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I am shamefully late to the Dolly party, but now I’m going to share with you all the things you need to know if you’re not already following the Parton Parade. But step lively – 75-year-old Dolly is on the move, and slowpokes will not be able to keep up.

“I don’t think about my life in terms of numbers. First of all, I ain’t never gonna be old, because I ain’t got time to be old. I can’t stop long enough to grow old.”

Time 100 Most Influential People 2021

Chosen for this highly respected honor, Dolly Parton is a force for good, a humanitarian who inspires everyone she meets.

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Along with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, President Joe Biden and Simone Biles, among others, Dolly is being recognized for her contributions to the world, which include but are by no means limited to the 1 million dollar donation she made to Vanderbilt University Medical Center in 2020 to fund Moderna’s vaccine.

Coming from a family of 12 children raised in rural Appalachia, through a lifetime of performing music in her iconic over the top look, to being on this list is just how Dolly rolls. In the Time essay about her godmother, Miley Cyrus notes:

“But though she created an identity that she downplays as being built on wigs, lots of gingham and silicone, the foundation for this empire is actually her honesty, her truth and her faith.”

Of course it is. Because Dolly.

First Emmy This Year

Dolly just won her first Emmy as executive producer of Dolly Parton’s Christmas on the Square, a Netflix special!

It’s astonishing to think it took this long for her to be recognized with a trophy, considering the number of award nominations she has:

50 Grammys

3 Tonys

2 Oscars

That’s including the 11 Grammys already on her mantlepiece.

As one of less than 100 artists in the rarified EGOT nominations groups, Dolly’s still got plenty of time to become an EGOT winner!

Dolly Fest 2021

Dolly was supposed to go on a 15 global stadium tour this year to celebrate her 75th birthday – but… pandemic.

Okay, let’s take a few of those phrases and just ogle at them:

GLOBAL STADIUMS x 15

CELEBRATE TURNING 75

And in case you’re wondering, the largest concert venues hold 90-100 thousand fans. Ish. Her previous Pure and Simple Tour in 2016, when she was a mere 70, was 60+ dates all over North America.

Yup, Dolly is too busy to get old!

Philanthropist

Dolly’s million-dollar donation for vaccine research is just the latest in a long line of her charitable contributions, both local and global. She has spent her entire career using her influence and sharing her wealth.

One of her proudest accomplishments? The Imagination Library, launched in 1995, sends free books monthly to children from birth to school age. By 2018, Dolly had given out 100 million books worldwide.

This is just ONE of Dolly’s initiatives to do with children and education. The Dollywood Foundation also sponsors the Buddy Program, several high school scholarships and the Chasing Rainbows Award for exceptional teachers. Honestly, reading about all that Dolly does makes me tear up.

Dolly Is All That and a Bag of Chips. Take It or Leave It

“This woman that used to walk the streets had all this makeup and hair and high heel shoes. I thought she was so beautiful… I was not a raving natural beauty,” Parton said. “I just wanted to be pretty. I wanted to be striking. I wanted to be colorful. I wanted to be seen.”

Finally, I love Dolly because she looks, dresses and acts how she wants to look, dress and act. Is it extra? Hella yes. Does she care? Hella no. Lavish makeup, sparkly flamboyant outfits and injectables make Dolly a happy glamper. She doesn’t have to be going anywhere, like on stage either. During the lockdown in 2020, she got dressed every day for herself and Carl, her husband of 55 years.

I have nothing but huge admiration for any woman who stands up for herself and does not cave into convention or care about others’ opinions about how she lives her life. I am a work in progress to be that strong and choose for myself without regard for judgement, inner or outer.

For Dolly to have become so successful on her terms in a business that doesn’t go out of its way to reward independent, thinking women is one of the many reasons she is a cross generational icon for the ages.

I didn’t know any of this about Dolly until I began doing research for my book. Now I am such a fan of this 75-year-old who defies all societal definitions of age and ability and visibility.

Dolly shows the world we don’t wither on the vine of life after the age of 50. As Dolly says: “After you reach a certain age, they think you’re over. Well, I will never be over. I’ll be making records if I have to sell them out of the trunk of my car. I’ve done that in my past, and I’d do it again.”

Go, Dolly!

Did you know all this about Dolly Parton? How do you feel about her legacy? Which are your favourite songs? I use “Here You Come Again” for my front door buzzer!

Usually, when a product goes viral on TikTok, it’s an $8 lipstick or maybe a $30 face mask. These are reasonably affordable options to try out for yourself. But what about an $88 foundation? Tom Ford’s Traceless Soft Matte Foundation is the latest to go viral on TikTok and fans swear it’s worth the price tag. Allow us to explain.

Two of its biggest fans are TikTokers @mikaylanogueira and @maddiebwells. Mikayla bought the foundation because a commenter told her it was “so amazing.” Mikayla seemed ready to spill that it wasn’t worth the money. But then she applied the ultra-lightweight formula and fell in love. “It’s soft matte yet doesn’t remove radiance,” she says. “The medium coverage covered all of my redness and it beautifully masks texture. I one hundred percent just found my wedding foundation.” Well, OK!

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Tom Ford.

Maddie saw Mikayla’s video and knew she had to try out the foundation for herself. “I was really not ready for this to be as lightweight as it is,” she says. She does warn though, that the formula is pretty “watery” so “a little goes a long way.” Maddie also says it covered her dry patches, looks “absolutely flawless” and she “can’t even feel it” on her face. Those are some serious reviews!

I’m not surprised this foundation has so many fans. The formula contains hyaluronic acid to lock in moisture, as well as light-diffusing microspheres for a blurring effect. Although it technically has a matte finish, it’s much more skin-like than ultra-matte. There are 40 shades so it’s super easy to find yours.

I have pretty dry skin and so do Maddie and Mikayla. Those with oily skin might find the formula a little too dewy and less long-wearing. I recommended using a mattifying primer first in that case. Still, there’s a reason it has a 90 percent recommendation on Sephora’s website. And with it trending on TikTok, I have a feeling shades are going to start flying off the virtual shelves. Hurry and grab it to keep as your special occasion foundation when you want to look a little extra flawless.

It’s here! It’s finally here! Fans of Augustinus Bader’s luxe skincare have been waiting for the brand to take the technology to their strands. Just some Augustinus Bader stans include Hailey Bieber, Kate Bosworth, Alexa Chung, Sandra Oh and Margot Robbie. And us, of course. This is why an Augustinus Bader haircare line is such a big deal. But let us back up a little and explain why the brand is so beloved.

Augustinus Bader is not just some marketing guy who launched a skincare brand. German-born Professor Bader is a biomedical scientist and physician and one of the foremost experts in the field of stem cell biology and regenerative medicine. In 2008, he developed a Wound Gel that heals severe skin traumas. This technique inspired Augustinus Bader skincare.

The magic in the skincare — and now haircare — is what the brand calls Trigger Factor Complex. It’s a blend of amino acids, vitamins and synthesized molecules that work together to activate the body’s own stem cells to repair and renew. For your skin, that means reduced signs of aging and damage caused by environmental stressors. This same technology is said to also help promote hair growth and the health of strands.

The new haircare products also promise hydrated, shiny hair, as well as less breakage and shedding. All without the use of animal products, gluten, GMOs, parabens, silicones, fragrance, SLS, SLES, DEA, heavy metals, talc and petrolatum/paraffin/mineral oil. Phew! Ready to try the exciting new launch? Shop ’em all, below!

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The Shampoo

This shampoo promises stronger, thicker hair. Trigger Factor Complex promotes hair health and growth, while vitamin B5 and botanical extracts soothe the scalp and nourish hair.

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The Conditioner

Follow up your shampoo with this hydrating conditioner that contains oat kernel extract to improve elasticity, moisturize and nourish, as well as thickening maca root extract to reduce breakage and shedding.

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The Hair Oil

If you’re looking for less frizz and breakage, detangling and “calming” split ends, choose this luxe oil.

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The Leave-In Hair Treatment

This leave-in serum contains Shikakai extract to detangle, hydrate and reduce flakiness, as well as tara fruit extract and sunflower seed oil blend to help defend against environmental stressors.

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The Scalp Treatment

Those with thinning, damaged or weak hair, can use this scalp serum to clear blocked follicles and fortify hair. Bamboo extract locks in moisture, while L-Arginine prevents shedding and increases fullness.

Amanda Batula’s Green Leather Jacket With Black Fur Collar Arriving to the Winter House

Winter House Season 1 Premiere Fashion

Needless to say Amanda (or as Italian guy would say, “Ahmahnda!”) Batula made a very stylish entrance arriving at the Winter House in this green leather jacket with a black fur collar. And although the real thing is sold out, no worries because the Style Stealers we’ve linked for you guys to shop down below are still Stowe cute. 

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It’s here! It’s finally here! Fans of Augustinus Bader’s luxe skincare have been waiting for the brand to take the technology to their strands. Just some Augustinus Bader stans include Hailey Bieber, Kate Bosworth, Alexa Chung, Sandra Oh and Margot Robbie. And us, of course. This is why an Augustinus Bader haircare line is such a big deal. But let us back up a little and explain why the brand is so beloved.

Augustinus Bader is not just some marketing guy who launched a skincare brand. German-born Professor Bader is a biomedical scientist and physician and one of the foremost experts in the field of stem cell biology and regenerative medicine. In 2008, he developed a Wound Gel that heals severe skin traumas. This technique inspired Augustinus Bader skincare.

The magic in the skincare — and now haircare — is what the brand calls Trigger Factor Complex. It’s a blend of amino acids, vitamins and synthesized molecules that work together to activate the body’s own stem cells to repair and renew. For your skin, that means reduced signs of aging and damage caused by environmental stressors. This same technology is said to also help promote hair growth and the health of strands.

The new haircare products also promise hydrated, shiny hair, as well as less breakage and shedding. All without the use of animal products, gluten, GMOs, parabens, silicones, fragrance, SLS, SLES, DEA, heavy metals, talc and petrolatum/paraffin/mineral oil. Phew! Ready to try the exciting new launch? Shop ’em all, 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. Please note that if you purchase something by clicking on a link within this story, we may receive a small commission of the sale.

Augustinus Bader.

The Shampoo

This shampoo promises stronger, thicker hair. Trigger Factor Complex promotes hair health and growth, while vitamin B5 and botanical extracts soothe the scalp and nourish hair.

Augustinus Bader.

The Conditioner

Follow up your shampoo with this hydrating conditioner that contains oat kernel extract to improve elasticity, moisturize and nourish, as well as thickening maca root extract to reduce breakage and shedding.

Augustinus Bader.

The Hair Oil

If you’re looking for less frizz and breakage, detangling and “calming” split ends, choose this luxe oil.

Augustinus Bader.

The Leave-In Hair Treatment

This leave-in serum contains Shikakai extract to detangle, hydrate and reduce flakiness, as well as tara fruit extract and sunflower seed oil blend to help defend against environmental stressors.

Augustinus Bader.

The Scalp Treatment

Those with thinning, damaged or weak hair, can use this scalp serum to clear blocked follicles and fortify hair. Bamboo extract locks in moisture, while L-Arginine prevents shedding and increases fullness.