Month: December 2021

Wendy Osefo’s White Turtleneck Sweater Dress on Instagram

Real Housewives of Potomac 2021 Instagram Fashion

Dr. Wendy Osefo is serving up some class in her white turtleneck sweater dress on Instagram. I love this look paired with the over the knee boots. You can still look hot and still keep warm in the winter. And there’s GVO because her dress is still in stock. But even when that inevitably goes the Style Stealers below will keep you feeling Zen.

Sincerely Stylish,

Jess

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Photo Credit: @wendyosefo

Originally posted at: Wendy Osefo’s White Turtleneck Sweater Dress

We all know Tatcha as a celeb-loved brand, making fans out of the biggest A-listers of the moment. Jennifer Aniston, Meghan Markle, and Doja Cat are just a few of the stars who have proven to be the brand’s biggest supporters. You likely want skin like the celebs, too, but sometimes, Starbucks and Jeff Bezos take all your money and leave you with only a small amount of pocket change. Lucky for you, Tatcha is hosting a Days of Delight sale event, where each day brings a new and exclusive offer. 

Days of Delight is happening this week only, and seeing that it’s Friday, you’re going to want to shop today’s deal ASAP. It shouldn’t be a hard decision, though, because Tatcha is serving up the amazing Treatment Kit. It comes with two best-selling serums and the one and only Kissu Lip Mask that is oh so dear to Jennifer Aniston. 

With a value of $151, you’ll be relieved to save a whopping $40 on this set, thanks to the deal of the day. Whether you’re treating yourself to The Treatment Kit or gifting it to a loved one (or doing both), shop the set in the name of better skin and saving the big bucks. 

RELATED: Jennifer Aniston Uses This Tatcha Lip Product To Get Her Plump Pout 

Photo: Tatcha.

Let’s break down what exactly you get when you buy the discounted Treatment Kit. You get two mini versions of the brand’s best-selling serums, The Dewy Serum and Violet-C Brightening Serum. On top of that, you get a full size Kissu Lip Mask. We can tell you now that you’re going to want these miracle workers in your skincare routine.

The Dewy Serum is the multitasking product of our dreams. It resurfaces, plumps, and retains your skin’s moisture in one fell swoop, according to the brand. If your skin’s looking dry and dull from winter’s wrath, this serum is your new hero product. Tatcha’s own signature Hadasei-3 complex makes up 73 percent of the formula, which is great news because it contains superfoods Uji green tea, Akita rice and Okinawa algae. Together, they help stimulate skin surface turnover to leave your skin looking smoother and your lines looking way less visible.

If you’re on the market for a new vitamin C serum, check out the Violet-C Brightening Serum. It’s composed of 20 percent vitamin C and 10 percent AHAs, helping to brighten, soften, and illuminate your skin. You might also notice the fading of dark spots and hyperpigmentation after applying this serum.

We couldn’t forget to rave about one of Jennifer Aniston’s favorites, The Kissu Lip Mask. Japanese peach extract, Japanese camellia oil, and squalane join together to create one of the most hydrating and plumping lip products. You’ll want a jar or two of this lip mask for year-round use, but especially for the colder months ahead. 

Now that you know what’s in store when you buy The Treatment Kit, all that’s left is to try out the three products and watch your skin transform. Tatcha is the gold standard for dewy, glowy, plump skin, and you’ll soon have a front row seat to these results.

About two years ago, I noticed my hair was shedding a bit more than normal. As someone with already a lot of bleach damage, I’m pretty used to some breakage. But this seemed different. I went to see my dermatologist about hair loss treatment and she asked if I had been through any stress lately. Well, I had. I was recovering from surgery on my ovaries. After taking a look at my scalp and deciding it looked normal, she told me to wait three months and see if I notice any regrowth. I gave it some time and as my body healed, my hair seemed to grow in, too, as new baby hairs popped up after those few months. Stress, it turns out, can do even more harm than we realize.

It’s possible right now, you’re feeling some serious stress as well. Whether you’ve been sick or a friend or family member has, or just been surviving a tough year, it all takes a toll on your body. Board-certified cosmetic and general dermatologist Annie Chiu of The Derm Institute agrees. “There’s actually a condition of hair loss called Telogen Effluvium, where large numbers of hairs are lost after a stressful experience,” Dr. Chiu says. She explains that under normal circumstances (these times are not normal), you shed hair during an inactive stage called “telogen.” Usually, about 85 percent of your hair is a growing phase called “anagen.”

“Acute Telogen Effluvium can occur after a stressful event or some other shock to the system, like a fever or weight loss, which pushes growing anagen hairs into telogen, so you will see a ton of hair loss in a short time,” she says. Sound familiar? “This can happen in all ages and genders and is typically noticed with increased hair shedding found on pillowcases, what feels like a lot of hair coming out with brushing and showering, and the actual look of thinning hair,” Dr. Chiu adds. The good news? It almost always resolves with full recovery (like mine did). Of course, it’s possible your hair loss is related to another medical condition so you should always check with your derm if you’re concerned.

If you get checked out and you and your doctor decide your increased hair shedding is stress-related, there are topical, drug-free treatments you can use to increase overall scalp health and make the hair appear fuller. Combined with stress-reducing activities such as yoga and meditation, you’ll be on your way to healthy hair. Shop some of our favorite scalp treatments, 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. Hers 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.

Hers.

Hers Minoxidil Solution

Use this FDA-approved hair loss treatment twice a day for 3-6 months and you’ll see thicker, denser hair. The two percent Minoxidil solution activates your follicles and extends your hair’s natural growth cycle. Because real hair growth takes some time, you might want to sign up for a subscription. Use code “She5off” for $5 off your order of Hers Minoxidil Solution.

Image: Foligain.

Foligain Triple Action Shampoo and Conditioner for Thinning Hair

This line contains what the brand calls “Trioxidil complex,” as well as biotin and fruit stem cells for a healthier scalp and fuller strands.

Image: Regenepure.

Regenepure 3-Step Hair Regrowth Bundle

I personally still use this shampoo to purify my scalp of build-up allowing healthy hair to grow in. This system includes the conditioner and regrowth treatment with 5 percent minoxidil.

Image: Collective Laboratories.

Collective Laboratories Activating Serum

I also love this scalp serum that stimulates follicles to promote hair growth and makes the hair appear fuller instantly (seriously). Ginseng stimulates microcirculation, biotin helps strengthen strands and zinc balances oil production. Note: grab a free scalp massager with your purchase.

Image: The Ordinary.

The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Serum For Hair Density

Fans love this scalp serum for the way it supports fuller, thicker hair and reduces any scalp flaking.

Image: Rogaine.

Women’s Rogaine 5% Minoxidil Foam

This OG hair regrowth treatment is popular for a reason. The 5 percent minoxidil foam works to stimulate hair follicles and botanical extracts and emollients condition the scalp. (Note: whether you use a formula marked for men or women, cisgender women should only use a 5 percent formula once a day.)

Vegamour.

Vegamour GRO Hair Serum for Thinning Hair

A blend of N. benthamiana, turmeric and Red Clover/Mung Bean come together to reduce signs of hair thinning. It’s said to work especially well as a spot treatment.

In 2016, the world lost superstar David Bowie but his wife of 24 years, supermodel Iman, lost her soulmate. Almost five years after his death, Iman is launching her first fragrance inspired by the love story called Love Memoir. “Creating the fragrance, putting in the vetiver of David (his favorite cologne was Tom Ford’s Grey Vetiver) and the bergamot from Tuscany, where we were married, putting those together, I have a fragrance that is both him and I,” Iman told People.

Iman partnered with Batallure Beauty on the fragrance, a company that makes scents for brands such as Elizabeth and James, Henry Rose and Abercrombie & Fitch. Yes, it’s that legit. Love Memoir is exclusive to HSN and Iman will be on the shopping network telling her story of creating the scent and what it means to her. “I found just by creating this fragrance and remembering David every day and being here, it just somehow eased my grief and I came through it,” she told People.

Iman told the magazine she used to wear Bowie’s favorite scent, Grey Vetiver, but now she’s able to wear Love Memoir because it’s a combination of the two of them. There are top notes of bergamot, blackcurrant and coconut, middle notes of rose, jasmine, and orris and a base of vanilla, patchouli vetiver. It’s a sultry, cozy scent that feels perfect as we go into winter.

Shop the scent on its own — in a bottle that looks like art! — or in a gift set perfect for the holidays, below. Even better, that set is on major sale right now. We’ve included that one, below, as well as a few on-sale extras you might want to grab for the holidays.

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. HSN 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.

Iman.

Love Memoir by IMAN 3-piece Fragrance Set

Buy this set for Mom and she’ll think of you all season. It’s on sale and it already has a $134.85 value! You get the Eau de Parfum, Purse Spray and a Body Lotion.

HSN.

Clinique Find Your Happy Mini Fragrance Set

This new discovery set includes six layerable scents so you and mix and match to find your own unique fragrance. And it’s $9 off right now!

HSN.

Cher 2-piece Fragrance and Body Lotion Set

Any Cher fan will fall for this on-sale set that includes the Eau De Couture Eau de Parfum and Eau De Couture Body Lotion with a sensual scent. If you bought each separately, you’d be spending $117.74!

All you have to do is swipe through TikTok or Instagram for a few minutes before you’ll see that lips are trending. Thanks to vaccinations and a break from masks, folks are picking up lipstick again — even going as far as touching up their lip filler that dissolved during lockdown. But there’s a more permanent lip trend that’s gaining speed and is set to blow up in 2022: lip blushing. According to Yelp’s 2022 Beauty Trend Forecast Report, lip blushing services are predicted to increase a whopping 130 percent next year.

But let’s take a step back for a minute and explain what lip blushing is. It’s a beauty service where a professional tattoos color onto your lips to color correct, as well as enhance the shape and size of your lips. It can give the illusion of fullness without lip filler and lasts up to three years depending on care and maintenance. The color is often a your-lips-but-better shade that starts off deeper and fades over time. It’s very much like eyebrow microblading.

Lip blushing is not a brand-new service so why does Yelp expect it to continue to grow at such a rapid speed? Connie Ko of JellyLab Permanent Cosmetics in Pasadena, CA has some ideas. “I feel like since everyone is wearing masks and adopting a more natural look since the pandemic, they are looking for an alternative to heavy makeup or wearing lipstick which can smear while wearing masks,” she tells STYLECASTER. Prior to Covid-19, Ko’s clients in the medical community were already fans of lip blushing since they already wore masks at work.

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Lately, Ko has been seeing “busy professionals,” she says, who want to get ready faster but look put-together. “A lot of people work from home now too, with Zoom meetings they want to look their best without the whole heavy makeup look,” she adds. It seems the popularity of lip blushing is both because of wearing masks and the rise of low-key makeup, as well as because we’re getting to take off masks — sometimes — and want to look our best while saving time.

There’s also the popularity of lip fillers, and fuller lips in general. Lip blushing can make your pout look fuller without filler. “By restoring the lost color especially borders of the lip, we can give an illusion of fuller lip,” Ko explains. “I also enhance the shape slightly —without overlining and tattooing the skim which is a big no — and that also helps with creating fuller-looking lips.”

Prices of the service vary depending on where you live but generally run between $500-$1,500 per appointment. To find a reputable professional by you, check out their recent Yelp reviews and before-and-after photos. Be sure to do your research because it’s not the kind of thing you want to skimp on.