Lisa Barlow’s Coral One Piece Swimsuit in Flashback

Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Season 3 Episode 10 Fashion

No, Lisa Barlow didn’t wear this coral one piece swimsuit seen on last night’s episode of RHOSLC in Sunny San Diego, she wore it during a hot tub flashback scene in chilly Salt Lake City. And unlike her (pre-order!) Saint Laurent sandals, thankfully she didn’t mind getting this cute piece wet. 

Fashionably,

Faryn

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Originally posted at: Lisa Barlow’s Coral One Piece Swimsuit

Perhaps it was the Thanksgiving holiday that made me look at my life through grateful eyes. The day after Thanksgiving a series of exchanges and events occurred that made me feel especially thankful.

Thankful for My iPhone Enabling Connections

I was thankful for my iPhone that enabled me to participate in a three-way conversation with my son, daughter, and grandson, who periodically chimed in from his perch in the back seat of the car.

Brother Time suspended his tight grasp on my life, allowing me to luxuriate in the space of this interaction between three of my favorite people. My son teases his sister and me in a way his wife and daughter won’t permit; the primordial family familiarity allowing for these lighthearted exchanges. 

I felt grateful.

Thankful for Time to Play

Two of my favorite things are being outside and playing games. I’m in heaven when the two coincide as they did that Friday when my husband and I played golf with good friends.

There is something excruciatingly satisfying about whacking a ball on the sweet spot of the club followed by watching it accurately arc in the direction you intend (I just wish that happened with more consistency). The breezy 75-degree weather provided such a happy playground. 

I felt grateful.

Thankful That Brother Time Released His Grip on My Day

Hungry following a shopping mission, my husband and I popped into a restaurant for an early meal. Seats were open at the bar, so we ordered wine and appetizers. We talked and reminisced about previous holidays. It was fun. 

Once again, Brother Time loosened his grip, releasing Sister Space’s free spirit. 2022 has posed some health challenges for my husband, so I was grateful for this oasis.

The only way to suspend the onslaught of time is by fully inhabiting the moments of our lives and being present. My day felt elongated, filled as it was with meaningful exchanges.

I was and am grateful to see my life from a fresh perspective.

Let’s Have a Conversation:

Did the Thanksgiving holiday provide you with insights into life? What are you grateful for past Thanksgiving?

Heather Gay’s Lip Balm in San Diego

Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Season 3 Episode 10 Beauty

I spy with my little black eye: Heather Gay reaching for our (and Kathy Hilton’s — which she may or may not have used at the People’s Choice Awards lol) favourite lip balm here on last night’s episode of RHOSLC. Which with it’s subtle tinting effect and super hydrating formula, is definitely the balm dot com. 

Fashionably,

Faryn

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Originally posted at: Heather Gay’s Lip Balm

I love the 1940s, where the style for women was a red lip, classic twirl hairdo, Mary Janes, skirts, and tidy jackets. Red lipstick, though, is more a challenge to pull off as you get older because it can easily make you look like a garish tramp. Not the look most of us are going for.

How can you wear a festive, bright, and happy red lip and look current, stylish, and, well, gorgeous? In this article, I will go over the focal points to keep in mind as you do this, and in the video, I walk you through step-by-step instructions that anyone can emulate. Let’s do this!

It’s All About Balance, Baby

Have you ever applied red lipstick, like at a makeup counter in a store, and then quickly removed it because you looked like a tramp? Then you developed the opinion that red just doesn’t look good on you.

This is one of the many ways we become stuck in one viewpoint with what works and what doesn’t work on us, and then we get bored. Red lip gloss, like the Berry Red by Jane Iredale I use in the video, is very wearable on many skin tones, even if it does take a little courage to try it.

Or you can go for more of a cherry red if you prefer, as opposed to blue red. Many of you are more comfortable and look better in rose tones which work well in this style of makeup application as well.

The main issue I find with older women wearing stronger and brighter colors is the idea of balance. In order to pull off more powerful looks, you almost always have to strengthen your eyebrows. This could mean adding thickness, definition (like getting your eyebrows professionally done), or even an eyebrow gel for greater shape.

It’s like magic; you change your brows, and suddenly a whole new world of lipstick shades opens up to you! (Dramatic music now plays, and you toss all your neutral, boring, brown lipsticks in the garbage with glee.)

How to Warm It Up

Depending on your skin color, the reason red can look garish is because you need to warm up your skin with some bronzer. Some of you go crazy with your bronzer and have too great a contrast from your normal skin tone, so again we are back to this idea of balance.

A few points to keep in mind when buying bronzer: use a shade that is one to two shades darker than your skin, avoid any with shiny bits of glitter as it can set in fine lines, and apply it like I do in the video, going slowly so that you use just the right amount.

If you have a thin face, my advice is to avoid contour and stick with a little bronzer applied on your cheekbones, forehead, and maybe under your jaw. That way you warm up your skin and add definition without heading toward the dead Halloween tramp look. You also will need to use at least some peachy blush to have that lovely, glowing, healthy look tramps somehow miss.

Glitter, Glamour, and All That Jazz

OOOOOHHHHHH how I adore a little glitter! I’ll be 95 years old and have on red lipstick, gold glitter on my eyes, and maybe a spikey purple hairdo, but that’s for another day. To end the boredom of old eyeshadow, toss on some glitter.

In this instance, we are dealing in gold, but if you go for a cherry red lipstick instead, you can dip into the silver glitter for a few giggles. Just pop the shiny bits right in the center of your eyelid, and blend together for a soft but playful look. You can also add some glitter to your collarbone, lip gloss, and even your nail polish! Ah, heck, just roll in it, it’s the holidays after all!

Red lip gloss, glitter everywhere, and not a tramp in sight. You are fabulous, gorgeous, and a bringer of all things beautiful this holiday season. Toss everything that bores you, and have a hot toddy with all your pretty bright colors around you. Happy Holidays!

Let’s Have a Conversation:

Are you planning to wear makeup for any holiday gathering? Have you considered the red lip look? Why or why not? Would you try following this tutorial? Please share the results!

The turkey has been served and the holiday season has officially begun. Yay, socializing! Exactly what you’ve been craving, yet you’re feeling a bit queasy now. The aftereffects of gathering are starting to surface and half of the group you gathered with have come down with Covid.

Are social gatherings doomed? Must you turn down invitations because you don’t want to risk days in bed feeling miserable? Ughhhh.

Seasonal Woes

Life’s simple pleasures have become complicated and remain so in this post pandemic world. Beyond still dreading the C word, the usual seasonal conditions still exist. A cold is a cold, and we never really feared it.

A fever is usually something more dreaded: cringing, aching, draining. And the flu often knocks you out, with all of the above, and miserably keeps you in bed. No matter what form of seasonal woes you experience, you want it to pass quickly but better yet, you want to avoid it entirely.

So how do you battle through the winter and put up your best defense without sacrificing a most important aspect of your health, socializing?

10 Suggestions That May Help

Good Gut Health Is Good Immune Health

Don’t eat the things that disagree with you even if they’re all dolled up and festive. Holiday celebrations don’t mean you have to eat everything. Keep to the foods that make you feel good, and your body will do its best to keep you well.

Keep the Sugar Intake Down

It’s easy to take in a lot more sugar during the holiday weeks. Everyone’s baking, the stores are full of holiday specialties and the wine is flowing, but too much sugar intake will not only affect your blood sugar balance, but it will disrupt your immune system’s ability to function well. Fill yourself with nourishing foods so that you have less room for the sugary ones.

Try Bone Broth

Bone broth makes a good staple in your weekly eating plan in-between the socializing. It’s restorative, soothing, repairing and a great way to add key antioxidants like garlic, turmeric, ginger, parsley and others to up its value.

If you have a histamine imbalance, then stick to chicken stock rather than bone broth. The shorter cooking time eliminates the histamine that may cause problems but can be equally beneficial.

Include Fermented Foods to Your Diet

Add a couple of spoonfuls of fermented foods into your daily eating. Nourishing foods like kimchi, sauerkraut, and kefir add beneficial bacteria into your gut to help keep the bad bacteria out. Similar to bone broth, not great for those with histamine issues.

Take More Vitamin C

Increasing the amount of Vitamin C you take, with food or as a supplement, for a couple of days before a party or gathering is good for added support all throughout the winter season.

Drink Enough Water

Stay hydrated and perhaps begin your day with a warm cup of lemon and ginger tea. It’s cleansing and nurturing to your liver and entire digestive system.

Start a Breathing Practice

Deep breathing is so easy to do and so very beneficial for keeping your respiratory system clear and your body fluids moving. It’s also valuable for proper digestion, managing a chronic cough that you can’t seem to rid, and calming your nervous system as well. Learn how to get started.

Find Time to Relax

If your days are busy and you’re always running errands, find time to restore your energy before heading to meet others. Give yourself a chance to rejuvenate, and maybe that means saying no to an invitation if you feel exhausted.

For Safety, Test for Covid

Covid testing is simple and still should be recommended before going to a gathering. It shouldn’t be a big deal, and all should see how it can benefit and protect those who are most vulnerable. Suggest it at your next gathering.

Manage Normal Holiday Stress in Any Way That Suits You

The holidays can be as stressful as they are enjoyable. Remember it’s ok to step back and nourish yourself with what you need to keep the stress under wraps, so you can enjoy these weeks as they should be enjoyed.

I hope you find these suggestions useful. They are only suggestions however, and you should always consult your health care provider to understand how you can manage your individual needs and do what’s best for you.

Let’s have a Conversation:

Are you gathering with friends or family over the Holidays? What precautions have you taken to avoid catching a cold, the flu or Covid?