Dorit Kemsley’s Purple Blazer at Garcelle’s Party

Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Season 11 Episode 16 Fashion

Dorit Kemsley looked perfect in her purple blazer and pink tie neck top at Garcelle’s party. I have to say I like this toned down look on Dorit. Even though it’s not really “toned” down because it’s still pretty bold and bright. But it has it’s own simplicity especially compared to some of her other looks. And it made her show up which is always a plus. Though I’m sure she still took photos in it because how could you not?!

Sincerely Stylish,

Jess

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We are so blessed to have so many amazing skin care and makeup products available to us, but there are some that really do rise to the top. So since I’m a makeup artist who specializes in helping those of us with mature skin, I’m focusing on my picks for the makeup products in each makeup category that I’d recommend most highly to those of us who are older.

As I made my choices, here’s what I kept in mind:

1. When I use this product, does it continually exceed my expectations?
2. Does the formula work especially well for older women?
3. Is it easy to use?
4. Do I always feel a sense of satisfaction after I’ve used the product?
5. Does it have a good shade range?
6. Is it a good value for the money?

And of course, let’s be honest, what factors into every choice is just good old personal preference. So what I like, you may not like, and you may be scratching your head wondering why in heaven’s name I selected a particular product. And frankly, there are many other good products in each of these categories that I simply haven’t had a chance to try yet.

If you watch the accompanying video on YouTube, you’ll find links in the description box below the video for all the products I’m talking about today.

A Cult Favorite Eye Primer

Recently, I tried a couple of new eye primers, and were O.K, but not outstanding. Nothing has overtaken my love for Urban Decay’s Primer Potion in “Eden.”  It really covers up the discoloration on my eyelids and my eye shadow stays in place perfectly throughout the day. So, this product is an easy pick for the top spot in this makeup category.

Excellent Eyebrow Products

There are so many different types of brow products at many different price points. But what swayed me in the direction of the choice I made was how quick and easy this type of product is to apply. I picked Anastasia of Beverly Hills’ Brow Definer pencil which is their pencil with a wider applicator.

The wider applicator makes it quicker to apply, and I must say that why it really works well for me is that the “Medium Brown” color matches my brows perfectly. I was really close to picking Elf’s Instant Lift Brow Pencil, which only costs three dollars compared to twenty-three dollars for the ABH Brow Definer product, but the Elf palette doesn’t match my brows close enough.

Stunning Eyeshadow

It’s very difficult to pick a single eyeshadow product. I wanted both neutral tones and some beautiful pops of color, and I picked Sydney Grace’s “Enduring Love” palette. The formula is really top notch and provides a variety of different colors to choose from.

Corrector and Concealer for the Challenging Under Eye Area

I recently found an under-eye corrector/concealer combination which I’ve really come to love, and it’s from the drugstore brand Elf. I take just a little of the Elf Hydrating Camo Concealer in “Light Peach,” dot it under my eyes, and then brighten my under eye area using the Elf Camo Concealer in “Fair Beige” which is slightly lighter than my foundation.

The Elf “Hydrating Camo Concealer” is perfect to use under the eyes because it spreads easily, it doesn’t cake, and it has good coverage. But the concealer I use to cover up age spots and other issues on my face that I love is Clinique’s “Even Better Concealer.” It has the best coverage of any concealer I’ve tried and a really large shade range of 42 colors.

A Multi-Tasking Face Primer

For face primer, I love Tatcha’s Liquid Silk Canvas. It’s oil free and weightless, glides on very easily, helps blur pores and even adds a touch of soft focus radiance because of the crushed pink and gold pearl in the formula.

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My Go-To Favorite Foundation

The foundation category was really challenging. I love combining my L’Oreal Age Perfect Serum Foundation with my Catrice True Skin Hydrating Foundation. But, when I really want an overall flawless look with a little better coverage, I go to my Eve Pearl HD Dual Foundation. Although it’s a cream, it’s really quite weightless and provides excellent coverage. And it was specifically designed to do just that because when HD – or high definition – television came in, most people on TV were really worried that their facial flaws would be visible.

Since Eve Pearl had won 7 Emmy Awards for her work as a makeup artist on The View, she knew she needed to create a foundation that would work for the women on The View when HD Television came in. And this foundation was her answer.

What I also love about this foundation is that it comes in a convenient compact with a darker and a lighter color so you can basically customize the color for your particular skin tone. So in the summer when our skin gets a bit darker, we also have the option of going with the darker shade.

A Great Drugstore Contouring Option

Contouring uses both lighter and darker colors. Elf has a cream contour kit with four shades which is pretty good. But although the dark colors work well, the two lighter colors are definitely for people with a warm skin undertone. If I only need to use a dark contour, I’ll usually pull out my Wet ‘n Wild Contour Stick in “Where’s Walnut.”  

A Blush That’s So Easy to Apply and Ticks All the Boxes

Cream and liquid blush and highlight work especially well for those of us who are older because our skin usually gets drier. Fortunately, there are a lot of good cream blush products and highlighters, but the winner in the blush category for me is Merit’s Flush Bomb Blush.

It’s absolutely the easiest blush to apply because it’s fairly sheer and can be applied directly from the applicator. And there are 5 gorgeous colors that work with different skin tones. It’s the ease of application that puts this one at the top of the list for me.

Some Special Highlighters

The RMS Living Luminizer wins my vote for the best subtle sheen highlighter. It’s subtle, soft and luminous – just lovely. And I love the fact that it comes in five different colors.

For my favorite “glowiest” highlighter, I’m going with the Rare Beauty Liquid Luminizer in “Enchant”—which is a gorgeous soft pink. It comes in 7 other colors as well so there’s a great shade range. It’s very easy to softly pat in, it has great color pay off and glow and I love the liquid formula.

Setting and Finishing Powders That Are Top Notch

My go-to setting powder for my face is a cult favorite: Laura Mercier’s Translucent Loose Powder. It’s so finely milled and just works wonderfully to mattify the T-Zone of my face.

Finishing powder provides a lovely, soft finishing touch for our makeup. I waited a long time to purchase the Hourglass Ambient Light palette because I frankly wasn’t convinced that it would be worth it considering the price. But I snapped up this palette about two and a half years ago when it went on sale. It’s definitely pricey – even on sale – but I don’t think I’ll ever use up these powders. I use them regularly and yet there’s not even a dent in any of them.

I almost always use the lightest finishing powder at the end of my makeup application, and I also use a touch of the blushes and the bronzer. It’s difficult to explain exactly what these powders do, but I feel they create a soft, subtle almost filtered look. They do a fabulous job of melding together a makeup look so it looks absolutely flawless.

Some Outstanding Lip Products

The final lip product category includes lip liners, lipstick and gloss. For those of you who have watched some of my videos, my lip liner choice will come as no surprise to you whatsoever. It’s L’Oreal’s Age Perfect Lip Liner.

As far as I know, it’s the only lip liner to have beautiful color and a built-in ingredient which provides a barrier to prevent lipstick from feathering. It’s this 2-in-1 formula which makes it the top pick in my book. Plus, there are eight gorgeous colors.

There are so many lipstick formulas, they come and go so quickly, and lipsticks are so much a matter of personal preference and whether we look better in warm or cool colors – that I almost didn’t even include this category.

My current favorite formula and color is one from Huda Beauty called “After Party” which is a plum-colored metallic formula. I usually lighten it up a bit by mixing it with a fun retro light pink color from Too Faced called “Marcia, Marcia, Marcia.”  Now this kind of sparkling metallic look is certainly not to everyone’s taste, but I love it!

I also have to give an honorable mention to a lipstick from Milani called “Violet Volt” which is a lovely satin formula. And of course I love a metallic gloss as well so right now I’m enjoying Huda Beauty’s Lip Strobe gloss in the color “Mystical.”

Now I hope you’ll share some of your absolute favorite makeup products in the comments section below.

What are some of your all-time favorite makeup products? What do you feel is the most challenging makeup product to find that works especially well for those of us who are older? How do you go about finding good products?

I’m not trying to brag too much here, but I’m pretty certain that I have one of the coolest, most enviable jobs around. Reason being? I scour the internet for the best shopping deals and coolest trends every day, and get to test out so many amazing new clothing pieces, beauty products, and home goods. I’ve been a shopping writer and editor for a few years now, and have developed a knack for determining which products are worth every penny, and which ones are better left in the virtual cart. 

This month is all about stepping into the fall comfortably. Stores like Target are beginning to roll out their fall home lines and sites are seeing increased search interest in moisturizing and clarifying products (makes sense, given that temps are sadly going to plummet and the air is about to dry). Amazon’s Movers & Shakers page—a section that shows what items are rising in popularity—is filled to the brim with soothing lotions and oils. Google is being inundated with “fall fashion” inquiries and people on Pinterest are starting to search for pumpkin recipes and candles once more. 

My shopping carts fit the bill for these fall trends perfectly. I’m shopping for nourishing face masks, sleek platform loafers, and cozy throw blankets to start my cold weather months off the right way. Check out the eight essentials I’ll be buying this September below: 

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. Target is a STYLECASTER sponsor, however, all products in this article were independently selected by our editors. Please note that if you purchase something by clicking on a link within this story, we may receive a small commission of the sale.

Courtesy: Neutrogena.

Neutrogena Anti-Residue Clarifying Shampoo

I don’t know what it is about spending so much time indoors, but ever since the pandemic began, my scalp has been a mess. I’ve experienced more dandruff and dryness these past two years than I have collectively my entire life. My one saving grace? This simple clarifying shampoo. It removes icky product build-up from dry shampoos and conditioners without stripping my hair of its natural oils. For best results, I swap this product with my typical purple shampoo once or twice a week. 

Courtesy: Sam Edelman.

Sam Edelman Laurs Platform Loafer 

I’m of the belief that if you have a good pair of loafers, you can wear them across every season. I love the androgynous vibe of the shoes. They’re punk and sexy at the same time. Unfortunately, most quality pairs are a few hundred dollars. That’s why, when I found these Sam Edelman ones, I squealed out loud with glee. The Olivia Rodrigo-esque shoes platforms come in black, tan, or green and pair them with practically every dress or pair of pants you’ve got hanging in your closet. 

Courtesy: Target.

Cable Knit Chenille Throw Blanket

There is no problem that curling into a cozy throw blanket can’t solve. This is why at the beginning of every fall season, I gift myself a new one. I love the look of all things cable knit. The sophisticated design makes tops and accessories like this blanket, which is just $25, look so much more expensive than they are. 

Courtesy: Nest New York.

Nest Pumpkin Chai Candle

It’s time for society to pass the point of calling everything pumpkin scented or flavored basic. Let’s all just agree that pumpkin anything is delicious and should be celebrated, not mocked. This September, I’m going all in on candles. Nest’s Pumpkin Chai candle is everything I want to cover my space. The spice scent is decadent without being overwhelming. Plus, the candle itself is a warm orange. You can’t find a better fall candle than this. 

Courtesy: Mr. Coffee.

Mr. Coffee Mug Warmer

I’m fairly certain that this clever coffee invention was made for me. It ensures that slow sippers (moi) won’t ever have to deal with lukewarm drinks ever again. To use it, all you have to do is flip the switch on, and the base will warm your cup’s bottom and keep the liquids inside nice and hot. I’ll be keeping this accessory on my WFH desk at all times. 

Courtesy: Free People.

Free People Picnic Sweater Romper

This fall, I don’t want to wear anything that requires more than a little effort to put on. Jeans? Absolutely not. A button-up shirt? You’ve got to be kidding. Heels? Please, don’t make me laugh. But this sweater romper? Sign me tf up. It’s like wearing a stylish and socially acceptable set of onesie pajamas. I plan to keep it on at home during work and lounge time, then dress it up when I go out with tights and combat boots. It’s such a simple look, but those are the best ones to style again and again.  

Courtesy: PÜR.

PÜR 4-in-1 Sculpting Concealer 

There are very few people I trust with makeup advice. One of them is Rachel Nussbaum, InStyle’s beauty writer. She knows everything there is to know about the ingredients that comprise popular foundations, hairsprays, etc. Her vast knowledge comes with a lot of heartbreak. She often tells me (and her readers) of the harmful irritants that are too-often included in name brand products, so when there’s a brand she approves of, I take note. Rachel told me that Pur is on her list of A-Okay concealers, so I’m hopping on this 4-in-1 color corrector faster than a kid on a trampoline. It comes in 16 shades, costs under $25, and is free from the nastiness of phthalates, aluminum, and talc.

Courtesy: Summer Fridays.

Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask

I’m a writer living in New York. Translation: I don’t have an income that gives me the means to spend hefty amounts of cash on skincare (nor do I want to). Spending close to $50 on a face mask would physically and emotionally pain me if I didn’t already know and love this one so much. I’ve been using Summer Fridays’ Jet Lag Mask for years. It saved my skin when I was on Accutane, and continues to be my secret to non-greasy hydration. I’d say I have to stock up on it about every five months, and this September is one of them. I’ll be using it to prevent cracked winter skin, and before date nights or brunches to give me a Hailey Bieber-esque glow.

In 2015, beauty influencer Jaclyn Hill teamed up with makeup brand Becca to drop her first big makeup collection. A now-iconic highlighter came out of that collab. Unfortunately, Becca announced its shutting down at the end of September so the highlighters will be no more. But don’t worry — we’ve got you. There are some gorgeous Becca Champagne Pop dupes you’re sure to love just as much. We promise.

First, let’s get to the bottom of why Becca’s Shimmering Skin Perfector pressed highlighter in Champagne Pop is so popular in the first place. It’s a soft white gold with pink-peach undertones that’s truly universally flattering. Even Khloe Kardashian was said to be a fan. The ultra-creamy formula melts into skin for a luminous glow without chunky glitters or ashy tones.

You can’t shop Champagne Pop anymore, at least through the legit channels. If you have one, hold onto it unless it’s way past its expiration date. In that case, you’re going to want to replace it with a similar highlighter shade that’s just as pretty. We’ve rounded up some of our favorites that are sure to look great on you. You might even save some money at the same time.

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Wet n Wild.

Wet n Wild MegaGlo Highlighting Powder in Golden Flower Crown

The internet’s favorite Champagne Pop dupe is also one of the most affordable. Golden Flower Crown has the same velvety feel as Becca’s version with gold shimmer for that luminous glow.

ELF Cosmetics

E.L.F. Cosmetics Baked Highlighter in Apricot Glow

Sometimes you want a blinding highlighter. Other times, you’re looking for a soft glow. That’s what E.L.F’s baked highlighter does. Apply it wet for a more intense look.

Jouer Cosmetics.

Jouer Cosmetics Powder Highlighter in Citrine

Jouer’s highlighters have silky, fine pearl pigments that melt into the skin to provide a lit-from-within glow. Citrine is a gorgeous pink-gold hue.

Laura Geller.

Laura Geller Baked Gelato Swirl Illuminator in Gilded Honey

Another iconic highlighter is Laura Geller’s baked formula. The soft, sheer powder feels like a cream and is so easy to blend. The shade Gilded Honey is a great golden hue to complement all skin tones.

Maybelline New York.

Maybelline New York Facestudio Master Chrome Metallic Highlighter Makeup in Molten Gold

For a molten metallic shimmer that stands out, try Maybelline’s highlighter in Molten Gold. You won’t believe the shine and high-impact pigment in this affordable find.

Milani.

Milani Strobelight Instant Glow Powder in Dayglow

Light-reflecting pearls create a warm glow on the skin. We especially love the peach-gold shade Dayglow for a Champagne Pop vibe.

Revlon.

Revlon Skinlights Prismatic Highlighter in Twilight Gleam

This multidimensional highlighter is gorgeous in all shades with its silky smooth finish. But Twilight Gleam is definitely the Champagne Pop dupe you’re looking for.

Investing involves putting your money at risk with the prospect of earning a return higher than what is offered in a bank account. Many people have beliefs about investing before they experience investing themselves, as a result of conditioning from childhood, usually from parents.

How parents talk, or avoid talking, to children has an indelible impact on the young ones’ relationship with money and can have long lasting implications well into adulthood. In order to be a successful investor, you need to have an awareness of your beliefs about money and the role it plays in your life.

It is nearly impossible to separate emotions from financial decision making. But being aware of your relationship with money can help make you a better investor. I have broken down some critical considerations you should take before you start investing.

Assessing Your Risk Tolerance

Knowing your risk tolerance can help you stick with your long-term plan. The key to successful investing is time. The longer the time period, the greater the chance of success. Mike Tyson famously said, “Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.”

The markets are inherently uncertain and knowing how much risk you can stomach is critical to staying invested. Consider starting by talking to you parents (or siblings) about their experience with money and contemplate your own childhood experience with money.

Do you have memories of your parents talking about money? Could you not afford things you wanted? Are you concerned that you will never have enough money? What are your biggest financial fears? What are your financial goals?

Writing down answers to these questions will give you clarity on how much investment risk is realistic for you.

Be careful on following what your friends ‘with experience’ are doing with their money. It can do more harm than good. You have to start with yourself and know who you are as an investor. Know the game you are playing. What your friends and colleagues are doing is not relevant to your situation.

Education

Financial literacy is a huge problem and has largely gone unaddressed. Money is a taboo topic that many parents avoid talking about. Before you start investing, you should have some basic understanding of concepts like time value of money, different investment vehicles, historic market performance and taxes.

There is no need to become an expert but having a basic understanding of finance and markets is an important foundation to ensure you are not going to be misled or taken advantage of. To get started, consider reading a book on personal finance (i.e., Wall Street Journal – Complete Money and Investing Guidebook) or investing blogs.

Goals

Identifying what goal you are trying to achieve is another critical prerequisite to successful investing. Are you saving for your retirement or a new home to move into next year? You are more likely to stick with an investing goal if there is a tangible outcome in your mind that you can visualize.

For example, saving to retire to your dream home in a Florida retirement community that you love versus just saving for retirement. Money is personal, so you want to make your goals personal as well.

You have something to track your progress against versus just open white space. It will also inform you when you have enough to accomplish the goal. If the goal is too open-ended, how will you know when you achieved it?

Time Horizon

The legendary investor Warren Buffet famously quipped, “The stock market is a device for transferring money from the impatient to the patient.” He is talking about a bedrock principal of investing – time horizon.

Investing is marathon game and measuring your performance in yards is an impediment to reaching your goals. This is a simple concept, but very difficult to execute. You could have the most brilliant insight about a stock, but if you do not stay invested long enough for things to play out and the noise to clear, it will not matter.

Many of your biggest goals (retirement, college education, second home, etc.) will have a time horizon of more than 7-10 years. Make sure that your mindset matches your time horizon.

When you integrate all these considerations, you give yourself a greater chance of successful investing. If you are still unsure after addressing these considerations, experiment with a small amount of money or speak with a financial professional to develop an investing plan. Putting in the work up front can help pay large dividends down the road.

What is your relationship with money and investing? Were those taboo topics to discuss with your parents? Have you tried investing and what were the results? Do you know your risk tolerance?