Lisa Hochstein’s Neon Mesh Outfit on Her Instastories

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We all know what the infamous green screen means…. RHOM confessionals are filming! And we all know what seeing Lisa Hochstein’s neon mesh outfit means, right? That we will be shopping the links and Style Stealers of it, duh!

Sincerely Stylish,

Jess

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Originally posted at: Lisa Hochstein’s Neon Mesh Outfit

I’m a member of the club women hate to join – the Widows Club.

When my husband died, it felt like a big part of me died, too. I lost the love of my life and the dreams we shared for our future. All gone in an instant and right after my 60th birthday.

I share this identity with more than 12 million American women. We are one of the fastest-growing segments of the U.S. population, as about 1 million women a year experience this heart-breaking event. Worldwide, the staggering estimate of widows is over 250 million.

In early widowhood, a widow’s grief can feel like a brain freeze. For many new widows, memory is weak, attention span is short and decision-making is down-right difficult.

That sure was me. I couldn’t remember where I put my car keys or even my Social Security number. I wondered if I was going crazy or getting Alzheimer’s! I wasn’t. I was just in the first stage of widowhood.

Many widows aren’t as familiar with investing, insurance, taxes and estate planning, as their late husbands were. Even if their knowledge of financial matters is good, their widow’s brain emotional stress is raw. It’s a very difficult time.

Below are suggestions to help widows avoid mistakes, especially in early widowhood.

Don’t Rush to Make Major Irrevocable Money Decisions

When you’re in the midst of grief, your brain functions differently. Wait until your thinking returns to normal before making important decisions.

For example, don’t buy or sell investments you don’t understand. Rather, hold steady and review your sources of money coming in and going out. Pay your regular bills, file for death benefits, and keep enough cash available.

Save major decisions for later. For example, if you receive a life insurance death payment, deposit this in a short-term savings account. Then think about how you need to use this money before you invest or spend it all. You may also want to download this helpful free eBooklet from my website, Financial Steps for Recent Widows.

Beware of Financial Wolves Who Prey on Widows

Unethical salespeople may take advantage of women after their partner dies. My elderly widowed aunt was sold Iraqi dinars (Iraq currency) by “a nice young man” who was her friend’s nephew. He convinced her that she would double her money with this investment. But, my aunt never received one penny back. New widows are especially vulnerable, so be careful.

Make House Decisions Wisely

Your house may feel lonely after your spouse’s death. You may be tempted to sell and move right away – perhaps to live with an adult child in a different community. But then you’ll miss your friends, other social contacts, medical providers, and nearby faith community. You could be hit with secondary grief if you relocate too soon.

Some widows who stay in their house pay off the mortgage immediately with death benefits they receive. Or they redecorate lavishly. Wait! Keep this cash available while making decisions about your new life ahead. Eventually you may change houses, but keep your options open for the near-term.

Review Your Finances

When you’re thinking more clearly, review your investments to see what adjustments you need. What was good for you and your husband before might not be the best now. A common question new widows ask is “Do I have enough money?” Understanding your financial net worth (the value of what you own minus your outstanding debts) and your income sources and expenses will be helpful.

Family or friends may give you advice without knowing your entire situation. Practice saying, “Thanks for your suggestions. I’ll take your ideas into consideration. But first I need to decide what my longer-term goals are.”

You may benefit from unbiased guidance from a “thinking partner” who can evaluate your financial position with you to provide objective, comprehensive suggestions. Find an advisor you trust, who listens with empathy and respect. Your advisor should be experienced in working with widows and have an accepted professional designation.

Don’t Be a Purse for Others

Widows may be approached by family members requesting money. For example, a widow’s son asked her to invest in a new business he wanted to start, however, he didn’t have any ideas about getting customers to pay for his services. Don’t give in to pressure like this.

If you date again later, be careful about a romantic partner who sees you as a potential purse with money for him. Keep money matters to yourself, at least until you know the other person very well.

Additional ABCs for New Widows

Always ask questions about your money matters. How does this investment fit my goals? Why is your recommendation good for me? What are my other choices? What are the fees and expenses?

Buyer beware. If it looks too good to be true, it probably is.

Care for yourself, with enjoyable, inexpensive activities. For example, take a yoga or exercise class, meet a girlfriend for tea, get a manicure, attend a free concert or art festival, buy a new lipstick, read an interesting book, write your thoughts in a pretty journal, or mediate. And eat some healthy, delicious and fragrant dark chocolate!

If you are a widow, what advice would you give other new widows about avoiding big financial mistakes? What money mistakes did you make when shaping a new life after your partner’s death? Please share your comments and let’s start a conversation.

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Concealers are the swiss army knives of makeup. They cover up dark circles, erase away redness, brighten dull skin, hide dark spots and blemishes, contour and more. That all sounds amazing, but when it comes time to pick your player, the endless options can seem overwhelming. However, there’s one, in particular, that has won over everyone on Amazon.

Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer is ranked No.1 in its category on Amazon and has over 101,000 perfect five-star ratings. We can’t say no to a good multi-use product, especially not when it’s loved by soooo many shoppers. 

Right now, this concealer is on sale for up to 43 percent off. Some of the shades will you cost you just $5 a pop, which is an incredibly affordable price tag for any makeup product and also the lowest price we’ve seen it at. All you have to do to secure this discount is sign up for an Amazon Prime subscription if you haven’t already.

Not to mention, Maybelline brand ambassador Gigi Hadid used it in a Beauty Secrets video with Vogue. She applies the concealer under her eyes and lets it sit on her skin for a little while. After doing her brows, Gigi gently taps the cream into her skin. “Tapping keeps it from getting thinner and it keeps it from breaking up,” she explains in the video.

The supermodel isn’t the only Instant Age Rewind Concealer stan. “It completely removes bags under the eyes and dark circles. Lasts all day,” wrote one Amazon reviewer who summed up the product perfectly.

For up to 12 hours of medium, crease-resistant coverage, whip out your Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer. Its shades are up to 43 percent off during this rare sale, which is even more of a reason to stock up on it, stat. Isn’t it just the best when you find a drugstore makeup product that works well and doesn’t cost a fortune? (You’re welcome.)

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Photo: Maybelline New York.

Just as how a concealer should cover dark circles and spots seamlessly, it should also moisturize and leave your skin feeling good. Luckily, the Instant Age Rewind Concealer uses goji berry and haloxyl to minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and keep your skin looking radiant as ever.

The beloved formula is oil-free, fragrance-free and non-comedogenic, which is great news for all you oily and sensitive skin types. Plus, choose from one of the 18 different shades (you can even choose a color that’s darker than your complexion to contour). The sponge tip applicator also makes the product easy to apply with just a couple of clicks.

Photo: Maybelline New York.

“The only place I have dark circles or shadow is right in that inside corner of the eyes. I put on some moisturizing sunscreen, then apply this miracle concealer—a generous swipe and follow-up dabs to cover that inside corner. I blend the area with my fingertip and look about 15 years younger RIGHT THERE,” one five-star reviewer shared. 

I can confirm that the concealer is creamy and easy to blend, since I’ve been using it for ages. Though I don’t apply it under my eyes, I do disguise blemishes and acne scars with it and am always happy with the coverage.

Photo: Maybelline New York.

“I have tried countless concealers for my under-eye circles—most of which cost triple the price of this one by the way,” explained one shopper. “It’s officially become my new favorite concealer. It’s not cakey, it blends easily, it doesn’t crease and it lasts all day.”

Well-rested, wide-awake, bright under-eyes are coming your way thanks to Maybelline’s $5 Instant Age Rewind Concealer. Your dark circles and spots no longer stand a chance.

Lindsay Hubbard’s Grey Leopard Tongue Tee on Her Instastories

Summer House 2022 Instagram Fashion

Lindsay Hubbard and fiancé Carl Radke had a little getaway across the pond in London. This was one of many cute snapshots to be posted on her IG stories over the weekend. It’s a classic mirror pic showing off Lindsay’s rocker-chic leopard tongue tee. And considering it’s still in stock means we can’t wait to have one make it’s way to our Hubb house.

Sincerely Stylish,

Jess

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Photo Credit: @lindshubbs

Originally posted at: Lindsay Hubbard’s Grey Leopard Tongue Tee

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Model-turned-businesswoman Miranda Kerr has great skin. Sure, she has access to the best of the best derms and beauty treatments, but it’s skincare, too. If you’ve tried her brand, Kora Organics, you know how well it works without irritating the skin. It would only make sense Kerr would want to expand the Kora Organics line to body products. Skin doesn’t just stop at your neck.

“I feel it is important to take care of our bodies like we do our face,” Kerr tells STYLECASTER. Previously, the brand had a body lotion and body wash, and there’s still the best-selling Noni Glow Body Oil ($54 at Amazon). But this new body collection is reformulated with “new-and-improved,” organic ingredients and more sustainable packaging.

“We are also now Climate Neutral Certified for 2021 and beyond!” she says. “Climate Neutral will measure all of Kora’s carbon emissions for each year beginning with 2021 and we will purchase verified carbon credits to offset our entire footprint. These carbon credits fund projects across the globe which help combat climate change and replenish the environment, such as tree planting, water filtration systems, renewable energy sources and more.”

Kora Organics.

“Last year we began launching all our products in more sustainable packaging,” she continues. “We will be using more glass, aluminum, post-consumer resin and recycled FSC/biodegradable paper for our packaging. Our ultimate goal is to continue finding new ways to lower our carbon footprint with more sustainable business and manufacturing processes.” The brand also partnered with the Organic Farming Research Foundation, which works to inspire, educate and inform the public about organic farming.

Kora Organics.

In addition to the reformulated body lotion and wash, Kerr added an entirely new product to the offerings, inspired by the best-selling Turmeric 2-in-1 Brightening and Exfoliating Mask ($50 at Amazon). “I also received so much positive feedback from customers and dermatologists that were recommending this face scrub for Keratosis pilaris on the back of their arms, so I wanted to create a Body Scrub version that was just as powerful and uplifting but with a formula specifically designed for your whole body. I was inspired by our best-sellers in skincare in wanting to bring certified organic ingredients and powerful results to your full body.”

Kora Organics.

I asked Kerr how she incorporates these new products into her routine so we can pretty much do the exact same thing. She starts by dry brushing with her Dry Body Brush ($32 at Kora Organics). Then, she cleanses her body with the Renewing Body Wash, which she says “is an incredible gentle cleanser that helps bind moisture to your skin even after rinsing.” Next comes Invigorating Body Scrub, which “scrubs away all my dead skin and leaves me feeling silky smooth, and glowing.”

When she gets out of the shower, she applies the Nourishing Body Lotion, “which leaves my skin feeling hydrated and strengthened,” with “a layer of the Noni Glow Body Oil” all over her body. “My skin has never felt so soft,” she says. Sign me up.