci Mémoire d’une Odeur campaign.

We’ll update you as soon as we have more details on Cyrus-fronted fragrance. We can’t wait to see the bottle.

Major congrats are in order for Miley Cyrus. The performer just became a part of the iconic Gucci gang. In fact, Cyrus’ Gucci photos are going viral today because she looks seriously stunning. She’s the face of Gucci Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Eau de Parfum, a new fragrance by creative director Alessandro Michele. Artist Petra Collins shot the video and photos of Cyrus, which might be why they’re the best we’ve seen of the star. (Collins is seriously talented!)

“Miley Cyrus is an artist with a spirit that is both rock ‘n’ roll and eclectic at the same time. I admire her and I think she will perfectly embody the new Gucci Flora Gorgeous Gardenia fragrance and story,” Michele said in a statement. The triple-threat herself is just as excited about the new gig.

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.

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“@gucci and I have felt like family for a long time in our collaborations which have always revolved around vibrant color, self-expression & unapologetic contradiction,” she wrote on Instagram. “Being tough in a soft environment or still in a chaotic moment. #FloraFantasy is being who you are.”

Flora Gorgeous Gardenia will be available starting July 30 on the brand’s website and from August 1 in selected Gucci stores, retailers and perfumeries worldwide. Cyrus joins A-list talent including Harry Styles, who is a longtime ambassador of the brand and the face of the Gucci Mémoire d’une Odeur campaign.

We’ll update you as soon as we have more details on Cyrus-fronted fragrance. We can’t wait to see the bottle.

To say Dr. Dennis Gross’ products have celeb fans would be an understatement. And for good reason. The dermatologist (yes, he’s a real doctor!) creates some of the best skincare you can buy over the counter. Luckily, there’s a Dr. Dennis Gross sale happening right now during Nordstrom’s big blowout. But it won’t last for long.

Olivia Palermo, Chrissy Teigen, Constance Wu and Naomi Campbell all swear by Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare. Rosie Huntington-Whiteley told Net-a-Porter she incorporates the peel pads (yes, the ones on sale) into her nighttime skincare routine. “Every other night before bed, I put a little retinol on my skin, some oil on my body and whatever moisturizer or serums I’m using,” she said. “A couple of times a week, I use Dr. Dennis Gross peel pads. Then I just love to sit down and watch a bit of TV.”

Those exact pads—plus ones for the body!—are included in the Skincare Daily Facial Peel Set. You get a jumbo-size Alpha Beta Extra Strength Daily Facial Peel (60 applications!) as well as a full-size Alpha Beta Exfoliating Body Treatment (one box with 16 applications). Normally, this would all retail for $266 but it’s a whopping $88 less during the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale.

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So, what the heck are these peels? Well, they’re actually two-step anti-aging AHA/BHA peel pads pre-dosed with seven acids. The formula can help reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles, acne scars, pores and excess shine. The pads are pretty strong so you’ll want to test an area of your skin before applying the solution all over your face. Then work your way up to using it every other day or even every day if your skin tolerates it well.

The Alpha Beta Exfoliating Body Treatment is a newer launch from the brand and already becoming a cult favorite. It’s a similar formula with AHAs and BHAs but these work to exfoliate pores and help reduce the look of ingrown hairs, keratosis pilaris, dry skin and body breakouts. Who doesn’t deal with at least some of these things?

You get both of these treatments in one limited-edition kit. We have a feeling this one is going to go quickly as the Nordstrom sale opens up to everyone. Head over to the Nordstrom website to grab your own before its gone.

If you were to meet me, you’d think I am cheerful, outgoing, optimistic, energetic. And I am all these things. But there’s “the me you can’t see,” as Oprah says. That me, until I started therapy, was ruminating about the past, grieving, filled with woulda, coulda, shoulda, terrified at the prospect of aging, feeling lonely, and dark.

Yes, all this, coming from a swimming, biking, walking, knitting, writing, reading, cooking, traveling, yogi, mother, cousin, aunt, friend.

The time had come to stop burdening my friends with my endless thoughts. Friends can only be friends. I needed to break free of the past; resolve, understand and accept it so I could move on with creating the best final years of my life.

In Part 1 of this short article series, I discussed finding a therapist and making the decision to try therapy online. Here are some observations from my actual experience.

Online Vs. In Person

The pros of online: It’s easy. You don’t have to leave your home in inclement weather, and you don’t need to carve out commuting time to a therapist’s office. There’s the ease of making and cancelling appointments without making phone calls or leaving messages.

It’s flexible; you can do it almost 24/7 from anywhere in the world. Finding a therapist who speaks your language is important for those who live in non-English speaking countries. Online is less expensive than in person.

Online therapy sites also offer resources, like “groupinars” on topics such as… “Grief and Loss: Understanding How to Move Forward,” “Boundary Setting,” “Coping Skills for Stress and Depression.” The communication with the therapist is more casual in that she sends me things to read or thoughts to consider before our session. She encourages me to message her if I have anything I want to share.

I Guarantee Your Therapist Is Younger Than You

“How old are you?” I asked my therapist. “I’m in my 30s,” she replied. Okay, I wondered, how is this going to work? I had always spoken to someone older and wiser. Well, reality check, at our age, you will not find someone older and wiser than yourself. Hint: older therapists are retired.

I had a choice, and I decided to be open minded and give her a chance. She had psychoanalytic training. She was interested in and had experience in the issues I want to work on. I like how young people think today, so maybe what I needed was exactly a younger person’s fresh approach to my issues.

When I talk about my aging issues, I’m aware that she can’t “feel” or understand what I’m talking about, because old age isn’t something you can imagine. But I felt received and heard by a person. Empathic listening. The most important thing is that I liked her as a human being, and in the therapeutic relationship, that’s almost everything.

Therapy is mystical. It’s about asking a complete stranger to join you in exploring your inner depths with someone who can “hold your hand.” This is something that we can’t really demand of our friends. I noticed that I felt better after our sessions, but I couldn’t put my finger on exactly why, or what it was that she’d said.

What Did I Want to Talk About?

Ruminations about my past. Regrets for things I didn’t do. Recognizing past traumas that I had totally ignored. Learning how to process the trauma. Grieving. Fear of the future, of aging and what it would mean and look like for me.

My own ageism. I needed to accept and forgive myself for things I had done – and hadn’t done. What happens to your sexuality when your body is sagging, wrinkled, spotted. Dealing with ever-diminishing physical capabilities.

Modern Therapy and the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Model

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (as opposed to psychotherapy) is the current vogue in therapy. In its most simple terms, it’s about identifying what behavior or patterns are destructive and don’t serve you in your life. It’s about learning what you want and what you need to change to get it.

It’s functional and active. You set goals, decide what you want to achieve and figure out the steps of how to get there. And then you take those steps.

My therapist sends me things to read and links to online resources. She messages me a few things to think about in advance of our next session. She constantly pushes me towards positivity and healing.

A New Mood

Therapy at age 69 is not the Sturm and Drang of therapy in my young days. I am freer and less concerned about approval. I can authentically be myself. I have lived many years, and I learned I have more power and compassion than I give myself credit for. It has been very eye opening and satisfying.

The past is a heavy thing to carry around. I have forgiven myself for the woulda, coulda, shoulda and have a great appreciation for my depth and accomplishment. I have discovered some new strengths and goals for the way I want to live the next, last years of my life.

Aging is scary as hell, I told my therapist. You don’t think about it all your life until you get “here.” No one teaches you how to be old; you have to figure it out yourself.

I am lucky to have the wonderful role models of my mother and grandmother. They dressed beautifully, put on their lipstick, and showed up for life with wonder and enjoyment.

So, my friends, be brave and carry on — and think about therapy if you need a little help.

What has been your experience with therapy? Does the thought of it appeal to you – or terrify you? Do you think it might benefit you at this moment in your life? What would you seek therapy for?

Author’s Note: If you, or someone you know, are in crisis or any other danger, please seek professional help immediately. This article does not deal with serious trauma or life/death incidents, but rather, with more typical “light” issues of depression and anxiety. *