Month: July 2022

Leva Bonaparte’s Pink Satin Hair Bow

Posted by Admin01 | Jul 24, 2022 | Hair care |

Leva Bonaparte’s Pink Satin Hair Bow at Venita and Madison’s Birthday Party

Southern Charm Season 8 Episode 5 Fashion

Tbh when I first saw the pretty pink satin hair bow Leva Bonaparte wore to Venita and Madison’s birthday party, I totally thought it was by the high-end accessory designer Jennifer Behr. However thanks to Leva herself on IG we now know that it was actually a very affordable Amazon find, and to that we bow down.

Fashionably,

Faryn

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The Monogrammed Mugs at Blue Stone Manor

Posted by Admin01 | Jul 24, 2022 | Hair care |

The Monogrammed Mugs at Blue Stone Manor Gift

The Real Housewives: Ultimate Girls Trip Decor

The ladies affectionately known as the “ex wives” (except Dorinda Medley since she is on “pause”) taking residency at the Blue Stone Manor have been showered with matching monogrammed mugs for their morning fix. While most of the ladies likely had coffee or tea, it wouldn’t be a surprise if a few needed the hair of a dog instead. In any case, they did so with style and flair in their personalized mugs.

Until next time,

Chelsie

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Five Simple Things to Avoid When Dressing Classy

Posted by Admin01 | Jul 24, 2022 | Hair care |

I like to dress trendy, to a point. Some of the current trends are great for women over 60. Like breezy midi dresses that come down past the knee, not to the floor. Swing dresses that don’t fit too snugly with comfy t-shirt fabric. Tunic tops that cover the bottom yet are made of summer linen-like material. Then top everything off with a jeans jacket for cooler evenings.

My goal is to dress classy as a 60+ woman whether dressing trendy or not. These suggestions will help you get that classy look without spending or changing much in your wardrobe.

Bra or Bra Straps Showing

It all started with the popular show Sex and the City where the main character had various colored bra straps showing on most of what she wore. This look became trendy but it’s not a classy put-together look. Neither is having a black bra or underwear show through your clothing.

I’ve found it’s best to buy a skin toned bra, in several strap types where straps can be manipulated to hide under your clothes. Automatically, you have a classier look if your bra or bra straps don’t show.

Sometimes bras don’t fit well, resulting in an overflow at the top, the bra itself stands out under clothing, or there’s back bulge. I’ve tried to fix this myself with size adjustments, but I might take advantage of help at a nice department store near me, where an expert can help me tackle this issue.

Scruffy Shoes or Rounded Shoes

Due to my 60 + foot issues, I can only wear flats. Flats that have a pointed toe, rather than rounded, can make a big difference on the classy meter. I don’t like overly pointy shoes, but slightly pointy works. Try comparing rounded to slightly pointy with your next outfit. What do you think?

I don’t particularly like buying shoes, so sometimes the ones I have get dirty, scruffy, or worn out looking. Polishing or cleaning can bring back their life. If they can’t be made to look good again, it’s time to drag myself out to shop for new shoes.

After a recent vacation where I did a massive amount of walking, I took a cleaning brush to my white tennis shoes. Happily, they look brand new again. No tennis shoe shopping needed for now.

I’m particularly bad about cleaning my boots in the winter. They get salt and grime on them from our snowy streets. This winter, I’ll try to do better.

Distracting Gawdy Jewelry

If you like costume jewelry, go ahead and complete your outfit with a bit of bling. There’s a fine line in overdoing it with accessories then slip right out of the category “classy.” Trust your instincts here to accessorize classy versus gawdy. Less seems to be more in the accessory arena.

I recently bought a fun bracelet on sale. It looks like it’s made of some sort of stone. When wearing it, I’ve noticed it upgrades my outfit. In fact, I’ve been noticing women wearing small groupings of bracelets lately. They instantly add a touch of class to dressy or casual outfits.

Too Baggy or Too Tight

I have both baggy and snug clothes in my closet. When I’m in the baggy stuff, I sort of disappear. No waistline, no bulges anywhere, and no style. In fact, when I view pictures of myself in baggy stuff, I look heavier. I love the baggy stuff for comfort. Classy or not, heavier, or not, I’m wearing them sometimes!

What about those clothing items I love but are too tight? When viewing pictures, a size bigger would be just right. Too tight of clothing makes me look heavier too! I’m not going to wear those sometimes. That is, until they fit properly.

If you desire a classy look, go through your closet to find the things that fit well without bagging out or clinging to every bulge.

Wrinkled Clothes

I’m donating my ironing board. It’s big and takes up too much space. I don’t use it, even when I probably should. What I’ve done to fix the wrinkle problem, is purchase a small inexpensive steamer for clothes.

I love this thing. It heats up in a minute and steams the wrinkles right out of anything. If it weren’t for my periodic sewing, where I need to press seams, I’d donate my iron and small ironing board too.

I feel better knowing I started out of the house with wrinkle-free clothes. It makes me feel confident that I look classy and with a steamer, it’s super easy to do.

Who do you know that is a classy dresser? Can you think of a time when they had their bra straps showing, they over accessorized, wore wrinkled clothing and their shoes looked like they got them out of their dusty basement? Probably not.

It doesn’t cost much to dress classy. Use what you already have and see if it builds your own confidence in how you think you look.

I’m very interested in your comments on classy dressing. Do you have any other ideas that would be helpful? Is dressing classy your style? What style do you like? Do you think these suggestions are silly? Or are there ones you’d like to try?

Words to Live By: 5 Proven Strategies to Help Maximize Life After 60

Posted by Admin01 | Jul 23, 2022 | Hair care |

When my friend Tom died, his wife found a typed sheet of paper in his briefcase. The words “Personal Commandments” were at the top. There were 50 one-line truths he had committed to live by.

When I saw the list, I realized it had been based on his habit of reading one book a week for the previous 35 years. These 50 timeless truths are applicable to all age groups, but are words to live by for people over 60.

Contained in the list of 50 commandments were five proven strategies especially suited to help maximize life after 60. These strategies worked for me and they will work for you.

Live Life with Intense Curiosity

Hanging around with grandchildren reminds us of the curiosity of youth. How many times have you been asked by some young mind, “Why is the sky blue?” or “Why do I always fall down instead of up?” Curiosity is the tool for learning.

With age we tend to lose our curiosity. We stop asking why zebras have stripes and horses do not. And when we stop being curious, we stop learning. If you want to maximize life after 60, increase your level of curiosity. It may take some effort to resurrect it, but the effort will pay off and your mind will remain sharp.

Live Life Full Throttle

Aging is often depicted in terms of slowing down. We can’t work as many hours as we once did. Our walking pace isn’t what it used to be. And there are times we want to take a nap.

In spite of our bodies slowing down, we can still live full throttle. This is the idea of maximizing life. Determine to live the rest of your life in such a way that you suck every bit of good out of it. Refuse to coast into obscurity. Instead, live life with passion, even if it’s from a wheelchair.

Focus on Things That Matter Most

In our busy world it’s easy to focus on triviality. Too many people spend hours fiddling around with meaningless games on their phone or tablet. Often they sit in front of the TV binge watching shows on Netflix. This might be entertaining but it’s not productive.

If you are going to maximize your life, you must focus on what matters. The Pareto principle reminds us that 20% of our efforts yields 80% of the results. The key to optimizing your life is to focus on what really matters. Learn to prioritize and focus on what produces the greatest results.

The Best Way to Predict the Future Is to Create It

Many things in life are out of our control. Stuff happens. We often feel powerless when we look to the future. As a result, the temptation is to feel like a victim.

But here’s the truth. We have the power to create the future. The majority of the future will depend on our own decisions, not on the whims of the gods. Decide what you want your future to look like. Figure out what must happen for the future you dream about to become a reality. And then, instead of waiting for the future to invade your life, go out and make your preferred future a reality.

Conquer Your Bucket List

Now is the time to attack your bucket list. You’ve been dreaming of seeing the Grand Canyon or writing a book or jumping out of a plane for a long time. But for decades you’ve made excuses and never accomplished these bucket list challenges.

It’s time to conquer your bucket list. Decide which item on your list to attack first and then go for it. Stop making excuses. Figure out what steps you must take to make the dream a reality. And then forge ahead.

These words to live by are proven strategies that have become a way of life for me. They work if you take the effort to make them a reality in your life. If you want to see the other 45 commandments Tom left behind, you can check them out in my book Tom’s List: 50 Commandments to Transform Your Life.

Do you have things on your bucket list that you have been delaying? Would you call yourself a creative person, or do you tend to follow the status quo? Please join the conversation below.

Venita Aspen’s Makeup and Beauty Products

Posted by Admin01 | Jul 23, 2022 | Hair care |

Venita Aspen’s Makeup and Beauty Products on Southern Charm

Southern Charm Season 8 Episode 5 Beauty

Ohhh emmm geee. Um, I’m gunna need Southern Charm’s Venita Aspen to come on over and organize my home for me asap. Especially my vanity so that all of my new makeup and beauty products can be displayed on it just as perfectly as hers.